Ep. 10 - The Great Resignation, Or A Great Situation?
Job descriptions need to describe more than just the job.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the world of work, with recent reports stating that almost half of all workers are currently looking for new jobs. If you’re worried that it’s getting harder to hire for lab-based jobs that can’t be done remotely, you might find that rethinking your recruitment processes will help you find the right people to join your team.
00:33 Introduction
What does the “Great Resignation” mean for your next round of hiring? Damien and Nick from Experimental Designs Consulting open this episode by discussing recent workforce trends.
The Great Resignation continues, as 44% of workers look for a new job, by Greg Iacurci for CNBC
03:15 Find your fellow travelers
You might already know that you want a new technician, but do you know what your new technician will want from you? Developing an avatar of your ideal candidate will help you find someone whose personal career path intersects with your own, so that you can move in the same direction together.
13:34 The great designation
In this segment Nick and Damien illustrate the value of their avatar development approach using a recent job description they developed. By using precise language to describe the job, the career opportunity, and the cultural environment, they helped the PI filter the pool of jobseekers to find people with a growth mindset who could picture themselves thriving in their new team.
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