#6 Did I subscribe to something I’m not aware of?
October 23, 2023
I’m feeling pretty recruitment-y energized, relating Recruitment Truths of Life with you! I know some of the concepts (and definitely some of my analogies) can be a little out there, but it’s much more fun explaining things in my way than saying:
- Place Peg 1 into Slot 1; Place Peg 2 into Slot 2.
- Stand on top and hope it holds under your weight while you twirl in a circle.
- Call for help when it doesn’t.
I’m keeping you on my eBlog list, hope you don’t mind. I started this eBlog project because I care about my clients’ needs for trusted advice. When it comes to recruitment outreach strategies, I won’t deny that I am an advisor, a consultant, a safari guide, and I’m truly happy to be helpful.
Next month we’re moving on to another focus Great Marketing Thoughts That Matter. We’ll start it off with a popular burning question:
Is This the Way You’d Throw a Party? I’m sure you can’t wait!
Speaking with so many of you, I observe varying intel levels on how to best gain applicant attention, and convert that over to the hiring of qualified, happy workers - who stay on board at the company. Not every HR People Person I speak with feels they pull this off as well as they’d like to. And, that is okay, it is learned by experience. And, by making Changes. Enter … ME … this is my cup of tea, my type of jam, my natural forte … More than most because this is My Mission. Helping companies figure out their Recruitment Outreach Audience and the best ways to actually connect - no matter what that strategy should be or presently is. Seeking workforce is so much like throwing a party. Setting the Party Stage like a good party host, we’ll cover the how-to’s in steps, because it does require a chunky checklist. And, Step #1 is the Mighty Job Post. Homework until next time: How well do you feel you understand what applicant behavior, to narrow that down to a good applicant target audience? And, how would you present a successful job description to them, based on that?
Who here has ever thrown a party, especially a party at their home? Raise of hands. Your guests? How did you get them there? What did do/what did you tell them, to make them want to attend? What preparations did you make before they arrived? Did you vacuum? Get nice snacks and drinks? Maybe clean the bathroom up and spray air freshener LOL. And, what made them want to stay at the party? Or, prompted them to leave early? Hosting “Work” is very much like hosting a “Party.” You want people to come, want them to attend. They expect a good environment for attending. And, you’d prefer they stayed, unless they were an errant party guest who we all feel would better off leaving (note: how did the errant guest get there in the first place?). How in the world to do this? Got to put Best Foots forward (yes, I said foots). Next time, how to get those foots moving.