Want to hire? Check out these 5 unconventional hacks

A report says that 42% of employers are planning to increase their headcount, reports Tech In Asia

The talent shortage is increasing. According to the 2017 Hays Salary Guide, 96 percent of employers in Asia reported this to be a pressing issue. However, the demand for talent is still growing. A sales report states that 42 percent of employers are planning to increase their headcount in the coming 12 months.

Now, let’s look at another set of facts: the methods used to attract talent and fill these positions.

Go places where no one else is looking

You’ve searched high and low in your market but have failed to find the right candidates. It’s time to look outside of the box. Fave, a platform offering deals and discounts, took this suggestion quite literally.

When you can’t find needed skills, teach them

Piktochart didn’t get any luck looking for full-time front-end Java and Ruby developers though regular job portals. 

The company opened six vacancies. These were full-time positions with competitive compensation and all the benefits that other employees enjoyed. Anyone accepted for one of these positions would go through a six-month training with company mentors. 

When seeking creative solutions, offer creative challenges

According to Digi‘s head of HR Centre of Expertise, Animesh Mukherjee, “If young people were to learn what it meant to take a decision in a real work environment, the best way to teach them was through experience.” 

Meet them face to face

However, today’s recruiters know that having a chance to actually speak to a candidate and make a real connection may pay off better as compared to handing out thousands of flyers.

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Share your authentic culture

The truth is, culture does not always mean perks and a colorful office. In this case, the decision-making culture and team values were critical factors for the candidate to sign the job contract.

This is an excerpt from the aritcle published on Tech In Asia. You can read the full article here