Planning for effective technical recruiting

The recruiting of technical people is a vital matter in today's technologically advancing world. The author indicates that present methods of recruiting are ineffective, costly, and time-consuming. Two basic changes in the field of technical recruiting are suggested: 1) the use of technical personnel in the recruiting process and 2) an overall reduction in the amount of time spent on the cycle. Their combined effect would be to provide the technical applicant with a feeling of the company's personal and prompt interest. The recruiting cycle in general should include three features : 1) a complete analysis of the manpower and technical requirements of the job opening, 2) the establishment of a precise recruiting plan, and 3) an analysis of the results with a view toward the modification and improvement of the recruiting plan. All three plans should be carried on continually.