3 Old-School Ways That Still Yield Recruiting Results

As recruiters, we utilize many recruiting sources to match the right candidate to our clients’ job order requests. Even though the economy is improving and more people are going back to work, we can have difficulty in finding the best candidate. With our years of experience, we have used a number of tactics to break through recruiting challenges. While job boards are helpful, we thought we would share some of the older methods that are still very effective.

Discover three old-school methods that still generate strong candidates.

Build Relationships

Create and expand on your connections. The more people in your sphere of influence, the more folks you can seek out when you are recruiting for your next open position.

Ask for Referrals

Our current clients are a top source for future clients and job orders. We ask for referrals from the clients who trust us to exceed their expectations. We often find commonalities with the referrals who may operate in the same industry, are the same size or need similar roles filled. You can use your existing professional relationships to help with candidate referrals.

Monitor Your Ratios

Your recruiting primary ratio shows how many candidate presentations you must give to obtain a quality candidate. Your goal should be no higher than 3:1. You may want to invest time in researching and planning to find the types of candidates you need. Additionally, match your primary ratio of quality candidates to send-outs. The lower the ratio, the better you are at matching what your hiring managers are looking for with qualified candidates. Pay attention to the job requirements, a fit to your company culture, and hiring goals and objectives to keep this ratio at 2:1 or better.

Work with a Staffing Leader

Enhancing client relationships and asking for referrals are two ways to widen the pool of potential candidates. Paying attention to your ratios and working to improve them also is effective.

When you need your accounting and finance job orders filled, reach out to Casey Accounting & Finance Resources. We ranked on the Forbes 2020 top 250 Best Professional Recruiting Firms in America. Learn more about our services today.

Why Communication Is Essential to Generating and Maintaining Job Orders

As a leading accounting and finance staffing agency, our clients sometimes ask how we consistently generate and maintain so many job orders. One of the biggest reasons is our emphasis on open communication. When everyone stays informed, and on the same page, we are able to provide the top level of service that our clients expect.

Here are five ways communication enhances how we create and carry out job orders.

Clarification 

Each recruiter verifies the pertinent information for a job order before working on it. This includes the urgency of the order, clear expectations for the candidate, a timetable for completion, and a firm commitment to proceed. Without these details, the recruiter does not have enough to go on.

Updates  

Because the contents of a job order often change, we ask that the recruiter be kept in the loop at all times. This may include alterations in the time frame for hiring, the people involved, and whether the order no longer exists because the position was filled internally.

Time Savings

When updates on a job order are efficiently communicated to the recruiter, they are able to spend their time wisely. Otherwise, the recruiter may work on a job order, then discover the job description changed, the time frame for hiring increased, or the role was filled internally.

Feedback

Since the recruiter needs to know how a candidate or placement is performing, regular feedback from our clients is essential. For instance, knowledge of where a candidate is in the interview process and the initial impression of them give the recruiter an idea of how successful the candidate may be in securing a job offer. Also, input on a placement’s job performance and fit with company culture provides insight into whether the recruiter made a good match or could have improved in specific ways. The recruiter uses this information to improve their performance and results.

Referrals

Our recruiters always are looking for referrals from satisfied clients. Because they go out of their way to provide the best possible service, our recruiters appreciate having their results talked about with other companies. Sharing client experiences through testimonials and word of mouth encourages our recruiters to continue placing the best talent.

Fill Your Job Orders

Communication is one key to how we generate and maintain job orders. Providing clarification and updates helps our recruiters make the most of their time and maximize results for you. Sharing feedback and referrals keeps them performing their best to benefit your company.

When your job orders require accounting and finance professionals, turn to Casey Accounting & Finance Resources. See how we can help you today.