"Everyone is a candidate until they retire," says Adam Gordon, CEO, and Co-Founder of Candidate ID. No matter how much you love your job, if Richard Branson or Barack Obama taps you on the shoulder and says I like to come and work with me, most people will open the message.
This message clearly says everyone is persuadable and needs nurturing for a longer period. Recruiters are busy people, and there are different stages of the recruitment process.
Candidates nowadays have more power and more options in the marketplace. It has created pressure on recruiters to provide good candidate experience to ensure they can stand out in the hiring war.
Recruiters are always worried about the bad hire, low-quality applications, and lengthy interview processes.
Here is how you can improve the recruitment journey points and ensure you hire are qualified candidates who will make contributions in the long run.
Noise in the Market:
If we go twenty years back, candidates can get some information about the newspaper's job description. Things have changed drastically; candidates have an abundance of information about the jobs, job alternatives, and company culture through online platforms. They can get so much information, and many recruiters are constantly trying to attract the best candidates.
So, what is the solution? Before the candidate makes the final call, they always want to ensure they are working with the best brand. One way to ensure this is by asking their peer who is working with the company. So, if you have a strong brand image, it can help you find and attract the best candidates.
Recruitment in Remote Work
Remote work and remote hiring have grown exponentially during these uncertain times. No one can predict how long it will take to overcome these situations. The use of technology also grew rapidly during the pandemic, and recruiters have also shown resilience. Recruiters rely highly on candidate screening tools, online interviews, and virtual company meetings to ensure the human touch doesn't get away.
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Communication is Still Key.
Communication plays a vital role during the hiring process. If candidates get information about the steps in the recruitment it can increase their experiences. Keeping communication channels always open and transparent is one of the best practices.
Open and continued communication keeps candidates interested in the organization and creates a positive relationship.
Recruitment is challenging work. Understanding the recruitment life cycle and finding new ways to improve will help identify and retain top talent.
Communication is Still Key.
Communication plays a vital role during the hiring process. If candidates get information about the steps in the recruitment it can increase their experiences. Keeping communication channels always open and transparent is one of the best practices.
Open and continued communication keeps candidates interested in the organization and creates a positive relationship.
Recruitment is challenging work. Understanding the recruitment life cycle and finding new ways to improve will help identify and retain top talent.
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Lovepreet Dhaliwal works with RChilli Inc, a leading resume parsing API provider which helps in speeding up your recruitment process. An MBA in HR and marketing, he has over eight years of work experience in business development and strategic sales.