Need to Hire? Wow the Job Seeker!

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

Interviews are your opportunity to show off your workplace. In a time of high employer competition, it is important to let job seekers experience your organizational culture so that they can picture working in your environment. Young workers overwhelmingly report that they seek a job that matters. Show them how they can make a difference in your organization!  

Things to consider:

• Introduce the job seeker to their potential colleagues, supervisor, and the people you serve (consider adding peers and residents to the interviewing team!).
• Keep the interview conversational – this isn’t an interrogation.
• Let the interviewee observe their potential work area for a short time.
• Offer opportunities to job shadow, intern, or volunteer.
• Cover scholarship opportunities available.
• Take time to establish the job seeker’s career pathway within your organization – show them their future.
• Share the ways you support your staff through their personal and professional needs
• Talk about the perks – do you offer meals to your employees? Do you offer uniforms? Do you allow staff to use the fitness center, salon, or café at a discount?
• Embed your mission into the interview – Is the mission clear in the application and other paperwork? Do you give a gift that represents your mission? Are you treating the job seeker in a way that lives your mission?
• Don’t forget about the impact of social media! Use social media to show job seekers what it feels like to be a part of your community.

Get more recruitment ideas in the Workforce Center. 

Questions? Contact Jenna Kellerman at JKellerman@LeadingAgeMN.org