Where to find employees for my service company?

All companies sooner or later need to hire employees, and although it may seem like it isn't, it can be a very complicated process if it is not done effectively. In these cases, it is essential to hire the right person to avoid starting another process all over again.

It is not always easy, especially when there is a shortage of labour in the sector, but there are some tips that can help you find the perfect candidates for your company. The most important thing is to post the correct job offer in the right place and follow a good hiring process.

In this article, you will discover where and how to post the perfect job offer to find employees who best fit your company so that it can continue to grow.

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Your company's website

To post a job offer on a website, it is not always necessary to do it through a job portal; you can do it on your company's website. In this case, you will first have to describe what kind of worker you are looking for, what their position will be, what they will do, and the essential requirements you want them to have.

Once the job offer is clearly defined, you must decide how candidates for the job will submit their resumes. When an offer is posted on the company's website, it is common to include either a web form or the company's email address.

A web form is useful if you want candidates to fill in specific fields and receive the same information from each of them. If not, you may prefer them to contact you via email, where each candidate will send their CV. In this sense, consider creating a single email for the selection process.

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Job boards

Job boards, or what we now call job portals because they are on the internet, are websites where employers share job offers, and interested parties can apply to them.

In Spain, some of the most popular job portals for offering and finding jobs are:

• Xerlok: a job portal specialized in the service sector, such as construction, domestic services, etc. It is a very interesting platform because it requires candidates to add their CV through a video that the platform allows them to record.
• Infojobs: the most popular job portal in Spain for finding work and, in fact, one of the pioneers. It serves as a mediator between employers and job candidates.
• Job Today: one of the most recent job portals, with a function almost identical to Infojobs. Employers post job offers, and candidates apply to them, with the web platform managing the process as an intermediary.
• LinkedIn: technically not considered a job portal, but an essential social network for professionals in many sectors. It has a dedicated job section called "Jobs" where employers can post job offers.
• Indeed: a job search engine, but not a job portal. It acts as a large job search engine that brings together job offers from various job portals. It is important because it appears frequently when searching for jobs using Google.

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Social networks

If your company has social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, it may be time to use them to announce to your followers that you are looking for employees. You can create eye-catching posts that include all the information, or you can include a link that redirects interested parties to your website.

It can be useful to reach out to those who do not follow you to make them aware of your company and the job offer. How? Use hashtags that align with your sector, for example, if you have a company in installations or maintenance, you can use: #electricity #electrician #installations #climate

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Flyers and signs

If your company is located in a small town or city, it may be a good idea to put up signs like the typical "Help Wanted" sign. These signs should be eye-catching and clear, including the email address where potential candidates should send their information.

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Customer and employee references

When hiring employees, it can be very helpful to have references, from people working in the same sector you are looking for or who may have studied with strong candidates in the past or have professional colleagues.

Sometimes, it is common to reward employees who recommend efficient people to join the company. This way, your staff will make an effort to find the best candidates.

Similarly, your customers may also know who can work in their homes, offices, or constructions. If you are at a loss, you can ask them for recommendations and do not forget to thank them if it has been helpful.

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Previous candidates

You may have previously rejected people because they did not have the necessary skills, required experience, or did not fit the position you were offering, but now they do. Take a look at the list of former candidates.

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Former employees

When someone leaves a job, it is always recommended to have a conversation with them to understand the reasons for their departure. This helps you understand how your employees feel and what changes you could make in your company.

If a former employee who seemed like a good worker left some time ago, you may be able to reestablish the business relationship with them by making some changes in the hiring conditions.

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Friends and family

Although hiring family members is often seen as complicated, if both the employer and the new candidate approach it professionally, it can be one of the quickest ways to find the perfect candidate.

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Best practices for finding staff for your service company

When hiring, you should follow some techniques to ensure that the process is not unnecessarily stressful. In these business practices, the key is to save time by interviewing people who truly fit the position. To do this, follow these tips:

• Build your company's brand: defining your company's brand makes it more likely that it will be known, and when you request employees, you will receive more offers. Good places to showcase your company brand are your company vehicles' vinyl wraps.
• Define your company's values: entrepreneurs often focus more on the studies or experience of workers rather than their values. However, knowing what is most important for your staff to represent the company perfectly and enjoy a lasting contract is crucial.
• Communicate: keep candidates informed about the selection process's progress, even if they do not pass. This is a way to demonstrate your company's values to people who are not yet part of it.

The candidate may already be on your team: Sometimes, employers insist on looking for new people without realizing that the right person may already be working in the company performing different tasks.