Finding a suitable candidate for the job in this corona virus pandemic isn’t easy , you need to have a critical eye and new virtual methods .Virtually hiring practices due to COVID-19 are going to be a mainstay , the hiring process may look a little different now from what you are used to , with in – person interviews needing to shift to video chats . The quicker you adjust to this new normal , the easier it will be to find the best fit for the current and future open positions .
SOME HIRING TIPS DURING THIS PANDEMIC :
- RUN ADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA – Today a lot of recruitment process are done online and you will also not disagree to this fact . Sometimes posting the requirement on indeed , LinkedIn , and Naukri.com will not help you getting the kind of resume that matches with the job profile because not everybody is looking for jobs , but running advertisements on social media to hire the right candidate can help you . For Instance – Starting a Facebook campaign and stating that you are hiring Graphic designers and telling all the important details of the job targeting all the graphic designers in the city , will help people spending their time on Facebook see the opportunity
- VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING – Virtual interviewing using technologies is the new way to keep your recruiting funnel moving during this uncertain time. Interviewing online is the only option left in this pandemic and can be an effective method of assessing best suitable candidates . While tools like Zoom , Hangouts or Google meets are serving as a convenient tools to hold virtual interviews. As more and more of the potential candidates are willing to work from home , relying on the video or telephonic interviews , which is leading the HR industry to influence and lift the technology they are using .
- START REMOTE RECRUITMENT – Hiring remotely allows the organization to access more candidates and also helps in increasing employees retention . Many companies now understand that remote hiring is the future of work and there are great many benefits . Effective communication , organization , and self – direction are all useful skills in remote work.
- LET CANDIDATES KNOW THAT YOU ARE HIRING – Companies need to first let the public know that they are still open , and still hiring . Many candidates may assume that most companies are not hiring during the crisis . The available candidate pool will gravitate towards those firms who are active in outreach , so you must make it well aware to the candidates that your company is actively seeking for the new employees . This can be done by posting actively on the official website of the organization about the vacancies available and all its necessary details might help people to know that you are still hiring .