Hello Everyone, Question asked in the interview by the HR Manager:
There is this scenario in which the HR executive has to hire 10 Java Developers in a week's time as per the requirements laid down by the functional head, and the company has exhausted all the resources (Job posting on the leading job portals, References, Print media, Former employees, previous applicants, Consultants, Headhunting). It's an urgent requirement, and the offer needs to be closed ASAP. I need 3-4 ways to get the positions filled in 7 days?
The only way I could tell him was: Internal movements via IJP's (Internal Job Postings).
My question is, "What could be the other ways to get the positions filled in 7 days?"
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Kamal
From India, Delhi
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8There is this scenario in which the HR executive has to hire 10 Java Developers in a week's time as per the requirements laid down by the functional head, and the company has exhausted all the resources (Job posting on the leading job portals, References, Print media, Former employees, previous applicants, Consultants, Headhunting). It's an urgent requirement, and the offer needs to be closed ASAP. I need 3-4 ways to get the positions filled in 7 days?
The only way I could tell him was: Internal movements via IJP's (Internal Job Postings).
My question is, "What could be the other ways to get the positions filled in 7 days?"
Regards,
Kamal
From India, Delhi
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The only option that works for mass hiring in a short span of time is a recruitment drive. You make a plan for active advertisement through print and consultants for a walk-in during the weekend. The success of such a drive would depend entirely on how well the word has gone around.
Another cost-effective method, in case the budget doesn't allow for consultants or print advertisement, is a drive at an institute such as NIIT. Generally, they are good at spreading the word amongst their students and sending the close fits to your interview location with a brief view of the resume suggested for the drive.
Ultimately, the effectiveness to manage the footfall and the rounds will decide on the number of closures.
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Another cost-effective method, in case the budget doesn't allow for consultants or print advertisement, is a drive at an institute such as NIIT. Generally, they are good at spreading the word amongst their students and sending the close fits to your interview location with a brief view of the resume suggested for the drive.
Ultimately, the effectiveness to manage the footfall and the rounds will decide on the number of closures.
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- Approach colleges (Engineering/MCA colleges).
- Arrange a job fair over the weekend.
- Make a plan to offer incentives to anyone, whether internal or external, who provides relevant referrals. This practice of external referrals is common in the US, Canada, UK, etc.
- Offer alumni a competitive package (similar to what Amdocs does).
- Utilize bulk messaging as it can be very effective.
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Pankajj Adhikaari
Recruiting Manager
5ive Consultancy
From India, Ahmadabad
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- Arrange a job fair over the weekend.
- Make a plan to offer incentives to anyone, whether internal or external, who provides relevant referrals. This practice of external referrals is common in the US, Canada, UK, etc.
- Offer alumni a competitive package (similar to what Amdocs does).
- Utilize bulk messaging as it can be very effective.
Regards,
Pankajj Adhikaari
Recruiting Manager
5ive Consultancy
From India, Ahmadabad
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"10 Java Developers in a week's time as per the requirements laid down by the functional head and the company."
Exhausted all the resources (Job posting on the leading job portals, References, Print media, Former employees, previous applicants, Consultants, Headhunting).
Please Provide the Following Information:
• Java Developer is a very generic profile. Please provide more details of the requirement, e.g., Java Developer for Web Development, Desktop App Development, Mobile App Development with experience or knowledge in Swing, Struts, Spring, Android, Flex.
• Experience Level of Java Developers Required: This is required to propose a good solution. For example, a generic campus interview solution is not suggested if the requirement is for experienced candidates.
• Proposed Salary Structure
• Type and Brand of Your Company
Any other management restrictions in recruitment.
A good solution can only be provided after thorough analysis, and you may need to provide additional information as required.
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Saivettam Consultants
From United States, Miamisburg
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Exhausted all the resources (Job posting on the leading job portals, References, Print media, Former employees, previous applicants, Consultants, Headhunting).
Please Provide the Following Information:
• Java Developer is a very generic profile. Please provide more details of the requirement, e.g., Java Developer for Web Development, Desktop App Development, Mobile App Development with experience or knowledge in Swing, Struts, Spring, Android, Flex.
• Experience Level of Java Developers Required: This is required to propose a good solution. For example, a generic campus interview solution is not suggested if the requirement is for experienced candidates.
• Proposed Salary Structure
• Type and Brand of Your Company
Any other management restrictions in recruitment.
A good solution can only be provided after thorough analysis, and you may need to provide additional information as required.
Regards,
Saivettam Consultants
From United States, Miamisburg
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Greetings, good questions asked. True, the entire hiring pattern would change based on the experience level. Since we are brainstorming on this, please do suggest options with and without a budget. Let's imagine a situation where there is a resource crunch in the hiring team.
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From India, Mumbai
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After going through Saivettam's comments, it looks like that's what the HR manager wanted from you—not the 3-4 ways to hire Java developers. Maybe he wanted to check if you, if hired, would blindly run into the scene or prepare yourself before you get into action.
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TS
From India, Hyderabad
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TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Good topic which you both discussed. What I suggest is that the way of approaching candidates via email or advertising is more useful to them. However, the time is not sufficient to hire for those positions. Therefore, we need detailed recruitment focusing on experience, where we could target those who have more experience in that department. It's an easy way to find out. Maybe it takes more than 4 days to fulfill our destination.
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Abuthahir.m
From India, Madras
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Good topic which you both discussed. What I suggest is that the way of approaching candidates via email or advertising is more useful to them. However, the time is not sufficient to hire for those positions. Therefore, we need detailed recruitment focusing on experience, where we could target those who have more experience in that department. It's an easy way to find out. Maybe it takes more than 4 days to fulfill our destination.
Thanks & regards,
Abuthahir.m
From India, Madras
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Hi Kamal, you have raised a question that depicts a situation faced by many hiring executives. After going through all the answers, I find there is one big channel that has been left out by most. I am referring to the use of social networks, professional networks, and groups. These have become powerful hiring media in the last couple of years. If you search on Yahoo, Facebook, LinkedIn, and similar sites, you will find tens of groups for every possible profile. I suggest you post your profile on these. You will get fast responses and good ones too.
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Gaurang
From India, Ahmadabad
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Gaurang
From India, Ahmadabad
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