Strategies for attracting employees who will thrive

IF you're a CEO, HR executive, recruiter or hiring manager, you know how important it is to hire the right people for the right roles.

- RON JOHNSON

In order to provide candidates with a realistic job preview, some organisations allow them to take a 3D virtual tour of the company.

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However, this goes way beyond simply attracting “the best and brightest” of your industry.Just because someone is highly qualified, great at what they do and has impressive experience, does not necessarily mean that they will be a good fit for your organisation or your culture. If you want your team to be successful in a competitive landscape, you will need to filter out potential employees who may not be a great fit for your organisation and attract those who are the most likely to thrive.

Here are three strategies for attracting potential employees who are more likely to fall in love with your brand:

According to LinkedIn, the biggest concern candidates experience when searching for a job is not knowing what it's really like to work at an organisation before they apply. If you truly want to give candidates a transparent look at your organisation including the not-so-glamorous side of the role they are applying for - consider adopting realistic job previews (RJPs) as part of your recruitment strategy. As the name suggests, RJPs are designed to give candidates a realistic peek behind the curtains of the role they are applying for so that they can make well-informed decisions on whether the job is one which they will love and thrive in.