So, you\u2019ve sifted through multiple job applications and wrapped up the interviews. You\u2019ve really dug into the details of the best candidates, but you\u2019re still left with two excellent contenders for the role \u2013 and just one spot to fill. It\u2019s like hitting the jackpot, right? Well, not exactly. Choosing between two great candidates can be trickier than it seems.<\/p>\n
The longer you take to decide between two candidates, the higher the chance that one of them will drop out of the process \u2013 and even go to a competitor. How do you ensure you make the right pick?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s common for hiring managers to find themselves deciding between two neck-and-neck candidates in the construction recruitment process.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the good news: When you\u2019re faced with two high-quality applicants, your chances of landing an amazing hire skyrocket! Here are a few tips for helping you choose between two good candidates without delay.<\/p>\n
Having a clear understanding of the job requirements is essential for choosing between two candidates. Even if you know the role inside out, it\u2019s important to consider other factors influencing what is required from the role.<\/p>\n
Take the time to evaluate the specific skills, experiences, and attributes necessary for success in the position. Consider the overarching goals of the team, project and\/or the company \u2013 how does this role fit into the larger picture?<\/p>\n
Filling an urgent job vacancy might be your most pressing issue, but it\u2019s worth thinking about which candidate might be most beneficial to your company in the long run.<\/p>\n
When deciding between two candidates, it does help to look beyond the core requirements of the position at hand and take a closer look at each candidate\u2019s growth potential in your business.<\/p>\n
Look for clues like their communication skills, leadership qualities and willingness to learn and take on responsibilities under their own initiative. These signs will indicate whether a candidate will become a valuable employee who can grow their skills over time.<\/p>\n
When hiring temporary employees and labour hire positions, it can be easy to forget that the candidate must be able to fit in with the existing team. The candidate\u2019s \u2018cultural fit\u2019 is even more important for a permanent role.<\/p>\n
Even though the final decision rests in your hands, another perspective can be useful. Ask everyone who was involved in the hiring process for their recommendations. Where possible, get the opinions of the team members the new hire will be working with, if they have participated in the interview process.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve engaged a recruiter to help you through this process, call on their expertise to give you additional insights. Regardless of whether they specialise in labour hire or permanent roles, a recruiter with knowledge of your industry will give you advice based on the availability of skills in the broader market.<\/p>\n
Chances are, both candidates have similar abilities and experience, so you may need to look beyond the core requirements of the vacant position.\u00a0 Consider any secondary skill sets or personality traits they have that are lacking in your team.<\/p>\n
Having a diverse team with a variety of skills and experiences will add value to your business. Perhaps the answer might be to hire the person that rounds off your team.<\/p>\n
If you have weighed up all of the above and still can\u2019t decide between two candidates \u2013 why not hire both? That is, as long as this is an option that is viable for your business, with enough work to keep both candidates engaged and happy.<\/p>\n
Provided you expect more work in the near future, it might be more cost effective to hire two great candidates now and save time and money later when new projects need to start and you have to start searching for more staff to manage them.<\/p>\n
If all else fails, trust your instincts and make the call. Whatever you decide, remember to check in with the unsuccessful candidate from time to time. By doing this, you\u2019ll be able to keep the relationship ticking over, so that when your next hiring need arises, your runner-up candidate may be your next star hire.<\/p>\n
Looking to streamline your construction recruitment process or in need of expert hiring support for your upcoming project in New Zealand? Look no further than OneStaff, your trusted construction recruitment and labour hire specialist. With our extensive experience and industry knowledge, we\u2019re here to guide you through every step of the selection process.<\/p>\n
Whether you need assistance with hiring the right people for your team, managing temporary employees, or managing special projects<\/a>, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Get in touch<\/a> with us today to learn how we can support your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019ve sifted through multiple job applications and wrapped up the interviews. You\u2019ve really dug into the details of the best candidates, but you\u2019re still left with two excellent contenders for the role \u2013 and just one spot to fill. It\u2019s like hitting the jackpot, right? Well, not exactly. Choosing between two great candidates can…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-tricks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1336"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17666,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1336\/revisions\/17666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/1356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onestaff.co.nz\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}