Recruiting techniques that work best for different jobs
Which recruiting techniques work best for different jobs and when should I use more than one recruiting technique immediately?
In the table below, the recruiting sequence for each department starts with 1. When there are multiple entries of a specific sequence number, all of the recruiting techniques should be implemented at the same time. If the recruiting technique has not generated at least 5 good candidates within the days or weeks indicated, move to the next recruiting sequence. (2-6)We have omitted job fairs, college recruiting, intern/extern programs, etc from the list of recruiting techniques. Those are highly specialized recruiting techniques that only fit select companies and properties.
| Department | Recruiting Techniques | |||||||
| Review Previously Rated Candidates |
Referrals | Internet Niche Job Boards |
Print Jobs Flyer & Distribute |
Automated Marketing |
Targeted Direct Mail |
Newspaper Ads |
Search /Placement |
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| Move to the next recruiting sequence if the above technique has not worked within the days or weeks indicated. | ||||||||
| GM/AGM | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
Avg. fill Time 2 4-6 weeks |
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| Sales/ Mktg. | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 3 weeks |
2 6-13 weeks |
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| Catering | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 1 week |
2 3 weeks |
3 6-13 weeks |
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| Convention/ Conference Services |
1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 1 week |
2 2 weeks |
3 6-13 weeks |
|
| F&B | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
2 2 weeks |
3 4-6 weeks |
|
| Kitchen | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
2 2 weeks |
3 6-10 weeks |
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| Finance/ Accounting |
1 2 days |
2 2 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
4 6-17 weeks |
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| Human Resources |
1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
2 2 week |
1 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
4 1 week |
5 6-10 weeks |
| Housekeeping | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 week |
1 2 weeks |
2 2 weeks |
2 1 week |
3 4-10 weeks |
| Engineering | 1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 week |
1 2 weeks |
2 2 weeks |
2 1 week |
3 6-10 weeks |
| Rooms Division |
1 2 days |
1 1 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 week |
1 1 week |
2 2 weeks |
3 1 week |
4 4-6 weeks |
| Security | 1 2 days |
5 2 week |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 week |
1 1 week |
2 2 weeks |
3 1 week |
6 6-10 weeks |
| Recreation | 1 2 days |
2 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
4 1 week |
5 6-17 weeks |
| Hourly Jobs | 1 2 days |
2 2 week |
3 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
3 1 week |
4 1 week |
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| Salaried Non- Exempt |
1 2 days |
2 2 week |
3 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
3 2 weeks |
4 1 week |
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| Corporate / Executive Jobs |
1 2 weeks |
1 2 weeks |
1 6-17 weeks |
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