The Non-Traditional Recruiting Strategies Youll Want to Try Today - Spark Hire

The Non-Traditional Recruiting Strategies Youll Want to Try Today - Spark HireIf youre still just posting job openings on big sites and hoping for the best, dont be surprised if your recruiting efforts fall flat. When you want to land top tier talent, you need to attract their attention by approaching them in an eye-catching and unique way. When your current recruiting strategy just isnt cutting it, try some of these approaches to mix things upIncentivize your employeesYour current team members are your best ambassadors and most effective recruiters. When they show their passion for your company, it inspires other people to want to join the team. To get them even more excited about spreading the word, you can give them an incentive in the form of money, a restaurant gift certificate, or added vacation time. Let them know that when their recruit stays for x amount of time, theyll enjoy one of these rewards. Youll probably be surprised by how eager they are to find talented new staffer s to join you.Take out a billboardUse a billboard with a few snappy sentences and a catchy image (maybe your staff having fun at a company function) to grab the attention of people who might be seeking work. Throw in your website where an interested person can find out more information and watch the applications roll in.Make a commercial featuring your staff memberInstead of a dry This is __ Company and were hiring now mix up your approach and feature your staff members in the spot. Highlight your team, their talents, and what they love about coming to work every day. When theres humor and energy in the commercial, youll catch the attention of an individual who might be seeking a new employment opportunity. Plus, your team will enjoy getting to be involved in the spot.Have you used any unique recruiting strategies? Let us know in the commentsImage Olivier Le Moal/BigStock.com