Companies that post for positions in the newspaper wait for resumes to be mailed or emailed and then interview candidates may be left in the dust. While that may have been an effective way to hire in the past, times have changed. We must be on the lookout for great people constantly! Banks loan capital to companies that show they’re capable of handling their finances. In a sense, the people who easily qualify for loans prove they really don’t need one. The same scenario is true in recruiting the best talent. The best companies are “hiring” even when they aren’t desperate to hire. What do I mean by that? Here is how we find and recruit the best talent all the time.
Service Industry. When dining out, I am constantly on the lookout for waiters and waitresses who follow up on my order, offer a nice smile, and get my order right the first time. After all, isn’t that what our customers expect in the flooring industry? When at church, I observe who the servant leaders are, who enthusiastically volunteers, and who goes out of their way to make me feel welcome. That person may make a terrific showroom manager one day.