Relationships: the Key to Great Recruiting
Lou Adler, noted hiring expert and author, recently described in his article “How the Best Recruiters Prep Their Best Candidates” that one of the best experiences a job candidate can have with a recruiter is thorough interview preparation:
An interview is far more important to the candidate than any business presentation they’ll ever make. Most professionals spend hours getting ready for these presentations and meetings, yet most candidates wing their interviews. Companies want to hire candidates who are professional. And the key to being professional is thorough preparation and practice.
In his article, Adler gives six key steps for recruiters that will enable their candidates to succeed, including the SAFW concept (Say A Few Words).
Most recruiters give their candidates just enough data necessary to understand the requirements of a job. But great recruiters take time with candidates to prepare them to have a winning presentation during the entire interview process. This requires more research, frequent phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and even role playing to help each job seeker understand more than just the job requirements. Successful recruiters prepare candidates with knowledge about the company, its culture, and even the personalities who will be conducting each interview. It’s an investment in people that in the long run pays huge dividends for the candidate. Great recruiters build great relationships.
Catherine Bencheikh recently landed a job at a major insurance technology firm in the Southeast. Here’s what she has to say about the advantages of working with Core Technology Solutions:
Core Technology Solutions really gets to the “core” of placing potential candidates into a company that is the best fit based on their skills, knowledge and expertise. They go above and beyond in getting to know you professionally and personally.
Catherine is just one of thousands who have experienced the relationship-focused approach of Core Technology Solutions, where candidates never “wing it” at any interview. It’s a win-win-win game plan for clients, recruiters, and candidates.