Some say that recruiters are up there with car salesmen when it comes to outdated methods and hard sell tactics. I’ve mostly had positive experiences and know so really I’ve people in the industry so why do they get a bad wrap?

Perception is reality and unfortunately how many recruiters position themselves using digital doesn’t help their cause. What I see constantly is exactly the opposite of what they should be happening:

– reaching out to somone using Linked In only when you want to interview them for a role you are trying to fill
– posting job ad after job ad and thinking that’s going to engage a potential candidate
– writing articles that don’t offer a client or candidate any value at all
– no WIFM factor in the communication:  it should not be about you but your clients and candidates
– doing what every other recruiter in the country is doing and wondering why you don’t standout

Digital provides a massive opportunity for recruiters to create valuable and massive networks that are engaged and not just sit on a database. (More on databases in the next blog).  Using digital channels you can find, communicate and build relationships with clients and candidates Australia wide (or across the Globe if that’s your goal). You can join in with various communities, show your expertise, share your brand culture, find prospects, build long term relationships and have two way communication. There are so many under utilised digital tools that the recruitment industry has yet to tap into.

Digital has changed the way you should be doing business. If you don’t adapt you’ll start to lose more and more market share as your smart competitors win more of the business since they have invested the time and resources into developed strong digital arresting strategies and platforms for communication.

There is a local digital recruitment company doing digital well (I’m not naming names) but they aren’t hard to find as they are the ‘un-recruiters’ of the market and aren’t afraid of pushing the boundaries and leading with innovation and a new way of thinking. It’s refreshing and although they might not be everyone’s cup of tea they are authentic and the positive culture of the business is clear which I admire.

If you are in recruitment, then take an objective look at your digital visibility and how you are using digital to communicate with both clients and candidates. Chances are there is a lot of room for improvement.

And if you need a fresh perspective then start with a Digital Audit: https://www.digitalconversations.com.au/undercover-digital-reviews/