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Use Engaging Elements to reach out to Candidates

Source: eGrabber Newsletter How adept are you at using Web 2.0 technologies to reach or find the best candidates? More than 30 percent of adults, in the U.S., between 25 and 34 years, create online content (blogs, video uploads, etc.) on a monthly basis. If this population's characteristic is a representative of your target, then are your sourcing practices in sync with them? What kind of online content do you produce to attract prospective candidates in this population? You can use these technologies to be more persuasive, to better assess and engage candidates. One characteristic of this population is that they prefer to watch rather than read. You can create video ads that make a compelling case to a candidate on why they should join your organization or apply to a job ad. Your videos can show the workplace, details about the position, feedback from existing employees in similar roles, etc.

Offer Clients Innovative Recruiting Practices

Source: eGrabber Newsletters An innovative recruiting practice is one that reduces the time spent on recruiting, allowing you to fill positions in half the time, with higher quality candidates. You can achieve this either by way of adopting advanced technology or by implementing new and improved business processes. Innovative recruiting practices not only effects improved efficiency on your internal team, but make you a preferred choice for your clients. Look at technology alternatives and other innovations that will enable you to quickly search quality talent on the Internet, reduce time spent in pre-screening processes, grow your pipeline with quality talent for future hires, implement consistent communication with talent, etc.