Capitalise on talent boom

STANDING out in a competitive job market is easier said than done.

Gone are the days where people spend 40 years in one career before retiring at 65 with a comfortable pension and a gold pen.

Nowadays, people are up-skilling themselves not only to increase their skillset, particularly in the digital space, but ultimately to become more employable.

For companies or creative agencies looking to hire for the digital space, finding the right talent can be a minefield to navigate. Global recruitment agency,

The Talent Boom, knows how important hiring the person can be. They advise:

Tips to look out for to ensure you hire the right person.

1. A solid work background: Previous work experience will give an employer an idea of how a candidate will fit into the role’s requirements.

2. A strong work ethic:

To get a feel for someone’s work ethic, ask the candidate to complete a test for the role, such as a written test for a copywriter or drawing up a client journey for a strategist. If they can meet the brief and deadline, you might have a winner.

3. Go the extra mile: Employers should look for candidates who are willing to go the extra mile and get stuck in to help other team members, even if they end up taking on work that isn’t necessarily their strength.

4. Ticking boxes:

Companies and agencies should look to work with people who will inspire and motivate newcomers.

6. Do your homework:

Get to know the person inside and out. Ask as many questions as possible, such as how they react in stressful situations, what their triggers are, if they’ve been faced with ethical situations in the workplace and how they’ve dealt with them.

7. Beware of red flags:

It’s important to look out for red flags in interviews. People with a scattered job backgrounds could be troublesome. |