Workers today are looking for a seamless fit in a role and company culture — and they aren’t settling for less. Employers prioritize candidate skill matching for roles that are hard to fill. One of the first steps in finding qualified applicants for an open requisition is to get to know them. The second worksheet in The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit is all about creating candidate personas for hiring in your company.
Candidate personas are a helpful tool for understanding a wide range of applicants and how to best match them with roles that are right for them. Gather input from your team on ideal candidate profiles, including things like soft skills and personality traits. Even if you or your hiring manager have existing personas, the planning process is a great time to review these and update them as needed.