So, how does a company put together a cohesive, practical, intelligent recruitment plan? Start with assessing your existing strategy: What is working? Where is there room for improvement? What are your KPIs and benchmarks? Once you take a close look at where you stand, you can build from there. 

Think about your target hires: What skills would result in the best ROI for your organization? It’s not just about the technical skills. Consider those soft skills that may make a candidate stand out from the pack. What competencies are critical and what qualities will make your team stronger? Where are potential hires most likely to connect with your organization? What is the best way to engage with them?

Assess your existing interview and hiring process: Is it streamlined, or are good candidates slipping through your net due to inefficiencies? What is your current employee turnover? If it’s high, dig into that with your managers. Don’t forget to talk to your employees, especially the newly hired ones who have the hiring experience still fresh on their minds.