Highly talented candidates may have multiple recruiters chasing them at any given time. As a result, it’s important for your company to have an effective strategy in place to win these individuals over. Here is the role company culture plays in attracting candidates and why sharing how a candidate will fit into your company’s culture during the interview can help win them over.
Fitting in and Being Comfortable
When an employee shares the same goals, values and ideals as your company, it means they’re more likely to fit in. This is important because it tends to make for a positive work environment where they can truly be themselves. In turn, they should find more satisfaction working at your company and be more comfortable in their position.
This is beneficial for the employee because they can show up to work each day eager to get started and find real fulfillment. It’s beneficial for your company because it typically means better team chemistry, increased output and less turnover. And reducing turnover is critical considering that it costs 16 percent of annual salary to replace employees in positions under $30,000 a year and 20 percent of annual salary for midrange positions earning $30,000 to $50,000 a year.
Sharing How a Candidate Will Fit in With Your Culture
Whenever you find a candidate who meets all of the necessary qualifications and also seems like a great cultural fit, you should do everything within your power to get them to join your company. Perhaps the best way to do this is to discuss the specific elements of their resume or application that indicate you both share the same philosophy, style, etc.
For example, say a candidate has noted they thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and love to use their creativity to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to problem. If this was something that overlaps with your company culture, you want to point that out during the interview. You might also explain specific tasks and responsibilities where the candidate would be able to participate in a team and use creative problem-solving skills.
Culture is one of the most critical aspects of hiring, so you’ll want to seek candidates who are a good match from a cultural standpoint. When you find someone with the right skills and talents as well as values and behaviors, you’ll want to make this a focal point of the interview because it should increase your chances of getting them to join your team.
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