Hiring the right person for your team can feel like finding a needle in a haystack – especially when you’re juggling a million other priorities.
Maybe you’ve posted a job and only got generic applications.
Maybe you’ve had a few great candidates… but they dropped out before the second interview.
Or maybe you’re simply tired of wasting time (and money) on the wrong hires.
You’re not alone.
The good news? Attracting and selecting the right people doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
Here’s what we recommend (and help our clients do every day):
1. Start with the right brief – not just a generic job spec
Hiring goes wrong when there’s confusion about what the role really needs.
Start with clarity.
✅ What are the must-have skills vs the nice-to-haves?
✅ What kind of working style fits your team?
✅ Where can someone grow in this role over time?
The more specific you are upfront, the more aligned your candidates will be, and the less time you’ll waste down the line.
PRO TIP: If your job description reads like a shopping list from 5 different roles, it’s time for a rewrite.
2. Build a role pitch – not just a job ad
Think of your job ad as marketing, not just a checklist.
You’re not just filling a vacancy. You’re offering someone an opportunity.
✅ Highlight why people love working at your company
✅ Talk about team culture, values, and what success looks like
✅ Be clear, honest, and human – the right people will connect with it
At Journey Recruitment, we help you create job descriptions that attract real humans – not just tick-box applicants.
3. Don’t wait for talent to find you
The best candidates?
They’re not necessarily actively job hunting.
They’re open to the right role – but they’re not scrolling job boards every day.
That’s why proactive sourcing is key.
Go beyond the post and start conversations with people who are already a strong match for your role.
4. Make the selection process smooth, simple, and respectful
A clunky, drawn-out process can scare off even the best people.
If your interviews drag out for weeks, or communication goes quiet – candidates lose interest.
✅ Set clear timelines
✅ Communicate regularly
✅ Give feedback when you can
The goal? Make candidates feel like people, not just numbers in a pipeline.
5. Partner with someone who gets it
At Journey Recruitment, we bring 60+ years of combined experience in helping businesses like yours find the right people – without the stress.
We don’t just throw CVs at you.
We get to know your business, your team, your must-haves, and your “please no’s.”
We proactively source, screen, and shortlist candidates who can not only do the job, but also want to work with you long-term.
Why work with us?
✅ Less admin.
✅ More alignment.
✅ Better hires, faster.
Whether you’re hiring for one tricky role or growing your team for the long haul – we’re here to help.
Let’s find the right people, together.
Reach out for a friendly chat – no pressure, just people-first support.
