Recruiting Outreach

What is recruiting outreach?

Recruiting outreach refers to the process of reaching out to potential job candidates  using various methods including:

• Social media
• Email
• Job fairs
• Phone calls. 

The aim is to connect with job seekers who may not have considered your company or may not be actively searching for a job, and encourage them to apply for open positions.

Why do you do it?

Recruiting outreach helps companies to find and engage top talent, even if they are not actively looking for a job. 

By reaching out directly to potential candidates, recruiters can build relationships, communicate the benefits of working for the company, and encourage them to apply for open positions. 

This can help reduce time-to-hire, ensure a diverse pool of candidates, and fill hard-to-fill positions.

Who does recruiting outreach?

Recruiting outreach is typically done by in-house recruiters, staffing agencies, or headhunters. In-house recruiters work for the company that has the open position and are responsible for sourcing and screening candidates. 

Staffing agencies and headhunters are external companies that specialize in finding and recruiting candidates for their clients.

When should you do it?

Recruiting outreach should be done throughout the hiring process, from the initial job posting to the final selection of a candidate. 

It is especially important when hiring for hard-to-fill positions, where there is a shortage of qualified candidates or high competition among employers. 

By reaching out to potential candidates early on, recruiters can build a talent pool and reduce the time-to-hire for open positions.

Conclusion

Recruiting outreach is a crucial aspect of the hiring process that enables companies to identify and engage with top talent. Using various methods to connect with potential candidates, recruiters can build relationships, communicate the benefits of working for the company, and encourage them to apply for open positions. 

Whether done in-house or through external partners, recruiting outreach should be done consistently throughout the hiring process to attract the best possible candidates.