Recruitment Strategies
What innovative sourcing techniques are being used to address the current talent shortage challenges?
Companies are implementing flexible recruitment strategies like RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) where businesses can rent sourcers and recruiters on a part-time basis, allowing companies to scale recruitment efforts without long-term commitments during uncertain times. Another effective approach is inbound sourcing through platforms like Microsoft Academy, where companies pay for traffic to attract candidates to specialized platforms before hiring them directly. These techniques help address the challenge of candidates being reluctant to move jobs during uncertain economic times while still providing businesses with the quality talent they need without maintaining full-time recruitment staff.
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SocialTalent
05:04 - 10:20
How can organizations effectively utilize employee referral programs in their recruitment strategy?
Organizations can effectively leverage employee referral programs by creating a compensation structure that rewards employees for successful referrals. This approach transforms the existing workforce into an 'army of recruiters' who can identify potential candidates in various social settings like restaurants, parties, and family gatherings. The key is not only rewarding employees but also equipping them with the necessary tools to identify suitable candidates. Employees should understand what qualities to look for and the appropriate steps to take when they find potential candidates. This comprehensive approach creates a powerful recruitment network that can identify candidates who are not just qualified but would also be a good cultural fit for the company.
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4 Corner Resources
24:19 - 24:53
How can you effectively engage passive candidates on LinkedIn?
Engaging passive candidates on LinkedIn requires strategic packaging of opportunities that meet their specific needs. Focus on three key areas: competitive salary, clear promotion pathways, and improved working conditions. When reaching out, personalize communications by understanding what motivates them - like shorter commutes or flexible schedules. Rather than simply stating job titles, highlight the unique selling points of positions and demonstrate how they represent meaningful improvements over their current situation. By addressing at least one of these three key factors effectively, you'll significantly increase your chances of converting passive candidates into interested applicants.
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Kadz Money
07:24 - 09:45
How can recruiters effectively target passive candidates on LinkedIn?
Passive candidates—those who are employed and not actively job-seeking—are crucial to thorough recruiting. While these individuals aren't desperately looking, many remain open to opportunities if approached properly. Good recruiters should spend equal time targeting passive candidates as they do active job seekers. Effective targeting requires advance planning rather than spontaneous efforts. Recruiters should develop a strategic approach to engage passive candidates over time, ensuring they'll be available when needed. When messaging these candidates, remember most will be receptive to hearing about potential opportunities even if they're currently employed. The effort invested in focusing on candidates not actively on the job market will serve recruiters well, as this approach often leads to higher quality talent acquisition.
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4 Corner Resources
04:16 - 07:31
Why is leveraging analytics important in recruitment?
Leveraging analytics is crucial in recruitment as it enables decision-makers to measure impact and understand what strategies are effective. As one expert notes, "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it," which applies doubly to recruiting. By analyzing data and reviewing reports, recruiters can track performance and make more informed decisions going forward. In today's data age, utilizing analytics allows recruitment professionals to focus resources on successful approaches while eliminating ineffective practices. This data-driven approach forms a key step in optimizing the entire recruiting process and improving hiring outcomes.
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05:50 - 06:34
How can recruiters use advanced search techniques to find candidates on LinkedIn beyond traditional methods?
Recruiters can expand their search capabilities by utilizing LinkedIn's Services tab, which many people overlook, to find candidates listing specific services rather than just searching the People category. Additionally, Google Advanced Search provides a powerful alternative where recruiters can enter keywords likely to appear on candidates' profiles, specify locations, and limit results to LinkedIn.com domains. This method offers unlimited searches and has helped recruiters discover candidates they couldn't find through LinkedIn's native search tools. These advanced techniques can be particularly valuable when traditional referrals or LinkedIn searches have been exhausted.
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Sue Ellson
17:59 - 19:16