{"id":21199,"date":"2013-06-28T09:20:02","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T16:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/?p=21199"},"modified":"2017-10-17T09:50:19","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T16:50:19","slug":"the-recruiting-soundtrack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/the-recruiting-soundtrack\/","title":{"rendered":"The Recruiting Soundtrack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all thought about what songs would play in the movie about our lives. It always seems music has a particular way of capturing each juncture of our lives or an event perfectly. Songs can teach you lessons, guide you in the right direction, remind you of lost memories and everything in between. There\u2019s a soundtrack for everything. Now even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\">recruiting<\/a>. These 8 songs take you through each step of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\">recruiting<\/a> process reminding you what it&#8217;s all about.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<b>First step\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Figure out what you want and need in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/candidates-must-be-treated-as-well-as-customer\/\">candidate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>You better think (think) think about what you&#8217;re trying to do to me \/ Think (think, think)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzdvdUU\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/hiring-economics-101\/\">Hiring<\/a> is an investment in time and resources, and not just for the employer but the candidates as well. Think hard to clearly define what you want and need in a candidate so there&#8217;s no confusion about hiring\u00a0priorities or new hire expectations. Once you&#8217;ve decided what the next role is devise a plan to attract them.<\/p>\n<p><b>Secondly\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let candidates know you&#8217;re looking and source from the right places.<\/p>\n<p><i>One way or another I\u2019m gonna find ya \/ I\u2019m gonna getcha getcha getcha gethca \/ One way or another I\u2019m gonna win ya \/ I\u2019ll getcha I\u2019ll getcha.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzdACZs\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Blondie&#8217;s approach may have come off a little bit stalkery, but I get where she&#8217;s going with this. Share your message loud and clear. What good is having an open job if no one knows about? Open positions should be posted where you know the candidates are- try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/best-50-niche-job-boards\/\">niche job boards<\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget treat your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/how-to-write-compelling-job-ads\/\">job ad<\/a> as more than a job description but also a marketing tool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Third\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tell candidates why you\u2019re great.<\/p>\n<p><i>It\u2019s amazing, I\u2019m the reason\/ Everybody fired up this evening \/ I\u2019m exhausted barely breathing \/ Holding on to what I believe in.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3Gzd2Muc\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kanye West has no problem telling the world how great he is, and neither should your brand. If you\u2019re the kind of employer everyone wants a chance to work for- share it with the world. Yes people want jobs, but more importantly they want to work for companies with a story, who believe in their mission whole heartedly. <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/category\/employer-branding2\/\">Employer branding<\/a> is key<\/b>. Let candidates know you\u2019re \u201camazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Always\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Give them all the information you can, be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/applicants-are-people-be-kind-but-honest\/\">honest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>Honesty is such a lonely word. \/ Everyone is so untrue. \/ Honesty is hardly ever heard. \/ And mostly what I need from you.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzdzXkU\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You do not want to be the recruiter or employer Billy Joel is talking about in this song. Candidates expect and deserve transparency let them know what they\u2019re in for as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\">recruiting<\/a> process moves forward and when they ask, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/how-to-answer-whats-it-like-to-work-here\/\">what\u2019s it like to work here?<\/a>\u201d be honest.<\/p>\n<p><b>After that\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Weed out unqualified candidates and let them know you\u2019re going in another direction.<\/p>\n<p><i>You know I can be found\/ Sitting at home alone \/ If you can\u2019t come around \/ At least please telephone.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzdD4FQ\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so candidates probably are not sitting by their telephones waiting for a phone call from you- but they do expect some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/call-and-give-feedback-to-candidates\/\">feedback<\/a>. There\u2019s nothing more infuriating than never hearing back from an employer once you\u2019ve applied and Elvis knows the same thing goes for waiting for a call from the one you love.<\/p>\n<p><b>Then use\u2026 <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/top-10-corporate-interview-processes-for-hires-that-fit\/\">Interview processes<\/a> to determine if the candidate is a good fit.<\/p>\n<p><i>Getting to know you \/ Getting to know all about you \/ Getting to like you \/ Getting to hope you like me \/ Getting to know you\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzdsSnc\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resumes hit the surface of the candidate, but the interview is where you get to dig a little deeper and have a conversation with the candidate. Did you enjoy being in the room with them? Would he or she be a good team member? Can he or she get the job done?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get some extra guidance from&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reference checks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/gamify-your-talent-assessments-for-the-candidates-sake\/\">talent assessments<\/a>. Do you due diligence to make sure you\u2019re hiring the right talent for the job.<\/p>\n<p><i>Help, I need somebody \/ Help, not just anybody \/ Help, you know I need someone<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3GzfiL68\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your gut can\u2019t tell you everything and sometimes you need a little extra assurance the candidate is the right one. Get some additional help from references they\u2019ve listed, collaborate and collect feedback from your team, or use a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/how-it-works\/candidate-assessment\/\"> pre-hire assessment<\/a> to make sure the candidate is a good fit and their skills match up to what you\u2019ve seen on their resume.<\/p>\n<p><b>Finally\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Make the offer and seal the deal.<\/p>\n<p><i>At last \/ My love has come along \/ My lonely days are over \/ And life is like a song<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rd.io\/i\/QdS3Gzdz8R0\/\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAt this point you have found your dream candidate and gone through the difficult steps. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/you-can-never-have-enough-talent-says-pat-riley\/\">Talent <\/a>has options so the sooner you can close the less risk you face of losing them.\u00a0\u00a0There is nothing more rewarding than a great hire you know is going to compliment your team and help propel your business forward.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\">Recruiting<\/a> and hiring a great team is a process. Each step plays a crucial role in helping you make the right hire for your business. The Recruiting Soundtrack finally exists! Which songs would you add to list?<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019ve all thought about what songs would play in the movie about our lives. It always seems music has a particular way of capturing each juncture of our lives or an event perfectly. Songs can teach you lessons, guide you in the right direction, remind you of lost memories and everything in between. 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