How do you hire people??

Bhud · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Oct 2018 Karma :

Are you offering enough money? I don't know what the going rate is for that kind of work. However, an opportunity to travel probably translates as: "we could send you anywhere, so you have to travel and be willing to relocate". 37.5 hours contracted, but let's face it, the employee will have to work for longer. Clean up, etc. Travel all paid for but the time spent travelling doesn't count towards the contracted 37.5 hours, probably. Bridge/oil rig/stadium means dangerous and physically demanding work, sometimes outdoors, in all kinds of weather? Dealing with heavy equipment means you have to pick it up sometimes?

Honestly, I just think the job is what it is, is seen as undesirable and difficult, no "perks" count for anything, so just offer more dough.

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ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

As above, I think two things jump out at me;

1) Asking for absolutely no quals might put off someone with moderate quals thinking "it's beneath them". I would imagine some basic quals might be useful, e.g. GCSEs in English and maths/physics? I'd rate the latter as potentially being quite useful in that role.

2) The travel thing would put me off straight away (with wife and kid). Realistically, it will appeal to those who either don't have a significant other/close group of friends/strong ties to an area, or those who are trying to purposefully avoid their significant other. Even with that satisfied, travel isn't for everyone - some will be wary of "unknown lands" etc.. - assuming the work isn't expected to be in far flung corners of the globe for months on end, I would suggest outlining the probable pattern, e.g. "most work in X area of UK, occasional sites in Europe or America" or something like that, and make it clear what the expenses/coverage package is when working away.

Recruitment is a pain at the moment; I'm trying to get someone (admittedly specialist) and it's challenging to say the least, but I think a combination of low levels of unemployment and economic uncertainty (so people are possibly wary of jumping ship for fear of landing on one with a hole in it). If it makes you feel better, I've had maybe 10 serious applicants in 3 months, 3 that were half decent and 3 interviewed but still no luck.

Good luck with the hunt anyway!
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