Hiring talented EHS employees can be quite a challenge. You probably have many candidates applying for an open position, but only a small number of them are actually qualified for the job and could do it well.
Here are some tips for refining your overall hiring process to increase your chances of hiring the best EHS candidate for the job:
- Evaluate your job applicants’ practical experience. You want to hire an employee who is both qualified and has experience in your industry. However, you won’t necessarily find the perfect candidate. Concentrating on applicants who have practical experience is essential because they will more easily be able to integrate into the new job and learn new skills. You also won’t have to spend as much time and money on training when the new employee already has the level of practical experience needed to do the job.
- Test potential employees. When you test candidates, it helps you get a better picture of their learning capabilities and analytical strengths. It allows you to dig deeper than just the candidate’s resume. Even if the job applicant has a great resume and they interview well, they might not be completely truthful. Testing allows you to determine if they have many of the skills they say they do.
- Consider whether candidates will mesh well with your organizational culture. It’s important for employees you hire to have similar values as your company and get along well with colleagues. When you ask applicants questions regarding their work history during interviews, it will help you determine if they are prone to work conflicts. Additionally, reference checks can help you find out more information on whether they worked well with former bosses and co-workers.
- Continue making improvements to your hiring process. As you hire new employees, you’ll learn what works best for your organization to find candidates who are the right fit. Be sure to make the requirements of the job as clear as possible to potential employees, so they know what to expect. Consider getting other team members involved in the interview process to help you make better hiring decisions, as they will affect the entire team.
- Find career-oriented candidates. As an employer, you want to hire workers who are committed to their career and are going to stick around long term. Pay attention to the length of time candidates spent at previous jobs. They don’t necessarily have to have spent several years at each previous company they worked for, but make sure they weren’t hopping from job to job every few months.
- Consider hiring a recruiting firm. An EHS staffing team is well versed in the industry and job market, and knows where to find the most talented candidates. A staffing firm can help you refine your recruiting strategy, save significant time and money, and hire the best candidates for the job. Aarcher Talent offers a series of staffing solutions, including permanent placement, temp-to-hire, and contracted staff services to help you find the right candidates for your open positions, so be sure to visit our website to learn more.
Finding and hiring great candidate who can do the job well can be a time-consuming process. However, it’s well worth the time when you hire an employee who helps to push your company forward. Implement these tips to hire the best EHS candidates and grow your business.
Adapted from: 8 Ways to Ensure You Hire the Best Candidate, Brenda Savoie, RecruitLoop.