Why You Should Hold A Recruitment Open Day

Thinking of holding a recruitment day or unsure what one is? Read on to find out how you could benefit.

Great staff can make a business but they are also one of the biggest costs to your bottom line. Wages in hospitality can easily account for over 30% of operating costs and hiring new staff doesn’t come cheap either. Equally, making the wrong hiring decision can come with its own consequences.

So how can you maximise your chance of making a great hire? Why not consider holding a recruitment open day!

What are recruitment open days and why could they matter to my business?

Recruitment open days are a way for you to connect with potential employees at your business. Unlike a typical interview process, you get to meet multiple candidates over a longer period and can see how they interact with current staff from different departments. Recruitment open days can come with a host of benefits including:

• Ability to showcase your business and different roles.
• Candidates having the chance to ask better questions and really get a feel for the working environment.
• Opportunity for employers to simulate tasks to see how candidates may approach information or problems.
• The chance to observe candidates in a social setting and see if they could fit in with your company culture.
• Incorporation of the current team into the process to boost culture, demonstrate expertise and increase candidate engagement.

Still unsure if a recruitment open day is right for me?

• Does my organisation have different departments?
• Does my organisation have room for career progression?
• Is finding staff challenging?
• Does my organisation often recruit or advertise multiple positions?

If you found yourself saying yes, a recruitment open day could be the right choice.

How do I run a recruitment open day?

• Involve your whole organisation in the process or reach out to staff to see who is willing to talk to candidates. Try and showcase multiple departments such as Marketing, HR and Operations.
• Schedule a date when candidates get to see a normal workday. Avoid times when you are too busy.
• Ensure they get a proper induction including health & safety.
• Demonstrate how your organisation operates. This could be showcasing tools that are used or allowing them to sit in on a team discussion.
• Create opportunities for feedback and candidate input.
• Showcase your team culture and what you look for in employees.