The hunt for talent…Where have all the good people gone and how can they be found?

Despite record unemployment levels resulting in increased numbers of applicants to vacancies there appears to be an increasing skills gap.  The last 4 years has seen a period of reduced training and development which combined with an understandable reluctance for talented / qualified employees to look externally for a new position has resulted in employers finding it more difficult than ever to appoint a member of staff.

When faced with a high volume of applications employers must adapt their selection process to hunt out the most talented applicants and avoid hiring candidates looking for stop gap roles; pay increases and other poorly motivated reasons for changing roles.  

If an employer is recruiting in this climate then it is clearly essential they employ the right person first time.  To achieve this, employers need to be carefully assessing and matching candidates experience, behaviours, competencies and motivations to a clearly defined role.   Easier said than done when you have 100 applicants for one role, however using the right techniques and tools can make the process far more straightforward.

Psychometric testing is now widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to ensure the right individuals are matched to the right jobs. Offering a comprehensive insight in the competencies and behaviours of candidates its popularity has risen in recent years giving employers another screening process to ensure they are making the right decision.

Wavelength works with SHL, the world-leader in providing these types of tests - please let us know if you would like anymore information on them.