How to Speed Up Your Recruitment Process: 8 ways to find your next hire faster

In today’s fast-paced job market, speed is of the essence. Employers are losing out on top talent due to slow recruitment processes. To stay competitive, it’s crucial to streamline your hiring procedures without compromising quality. Here are some actionable recommendations to help you speed up your recruitment process.

Be Organised: Plan Your Interview Schedule

One of the first steps to speeding up your recruitment process is organisation. Block out a week or two specifically for conducting interviews. If your hiring process involves multiple interview rounds, try to schedule these within a week of each other. Have a list of available time slots ready to make the booking process as smooth as possible.

Be Flexible: Accommodate Candidates’ Schedules

Recognise that many candidates are already employed and may find attending interviews during regular working hours difficult. Be willing to conduct interviews before or after standard office hours or even during lunch breaks if the interview is via video call. This flexibility can make it easier for candidates to engage with you without using their annual leave.

Be Informative: Clearly Communicate the Interview Format

Transparency is key. Let candidates know what to expect during the interview. Is it going to be online or in person? Will it be a general Q&A, an assessment, or competency-based? Also, inform them about the expected duration of the interview. This helps candidates prepare adequately and sets the stage for a more effective interview.

Be Concise: Eliminate Unnecessary Interview Rounds

Time is of the essence, both for you and the candidate. Evaluate your existing interview process and cut out any stages that are not necessary. A streamlined, efficient process will likely keep top talent engaged and willing to move forward with you.

Be Prepared: Review Before the Interview

Preparation is a two-way street. Just as you expect candidates to come prepared, you should also review their CVs and skills. Ensure your questions are relevant, up-to-date, and designed to give you the information you need to make an informed decision. You should know a lot about the candidate before you meet them; this means that you can ask the questions that really matter rather than trying to get to know the candidate’s experience already on their CV.

Be Relevant: Sell Your Company and Role

Remember, the interview is not just an opportunity for you to evaluate the candidate; it’s also your chance to sell your company and the role you’re offering. Make sure to highlight the benefits, culture, and opportunities for growth within your organisation. This can make your offer more appealing to top talent.

Be Ready: Have your offer signed off

There is nothing worse than losing out on a dream candidate because you are waiting to have the paperwork checked and approved from your side. 

If you want to speed up the hiring process, ensure you have everything in place to offer the candidate the role within 24 hours of knowing if they are the right fit. If you are competing with other businesses for a prime candidate, often it is the first to make the offer wins. 

Be Smart: Team up with a specialist

If you are looking to find the best hires first, you need to have a specialist recruiter on your side. Not only can a recruiter help with the job description, attracting candidates, filtering out application forms and arranging the interview dates, but they also have thousands of contacts built across their career of the best recruits. This makes it easier to found the best people and could even mean you don’t have to go public with your hiring process. 

So if you are looking at making your next hire as fast and as seamless as possible reach out to our specialist recruiters on  01242 505 400 or email us at hello@rerecruitment.com, and a member of our will be able to guide you through the process.