The 8 most common hiring challenges and how to solve them.

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Make your company stand out.

It might seem difficult to find and attract quality candidates when you’re still growing your business. So how do you get the word out? Start by sharing your company's story online. This’ll help get people talking, researching, and applying.

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Win over passive job seekers.

To increase the quality of your hires, it’s essential to reach out to passive—not just active—candidates. While your ideal hire may be happy in their current role, they are most likely still open to new opportunities. Try to create a natural dialogue about career growth and development when you reach out to someone.

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Maximize your hiring budget.

We’ve all dealt with inconsistent hiring needs or slashed budgets. It’s essential to find clever ways to make your time and budget go further. Start by tapping into channels and tactics that are proven to deliver quality candidates without breaking the bank.

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Build a pipeline of quality candidates.

Chances are there are a few skills your company repeatedly hires for. Think strategically about which roles you’ll need to fill in two months, or two years. That way you’ll build your pipeline on a rolling basis—reducing cost per hire and increasing your chances to fill roles faster.

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Celebrate your company's differences.

When you can’t compete with other organizations due to compensation, focus on the unique things you can offer candidates. Whether it’s the challenging and important work the role requires, a generous time-off policy, or pizza party Fridays, focus on what makes your organization stand out.

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Search for candidates who will add to your culture.

Creating a clearly defined vision for your company culture, and sharing it widely, is the first step. Once your culture is defined, search for candidates who will add to your company’s larger initiatives and remind interviewers of that vision before every conversation.

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Freshen up your sourcing tactics.

If it feels like you keep turning up the same pool of candidates, it may be time to embrace more innovative recruiting processes. The best candidates expect to be surprised, delighted, and inspired by a job opportunity—and that means you’ll need to get their attention in new ways.

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Dedicate time to employees from day one.

An employee’s first experiences on the job can lay the foundation for long-term success. Commit to a systematic approach to onboarding and get senior leadership on board. Your investment could soon pay off with improved employee happiness—and retention rates.