The problem of Giving Up on filling that vacant position

In a perfect world

In a perfect world

• You'd be able to fill all of your positions
• You'd have access to the best, most talented workers
• The hiring process would be quick and easy

The reality

9 out of 10 employers are struggling to
recruit the skilled staff they need
(City and Guilds survey)

Empty chairs

80% of employers say there are too many unqualified, junk resumes from job boards (source: MRI Network)

How to not give up

# 1 Be flexible

Recruit for personality and train the rest.

# 2 Be speedy

It can take 3-6 weeks from interview to offer (source: MRI Network)

# 3 Be imaginative

Today’s best talent now seek an expedited, responsive,
candidate-facing interview process, that clearly outlines how their career would benefit from joining your company.

Employee referrals is the top hiring source at 40% (source: Jobvite)

65% of employers say they have difficulty in finding passive talent (source: MRI Network)

You don't have to give up

You could choose an agency

• They have a great network of passive talent
• They will never give up
• You have nothing to lose: no find, no fee
• You'll have someone on your side long term

“People are not your most important asset. The right people are.”
Jim Collins

Aim higher.