Resist the Purple Unicorn: Rethinking Selection Criteria

Let’s face it, the perfect candidate (or a purple unicorn) that perfectly fits every want and need that an organisation has for a specialist, senior level or technical role are incredibly rare. Seldom do we come across a purple unicorn in the recruitment world that is actively searching for a new position. So, stop trying to catch the idyllic mythical creatures and start searching for the ideal person.

Finding the ideal candidate begins with understanding your roles requirements; determining what abilities and experiences are necessary prerequisites and what are desirable. By battling and overcoming your unconscious bias towards the purple unicorn you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the talent you attract.

This webinar will help you overcome the hurdles that are preventing you from finding the ideal person to fill your vacancy and who knows, maybe you’ll discover that they were the unicorn all along.

Join Holly and Alexa as they rethink the selection criteria that are holding you back and give you some top tips to find the ideal person for your role.

What you will learn:

• How to attract and select the top talent available to your vacancy
• How to effectively screen candidates to find those that fit your necessary prerequisites.
• Top tips to overcome your unconscious bias towards the perfect candidate.