Preparing and sourcing
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Preparing and sourcing
Preparing and sourcing
Planning and preparation is the essential first step of setting the path to finding the right employee.
Preparation essential to success
This step involves looking at what the role entails and thinking about the kind of person who would work well in your team.
Once you've outlined these points, you're in a good position to think about how you'll source the right person, and how you can write an effective advert to attract them.
Once you've outlined these points, you're in a good position to think about how you'll source the right person, and how you can write an effective advert to attract them.
Sourcing
Sourcing involves attracting and motivating applicants to apply for the job. The job profile should be advertised on platforms such as industry magazines, local newspapers, relevant job portals, social media profiles, email and/or your company website.
Members can use our list of trustworthy sites for advertising farming and growing roles to help them better target their job adverts.
Read on for more on the two talent pools that you can use to attract applicants to your vacancies, and advice on how to write a compelling job advert.
Members can use our list of trustworthy sites for advertising farming and growing roles to help them better target their job adverts.
Read on for more on the two talent pools that you can use to attract applicants to your vacancies, and advice on how to write a compelling job advert.
Resources
Members can access a range of downloadable tools and resources throughout this toolkit.
Additionally, members can find more information and advice on hiring staff in our Guide to Effective Recruiting on the Learning Hub.
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Additionally, members can find more information and advice on hiring staff in our Guide to Effective Recruiting on the Learning Hub.
To access our extensive range of tools, resources and online learning, either sign in or become a member.
Next: Screening and selecting
With your job profile created and the desired route to candidates identified, the next step is to screen and select potential employees.