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Post a JobUrgent hiring refers to filling roles quickly due to unexpected departures, sudden changes in scheduling or increased business demand. But what does hiring urgently mean on Indeed?
It’s about using tools to meet tight timelines and quickly connect with quality candidates without compromising quality.
In this guide, we’ll cover the steps to hiring quickly while maintaining confidence in your hiring decisions.
Urgent hiring means an employer has an immediate need to fill a role. This type of hiring prioritizes speed without compromising candidate quality.
Several scenarios can create a need for hiring urgently. For example, a retail store may require more staff during peak season. Other reasons for quick hiring may include sudden resignations, unexpected projects, rapid business expansion or emergencies requiring extra staff.
You don’t have to compromise on quality when hiring quickly. Indeed’s tools are designed to connect you with the right candidates faster. Here’s how Indeed’s tools can work together in your hiring workflow:
These combined tools create a fast workflow that can save you time and reduce the effort required to find the right candidates.
Sponsored Job posts can make a significant difference in visibility, especially when you’re in a hurry to hire. These posts appear more often than non-sponsored posts, which can lead to a faster influx of applications and a shorter time to hire.
Screening questions can help you quickly identify candidates who meet the basic criteria of your job. There’s no need to manually review every application. This can save time and resources by filtering out unqualified applicants early in the process. (You will still be able to review all candidates if you’d like.)
Learn how to add screener questions to your job post on Indeed.
Smart Sourcing uses AI to proactively identify candidates whose skills, experiences and qualifications match your job posting. Smart Sourcing analyzes your job description and delivers a list of potential candidates that you can reach out to immediately.
This AI tool helps reduce delays caused by sifting through applications. You’ll be able to focus your efforts on connecting with quality talent and receive performance metrics to improve your outreach.
The Indeed Connect employer app helps you manage the hiring process on the go. Real-time messaging enables faster communication with candidates, which can help keep them engaged with your hiring process. In fact, employers who use messaging via the Indeed Connect mobile app hear back from job seekers 61% faster.[1]
With a Smart Sourcing subscription, the app gives you instant reach by allowing you to call or invite candidates to apply for a position. Plus, push notifications help ensure you don’t miss out on candidate messages. Employers with push notifications enabled connect with job seekers 20% faster.[2]
Learn more about the Indeed Connect mobile app.
Indeed’s communication automation tools can help reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks like communicating with candidates and scheduling interviews. This is especially important since quick follow-ups can help maintain candidate interest during an expedited hiring process.
Pre-written message templates help you quickly communicate with candidates at every stage of the application process. They save you time by eliminating the need to write individual responses to each candidate.
Employers that use Indeed’s interview scheduling capabilities hire 2 days faster on average.[3]
A clear job description attracts the right candidates because it includes important details about the role, required qualifications and benefits. This helps job seekers quickly determine if the position is a good fit. It also reduces the need to sift through unqualified applications and minimizes back-and-forth clarifications.
You can create an optimized job description in seconds using Indeed’s AI powered job description tool. You get the final say on what gets published and seen publicly.
Additionally, consider including details like “on-the-job-training” if your role offers it. Among the top 100 job titles, employers whose jobs included “on-the-job-training” hired 20% faster than those that did not include it.[4] This addition can make your job more appealing to candidates looking to grow their skills.
Indeed alerts keep you informed about new candidates and job activity when hiring quickly. Setting up Indeed alerts empowers you to act quickly, so you’ll never miss a qualified candidate.
You can configure these alerts to be triggered based on new applications, keywords, job titles and more. Notifications arrive via email or in the browser. Setting up Indeed alerts helps you manage challenges like candidate ghosting and no-shows by notifying you of new applicants in real-time, so you can respond promptly and engage candidates before they lose interest.
Hiring quickly doesn’t have to compromise the quality of candidates you receive. Tools like Sponsored Job Posts, screening questions, Smart Sourcing and automated features connect you with quality candidates faster. Features like Indeed Alerts can also keep you up-to-date on candidate activity.
Post a Sponsored Job on Indeed and start hiring smarter and faster now. Learn more about Indeed’s pricing and solutions for your urgent hiring needs today.
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