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36 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS February/March 2020 HR MANAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT Positioning Excellence Are you waiting for the ‘perfect’ candidate? If you’re finding it challenging to recruit the ‘perfect’ candidate for your advertised position, then you are not alone. Talk to any recruiter in Hamilton and Waikato (even across New Zealand at the moment) and they’d be sure to say the same thing, “the recruitment market remains tight and very competitive”. Positioning Excellence – it’s at the heart of what we do here at Asset Recruitment, and it is that commitment to excellence that has seen us recognised as a leading recruitment company in Waikato for more than 30 years. We work with you to ensure you hire the right fit for your company. A job seeker who shares your company’s values, is passionate about their work and will be the best ambassador for your organisation. Recruit with Excellence. Recruit with Asset. Temporary | Permanent | Executive | Industrial 07 839 3685 | www.assetrec.co.nz But what do we mean by ‘perfect’? And can we blame the absence of the ‘perfect’ candidate solely on the current recruitment market? Of course, all employers want to recruit the most talented and skilled candidates possible. In reality, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find candidates that have-it-all. Which is why it’s so important to find the right balance of flexibility in your position criteria and not be so black and white when it comes to ticking every single box. The aphorism ‘perfect is the enemy of good’ is something we can apply to almost anything we do, including recruitment. If you have a ridged criteria of the ideal employee and continue to wait for that ‘perfect candidate’ to apply for your advertised role, I might just be about to burst your bubble, {whispers} “they’re pretty rare and you could be waiting a while”. Plus, not to mention the pressure placed on your team by keeping them understaffed for too long - increasing the risk of losing further team members. Yes, there may be certain non-negotiable requirements and some elements you will not be able to compromise on, but anyone with the right attitude can be taught many of the ‘tick-box’ skills. Consider flexing the job description and exploring a little further to determine the candidate with the most potential. If you find someone who meets most of your key requirements, who has good soft skills and encompasses a range of key attributes, such as work ethic and drive, they will pick up job-specific skills once they start to gain confidence in their new role. At the end of the day, it’s about finding the best fit for your team and business. Plus, they may bring other skills, innovations or ideas to the mix that would complement the role but were not part of the Judy Davison original position criteria. My advice. Look that little bit further. “Close, but not perfect” may be the ‘perfect’ decision to make them an offer. If you’re looking for assistance or advice with your recruitment, do get in touch with our team at Asset Recruitment. We work hard to ‘position excellence’. As much as it’s about matching the best candidate to the role we’re tasked with recruiting, it’s also about identifying the candidate that is most likely to stay with the company and share their vision. Judy Davison is an Executive Recruitment Specialist at Asset Recruitment, Waikato’s leading recruitment company for temporary, permanent, executive and industrial recruitment. Here at NEXTMOVE Recruitment we live and breathe recruitment – it’s what we love and why we work so hard to achieve the very best results. We are specialists in Administration, Office Support and Information Technology recruitment. We know recruitment and we know people; we have a solid understanding of how technical competence, personality match and culture fit impacts your organisation. Our experience spans a broad range of industries and roles, resulting in tailored permanent and temporary recruitment staff solutions within the Administration and IT sectors. We work around your needs not ours, offering full end-to-end recruitment or a service uniquely suited to your organisation. You won’t be a square peg put into a round hole. Whatever you choose, rest assured, you’ll be in good hands! Temporary staff service Temporary staff are a fantastic way to cover both expected and unplanned leave such as annual or sick leave. It’s also a great option for your busy periods meaning your commitments are met and your permanent staff get the help they need! Permanent staff service We will work alongside you, meeting your recruitment requirements offering our full recruitment service or a more individualised recruitment service. For more information contact us today! 07 9811384 | info@nextmoverecruitment.co.nz | www.nextmoverecruitment.co.nz
HR MANAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS February/March 2020 37 HR MANAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT Finding the right person for the role... BOOK YOUR SPOT IN OUR MAY ISSUE For more information contact the team today at info@wbn.co.nz or phone 07 838 1333 Hamilton 07 855 2743 Auckland 09 279 9984 Tauranga 07 925 2688 We have experienced Consultants in all regions who have worked in Industrial, Warehouse, Administration, Trades and Constructions for many years and have supplied temporary, contracting and permanent staff to many companies with excellent results. Speed For many positions, we have an intensive passive network of quality candidates Result Based Fee You only pay for our service if, and when, you appoint a candidate CORPORATE MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER Discretion We are able to provide a confidential advertising and search service Cost Effective We are committed to developing and providing efficient cost effective options for all our clients staffing issues Hamilton Office Level 1, Unit 1C Cnr Peachgrove Rd & Fifth Ave, Five Cross Roads reception@alignzrecruitment.co.nz Tauranga Office 1318 Cameron Road, Greerton Shopping Centre admin@alignzrecruitment.co.nz Auckland Office 21 East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe sales@alignzrecruitment.co.nz www.alignzreruitment.co.nz 203856AB
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