Over the last 3 years, the professional world has seen a massive shift. Between working from home for an extended period, economic and financial stress and global supply chain shortages, finding talent to fill open positions has become increasingly challenging. Those looking for jobs have higher demands, and they appear to have the upper hand. Salary expectations are no longer the most crucial factor. Now, employees are more interested in the culture of the company, the flexibility that a position offers, and what work-life balance looks like within an organization. Professionals are more interested in making breakfast for their kids or working out in the morning than having a foosball table at work.  

 Given this set of unique challenges, how can you make quality hires in today’s job market?  

1. Eliminate First/Second Interviews

   Cnect’s First Impression Video software allows employers to “meet” a candidate before interviewing them, all in a minute or less.

   “Cnect is simplifying the hiring process from days, weeks and months to hours, minutes, and seconds,” said Michael Nadeau, Founder and CEO of cnect. “Candidates feel more comfortable telling employers about themselves in an environment where they can practice what they want to say. By decreasing interview anxiety, you are meeting a more candid and confident version of a candidate.” 

   First Impression Videos streamline the hiring process by cutting time in half. They allow you to quickly gauge a candidate’s compatibility and evaluate whether they might be a good fit, putting you one step closer to finding the ideal employee.  

2. Outline Work-Life Balance 
   
   69% of employees work harder when they feel valued, and their time is respected. By showing employees that you care about their lives and not just their jobs, you are infusing a healthy work environment—one they will be passionate about growing. 

   
    Work-life balance will mean something different for each business. To start, survey current employees to understand what it looks like today. By talking directly to your team, you can evaluate areas that you are doing well and where you can improve. Find out what is important to your employees and find a way to work around their values.  

   Once you have a clear picture of what work-life balance means within your organization, it will be obvious to potential new hires that your current team takes pride in where they work and will provide them with insight as to what their future could look like.  

3. Demonstrate Growth Potential 
   
   Cnect’s platform seamlessly integrates into your current website to create a branded careers page that will attract the talent you are looking for. Using best practices by industry, we will help you develop the type of content that allows candidates to picture their potential right from the start. This might include catchy taglines, employee testimonials or video content. Before ever interviewing, candidates will be able to see what you offer them.  
   
   
4. Present Positivity
   
   Because cnect encourages healthy communication from the start, you create a positive environment immediately that people are excited to be a part of. First Impression Videos allow a candidate to present themselves in the way they want to be seen, not forced into an awkward first interview setting. Digital Dialogue allows you to ask questions in the most efficient manner possible and gives candidates the power to respond in their own time. In short, you have the ability to build the confidence of a candidate before ever offering them a position, making them primed and ready to become a valuable part of your team. 
   

    

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   Job seeking is a lot like dating; you must find someone with the right qualities, who is just as interested in you as you are in them. Highlighting your company, benefits, and employee satisfaction is equally as important as job seekers selling themselves to you.   

    With these elements in mind, we hope you will implement these strategies into your next hiring campaign.  

   Contact us to start your 30-day free trial with cnect and get to your quality hire faster than ever before. Happy recruiting!