Get Creative to Uncover Top Talent When You're Hiring

“She looked so good on paper.”

Sound familiar? In your haste to fill an open position to keep your company running smoothly, you make a hiring decision that turns out to be a big mistake.

If this is the case, you are certainly not alone, and the problem isn’t a lack of judgment. A US Chamber of Commerce Foundation study released earlier this year confirms what many of us on the front lines of recruiting candidates already know: There is a skills gap in the current labor market. The study found 48% of respondents lamenting that candidates lack the skills to fill the jobs at hand.

In an uncertain economic environment where every employee must perform at the highest level – it’s important to understand what you can do to uncover top talent.  

Sourcing job candidates is a valuable skill and often the most valuable step in the entire recruitment process.

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