How to attract the best candidates for your job

You’ve posted a great job opportunity and now you’re facing one of two problems: your inbox is either overflowing with applicants, or you’re struggling to find many at all. Either way, you’re finding that the quality just isn’t there. None of the applications stand out and few of the candidates seem to be the right fit for your business. Sound familiar?

The truth is, the best candidates aren’t just waiting around to apply – they’re already working and delivering results. They’re not actively searching job boards or waiting for an email. So, how do you reach them? How do you ensure you’re not simply filling a vacancy, but hiring the right person for your team?

That’s where Vanilla Recruitment comes in. We don’t wait for the right talent to come to us – we go out and find it, using a proactive approach that’s centred on our 7-step recruitment process.

 

1️. Discovery

We don’t just skim through job descriptions. We immerse ourselves in your business, getting to know your culture, goals, and what success looks like for your team. This deep understanding allows us to pinpoint exactly who will thrive within your organisation.

2️.   Talent Exploration

Rather than relying solely on job ads, we take a more active approach. We explore our extensive network, headhunt candidates and reach out to passive talent – those who aren’t actively job hunting but would be open to the right opportunity. These candidates are often the ones who aren’t scrolling through job boards yet are perfectly suited to your role.

3️. Talent Investigation

We don’t just filter through CVs. We rigorously pre-screen and assess each candidate, ensuring they meet both your skill requirements and your organisation’s values. You’ll only see high-quality candidates, saving you time from sifting through unsuitable applicants.

4️. Talent Engagement

Recruitment is about more than filling a position; it’s about creating genuine connections. We engage with candidates to understand their motivations, career goals, and aspirations. By aligning their goals with your organisation’s objectives, we ensure that we’re bringing you candidates who are truly interested in making a move.

5️. Talent Selection

When it comes to shortlisting, we don’t rely on gut feeling alone. We present you with a carefully curated list of candidates who are both qualified and a strong cultural fit. We manage the interview process, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from scheduling to collecting feedback, saving you time and energy.

6️. Offer Management

Once you’ve found your ideal candidate, we manage the offer process. From negotiating terms to ensuring smooth communication around start dates, we handle all the details so that you don’t have to worry about anything.

7️. Aftercare

Our commitment doesn’t end when the candidate starts. We provide post-placement support, checking in with both you and the candidate to ensure the transition is smooth and that everything is working as expected. This aftercare ensures a long-term fit, not just a short-term solution.

 

Time to find the right person, not just the next person?

If you’re tired of sifting through piles of irrelevant CVs or simply not getting enough applicants and want to work with a recruitment agency that actively searches for top talent, get in touch. Let’s discuss how Vanilla Recruitment can help you find the right fit for your team.

We recruit throughout the East Midlands covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and the surrounding areas, especially Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Leicester, Corby and Kettering. We help people find their perfect job and match suitable job seekers with businesses looking to hire the best candidates across our four specialisms – Marketing, Accountancy & Finance, HR and Office