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Tables of Contents for 50 One-Minute Tips on Recruiting Employees
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Strategy 1: Do Your Homework
Build Respect and Become and ``Employer of Choice''
3
2
Understand Loyalty and Commitment
5
1
Keep Your Strategies Current
6
1
Identify the Requirements of Each Position
7
3
Identify the Best Features of Your Jobs
10
1
Identify the Best Features of Your Organization
11
1
Ensure that Job Titles Reflect the Jobs
12
1
Develop a Recruitment Package
13
2
Make Your Total Compensation Competitive
15
1
Use a ``Cafeteria Plan'' for Bonus Benefits
16
1
Remember That You're Not Alone--Seek Allies
17
2
Emphasize the Value of Your Employees
19
2
Remember That Hourly Pay Isn't Everything
21
4
Strategy 2: Find the Best--General Recruitment Techniques
Consider Current Employees First--Promote from Within
25
2
Reward Current Employees for Referrals
27
2
Recruit Former Employees
29
3
Make Employment Ads Memorable
32
2
Use Current Employee Endorsements in Employment Ads
34
3
Recruit Your Customers
37
2
Provide Your Recruitment Package with Sales or Services
39
2
Contact Your State Employment Commission
41
2
Be Creative in Where You Look
43
1
Add an Employment to Your Organization's Web Site
44
2
Include an ``Employment Center'' on a Public Bulletin Board
46
2
Participate in Community Events and Programs
48
5
Strategy 3: Develop ``Youth Appeal''
Evaluate Your Dress Code
53
1
Use the Buddy System
54
2
Sponsor Work-Study Programs
56
2
Invite Classes for Tours and Discussions
58
2
Meet with School Guidance Counselors
60
2
``Mobilize'' Your Message!
62
5
Strategy 4: Foster Workplace Diversity
Celebrate Diversity
67
1
Remember Your BOQs!
68
2
Consider Lateral Job Changes
70
2
SOS! (Seek Out Seniors)
72
2
Consider Applicants in Career Transition
74
2
Seek Legal Immigrants
76
5
Strategy 5: Screen to Ensure Success
Make Yourself Available
81
2
Conduct a Two-Minute Screening
83
2
Provide a Short Tour of Your Workplace
85
2
Use a Legal Application Form
87
4
Conduct a Meaningful Interview
91
2
Use Appropriate Applicant Tests
93
2
Check Applicant References
95
4
Strategy 6: Start Smart-Employee Selection and Orientation
Make a Timely Decision
99
2
Seek Attitude Before Skills
101
2
Implement Drug Testing
103
1
Keep Your Recruitment Package Updated
104
1
Put It in Writing!
105
3
Conduct a Post-Hiring Interview
108
2
Additional Reading
110