If you’re an essential business or you focus on eCommerce, you might still be scaling your company during this pandemic. If you’re still seeing a spike in growth, you need the right staff behind you, ensuring you continue building your customer base. Right now, there are many highly qualified candidates looking for work, so here are some tips to help direct you to the right new team member.

Custom Cover Letter

Many candidates have generalized cover letters that suit the job they’re looking for and not the company. But some individuals go the extra mile by writing specific cover letters that address why they’re perfect for both the position and the company. As you read over cover letters, look for mentions of your company’s core values, mission statement, or references to its origin story. This shows you the dedication they have to stand out among the crowd.

Resume Containing Relevant Job Experience

Training takes up valuable resources during our unique situation, so it’s crucial you find an applicant who has the experience you need for the position. Candidates with the right skillset step into their roles effectively and provide you with a quicker return on your investment. Additionally, if the position is a niche, job seekers with related job experience and skills will quickly adapt to the job and may provide an efficient way to execute their responsibilities. 

Video Interviews

Quarantine is currently restricting businesses from hosting in-person interviews to get a complete picture of the candidates. However, user-friendly video conferencing apps like Facetime, Skype, and Zoom make it easy to interact with applicants face-to-face. Additionally, it provides you with the ability to review their additional materials in real-time, like networking profiles and portfolios.

Finding the right addition to your team is worrisome in these uncertain times, so utilize these tricks to find the best applicant. If you’re an AFEUSA member, use your exclusive discount with Eric’s Jobs through your membership portal to find your ideal staff member.