How Do I Attract Qualified Candidates?
In one of your blog entries, you stated that we can’t send candidates that the hiring authorities can find on their own. This leads me to believe that we can’t depend on job boards or advertising to find people. That is obviously, what our clients would do first in addition to posting the jobs on their website. If this is true, where do we go to find qualified candidates?
The answer to your question is from day one you will begin to establish a network of talent who understands the type of person you represent. You will make daily networking calls to individuals who are working to obtain referrals. Most of the individuals you will present are currently successful and working, but would make a change for the right opportunity.
Having a resume in the hands of a great recruiter, is the best passive way for someone to be open to opportunities. We are also the only 100% confidential way for someone working to conduct a job search.
Currently, job dissatisfaction is at historic highs. According to a recent Wright Survey, 82% of individuals currently working would make a change for the right opportunity. These individuals are just waiting for your call. It is this hidden marketplace of talent that you will present to your clients.