recruiting top talent venture july 15
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Paul McClatchie Director
Cpl Resources
Attracting The Best People In The Future Your Personal Brand as an Employer
(Quick) Intro
What We All Want!
• “New hires that hit the ground running”
• “Quick learners!”
• “People keen to learn and hungry for a challenge”
• “Someone in it for the long term”
• “Initiative – pick up a task and run with it!”
• “Committed, I hate clock watchers!”
Mistakes Business Owners Often Make*• Rushing through the process
• Taking a shortcut at each
stage
• Picking the best of a bad lot
• Using salary as a significant
factor in their decision.
Hallmarks of a Great Hire
Work Ethic and Focus Great attitude No gossiping or complainingSolutions not problems Self-development On time – demonstrates
focus Exceed all activity targets
Increased Productivity
100 100 100150 185
225
Low Complexity Jobs Medium Complexity Jobs High Complexity Jobs
AveragePerformer
TopPerformer
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TopPerformer
Journal of Applied Psychology
65% of people move jobs as they want to move away from
their boss….
Brand “Me”
Why personal Branding Matters
It’s why potential employees choose you (or not)
Check out your online profile
Employers will ‘Google’ you
Online Influence
First impressions last (unfortunately!)
What do people encounter when they join your team?
Learn what you need to be at your best
Your Top Talent Wants…
• Challenge• Opportunity • Lack of bureaucracy• Accountability• Other top talent• Mentors
Suggestions… • Write out on a blank piece of paper, if this person was to
do an amazing job in every way, what would the job spec look like
• Develop a ‘River of Talent’• Develop a strong interview framework based around
competencies • Is this person going to add revenue or save money?• Delegate and Excite • Build up a reputation for developing people
Points To Consider…1. When is the last time you got your team involved in hiring?
2. Does your selection process make it easy for people to want to join your organisation.
3. Do you know what your interview process says to your potential hires.
4. Are you a good place to work?
5. Hiring and holding talent starts with you.
QUESTIONSName: Paul McClatchieTitle: Director, Careers RegisterPhone: 01 500 5913Email: [email protected] Twitter: @careersregister Website: www.careers-register.com