{"id":17106,"date":"2020-12-11T21:22:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T21:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopla.online\/?p=17106"},"modified":"2024-05-31T02:05:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:05:05","slug":"hire-creative-talent-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopla.online\/blogs\/creatives-blog\/hire-creative-talent-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire Creative Talent Effectively: 5 Things To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you hire creative talent, you should know this: you\u2019re facing a high demand and short supply. Every business will eventually have a need for creative people<\/a>. They play a role in every aspect of an organization. Unfortunately, creativity<\/a> isn\u2019t found in everyone. In today\u2019s market, every business is looking for creators and innovators. So, if you want to find the best ones, you should know where and how to look.<\/p>\n

In this post, we’ll take a look at the 5 things to consider before and during creative recruitment. These will help ensure that you hire creative talent effectively and efficiently, as well as retain them.<\/p>\n

1. Fine-Tuning Your Hiring Process<\/h2>\n

Hiring for a creative post is a bit different from hiring for technical and analytic jobs. Needless to say, you also need to be creative. What\u2019s good about hiring creative talents is that it\u2019s easy to know right away if an applicant has what it takes. You can skip red tape and jump onto the skills test. Have applicants perform a task. If you like their work, proceed to the interview to learn more about them on a personal level. If their test result isn\u2019t what you\u2019re looking for, don\u2019t waste both of your time and simply, honestly tell them what you think about their work.<\/p>\n

2. Being Open to Giving Them More Flexibility<\/h2>\n

Creative talents appreciate flexibility. Being confined in an 8-to-5 office setup is their bane, as it can limit their creativity. When you hire creative talent, consider allowing remote work. Better yet, opt for hiring full-time home-based creative staff. This way, they are able to work on their own time and pace, using their preferred equipment.<\/p>\n

3. Carefully Deciding on Compensation<\/h2>\n

While most creative talents are in it to just share their craft, they also have bills to pay. And truth be told, money can be a good motivator, too. It will be best if you can meet their expected salary or even pay them a bit more. This won\u2019t be a problem for bigger companies, but how about SMEs and startups?<\/p>\n

A good solution would be outsourcing<\/a>. Through this, you can reach talents from lower-wage clusters. Even if you pay them higher than the average in their region, it\u2019s possible the rate will still be lower than the average in your own country. This is a win-win for both parties!<\/p>\n