Have you received several candidates from your Recruiter but you’re just not getting the level of talent needed? If you’ve worked with your Recruiter to produce a solid understanding of the job duties, requirements, and your company culture; there may be another obstacle in your way.

Attracting talent of a higher caliber can pose some additional burdens above and beyond what you’re looking for in a candidate. Most often times this level of talent is either already gainfully employed, or is entertaining several options. Locating a Recruiter who can work with you to provide you with the competitive edge you need is crucial to landing the right person for the job.

How do you attract a candidate to choose your offer over other options? Simple. Become their best option. Demonstrating early on your commitment to your employees is critical to building trust and rapport with candidates and new hires alike. Before asking the applicant to take a leap of faith with your company, you may need to show that you’re taking a leap of faith with them.

Often times those who are gainfully employed or who are juggling multiple job offers, are less unlikely to accept a contract or contract to hire role even if the pay is better than their current opportunity. Your Recruiter should help you identify positions and circumstances when offering the position as a direct hire will benefit you greatly. Most staffing agencies offer a guarantee period on their direct hire placements, offering you the same protection as a contract to hire arrangement.

Demonstrating to an applicant that you have the confidence initially that they are the right fit for your organization will not only make your offer stand out against contract positions, but also can help the applicant feel a stronger connection to your team.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.