Zapier is a powerful automation tool that helps users automate processes quickly and efficiently. With Zapier, users can connect two or more applications and create automated workflows that enable them to get tasks done faster and without manual intervention. By eliminating the need for manual tasks, Zapier streamlines processes and empowers businesses to do more with less. With an intuitive user interface, Zapier makes it easy for even non-tech-savvy users to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Zapier is committed to cultivating a diverse and talented candidate pool for its hiring process. They actively seek out and build relationships with talent with a wide range of experience and backgrounds, encouraging those who are passionate about automation and software engineering to connect with the brand through multiple channels before open roles even become available.This episode of The Speed to Hire Show features Tracy St. Dic, Global Head of Talent at Zapier.
Key takeaways
- 7:50 - Inspire future candidates by demonstrating the impact of their career path choices - many candidates may know what they want to become in their career but don’t see the full potential of the steps they take along their career path. Showing them the impact of their choices can influence their acceptance of opportunities and offers.
- 10:24 - Be proactive in cultivating candidates from the moment they become aware of your company - employer and brand recognition is the time you make the most critical impression on top talent. Build relationships with potential future hires long before jobs open to ensure you have a steady stream of strong talent to fill them.
- 12:20 - Change your mindset and approach recruiting as “brand ambassadorship” - recruiting is not just about looking for candidates who fit your company cuture and role qualifications. Candidates need to understand how they fit into your culture and that expectations are mutually met.
- 17:14 - Embed employer branding & talent attraction elements into your recruiting process - every stage of the full recruitment cycle should engage candidates and reveal essential information about your employer brand. This ensures only talent that’s truly interested in joining your organization funnels through the hiring process.
- 25:39 - Align with your executive team to nail down the best potential candidates for any role - involve executive decision-makers in your hiring process by getting clear expectations about the essential roles you need to fill to hit team and organizational goals.
- 29:20 - Turn hiring managers into brand ambassadors by encouraging authenticity - create a positive onboarding and employee experience and encourage hiring managers to authentically share what they love about working with your brand as well as some of the challenges.