Talent attraction

How can I attract good candidates?

Be proactive

Taking a proactive approach and raising the profile of your employer brand at times when vacancies are low could provide you with a low-cost talent pool to draw upon when future vacancies arise.

Information and open events

When compared with traditional recruitment techniques, face-to-face discussions about the organisation and vacancies can very successfully attract quality candidates. Advertising an information or open evening will allow both experienced and new job seekers to find out more about the roles that you recruit for, what it’s like to work for you and what the sector has to offer.

Ensure you keep a database of the job seekers who attended the event and the roles which interested them, allowing you to refer back and call upon the list when future vacancies arise.

For information on how to set up and manage these events, contact one of our Talent Advisors in the Careers Centre.

Refer-a-friend schemes

If your people are content, challenged, and valued in their job, they are more likely to ‘sell’ your organisation. Chances are they will have like-minded friends and acquaintances, and may be in a position to recommend you to them and vice-versa. The staff benefit by receiving financial incentives or rewards that have definite value, and the organisation benefits by the creation of a more cost efficient way of recruiting.

Know what motivates your audience

With the lack of knowledge and understanding about job roles in the disability and community, there’s a real opportunity to promote a positive profile of the industry by letting candidates know about the benefits that they’ll receive in return for the work they do.

Are they looking for financial benefits, or to find a balance between work, family and leisure time? Get to know what candidates want in their career, and you can assess how ‘attractive’ your organisation will be to job seekers.  

What are candidates looking for? Professional occupations Career pathways and progression Training and development Challenging work – beyond the comfort zone Variety – no two days are the same Opportunities to be innovative and creative Flexible working hours – relaxed working environment Salary packaging Recognition of prior learning Entry level opportunities Job security