Where to Find Quality Applicants That Won’t Break the Bank

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Finding quality applicants for your open positions is important. If you work for most companies, your recruitment campaigns have gotten more complicated over time, with multiple disciplines and job titles to fill. For a hiring manager, that means that while you’re looking for skilled professionals who can meet the needs of your company now and in the future, you may not be able to afford to hire through traditional channels or sources—or at least not as many candidates as you’d like. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some lesser-known places where employers can find quality talent without breaking the bank.

Employee referrals

When it comes to sourcing quality applicants, there are many places you can look. You should start by tapping into the resources you already have. If your organization has a good relationship with its employees, consider asking them for referrals. Employer branding is important, and employees who feel like they’re part of something will likely be happy to talk about it with friends and family in their personal lives.

Employee referrals are the best source of quality applicants. As you know, employees are more likely to refer someone they know and trust, and more likely to refer someone who is a good fit for their company, and will work hard for you. They will not recommend candidates that they know are not good employees because they will not want to add drama to a positive work environment, nor will they want their reputation effected by a port candidate,

There are a number of ways to reward employees for referring new hires. Some companies offer monetary rewards, while others use gift cards or tickets to sporting events.

Association job boards

Associations are a good place to start your search for quality candidates. If you’re looking for someone with experience in the industry, associations are a great resource. People who are already interested in your line of work will be more likely to respond to your job postings than people who don’t have an interest in the field yet.

Also, if you’re trying to reach out beyond your immediate network, associations can help you do that as well. Targeting a niche will assist in bringing in candidates with specialty skill sets. Employees in culinary, amusement, healthcare, and trade professionals, among other industries all have certifications they must maintain. The associations that provide those certifications have job boards available where you can target those who completed the necessary training for specific positions. 

Career fairs

As you might expect, one of the best places to find quality applicants is at a career fair. These events are designed to connect potential employees with employers who are looking for them. And while you may not be able to fill all of your vacant positions at once, it’s likely that there will be some people who are interested in your company and can help make your team even better.

The key thing when it comes to finding quality applicants at a career fair (or any other event) is preparation. You’ll want to know exactly what positions you need filled and what qualifications those applicants should have before going into the fair, as well as having research ready so that every candidate knows just how great working for your company would be!

School job fairs

School job fairs are a great place to find quality applicants. A lot of the students who attend school job fairs are looking for work and they’re also more likely to be recent graduates, which means they’ll bring a fresh perspective and energy to your team. They may even be open to internships, so you’ll have an opportunity to evaluate candidates early in their careers rather than waiting until after graduation when you can’t afford them anymore!

High school career fairs and guidance offices are great for seasonal employment, part time workers, apprenticeships and interns.

If you’re not sure where your local schools hold job fairs, check with the career center at one of them (most have websites). You could also post flyers on campus bulletin boards or email listservs asking for help finding these events.

Job board sites

Job boards are a good place to start when you’re looking for new hires. They account for a large percentage of job postings, and they can help you reach people who aren’t actively looking for a job. Posting on recruitment sites like Indeed, Monster, and Glassdoor are great for attracting a large pool of national applicants, if you have the manpower or the time to filter through a few hundred applicants depending on the position.

Also, I f your company is on the hunt for passive candidates (those who aren’t currently seeking employment), look no further than career boards. Companies like LinkedIn allow users to post their profiles and search through other users’ profiles as well as browse through jobs in their field of expertise. This gives you access to candidates who may not know about your position yet or wouldn’t necessarily think about applying unless presented with an opportunity such as this one!

Conclusion

Finding quality applicants can be a challenge, but there are plenty of places to seek out candidates, and with the right tools and processes in place you’ll find your next great hire. The most important thing is to stay organized and keep track of your candidates throughout the screening process. That way, when it comes time for an interview or face-to-face meeting with them, you’ll have all their information at your fingertips!