{"id":999881481,"date":"2015-06-04T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpstage.dice.com\/?p=142024608"},"modified":"2015-06-04T18:31:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-04T18:31:00","slug":"pointers-for-recruiting-in-a-demanding-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dicepilot.npgdev.com\/hiring\/recruitment\/pointers-for-recruiting-in-a-demanding-market","title":{"rendered":"Pointers for Recruiting In a Demanding Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While salary is certainly an important factor for job candidates, it\u2019s not the only thing that can sway their decision: solid perks, best-in-class co-workers, and a sense of \u201cchanging the world\u201d can also exert a powerful influence.<\/p>\n<p>For recruiters and HR pros, a vital part in recruiting the best talent is selling not only the position, but also the company culture. You don\u2019t just explain how the job will advance the candidate\u2019s career; you describe (in detail) how the candidate\u2019s work will meaningfully advance the company\u2019s goals, and why those goals matter to the industry and even the world at large.<\/p>\n<p>When trying to convince a candidate to potentially relocate hundreds (or even thousands) of miles, the recruiter will also need to sell the location. What sort of quality-of-life benefits come with the new location? 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