Even though the candidate market looks completely different compared to a couple of months ago, this still is true: \”the person who actively approaches you isn\’t necessarily the best candidate for the vacancy, and the person who doesn\’t, isn\’t necessarily a bad fit\”. I have found many, many superb candidates for the roles at my
“A recruiter wears many hats, all at the same time. There’s a bit of sales, marketing, investigative journalist and planner, all rolled into one. It’s not a role that anyone can just do. You need to possess the right skills and mindset in order to be successful.” We agree. To be successful in this particularly
“Everything you say matters in an interview. You should always strive for the best possible answers, while remaining honest, authentic and personable. Especially when you’re up against other candidates, mistakes can cost you the job. And making the mistake of saying the wrong thing in the interview itself, I won’t forget.” We talk a lot
When you’re in recruitment, you deal with people all the time. The ‘human aspect’ is very important and in many cases, the deciding factor whether the candidate is a fit. But that shouldn’t mean that you should do the work yourself. If there’s anything I have learned working in this field, it’s that using technology
Recruiting is a field that modernizes continuously. Companies use ATS or Applicant Tracking Systems, highly effective automatized processes and Artificial Intelligence. Systems like this make it easier to be more efficient. When you’re dealing with high volumes and a heavy desk, that can be the difference between staying one step ahead of the game or
Recruitment isn’t an easy job. You have to be on it at all times. You need to be sharp, listen for clues, ask the right questions and never, ever drift off. So, I ensure I excel using gallons of coffee, a good preparation and I follow up on actions immediately. I know that as a
I see recruiting as a crucial part of my marketing efforts. If my team works well, candidates will fall in love with my brand just based on the interaction with my recruiters. But if they don’t deliver service with the customers in mind, it will hurt the experience and how they feel about my company
Once upon a time, there was a Recruiter, roaming the land. The poor recruiter was cursed after he made fun of an HR Manager. As punishment, he had to find candidates for open positions, but whenever he filled a position, 2 new ones opened. He was never done. But he had a special trick. He
Implement a solid interview process and save yourself a lot of pain and hassle down the line. Avoid disappointed candidates and frustrated hiring managers, and keep yourself from being caught in the middle. Use these easy tips on how to improve your process, just like I have. I have been part of interview panels for
“For every position, a corporate job posting receives 250 applications. Only 4-6 of those will be interviewed. 75% of all submitted resumes will be rejected without ever being seen by a human recruiter.” Source: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/what-is-an-ats-resume How to Get to the Interview Phase By now, you know that here at AskAway, we are all about the
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