Because of the nature and risk involved in our business, (Oil and Gas Industry), there is need for workers to be selected very carefully, high quality staff in an organisation does not only help to ensure high productivity in the long run but it also helps the company achieve their long term goals If handled correctly, fresh talent or graduate scheme is an efficient and economical means of getting your business filled with young and loyal workers, One major advantage of using a Fresh and young talent is that it provides the company with young and talented staff that can take a long ride with the company, thoroughly learning how the company conducts its activities at every level.
Human Resource Managers can follow these guidelines to attract the best talents in their businesses: 1.
Offer attractive graduate schemes because when you offer the best, you get back the best.
There are various ways of making your graduate program look attractive such as by giving extra stipends or cash, providing a well structured training program and mentoring 2.
HR Managers should know what they want right from the onset, future skill gaps should be identified and efforts should be made to fill in those gaps through new recruitment programs because today's trainee staff is tomorrows experienced staff 3.
Tests and Interviews should be conducted thoroughly, it is a great way to discover who can do a particular job better 4.
Mentoring is very important, if you employ a fresh and expect him or her to perform magic or wonders at the workplace, you are making a terrible mistake, young talents, no matter knowledgeable they are still need mentoring.
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Spread your tentacles, don't just sit in one place and expect the high quality staff you are looking for to come, just as they are looking for you, you also need to look for them, if you don't look for them, your competitors will, you can advertise your Job in Job boards, Oil and Gas journals and publications, Oil and Gas Professional websites such as SPE (Society of petroleum Engineers)