Are You Spending Too Much Time On Average Sourcing?
Recruiters spend too much time sourcing. There, we said it. Finding the right talent, particularly for highly technical roles, is time-consuming and tedious. But today, recruiters spend about one-third of their week just trolling social media to find candidates. One in four candidates spends half their week sourcing for just one role. But 70% say automation could improve their productivity, eliminate some of the busywork, and help recruiters find candidates faster. If this is the case, why are talent teams not using resources such as artificial intelligence to help them work smarter? Why Automated Sourcing Doesn’t Suck In 2016 Recruiting Daily ran [...]
How Is Your Recruiting Firm Standing Out from the Crowd?
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of recruiting firms around the country. They all create a lot of noise for talented candidates, some of which get several emails and phone calls from competing recruiters every week. This is especially true for high-demand roles like developers. So, how can your recruiting firm cut through the clamor and build a solid reputation that also builds relationships with candidates? Specialize and Brand Your Expertise A staffing agency doesn’t need to be all things to all people to be successful. They should pursue the art of specialization to carve out a strong niche that [...]
4 Steps to Build a Powerhouse Recruiting Team
times of low unemployment, building a robust, collaborative recruiting team is particularly important. That team is the front line in your efforts to successfully attract top talent to your organization. It’s one of the most valuable roles in the organization. But how can companies build rock-solid recruiting teams? If your business never had a recruiting team before, or if the current team isn’t up to par and you’re ready to improve, we have four critical steps for building a capable group of talent finders. Step 1: Define Your Goals and Set the Stage Determining the roles of your new recruiting [...]
Your Candidate Backed Out Last Minute, Now What?
The studies show more than a quarter of candidates end up backing out of a job offer, many times after they had already committed to the position. It's a frustrating situation for recruiters and companies. How can hiring teams cope when a candidate backs out at the last minute? Is there a way to stay prepared and have a backup game plan? Candidate Ghosting is Too Common The Ladders recently reported that a national survey showed more than a quarter of job candidates declined their job offers unexpectedly at the last minute. This was after they accepted the position. 44% said [...]
Tips for Improving Your Time Management at Work
If you’re a recruiter, time is not on your side. Clients are clamoring for new talent now, and your managers are adding to the pressure. But recruiting is incredibly labor-intensive, so time management is more than a goal; to be successful, it is a necessity. This article will help you learn some tricks for time management that will help you be more effective in your job. Close More Candidates by Improving Your Time Management In recruiting, the more you hustle, the more you earn. But if you look at the top recruiters that consistently place candidates, they aren’t frantic. There’s a methodology [...]
3 Alternatives to Spending Your Day Cold Calling Job Applicants
Recruiters are continually hunting for job candidates. There are a variety of techniques to fill job orders. One of them is the dreaded cold call. Many times, staffing agencies tie a key performance indicator (KPI) onto the number of cold calls recruiters make. But no one likes cold calls. Is there a better way? In this article, we’ll teach you how to turn your cold calls into warm calls and use the right technology to make you more successful, efficient, and profitable. Warm-Up Cold Candidates Most recruiters have a job requirement to make cold calls. We all hate them, no matter how [...]