27.04.2022
1 MONTH TO FIND A JOB CANDIDATE
The Covid pandemic has brought about many changes in the labor market and exacerbated challenges that were visible before. A study by the HR solutions leader The Adecco Group, among 550 human resources professionals from all industries, outlines labor market trends in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The report confirms that rapid societal change is pushing for people with higher adaptability and lifelong learning.
Despite the intercultural differences in these regions, the analysis also finds quite common characteristics:
The channels through which companies look for potential employees are, firstly, vacancy announcement sites, secondly - LinkedIn, and then run their own database, recommendation from current employees and specialized events.
During the interview, HR specialists involved in the selection of employees assess the candidate's behavior and non-verbal communication, rather than whether his biography fully meets the requirements.
It is very important from this first meeting whether the values he demonstrates will be compatible with the company's corporate values.
Then, the soft skills and the hard skills of the candidates are ranked as important. Emotional intelligence, the desire for active learning, analytical thinking and openness to innovation are the most important soft skills sought in candidates. In terms of hard skills, specific knowledge of the employer's industry, data analysis and software development knowledge come to the fore. The expectations for payment are not insignificant, but they are far behind as a weight of the criterion in the assessment of the candidate in relation to the demonstrated behavior and values.
After the initial selection, an average of 5 candidates were interviewed for one position.
This number varies considerably depending on the industry, the number of applicants and their level of experience. For example, some positions have a longer and more complex selection process, so the number of interviewed candidates may be higher. This is especially true for managerial positions or certain roles that combine more complex responsibilities or have to perform several positions.
The average time to find the right candidate for a position is 1 month.
This is stated by nearly 1/3 of the surveyed HR specialists. However, this is not the case for Bulgaria and Slovenia, where due to the more limited labor market, this process takes more than 1 month. The length of the period may vary depending on the company's procedures, the complexity of the open positions and the compensation and compensation package.
Detailed announcements and pre-announced details such as requirements for specific skills and abilities, training opportunities, clearly defined goals and responsibilities will also lead to more suitable candidates and reduce the time required to fill this position.
