June 22, 2023

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Welcome back to another edition of Behind the Exterior with me, Ellis Morris. Today, we’ll be talking about how to make the most of your interview process so you end up hiring the right person for the role without wasting any time or resources.

Let’s face it, skilled candidates are a hot commodity, and we need to make sure we’re keeping them engaged from the moment they apply to when they sign the employment contract. I’ve seen far too many companies in the construction industry lose out on the best people because of an inefficient interview process.

In my experience, here’s some advice on how to optimise your hiring process:

The market is moving incredibly fast; if you want the best talent, you need to act quickly. 

• Relook your internal processes. Are there too many steps? Are the right people involved from the start? How can you streamline each phase?
• Radicalise your hiring process and limit yourself to two interviews. It may seem extreme, but I promise you, it could make a huge difference. 
• Build a solid relationship with your recruiter. They nurture the day-to-day relationship with candidates so you can focus on your to-do list. 
• Be upfront about the process with candidates. The more they know, the better they can prepare. 
• Get in touch with candidates after an interview. Thank them and offer them some valuable feedback; they’ll appreciate it. A little positive association can do wonders. 
• Outsource the initial phases of your hiring process – that way, the first meet and greet doesn’t eat into your two interviews. It’ll take a lot of the pressure off you and optimise the time you have. 
• Consider using a subscription service for your recruitment (like you do with Netflix and Amazon Prime). This makes budgeting ahead easier and allows you to pay a monthly fee based on hiring volume and seniority.
  

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Until next time,

Ellis

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