• Contractingbusiness 3392 Recruiting1
    Contractingbusiness 3392 Recruiting1
    Contractingbusiness 3392 Recruiting1
    Contractingbusiness 3392 Recruiting1
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    Recruiting Dos and Don'ts

    Oct. 12, 2015
    You need to have an executional strategy for recruiting quality candidates. Recruiting is an action everyone in the organization should be involved in.

    A question I get asked frequently in regards to pent-up demand is where and how to find new employees. The answer is two fold. It requires a good understanding of recruiting and how to effectively recruit for the HVAC industry.

    To first understand recruiting, you have to know what it is — and most importantly what it isn’t.
    Recruiting …

    • Is not selection; the two have very different functions.
    • Is not a one-time event; it is always occurring.
    • Is not just management’s responsibility; it is an action everyone in the organization should be
      involved in.
    • Is not something to take lightly; it is and should be treated as the lifeblood of your business.

    Next, you need to have an executional strategy for recruiting quality candidates. A proven and unique
    method I find to be fruitful is hosting a career fair. Here are five secrets to success:

    • Pick the right day — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday are the best days to hold a career day.
      I personally prefer Thursdays. 
    • Place an ad — Announce the career day in your local print publication and include a phone number for applicants to set up an interview time. Don’t forget to also promote your ad on social media.
    • Keep a list — When applicants call to book a time, be sure to keep a list of people who plan on
      attending and do not exceed more than 20 people per company team member working the event.  
    • Utilize a script — On career day, cover who you are, what you do, and company requirements,
      then explain company and employee commitments as a group. Follow up with a 15-minute break
      and then begin individual interviews.
    • Follow-up — Send each applicant a thank you letter and a promotional offering from your company
      and set up potential new employees for appropriate hiring processes like background checks, etc.

    This tried-and-true recruiting method is best executed by three or more company team members,
    and is a great timesaving tool in the search for your next superstar employee.

    Mike Moore offers HVAC advice for managers, technicians, and sales teams daily on Facebook Twitter, and a  blog. Follow Mike and stay in the know.