6th March 2025
Whenever there’s a short deadline to fill a role, the pressure is on.
It can make even the best of us panic, forced to choose a candidate that isn’t perfect. This inevitably has knock-on effects; demanding more resources from an already stretched budget.
If you find yourself stuck between this metaphorical rock and wall, you need a solution to hire with haste… without compromising on quality.
Although it’s perfectly reasonable to create a target timeframe, recruitment should never be rushed. Before proceeding with any decision-making, you need to weigh the risks of hiring the wrong person against the potential benefits of meeting the deadline. In some situations, it might be worth reaching out to your executive team and asking for an extension.
Sadly, simply expanding the recruitment timeframe isn’t always possible. Your business will have goals to meet and projects to get over the line. There might even be a legal reason that you need to get a certain employee on your team. When this is the case, we recommend bringing on a freelancer who can temporarily fill the gap so you can breathe easy during your hunt.
Because you’re no longer stressed, you will be able to think rationally about the type of candidate your business needs. Take some time now to establish a recruitment process that can streamline worthy employees right to your door, putting your name out there and following a bold social strategy. For the marketing, creative, digital, and technology spaces in particular, be sure to tap into any local community groups for valuable connections.
Rather than solely relying on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to bring in applicants (who will then need vetting), don’t be afraid to reach out to your close network. If you’ve been in an industry for years and years, you will likely have contacts at a variety of different businesses. Some of these qualified employees may be interested in a new job.
Unless you can dedicate yourself to networking consistently and creating targeted posts to attract passive candidates, you may benefit from some external support.
The specialist recruiters at Ross Clifford & Associates have spent hours developing our knowledge of your market as well as the people within it. Contact us today to find out more.