17th December 2020 3 MIN READ •Hiring Tips •Talos ATS
Many employers still face challenges when it comes to hiring young professionals and graduates. The fact is, many companies are still unsure of the best tactics to implement in order to engage the next generation of talent. Here we discuss why engaging young professionals is so important, and how companies can focus their efforts on hiring the best new talent.
Why it’s important to bring young professionals into your business
Young professionals are the next generation of talent. They are the business leaders of the future, and in many industries, have more passion and training than ever before.
Bringing graduates and young professionals to your business not only secures the future of your workforce, but also provides talent with the valuable experience and opportunities they need to thrive.
– Nurturing future business leaders
In order for the business community to secure future success, it must build a strong and diverse network of young professionals, giving them the development opportunities they need to take the helm in the coming years. It is crucial, therefore, that companies follow the best practice to engage the younger generation of professionals.
Why are young professionals & graduates so difficult to hire?
Young professionals and graduates can be harder to engage than those with more experience in their industry. This is often due to the difference in how they engage with recruitment advertising, the platforms they use to find work, and the amount of competition they anticipate in their pursuit of a career opportunity.
How can I hire young professionals & graduates?
There are key tactics employers can use to engage the strongest young talent in their industry. Here are our top tips for bringing young professionals to your business:
It’s a well-known fact that the younger generation is the most engaged with social media platforms. For many, it can be the centre of their social and professional lives.
Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are all valuable assets in hiring young talent.
By ensuring your business has a strong social media advertising strategy, you can ensure that your recruitment campaigns are exposed to engage with the best young talent in your sector.
Read more on how to hire using Social Media.
2- Use applicant tracking to optimise your recruitment journey
A positive candidate journey is crucial to attracting the best new talent. By keeping candidates in the loop through applicant tracking software, you can increase the chance of them choosing your company over any competition.
The job market is as competitive for young professionals as it is the companies hiring them, meaning that a quick turnaround, and a strong applicant journey, are vital assets in hiring young talent.
These aims and more can be achieved by choosing the right applicant tracking system for your business.
3- Build a database of the best young professionals with Talos
Sometimes in recruitment, there can only be one successful applicant. This does not, however, mean that the competition was any less skilled or desirable.
With Talos ATS, you can retain applicants from previous campaigns, in order to alert them of future opportunities with your business.
This allows you to build a database of young talent in your sector, giving you a strong start in future hiring with candidates who may already be familiar with your employer brand.
– Use inclusive language in your job advertisements
All too often, young professionals may avoid otherwise ideal job opportunities due to the use of exclusive language.
Using terms such as ‘experienced’ or ‘mature’ can seem like a positive way to hire strong applicants, but can all to often deter young professionals from joining your team.
Encouraging new talent such as ‘graduates’ to apply for opportunities with your business is key to building strong ties with the next generation of talent.
Introducing…
Talos ATS: Making recruitment easier than ever
Talos is the ultimate, all-in-one recruitment platform – giving hiring managers a better way to attract, engage, and onboard top talent.
Talos ATS includes:
- Intuitive Applicant Tracking Suite
- Video screening/interviewing platform
- Automated SMS/email communication
- Recruitment advertising management
- Job-posting tools across multiple platforms
With Talos, it has never been easier to centralise your recruitment process – while promoting a fast, efficient, and cost-effective HR strategy.
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