The document discusses an effective hiring process and the characteristics of top talent. It notes that 68% of employees believe their experience as a candidate reflects how a company treats its people. An effective hiring process includes having a clear vision of the ideal candidate, analyzing performance data to improve recruitment efforts, encouraging and rewarding referrals, investing in training hiring staff, treating all candidates with courtesy, and streamlining processes. Key characteristics of top talent mentioned include having clear goals, being adaptable, establishing rapport, demonstrating a strong work ethic, asking thoughtful questions, possessing confidence and integrity, and respecting different viewpoints.

1. 68% of employees believe their
experience as a candidate reflects how
the company treats its people.*
Hiring need not be a time-consuming, inefficient, frustrating
and futile endeavor. Winning organizations know what great
candidates look like and have a hiring process built to attract them.
TALENTDURING THE HIRING PROCESS
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Has clear professional and
personal goals
Is able to improvise and adapt
to unexpected situations
Can establish good rapport
during an interview
Shows evidence of a strong
work ethic
Asked thoughtful questions
and is eager to learn
Possesses self-confidence and
can accept constructive criticism
Respects and responds
positively to other points of view
Has integrity and conducts
business professionally
FEATURES OF AN EFFECTIVE HIRING PROCESS
Make Sure You Know What You Need
A clear vision of the ideal job candidate makes for a solid job
description that attracts the right candidates.
Analyze Performance Data to Continuously Improve
Use a granular analytics system and testing to evaluate which
recruitment sources and job ads produced the best candidates.
Encourage and Reward Referrals
Referrals produce very strong candidates. Top referral sources include
employees and their families, suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
Invest in Training
All staff members who interact with candidates must be trained
in communication, interview skills, legal requirements and HR
best practices.
Treat Candidates with Courtesy
Every candidate’s impression of your organization will positively or
negatively affect your brand, reputation and ability to attract top talent.
Streamline Everything
Fast and efficient screening and interviewing benefit all parties. Use
online communication, and also keep interview schedules compact.
CHARACTERISTICS TO LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDAT
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*Source: http://press.careerbuilder.com/2018-10-30-Job-Seekers-Are-Now-in-the-Drivers-Seat-and-Expect-Next-Gen-Recruiting-and-New-Hire-Experiences-Survey
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