By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa
(Commonwealth) _ Most of us may benefit from some pointers on how to save a few minutes (or even hours) at work, and this is especially true if you work in the frenetic world of maritime recruiting. With so many balls to juggle and plates to spin, it can be difficult to fit all you need to complete into a typical working day.
When it comes to seeking seafarers to fill your openings, organizing interviews, verifying paperwork to ensure they are all present, and locating qualified applicants in time to meet change over dates, your to-do list is frequently extensive and daunting. With that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of suggestions.
Not all of these suggestions will apply to you and your individual circumstances in maritime recruiting, but at least a few of them should help you save time here and there to make your day go a little more smoothly.
When you have so many things to get through each day, it might be tempting to jump straight into your job the minute you step through the door of the office.
But fact, this is a mistake. Instead of rushing through your job, take a minute to consider what you need to accomplish, prioritize the most critical items, and then handle each thing on the list in sequence. You should find this allows you start work with a clearer brain and will assist you avoid rushing in and spending time on activities that might be done later. If you’re a manager or team leader in your marine recruiting department, you know what your own strengths are – and you certainly know the strengths and shortcomings of your staff.
It might be worth taking a minute to establish what you’re truly strong at – and doing the same for your team. This will offer you the clarity to be able to delegate certain areas of your task, freeing up your time, and also making the people around you feel more appreciated.
While we’re on the subject of delegation, if you’re working in marine recruiting, you know how crucial it is to keep track of every tiny detail.
If you’re going to delegate work to others, be sure you remember who is now responsible for what. Using a crewing system that allows you to add individual users and even user groups will help you keep track of what everyone is doing and provide you an overview of where each application is in your recruiting pipeline.
Try to avoid falling into the trap of believing that the time you have to complete a task is limitless. Instead set yourself a goal and persuade yourself you’re going to achieve that deadline – or perhaps beat it.
A little pressure never hurt anyone, and you could even discover that you live on the sense of accomplishment you get when you work to the best of your skills and against the time.
You presumably have a set time whenever you start working and adhere to it for the main part, whether you’re at the office, working remotely, or working from home.
When you know they ought to leave work at a certain hour, you should be more productive in the day and waste fewer time. It’s the same as the last day of work before departing on vacation – you knew you must get things accomplished before you leave! Try applying this notion to your regular workday and, like the operating to deadline approach, you could discover that you’re speeding through your day and saving valuable minutes.
