One of the biggest obstacles facing recruiters in 2017 is how to attract quality candidates. For certain sectors of the industry, last year was tough in attracting top candidates and this year appears to be no different. For employers, sectors such as engineering, accountancy and admin & sectorial are proving harder to recruit for. High-quality candidates are quickly snapped up and it can be difficult to lure them into a new job without an attractive benefits package. Having a successful brand and image is vital as this will give you a major advantage in attracting the best candidates. With other agencies vying for the same talent, branding and social media should not be overlooked. The renowned marketer and keynote speaker Jay Baer famously once said ‘content is fire, social media is gasoline.’ Use your social media to drive awareness of your recruitment related content. Having a strong memorable brand will aid you in building demand for candidates instead of having to chase them.

Changing Job Market

There has definitely been a shift in the job market and employees are becoming more comfortable with the prospect of an evolving career. No longer do individuals apply for a job fresh from school or university and then stay for the next 40 years, for many industries it has been accepted that a high percentage of employees will want a fluid career. This can mean a high turnover of employees as many will only stay for a couple of years before choosing to chase new opportunities and progress in their careers. For recruiters, this can mean new talent will keep returning to the market but quality over quantity is more important.

If you have an open vacancy and are wishing to seek the perfect candidate, then contact us today and we will do the hard work for you. Our top team of recruiters are all highly skilled and will find the ideal candidate to meet your requirements.