JOIN THE TEAM! RECRUITING FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

Managers recruiting information professionals are often surprised to find a lack of suitable candidates. Even during a recession, most job seekers are currently in work, want to change jobs for positive reasons, and are cautious about moving to another organization. Good candidatcs know their own worth and are choosy about job offers. Not every job offer will be accepted. A well worded advertisement will help to attract suitable candidates, but a professional recruitment consultancy may provide a shortlist of good candidates more quickly, cheaply and efficiently. A well‐written job description, and professionally conducted interview, will give a good impression of the organization. No job descriptlon and a poor interview will deter candidates from accepting the job. Anyone responsible for interviewing should be trained in professional interviewing techniques. A useful summary of action points for employers is included.

Citation

Jago, A. (1993), "JOIN THE TEAM! RECRUITING FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS", Library Management, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 31-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129310023493