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Recruiting Techniques in China

A look at what works and what doesn't in China's talent short hiring market.

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posted by on Oct. 4, 2007
Increase the effectiveness of your recruiting in China..
 
One of the most interesting things about being a third party recruiter is the opportunity to see into the business practices of so many different companies.  Over the years my focus on client development has changed to one of finding the companies that my team can work the best with and focusing our resources on these clients.  We are often unable to work with potential clients based on their staffing strategies, or, often, lack thereof.

 

When I find a company with a professional, proactive, and effective staffing strategy I am always impressed.  I believe that the internal staffing functions of most large firms I have worked with are not evolving as quickly as the talent markets in which they work.

 

I found the following article incredibly insightful and wanted to share it here: How a Former CEO Built A World-Class Recruiting Department

 

The article is based on a case study performed by Doctor John Sullivan (an ERE contributor - here) at Valero Energy. 
 
The Article is entitled How a Former CEO Built A World-Class Recruiting Department, it was written in 2005 but it has never been more applicable. 

 

I recommend any business that is operating in China take a look at the article and begin re-purposing their practices immediately.  There are so many good ideas contained in the case-study I wouldn't know where to begin but here are a few of the best and most-necessary in our China market if you want to move ahead of your competition and recruit the best available talent:

 

- Use recruiting-specific metrics to measure performance

- Get senior management's attention by producing results

- Create a sourcing channel report

- Use a simple SLA to quantify recruiting efforts of all involved

 

These are only a few ideas that will have a huge impact on the recruiting efforts of your organization in China.

 

 

 

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