Power up your network to draw job seekers.
[PART 1 HERE] | Seek out key contacts and nurture your network.
Networking allows job seekers to build relationships with key people in their industry, increasing the chances for referrals and job opportunities. Networking can also be used by recruiters to source qualified candidates through referrals and industry contacts.
Establishing a network of partners with similar interests and goals can benefit companies by creating a larger pool of potential candidates to draw from. Networking can help speed up meeting new high-quality recruits, as well as give recruiters access to talent that would otherwise remain untapped.
Networking is about building relationships with people who can help you achieve your goals in recruiting.
This can provide opportunities for employers and job seekers to connect with each other in new or different ways, such as through online communities and professional events. Taking the time to develop a strategic networking approach is an important part of any company’s recruiting efforts – it can help create successful outcomes for both recruiters and job seekers.
Informed Networking
When networking for recruitment, focus on quality over quantity. Build relationships with individuals who not only have the right skillset, but are also a good fit culturally. This will help ensure that the individuals you bring into your company will be a great addition to the team.
Networking Recruiting Strategy Checklist
- Create a list of target contacts, both candidates and agencies, in the industry
- Develop relationships with those contacts
- Leverage social media platforms to promote job openings and opportunities
- Participate in recruitment events to reach new candidates or b2b referrals
- Stay current on industry trends (we love this part!)
- BONUS – Take advantage of employee referral programs. They are one of the most effective ways to source passive candidates. These programs allow current employees to refer friends and family to open positions in their organization, creating a pipeline of potential candidates that can be tapped relatively quickly.
Organize and Measure It – Track With TECH
It’s important to track and measure results in order to ensure that your networking efforts are effective. Knowing which platforms, strategies and relationships are working best will help you refine your approach and make sure that you are consistently finding and hiring the right people for the job. CRM and ATS platforms can help you keep track of these metrics and optimize your recruitment efforts accordingly.
CRM
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a software tool that helps you manage relationships with current and potential candidates. It allows businesses to track customer data, interactions and communications across multiple channels in one place, making it easier to access information quickly.
ATS
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software system that helps automate and streamline the recruitment process. It stores data about job applicants, including resumes, contact information, experience and qualifications. By using an ATS, businesses can easily access this information to learn more about potential candidates in order to find the best fit for any given role.
Networking with purpose is a powerful asset for any business striving to recruit experienced and fresh talent.
Through fostering relationships with prospective employees, maximizing social media platforms and sustaining an active connection with pertinent contacts, companies can devise a triumphant networking recruitment plan to guarantee they locate the ideal fit for their team. Leveraging recruitment technology such as CRM and ATS systems help streamline the hiring process and ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected. By being proactive and organized, recruiters can build a successful network of contacts that will help them achieve their recruitment goals.
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