Go the Camping Way to Recruit

Hiring the right candidate to work for you is an important aspect in today’s competitive business world. Ever thought of hiring a person by following the rules you follow for a camping trip? Here are a few guidelines which might help you to recruit the right person by following some pointers which help you to have a good and successful camping trip.

•          Prioritize

Normally, while going on a camping trip, you carry a car load of things. On reaching the camp, you realize that you have also carried some things which are not necessary for this trip. The thing to be kept in mind is pack what is necessary and important. 

Similar is the case, if you do not have a word limit while posting jobs online. You might feel you need to write a lengthy description about your job requirements. This becomes a problem, when you start getting resumes and you realize there are lots of candidates who do not fit the job description or have only match a few requirements. To avoid this, be specific while posting a job description online. Prioritize the requirements that are most necessary for the job.

•          Creativity

While on a camping trip, if you have only the staples with you and there are no shops in close vicinity, what do you do? You are creative and make do with whatever you have on your hands. 

Similarly, if your budget for recruitment is limited, tickle your creative bone a little. If you do not have a budget to give an ad, make use of the social network hiring in India and employee referral programs. Post an ad on the social media network or on YouTube.

•          Ignore the Imperfections

On camping trips, while enjoying the natural beauty, you ignore some of the imperfections that you encounter. 

In the same way, while going through the resume of a candidate for the job, do not forget that no candidate will be a perfect fit for a job. You have to ignore a few blemishes that might be there in his resume like employment lapses etc.

Did you ever think, that by following the rules you follow on a pleasure camping trip you could recruit a candidate in your organization. What are you thinking? Go ahead and start recruiting.