{"id":21418,"date":"2022-09-03T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T04:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recruitment.grabjobs.co\/?p=21418"},"modified":"2022-09-05T17:38:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T09:38:10","slug":"guide-smes-looking-to-hire-employees-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recruitment.grabjobs.co\/guide-smes-looking-to-hire-employees-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide for SMEs Looking to Hire Employees in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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According to Singapore\u2019s Minister of Manpower, Tan See Leng, the country\u2019s unemployment rate is almost back to where it was pre-pandemic. The unemployment rate currently sits at 0.8 percent<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> It was 0.7 percent before the pandemic took hold.<\/p>

As Singapore\u2019s unemployment rate drops, its labor shortage has become less of an issue. However, many small and medium enterprises or SMEs are still looking to hire new employees. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If this is the case for you, use this guide as a starting point. Here, you\u2019ll find a series of small business recruiting tips, job ad templates to help you attract better candidates, and a list of benefits platforms like GrabJobs can provide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Top 8 Tips for Small Businesses Looking to Hire Employees in Singapore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A solid recruiting strategy is necessary for small businesses looking to hire employees. If your Singapore-based SME is struggling to recruit top-quality candidates, here are eight tips that can help:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Upgrade Your Job Ads\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Often, the job ads you post online are people\u2019s first introduction to your company. This situation is particularly widespread among SMEs that might be newer businesses or might not have a lot of name recognition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You can’t just throw something together and hope for the best to catch the right people\u2019s attention and attract suitable applicants to your ad. You need to write a compelling job ad that clearly explains the position and sells it to job seekers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Write with Target Candidates in Mind\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When writing job ads, think about the kind of job seeker you want to read them.<\/p>

Are they Singapore residents, or are they located in another country? Do they want to work from home or be part of a dynamic office space?<\/p>

Consider your target candidates job seeking goals, then write your job ads in a way that meets them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Encourage Skills Development\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Part of recruiting great employees is creating a positive, supportive work environment for them to join. In other words, you can\u2019t have an effective recruitment strategy without also taking care of your current employees.<\/p>

One way to check both boxes is to offer more skills development and training opportunities. If job seekers know you will support them in their career expansion goals, they\u2019ll be encouraged to learn more about your business and apply for open positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Improve Your Employer Brand \n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your business\u2019s reputation dramatically impacts your ability to attract and retain top talent. If you\u2019re struggling with recruiting, your employer brand might be part of the problem.<\/p>

Consider the kind of impression you\u2019re making with your current marketing strategy. Then, talk to your team about how you can build your brand and make it more enticing to current job seekers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Hire for Potential\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Don\u2019t get so hung up on a candidate\u2019s current skill set or training that you forget to consider their potential. This is one of the most critical small business recruiting tips we recommend following.<\/p>

Think about people\u2019s potential and enthusiasm, not just what they can currently do. Someone eager to learn will likely be a better fit and a more loyal employee than someone who thinks they know it all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Prioritize Candidate Engagement\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Candidate engagement is about building solid relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment journey.<\/p>

The better your relationship with each candidate, the more likely they will stick with you during the hiring process. If they get hired, they\u2019ll also start their new job on a better foot since they feel better connected to your company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Make sure you\u2019re taking steps to increase candidate engagement. Stay in touch with every applicant, let them know where they are in the hiring process, and make sure you\u2019re available to respond to questions promptly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Consider Hiring from Within\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You don\u2019t always have to hire externally. Sometimes, the right candidate for the job already works for your company!<\/p>

When looking for someone to fill a position, consider opening up the option to people you currently employ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8. Use the Right Technology\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You don\u2019t have to do everything by hand. Using applicant tracking systems and hiring software helps you track candidates, increase engagement, and fill vacancies faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3 Job Posting Ideas and Templates for SMEs Looking to Hire Employees\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Singapore-based SMEs looking to hire employees can also benefit from job posting templates to help them write better job ads. If you have difficulty writing compelling job ads, here are three templates you can start using today:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Template 1: Internal Job Posting\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Internal job postings get circulated throughout your company so current employees can learn about the open position and apply. Here\u2019s a template to help you draft an effective internal job posting:<\/p>

Internal Job Opening: [Insert job title]<\/strong><\/p>

We currently have a vacancy for a [insert job title] in our [insert department]. We strongly encourage current employees interested in the role to apply.<\/p>

Our new [insert title] will work on the [insert team] and be responsible for [insert two or three primary responsibilities].<\/p>

To be considered for this role, you must have [insert essential requirements].<\/p>

Click here [insert link to job ad] for a complete job description.<\/p>

To apply for this role, email [insert email address] by [date] with your resume and explain why you\u2019re a good fit for this position.<\/p>

Feel free to contact our HR team [include contact details] with questions about the position or the process.<\/p>

What Works?<\/strong><\/p>

This job posting is brief yet specific. Because it\u2019s going to current employees, you don\u2019t need to include details about the company or its mission. You can get straight to the point and give people need-to-know information only.<\/p>

How to Use This Template<\/strong><\/p>

Use this template to send an email or post an internal hiring message on your company\u2019s message board.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Template 2: External Job Posting\n\n\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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External job postings get posted on job search sites, classified ad sites, and other hiring platforms. This template will help you craft an excellent external job posting in no time:<\/p>

Company Name<\/strong><\/p>

Company Description<\/strong><\/p>