6 FINDING TALENT
Locating the right person to hire can be a major challenge,
but bear in mind that DC has an extensive job market with a
highly skilled labor force.
Look broadly at ways to fill your employment needs
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Be flexible. Can your needs be fulfilled by part-time
employees, rather than full-time employees? Can student
interns or recent graduates be of assistance?
Consider hiring independent contractors for assignments.
The hourly rate for contractors may be higher than the
respective wages of full-time employees, but contractors
are hired for a pre-defined amount of time. Additionally,
contractors do not receive benefits.
Develop an attractive package. Most small businesses
cannot afford a pension or profit-sharing plan but can
offer perks like flexible scheduling, telecommuting,
additional vacation leave, or free transportation.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FINDING TALENT IN DC:
Attend professional and networking events. Utilize sites
like LinkedIn.com, Idealist.com, and Meetup.com to find
out about events that relate to your business goals and
hiring needs.
Contact or join industry-specific professional associations.
Post advertisements on online job boards, industryspecific
job boards and forums, newspapers, and social
media. Consider posting on several reputable sites, such
as LinkedIn.com, Indeed.com, Monster.com, Glassdoor.com,
Idealist.com, and Snagajob.com.
Offer referral incentives to employees.
Hire an executive recruitment firm for professional
staffing needs.
Seek out opportunities to participate in career counseling
and job fairs at local universities and colleges, including:
- American University
- The Catholic University of America
- Gallaudet University
- The George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Howard University
- The Art Institute of Washington
- University of the District of Columbia
Call the DOES American Job Center at (202) 724-7000 to
set up a time to review your employment needs.
According to the U.S.
Census Bureau, 55.4%
of DC’s population
holds a bachelor’s
degree or higher.
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