According to the ERE.net website focused on recruitment, today's successful recruiter must have the following five qualities and skills.
1. Working with data
Recruiters don't have to work harder today, but they have to work smarter. This also includes the ability to work effectively with data to make better decisions and, therefore, to be more successful. It is necessary to monitor and measure all steps in the recruitment process so they can be evaluated and streamlined.
2. Candidates first
Good recruiters don't neglect exploring candidates' needs and requests. Their aim is to understand the motivations and intents of the candidates to offer them the best recruitment experience. They don't look for just somebody to fill vacant positions, but for the best-qualified candidates who also fit into the particular corporate culture. Thanks to all this, candidates trust them and stay in touch even though the recruiter has no suitable position for them at the moment.
3. The right tools
The right choice of tools helps to simplify and speed up the recruitment process. However, if you really want to make the right choice, you have to start by identifying your recruiting goals and problems.
4. Marketing approach
The best talents can choose who to work for today. Therefore, recruiters must approach them as customers. They should work on how to distinguish their company as an employer from its competitors and attract candidates. They build their employer's brand.
5. Employee-referrals
Productive recruiters use referrals from their employees. They set up programs in their companies to share these referrals and reward employees for their recommendations. The advantage of recommended candidates is shortening the recruitment process and low employee turnover.
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