Monday, December 15, 2008

Sourcing and Recruiting In A Down Market

By Cade Krueger

Recruiters can do so well in sourcing job candidates, but it comes down to implementing some solid techniques that will make a big difference in separating yourself from your competition. If you can do that then you will find a way to be successful in a difficult economy.

A good job description for any potential job candidate needs to have some level of a wow factor in order to impress the person viewing the description so that way they make the decision to find out more. It needs to define the projects, the impact, and the potential future with the company.

Figure out who your candidate is and what they like because that will help you sort through a lot of pointless resumes. One of the best things you can do is to not judge your candidates by their resumes, but to look at how they act in your interactions with them. The best candidates usually don't have their resume prepared because they are not used to having to look for jobs.

You have to have solid interviewing skills. This also is why it is important to know your job candidates. If you can ask the right questions and describe the potential of the job then they will see without feeling pressured by your questions.

You have to know how to be able to close the deal when it comes to recruiting or else you lose your job and it is as simple as that. You have to help them very clearly see that this is going to benefit you and their is no option but to talk with me to find out a little more about it.

It is important that you become a valued asset to your candidates and to any hiring managers that you might be recruiting for. This can be significant for you early on because it can make all the difference for the responsibilities you get from your corporation.

Finally, it becomes important to implement technology that can help you with sourcing, such as TalentSeekr from EnticeLabs. It will only matter if you are diversified and creating avenues of success by proactively contacting candidates on the phone.

These methods will give you a great start and as you perfect them you will learn how to spend your time wisely. Constantly evaluate your success and it will be vital to improving your recruiting. - 16069

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