Healthcare facilities want to attract candidates with the best skills, but not all of them have the budget to beat out the competition. Despite their best efforts, they may be driving away job candidates during the interview process. In today’s market, hiring is more competitive than ever as companies battle for the best workers.

Here at KTE, we follow the critical leadership visions of our clients. To determine who is the best match for a particular job opening we assure a thorough assessment to identify the right talent. We provide our candidates with a compelling vision of what to expect as they embark on a new journey with a potential employer. We partner with our clients to help them avoid losing great talent.

Keep in mind that time and speed are critical factors in the hiring process. For instance, if you identify a candidate that meets all of your requirements, it’s best to move quickly, or you risk losing out on top talent. Below you will find five tips on how to avoid losing the best talent out in the job market.

Avoid Losing Top Talent

Benefits
Make sure that your benefits package competes with other healthcare facilities in your area. If you don’t, you might be losing talent on that alone. Candidates can base their decision on medical insurance, vacation time and pay raises. Make sure that you communicate all of your benefits and perks in the job post and the interview.

Salary
It is essential to offer the pay that’s in line with the averages in the area of the country. Although applicants take other things into consideration, the remuneration that you post will impact your pool of candidates. If you are paying in the right range, you will attract the right talent.

Questions
Your goal is to hire the right fit for your organization, try to avoid questions that waste their time during the interview process. Instead, use behavioral questions that will assist you and help determine if the candidate is right for the position.

Flexibility
Sometimes it’s impossible to be flexible with the required coverage. However, you can be flexible in creating schedules and offering a better rotation. It is essential to find a compromise between the structured schedule and the ability to be flexible.

Negative Online Reviews
Candidates are searching employers, just like employers are searching candidates. It is vital for you to pay close attention to what employees are saying about working for your organization. If you are not monitoring your online reviews, you can be missing out on important information.

In summary, when using a recruiter, it will accelerate your hiring process by having the ability to vet and present qualified candidates thoroughly, or you can focus on the above tips, and save yourself a significant amount of hiring challenges. If you need recruiting assistance, contact us today. You can reach us at 904-940-5415 or ktemedicaljobs.com.

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