how to recruit engineers when you aren't a tech company
TRANSCRIPT
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
How to Recruit EngineersWhen You Aren’t a Tech Company
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
§ Housekeeping§ Sponsor§ Speaker§ Presentation§ Q&A
ONAGENDA
the
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
HOUSEKEEPING
§ Grab Tab§ Audio Mode§ How to ask a Question
This program is being recorded.You can download the recording at http://www.recruitingwebinars.com/
TIPS FOR USING YOUR CONTROL PANEL.
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
Glassdoor offers companies of all sizes and industries employer branding, recruiting, and advertising solutions to attract, influence, and hire top talent.
https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
TODAY’S SPEAKERS
Lisa HoldenEmployer Communications Manager
www.glassdoor.com/employers@LisaAHolden
#GDChat
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Agenda
Ø Part I: Why Hiring Engineers is so Tough
Ø Part II: Top Mistakes Engineering Recruiters Make
Ø Part III: How to Successfully Recruit Engineers, Even If You’re Not a Tech Company
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Part I: Why Hiring Engineers is so Tough
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Competition is fierce
Source: Glassdoor Jobs Search Page, Aug 2015
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Competition is fierce
Source: Company Photos on Glassdoor
Slides Family Fitness
Bowling Meals Travel
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Part II: Top Mistakes Engineering Recruiters Make
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Hiring for Skill vs. Intelligence
Source: Bersin by Deloitte, Nov 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Ignoring Emotional Intelligence
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Ignoring Emotional Intelligence
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Forgetting to let the candidate interview YOU
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Forgetting to let the candidate interview YOU
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Part III: How to Successfully Recruit Engineers
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Recruitment Tactics that Work
value when a recruiter is transparent about the pros and cons
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Recruitment Tactics that Work
“Understand my skills and background and fit the job to me, rather than the other way around.”
“Tell me about thegood and bad of yourcompany. Why do I want to work there over some other company?”
“Be transparent about work culture and company values.”
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Recruitment Tactics that Work
“Ask for me to contact my friends if I’m not personally interested in a position…it feels like you are asking me to do your job for you.”
“Omit the salarypackage. How am Isupposed to know whether the job is worth considering?”
“Send a generic mass-email. It goes right to the trash.”
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Most Effective Recruitment Tactics
say blog posts from engineers at the hiring company help entice them
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Most Effective Recruitment Tactics
say they appreciate meet-ups at the company hiring where they have a chance to connect with other engineers
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
Most Effective Recruitment Tactics
say social media outreach from other engineers at the hiring company is most effective in learning about job opportunities
Source: Glassdoor Software Engineer Survey, Feb 2014
Confidential and Proprietary © Glassdoor, Inc. 2008-2015#Glassdoor
In Conclusion
Ø Highlight the good things about your companyØ Host events, invite people in to visit
Ø Understand engineering skills and fit the job to them rather than the other way around Ø Incentivize your engineers to recruit others like them
Ø Be transparent Ø Blog posts, social, engage on Glassdoor and other platforms
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
Q&AQ&AYOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
#RDaily@RecruitingDaily @RecruitingBlogs
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.