Thursday, May 17, 2007

How to recruit first-rate talent


Behind nearly every successful manager is a carefully chosen team of employees. A team that clicks. A team that is supportive of its manager. And a team that can be relied on to get the job done.

How does a manager assemble such a team? Savvy managers will tell you that hiring the right people begins long before you screen or interview any applicants. Recruiting the best candidates is an ongoing process -- and one that should remain a priority even when you have no current openings.

Hooking the employee of your dreams begins with attracting an applicant pool that represents the cream of the crop. There are a number of resources you can tap to ensure a continuing supply of top-notch candidates, but first you must be able to describe the kind of people you are looking for.

We're not talking about a job description here. That information will vary according to specific jobs you are filling We're talking about a summary of character traits and basic skills you seek in all employees.

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