Struggling to find the right candidate for that hard to fill role? Struggle no more. Verve Partners’ CEO, Clare Ferguson shares how we can help.
Insights Author: Clare Ferguson
Struggling to fill that unique role? Searching for a needle in a haystack or hitting a wall with job ads? Clare Ferguson shares her advice on how Verve Partners can help.
Struggling to fill that unicorn role—aka that rare job position that combines a unique set of skills or experience that’s difficult to find in one candidate?
We know it can be an uphill battle. We’re always juggling competing client and candidate priorities here at Verve Partners, but unicorn roles take this complexity and crank it up a notch—and timelines are often tight.
But we see these types of challenges as opportunities; these roles offer us the chance to shine! They force us to hone our craft, think outside the box and stretch the boundaries so we can find that needle in a haystack.
Our success in this area isn’t magical (unlike the mythical creature), it’s the result of our unique skills and approach to talent search.
We have a large database of professionals with diverse experience across various industries.
Along with active job seekers, we stay connected with highly qualified and skilled candidates who are open to hearing about new opportunities. Research shows that tapping into these passive candidates is worthwhile.
According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Global Talent Trends report, about 70% of the global workforce is made up of passive talent. It’s similar for Australia—most high performers are happy where they are but might be tempted if the right opportunity comes along.
Besides using our own candidate database, we tap into our extensive networks, reach out to relevant associations and educational institutions, and attend careers fairs.
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When it comes to catching that unicorn, there’s no one size fits all approach. Every industry is unique and finding the right talent takes expertise. This is where we step in.
We think outside the box to attract that unicorn, and help you do the same. We use our market knowledge to see if the role can be reshaped or if there is flexibility in terms of the candidate selection criteria.
Could you offer relocation support or extend international job offers? Are there share options that might attract that unicorn or involvement in a ground-breaking project?
We know which experience matters, which skills are essential and what personality traits will vibe with your team.
Wondering if you could offer more incentives to attract candidates? Is the salary on offer enough? Ask us and we can tell you.
Recruiting across various industries gives us direct insight into market trends. We speak with people every day so we’re in tune with salary ranges, career advancement opportunities and the perks that attract and retain top talent.
We know what competitors are offering and we understand the gender and diversity imbalances within different sectors. For example, there are diversity issues within the engineering and construction industries, so we try to find candidates to balance that out.We’re also aware of policy changes made by the government which can affect the funding for NDIS or non for profit industries.
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We have a proven track record of finding perfect-fit candidates. Although we use traditional recruitment methods, to fill roles, the majority of our vacancies are filled through our partnership approach and don’t rely on job boards or LinkedIn.
Our partnerships approach is a hands-on service that delivers real results. We invest extensively in marketing and have a dedicated recruitment expert who actively engages with the market. Using this method, we find a lot of people through referrals.
But ticking the boxes on paper, doesn’t mean our job is done.
We carry out a thorough screening process, along with tailored assessments, and spend time ensuring that each potential unicorn will bring the right kind of magic to your company.
Start your journey right
Need to fill a unique role? Let’s chat today! We’ll make your search for that unicorn a lot smoother – more gentle canter, less hard trot!
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