March 10, 2025
Summer jobs attracted 250 applicants - this is how we recruit
To recruit 40 caretakers for the summer, Bostäder i Borås uses speed interviews - a quick and efficient way of finding the right candidates.
On three occasions, between 20 and 25 interviews were held each time, with each interview lasting about a quarter of an hour. This year the interviews were held on 25 and 27 February and on 4 March. Erika Glännbro, our HR Business Partner, was especially looking forward to these days:
- It is such fun to meet committed people who want to work with us and have a meaningful summer. It is particularly nice when former summer workers come back!
Strong competition for the places
Interest was high this year, with almost 250 applicants. Around 90 of them were invited to a speed interview. Applicants then sign up, and this year there were just over 60 interviews in total.
- Many of the applicants realise how valuable work experience is. During the interviews you can tell how much getting a summer job means to them, says Erika Glännbro.
Speed interviews are an efficient way of finding the right candidates. Our summer workers are an important resource who support and cover for our regular staff over the holiday period. At the same time it gives applicants a chance to get an insight into the job and ask questions.
- Applicants get a feel for us as an employer and a chance to ask questions. We can also explain what the job involves and hear why they are interested in it.
How did it go this year?
- Really well! We met a lot of lovely, motivated people with all sorts of experience. Now we are working on putting together a good team for the summer, says Erika.
