Recruiting in Tight Times

In recruiting terms, a labour market is tight when it is difficult to find the right candidate for a position. And right now the Australian labour market is as tight as it gets.

With unemployment rates at historic lows throughout Australia, many healthcare providers are having a tough time finding the talent they need. With fewer people actively seeking out jobs, filling vacant positions has become more difficult.

Meanwhile, the cost of finding and keeping the right employee is going up. A recent report found 73 percent of Australian employers are paying significantly more in staffing costs than they were a year ago - making successful recruiting all the more vital to Australian organizations.

Tight Markets - The Recruiters Advantage

So what can medical and dental professionals do to help alleviate the pressures of finding talent in a tight market? A healthcare recruiting firm might be the answer.

Healthcare recruiting firms can offer medical and dental professionals the help they need in tight labour markets. Because they have experience in healthcare recruiting, they know the best places to turn to find qualified candidates.

Advertising in the right spots - whether it is websites, newspapers, trade journals, or job boards - can mean the difference between generating no responses and having a flood of resumes. Healthcare recruiters know the most cost-effective means of getting your job listing in front of the right candidates. How? Because they have done it all before - let their experience go to work for you.

Another distinct advantage that healthcare recruiters offer in a tight market is in the creation of your job listing or advertisement. Because they have recruited countless healthcare professionals in the past, they know what words work. The wording of your ad is just as important as its placement - make sure your ad grabs the attention of the type of people who want to attract.

When writing your job listing, remember to make it:

• Informative – make sure potential candidates have an understanding of what position they are applying for and if they are qualified.
• Enticing – people have to want to apply for the job, do your best to make the position sound appealing (without stretching the truth of course).
• Clear – be sure to include concise instructions on how and where to apply, as well as your closing dates and any other important criteria.

If recruiting in a tight market sounds daunting, don’t worry. Contact Indigo Medical Consulting Services to find out how we can help you find the perfect candidate for any position – regardless of market conditions.