The #1 complaint about recruiters: They disappear when you aren’t hired.
We’ve all been there. You find a position you’re excited about – maybe you found the opening directly through a recruiter, or you realize a recruiter is leading the search after applying. Either way, they are kind, attentive, and seem to be highly confident that you’re a great fit for the role. They provide information for you to look over on the company, offer some coaching for your interviews, and are right on top of making sure everything is scheduled and prepared for you.
The interview seems to go great. You think you’ve met your perfect match! Then…POOF. You’re left assuming rejection. No feedback. No closure. Not even a breakup text! It’s no wonder many quality job candidates have trust issues.
The shame is, a recruiter can be an incredible ally – when they do it right.
So, how is it done right? Luckily, you are in the right hands with Living Talent to find that out.
Job Candidates: Do your research! Find testimonials. Ask for references. What you want to look for are recruiters who work with candidates through the rejections – providing meaningful feedback, resources to build their skills, and additional opportunities in the future.
Recruiters: To put it frankly – Get on the ball, or get out of the field! The recruiting industry was built to bridge the gap between qualified candidates and the career opportunities they may not otherwise find. Leaving them in the dust, without feedback or follow-up development, only solidifies how far from that concept it has strayed.
And we know, some of you really do care! And it could be a matter of resources or time. But to be a name worth remembering in this field, you’ve got to invest in the people who are trusting you, and do it right.
Let’s face the facts – Recruiting is a business. And in order for that business to thrive, not only do you want to provide feedback and development for candidates, in order to eventually land them the job, but you also want them out there telling everyone who helped them overcome the hurdles along the way!
At The Living Talent Company, we see the value in developing talent to fully harness their potential, and cultivating a lasting relationship with both our clients, and those we hope to place in meaningful positions.
We are Living Talent: creative people, fresh solutions, living exceptionally, meeting real needs.
We’ve got this.