Sandra Patel
18th July 2019
Article by Emma Alston, Account Director
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dos-donts-recruitment-emma-alston/
It’s inevitable that throughout our working life we will be contacted by a recruiter ….. as much as you cringe at the thought of a call from the dreaded recruiter!
From years of working with candidates, I have developed a comprehensive list of the dos and don’ts when working in recruitment. As much as the thought scares me I am coming up to my 13th anniversary of working in recruitment, I thought I’d share some of my knowledge and wisdom and provide some do’s and don’ts when recruiting.
Do’s:
- Do send personalised messages – this shows that you have taken the time to really understand the candidate and what they are looking for.
- Do keep candidates updated on their application – there is nothing worse for a candidate when they have taken time out to speak to a recruiter, updated their CV and then ….. nothing. Keep in contact with your candidates as much as possible you never know where they will be in the future and its common courtesy!
- Do sell the opportunity not just the job – It’s great for candidates to know about the job you are recruiting for but there are many other factors that people want to know, tell candidates about the work environment / company culture, the benefits of the company, what the development opportunities are etc. To many recruiters this is just a job to fill but for candidates its there life!
Don’ts:
- Don’t ignore candidates – communication is key, whether you are representing a candidate or not try to keep in touch with them as much as possible. Chances are you went into recruitment because you like speaking to people – do not shy away from this now!
- Don’t sell a job that you know is not the right fit – Always be open and honest from the start there is no point in wasting everyone’s time by getting someone to interview stage when you know that it will not go any further.
- Don’t zone out – Listen to what the candidate is saying, the more you find out about your candidate the more likely you will be able to place them. Make the connection, take note of what they do outside of work, are they going on holiday and find out what their hobbies are. You will be more likely to help secure the candidate a new role if you are able to build a relationship with them!
I have found that being open and honest and listening to my candidates has made me successful!
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Want to talk more about recruitment or how I can help you then get in touch !! – 0113 457 1002 / Emma.Alston@transition-partners.co.uk