Sources of qualified workers

First, promote from within, whenever possible. Other tactics include:

- Invite employees to refer friends or relatives for consideration.
- Network contacts with business associates for referrals.
- Use the help wanted section of your newspaper. It still works.
- Tap Web sites matching employers and job candidates.
- Use your firm's Web site to advertise openings.
- Employment agencies can be effective - for a fee.
- Consider the "temp-to-perm" option to evaluate candidates.
- Train in-house or sponsor training.
- Contact business, career, trade or vocational schools directly for trained candiates.