The hiring process can be a pain in any industry, but in one as competitive as the semiconductor industry it takes on a new level of difficulty. The fact is, you're busy.
Industry Experience
It wouldn't make any sense for you to work with a company that specializes in the health care industry. With how specialized the semiconductor industry is, it doesn't even make sense to work with a generalist recruiting company.
Find a workforce solutions partner that understands the semiconductor industry. They'll have a better knowledge of the kinds of projects semiconductor companies do and the types of skills they most value in a potential hire. They'll also likely already have a database of contacts that might include just the professional you're looking for.
The Right Skills
A good workforce solutions provider knows better than to just throw candidates at you until you say yes to one. The whole point of hiring them is to make your life easier. They need to understand that their job includes:
- Understanding your project and needs so they know what to look for in a candidate.
- Quickly and efficiently finding semiconductor professionals likely to be a good fit.
- Doing some of the preliminary work to narrow down the selection to those with the best qualifications for the job.
If you don't feel that a workforce solutions provider meets those standard requirements, you're better off looking elsewhere.
The Right Contacts
If the workforce solution partner you’re considering claims industry experience but isn’t working with any companies you've heard of, that should raise some red flags. An important part of connecting with the best semiconductor talent is getting out there to meet people in the industry. Someone well connected will save you time and bring valuable experience to the process.
The semiconductor industry is interconnected enough that you should be able to spot a familiar brand name or two amongst the company's clients. Be willing to test their knowledge of the industry a little to make sure that you trust they know their stuff.
Don’t be afraid if they already work with competitors. To gain knowledge and expertise in the semiconductor industry, they have to work with other companies in the field.
The semiconductor industry is unique in that there are many open-source projects used across the industry, so experience with a competitor should be seen as a benefit rather than a problem. The more experience a candidate has within the industry, the more valuable they are to you. The same is true of a workforce solutions company with extensive semiconductor experience.
To cut to the chase, if you're looking for a partner that truly understands the semiconductor industry, we can help. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and see what we can do for you. Download our quick start guide to get a better sense of what we do and how we can start helping you today.
