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15 Small Business Tips to Hiring Rock Star Talent

Want to hire the best talent for your team? Here are some great tips!.

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15 Small Business Tips to Hiring Rock Star Talent

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  1. 15 Small Business Tips to Hiring Rock Star Talent ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  2. In a small business, talent is your most valuable asset ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  3. Each addition to your team can drive huge gains ‘Count on the best people outperforming the worst by about 10:1’* ? ? * Peopleware (1997), Tom DeMarco & Timothy Lister ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  4. But how do you find rock star talent with scarce time and resources? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  5. First, lay the foundation Start with your story ? ? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  6. Tell Your Personal Story on Your Profile Your team members are the business… •  What defines you? •  What do you value? •  Who do you want to work with? •  Why is your business exciting? •  Why should others join you? •  How do you lead?

  7. Your Company Page: The Basics Create an information hub for talent to learn about your company by adding a logo, banner image, and description

  8. Connect your Team Encourage fellow employees to add their current position at your company – they’ll appear directly on the Company Page

  9. Have a Clear Employee ‘Value Proposition’ ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  10. Team Culture Mission Have a Clear Employee ‘Value Proposition’ Workplace Compensation Perks Growth ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  11. You’ve created a company presence that attracts rock star talent ? ? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  12. Now you’re ready to go out and find some ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  13. It’s time to flex the LinkedIn network Build your pipeline ? ? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  14. Search on LinkedIn Search using keywords that illustrate the attributes you’re looking for in a candidate; quality talent might exist within your network

  15. Search on LinkedIn Narrow down your results using search facets

  16. Engage in LinkedIn Groups Join groups that relate to your hiring goals to identify industry experts – they could make great candidates ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  17. Make use of the LinkedIn Algorithm Quickly identify LinkedIn members that closely match the attributes of a top candidate using the ’People Similar to’ section on their profile page

  18. Get a warm introduction Leverage your network and get introduced to potential candidates through mutual connections

  19. Reach out with InMail Message any potential candidate on LinkedIn with InMail. Show you’re being selective and highlight skills that make them an appealing candidate.

  20. Post a Job on LinkedIn Reach the right talent, across LinkedIn …whether they’re actively looking or not ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  21. Consider Developing Entry- Level Talent “I wasn’t even thinking about hiring an intern until LinkedIn offered me a free student posting… now that person is full-time, and I’m going to do it again” - LinkedIn SMB CEO ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  22. You leveraged LinkedIn and created a top-notch shortlist ? ? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  23. Now make the perfect match Screen, interview, hire ? ? ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  24. Do Your Homework Use mutual connections and shared networks, such as alumni or former employees, to assess a candidate’s strengths ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  25. “ When you’re hiring for an unfamiliar role - say, your first ever VP of Sales - make sure you calibrate. Meet with people in that function to learn ‘what good looks like’. – Katie, talent leader, investment company ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  26. Know when to engage with the experts You may not have the time to dedicate to finding your next hire - and that’s OK. Instead, consider working with a recruiting agency. ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  27. “ The agency fee might seem astronomical, but the ROI is also astronomical when you get the right team member. – Jeff, startup CEO, San Francisco ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  28. Finally, when you’ve chosen… Make a match, not a sale ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  29. “ How do you compete with big company offers? Well, if someone’s comparing you to a 10,000 person public company, you may have picked the wrong candidate. – Jeff, startup CEO, San Francisco ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  30. Start hiring now: Linkedin.com ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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