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How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

isabelle — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:34:19 GMT

Hey Seller Community! 💡As we enter the summer season, many business like to increase their staff numbers. We're wondering...

How do you let people know you're hiring? What has been the most effective way to get applicants?

Do you advertise online? What sites or apps do you use? What works best for you?

We look forward to reading your replies! 👀

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

TCSlaguna — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:51:21 GMT

We use Facebook, Instagram and signs in the store. While we have hired a couple people from social media, typically employee referrals and those who have seen the signs in the store have been better fits for the store, as they typically know the products and uses better.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

alexandriak — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:38:34 GMT

Social media, word of mouth mainly. I did try indeed and ziprecruiter this time around. I wasn't overly impressed with either. We had a lot of people apply that didn't fit the hours we needed, or that didn't bother to show up for interviews.

I also saw a lot of resumes missing basic information, which were immediate passes for me.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

DinaLRosenberg — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:34:28 GMT

absolutely agree- typically we take the approach of the store knows what it wants and the right people appear... when we post online a lot of our fans apply and we never want to get in a situation where we are hurting someone's feelings.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

JUYBoutique20 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:10:04 GMT

I haven't started hiring yet, but the community has been having job fairs and the turnout has been pretty good. I would probably do more word of mouth and social media promoting when I start. Have a sign posted in the store and mall area as well.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

JUYBoutique20 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:11:00 GMT

What was some of the immediate info missing?

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

JUYBoutique20 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:12:13 GMT

I definitely agree with you. When I start hiring these are the methods I will use.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

alexandriak — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:12:21 GMT

job descriptions for their past jobs, months or years they worked those jobs, and even information regarding their schooling.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

nandutreasures — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:17:06 GMT

I use Facebook and Google for all my business ads

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

dharmasrest — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:42:27 GMT

I have been using indeed.com and have had good results with it. It does cost a bit of $ but it’s worth it as posting signs has not worked well. Social media posts have only led one person to apply.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

LaurenM — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:06:17 GMT

Hello everyone,

Right now we use a combination of sources; Indeed, Facebook, signs in the store and employee referrals. We get the most applications from Indeed and Facebook. We hire consistently from employee referrals and Indeed. I find that having a clear, concise job description on the job posting helps us find team members that are a good fit. I always include location, shift and hours so that there are no surprises for anyone. Example, an employee can only work days but our business only needs someone in the evenings.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

LaurenM — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:08:49 GMT

We usually get most of our interviews from sites like Indeed and social media. However, we have also found that people do not fill out basic information. Those are immediate passes for us, as well. We too have had many schedule interviews, but not show up.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

LaurenM — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:10:51 GMT

I like the idea of using and going to job fairs. I think speaking in person with people allows the business owner to convey important information (shift, location, pay, etc.) in an easier way and allows the prospective employee to see if the job would be a good fit. I think we'll start implementing this in our business.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

JUYBoutique20 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:21:52 GMT

I agree. I want to get a feel for the person. Meeting in person gives me the opportunity to see how they interact with people and if they'd be a good fit for my store.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

JUYBoutique20 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:23:48 GMT

All that is textbook 101 for resumes. I'm very surprised they left that out.

Re: How do you let people know you're hiring? 📣

CoffeeRoaster — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:25:47 GMT

We first advertise to our customer base through email. We use the Square email program. Our best hires have been our customers or people connected to them. They already know our culture, vision and mission. It works well.