Trinity studied the results of a recent survey of 6,000 participants on the subject of recruiting. The results identified some noteworthy talent acquisition challenges for employers for 2017.
At the time of the survey there were more than seven million individuals looking for employment. Despite this, there were five million job vacancies nationwide! The positions cited as the most difficult to fill were:
- STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Management
- Healthcare professionals
When asked to identify recruiting challenges, the following were the three most frequently cited:
| RANK | CHALLENGE | % OF RESPONDENTS CITING IT* |
| 1 | Finding skilled candidates | 83% |
| 2 | Determining candidates cultural fit | 50% |
| 3 | Establishing appropriate compensation | 24% |
*Total exceeds 100% because respondents could choose multiple challenges.
Finding candidates who have the appropriate skills and experience, while also being culturally compatible requires:
- Knowing where and how to look
Identifying candidates who are not actively looking for a new job but are open to the right opportunity, as well as those in the job market
- Getting well beyond the superficial interview questions that candidates report they are typically asked by hiring managers
Posing questions that probe beyond an initial response so as to gain important insights
- Having the tools to evaluate candidates on more than their resume and the interview
Conducting and interpreting pre-employment assessments of candidates
Talent Acquisition is a competency Trinity’s Team has honed by having done hundreds of executive searches and management searches, involving thousands of interviews. Trinity can help your organization to successfully attract the right individuals—especially those who may not be actively looking for a new employment opportunity, and in doing so help you avoid:
- Being without the talent you need when you need it
- Experiencing the emotional and financial pain on an unsuccessful hiring
For more information about how Trinity can help you to overcome your specific recruiting challenges:
- E mail Trinity at info@TrintyHR.net
- Visit our website at TrinityHR.net
- Call us at 905.1762
You have HR challenges…Trinity has solutions!