Recruiting Tip: Keep Quality Candidates Engaged

According to Infinity Digital, when it comes to engagement, don’t reinvent the wheel, instead, stay in the driver’s seat. Infinity Digital explains this is one of the most commonly overlooked startup recruiting tips:

“Candidates do not want to be surprised during the process. No one likes to be continually asked to meet with just one more person or complete just one more test. However, what candidates do appreciate is being given clear expectations and to feel fairly considered.”

In addition to providing candidates with a detailed description of what they can expect during the interview process, and sticking to it, Infinity Digital also suggests engaging candidates by building “Get to know the team days” into the recruitment process.

Getting to know the team can consist of simply inviting candidates for an informal lunch with the people they will be working with so they can learn first hand the company culture and team dynamic. Or by offering “Shadow Days,” so candidates can experience what the average day feels like at your startup.

One of the most important startup recruiting tips Infinity Digital emphasizes is to be “proactive.” This does not mean you have to go so far as Tradler did to attract candidates.

However, it does mean you have to get proactive with getting a plan down, learning how to interview for attitude, and engaging the candidates from the moment they come onto your radar to make them feel valued.