When Do You Follow Up?
It is important to have a strong follow up strategy, but when is it most critical to follow up with your candidates and clients?
Following is a list of examples of when you could follow-up:
CANDIDATES
After you have:
• Received a resume
• Received their completed application or profile form
• Sent them out on an interview
• Conducted reference checks
• Placed them in a job (for 12 months)
• Sent bi-monthly articles with lists of opportunities to generate referrals
After each:
• Subsequent interview set up by you
• Interview they have booked on their own
After an offer:
• Has been extended
• Has been accepted (this will allow you to obtain referrals)
After they have:
• Handed in a notice. Also, daily until they begin their new job
CLIENTS
After each:
• Step of your marketing process
• Interview they have conducted with one of your candidates
• Monthly marketing presentations
After they have:
• Provided you with a job order, contract or assignment
• Extended an offer
After your:
• Client visit
• Candidate has accepted or rejected the offer
• Week, Friday afternoon to provide status on their open job order, contract or assignment
• Candidate has started their new job (for 12 months)
After you have:
• Sent bi-monthly articles and a list of MPC’s (Most Placeable Candidates)
Throughout the two week notice period. Have them contact the candidate to fill out paperwork or have lunch with individuals in the department
By establishing a specific follow-up strategy you will enjoy:
• Stronger client relationships
• Stronger candidate relationships
• Increased referrals
• Increased sales