FROM CANDIDATES TO HIRES: THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT

FROM CANDIDATES TO HIRES: THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT

πŸ’¬ BETTER COMMUNICATION WILL LEAD TO MORE HIRES πŸ’¬

In a candidate-driven market where #civilengineering firms regularly compete to attract top talent, it’s often the 𝘭π˜ͺ𝘡𝘡𝘭𝘦 things that can make the BIGGEST difference.

One way to improve your odds of winning over a candidate is to ensure your COMMUNICATION, as the hiring firm/manager, is on point.

Here are a few examples:

πŸ“Œ Confirm the interview with your candidate 48 hours prior. Let them know you are looking forward to meeting them.

πŸ“Œ Provide the candidate with company information to explore before the interviewβ€”information not found on your website. Think recent wins, promotions, hires, awards, white papers, etc. In fact, anytime a newsworthy item arises during the interview process, inform the candidate.

πŸ“Œ Inform the candidate ahead of time about the interview process. This allows them to prepare and alleviates potential anxiety.

πŸ“Œ Specify all parties involved in the interview process beforehand. Don’t just instruct them to ask for you upon arrival.

πŸ“Œ At the interview’s conclusion, remind them of the next steps and provide timing. If a second meeting is necessary, come prepared with your availability. If others will be involved in the next meeting, bring their availability to schedule on the spot.

πŸ“Œ Thank-you letters should be a two-way street. Candidates typically send post-interview thank-you letters/emails, but imagine receiving one as a candidate from the hiring manager!

πŸ“Œ Any delays between interviews or between the last interview and the offer letter should be communicated IMMEDIATELY to the candidate. While this is a professional courtesy, it’s essential to emphasize its importance.

πŸ“Œ If there are planned delays between interview stages (such as folks being out of town, reference checks, availability issues, procedural delays, etc.), engage with the candidate to maintain momentum. Invite them for coffee, lunch, dinner, etc. This will not only keep things moving forward, but it will also deepen the relationship.

What are some of your #bestpractices when it comes to communication and the interview process?

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