Proactive Attraction
Top clients agree on the best things you can do to attract and keep quality talent. These can be distilled down into several key points:
• Remember that you are competing for talent.
• Always be professional, yet personable.
• Communicate clearly at all times.
• Be honest in what you are asking for.
• Don’t be cheap. You will reap what you sow.
• Create positive work experiences which will lead to excellent feedback comments.
• Explain your overall business vision and how it relates to the project at hand.
These steps aren’t difficult, and the results they produce are well worth the effort.
The Least You Need to Know
• It’s crucial to understand that you are competing for talent.
• Contractors will view your client profile and statistics.
• You have a world of talent to choose from and need to attract the best.
• The message you send determines the type and quality of contractor in return.
• Understand what’s important to a contractor.
• Use proactive steps to let contractors know you’re serious.