The 10 Secrets Of Great Recruiters

By siliconindia  |   Monday, 20 October 2014, 16:51 IST   |    1 Comments
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The Container Store
2014 Best Companies rank: 28
Current openings: 270
The Container Store, a specialty retail chain company that specializes in storage and organization solutions started in a small, 1,600-square-foot retail space in Dallasbut. As of now it is one of the companies that is highly credited for devotion to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce as one of the keys to its success.
The Container Store spends half its revenue on people, which is much more than the industry average and famed retailers has a secret to share for the job seekers and here is what it had to say.
Eva Gordon, VP of stores, training, development, and recruiting said, "I'm always impressed by candidates who have taken the time to visit one of our stores during the interview process  and who have visited our ‘What We Stand For’ blog to understand more about our culture and leadership style. That kind of curiosity and attention to detail is a great fit for our company."
Zappos.com
2014 Best Companies rank: 38
Current openings: 130
The success of online shoe retailer Zappos has been well-documented: The company that went from a struggling start-up in 2000 to getting acquired by Amazon in a deal valued at $1.2 billion in 2009.
Some of the company's idiosyncrasies are well-known, including a focus on customer service, free two-way shipping, and a tight workplace environment and some have even called it a cult, but other secret will surprise you.
Mike Bailen, recruiting manager said, "We are looking for people who aren't afraid to be themselves, don't take themselves too seriously, and are constantly looking to improve both personally and professionally. While most companies don't pay much regard to cover letters, we love them! Make sure to personalize it. If you're really brave, submit a video cover letter to make your candidacy really stand out."
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