LEAN, Just-in-Time Recruiting!

Are we forgetting what we do for a living?

Are we getting complacent and forgetting how we impact an organization? Have we forgotten the critical role we play in people’s lives every day?

Anyone that has recruited for any length of time has probably experienced a wonderful and gracious thank you from a candidate. We all know how amazing it feels when a candidate shares their sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for “changing their life” for the better.

Here are 10 things you should consider each and every day to ensure you are motivated with the proper mindset to have an “impact on people’s lives” as a recruiter.

1. Every candidate is someone’s brother, sister, father or mother. Treat candidates like you would treat your own family.
   
2. Do you recall that passive candidate you called some time ago who said they were not interested in your opening, but called you back a month later and got engaged, got hired and is grateful you called that day? You will make more of those calls today!
3. Most people (candidates) don’t interview for a living. If you can provide constructive advice that may improve someone’s resume or interview skills, please do it; regardless if the position is with your firm/client or not. It’s the right thing to do!
4. Be respectful of every person’s time. If you made a commitment to call at a scheduled time; then call at that time; Interview at 2 – - meet in lobby at 2!
5. Everyone deserves feedback. Be respectful and return all calls/emails!
6. “Be There” – - while it might be your 10^th interview, it is the candidate’s first interview with you. Engage, focus and provide them 100% of your attention.
7. Don’t let them see you sweat! Don’t wear your emotions on your sleeve. If you’re having a bad day leave it at the door and delight everyone you are in contact with each day.
8. Remember, the majority of hiring managers want positions filled as much as you! Yes, hiring managers can be frustrating, but understand why they don’t like your candidate(s) and then be a true consultant and come up with a solution.
9. Be interested, not interesting. Engaging with candidates, learning about what they do, and understanding how we can help them achieve their goals is the best part of this job!
10. Before you start each day, remember; you can (and will) impact people’s lives. Today you have the opportunity to pick up the phone, engage in conversation with someone, schedule a meeting with your hiring manager and potentially make both parties very happy (a 2 for 1 day!).

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 at 1:00 pm and is filed under Candidate types, David Szary, Recruiter Academy, Recruiter Boot Camp, Recruiter Top Gun, Recruiter Training, Sourcing, Talent Aquisition. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.