Recruitment & initial outreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the onset of any recruitment process, it\u2019s crucial that you have the correct information for your candidates. Especially if you\u2019re pursuing a very specific set of skills or people. If you don\u2019t have the right data for your outreach, your process is already in danger of being stalled or delayed. As a recruiter, you can\u2019t let that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recruitment software can aid in finding your candidates\u2019 information and most importantly, saving you incredible amounts of time weeding through your network or backchannels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re searching for email addresses, cell phone numbers, social media profiles or other personal information during the outreach phase of your recruitment process, here are two of our team\u2019s favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSwordfish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSearching for your candidates\u2019 contact information can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Especially after they don\u2019t answer on Linkedin or email. Swordfish<\/a> is a tool that allows you to find any email or phone number you can possibly imagine. Okay, maybe not any <\/em>information. But pretty darn close.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSwordfish scours more social profiles, including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, than other leading contact finders. Giving them the upper hand when it comes to getting the direct contact info you seek for your candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And because time is always of the essence in recruitment, Swordfish even has realtime<\/em><\/strong> validation of emails and phone numbers \u2013 something most of their competitors don\u2019t offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for a trusty platform that gives you all the features you need to get candidates\u2019 contact info, Swordfish has what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nZoomInfo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe granddaddy of \u2018em all, ZoomInfo<\/a> is the legacy choice in the outreach space \u2013 not just for recruitment but sales and other functions as well. While significantly more expensive than most other options, ZoomInfo has all the tools for finding personal information of your candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBecause they have the resources of a $22 billion dollar public company, ZoomInfo has engineered literal operating systems<\/em><\/strong> and a slate of products for sales, marketing and<\/em><\/strong> recruiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLikely at or above your recruitment outreach software budget, ZoomInfo is a great tool if you can get a lot of use out of it. Otherwise, opt for more affordable choices like Swordfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve selected an outreach platform to help you find direct information for your candidates, you\u2019re ready to contact them. What should that email include? Good question, reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Why you\u2019ve contacted them<\/em> specifically<\/li>
- The upside \u2013 Describe why the opportunity might be a great (next) career move for them<\/li>
- Relevant job details, requirements specific to what they do or have done<\/li>
- Hiring process timeline<\/li>
- Call-to-action \u2013 Likely an interview or quick discussion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The latter is most important. Make it easy for your candidates to act<\/em> on your email if they’re interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGet content like this in my inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nScheduling candidates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Something we harp on at Field of Talent is making it easy for your job candidates to not only apply, but also navigate your recruitment process. And we will continue to harp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your outreach emails should contain a direct link or call-to-action to schedule time with you or the hiring manager \u2013 whether for a formal interview or informal discussion about the position depending on whether they are an active applicant or a passive candidate you are sourcing. (Absolutely mandatory<\/em><\/strong> if interviews are the next step in your recruitment process.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are plenty of recruitment softwares that help you get this important step done smoothly. Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCalendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe use Calendly<\/a> <\/em>a lot<\/em><\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re scheduling interviews, one-off meetings, or any other connection, Calendly is our go-to. <\/p>\n\n\n\nInstead of going back and forth over email with candidates or partners, we send a simple Calendly link which includes all of our available times. Then, the invited party schedules a time that also fits their schedule. Like magic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you upgrade to a paid version, you can even create different types of events, build automated messages, and take advantage of other time-saving features. Work remotely and often meet with folks across timezones? Not an issue with Calendly. Want to add online conferencing like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, you can do that too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This recruitment and scheduling platform is a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDoodle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHave you ever run into the problem of trying to schedule a meeting with multiple people? Unfortunately, that age-old problem still isn\u2019t solved by Calendly\u2019s scheduling tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need to schedule multiple people at a single time, Doodle<\/a> is the software for you. By sending a single link, each individual can indicate their availability. And voil\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>! Automatically schedule a meeting for a time that fits everyone\u2019s calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut you\u2019re just scheduling interviews and one-off meetings with individuals? Doodle\u2019s features are great, but we recommend you still opt for Calendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While recruitment outreach and scheduling is important, it\u2019s actually communicating with those candidates that will show your culture, clarify your mission, and get your top draft pick to accept your offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGet content like this in my inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCandidate communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve learned in our century of recruitment experience that candidate communication is critical to getting the top draft picks and talent your organization needs. By providing consistent, clear and direct communications in the medium the candidate prefers, you can go above and beyond. And guarantee they accept your offer before anyone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your communication with candidates during the recruitment process signifies to them how your team functions internally. And they\u2019re paying particular attention to your voice and tone. If you\u2019re modern, caring, and personable, communicate with your candidates like you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPivotCX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the age of personalization, you must adapt your recruitment communication techniques to meet your candidates where they are \u2013 online and mobile. That\u2019s why we so highly recommend the recruitment texting platform PivotCX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know SMS has a 98% average global open rate compared to email\u2019s 20%? And, 95% of receivers read and respond to texts within three minutes<\/em> (FinancesOnline<\/a>). Mind-blowing!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDesigned specifically for the next generation of job seekers and digital natives, PivotCX allows recruiters to write, automate, and respond to text messages during the recruitment process. Making communication fast, easy, and native to habits we all have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Americans check their phones a whopping 96 times a day \u2013 once every 10 minutes (Asurion<\/a>). It\u2019s time recruiters adapt and use channels that candidates prefer for receiving and responding to hiring process updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy supplementing our recruitment processes with PivotCX and the use of text communication with candidates, we\u2019ve seen a drastic improvement in speed and huge reduction in time and money spent \u2013 including employment costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Text has quickly become a legitimate and oft-recommended recruitment technology for employers. No matter your industry, your candidates are likely texting their coworkers, friends and family. Chances are they\u2019d welcome a text from you too. Use PivotCX to meet them where they are and get higher response rates than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swordfish scours more social profiles, including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, than other leading contact finders. Giving them the upper hand when it comes to getting the direct contact info you seek for your candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And because time is always of the essence in recruitment, Swordfish even has realtime<\/em><\/strong> validation of emails and phone numbers \u2013 something most of their competitors don\u2019t offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for a trusty platform that gives you all the features you need to get candidates\u2019 contact info, Swordfish has what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The granddaddy of \u2018em all, ZoomInfo<\/a> is the legacy choice in the outreach space \u2013 not just for recruitment but sales and other functions as well. While significantly more expensive than most other options, ZoomInfo has all the tools for finding personal information of your candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because they have the resources of a $22 billion dollar public company, ZoomInfo has engineered literal operating systems<\/em><\/strong> and a slate of products for sales, marketing and<\/em><\/strong> recruiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Likely at or above your recruitment outreach software budget, ZoomInfo is a great tool if you can get a lot of use out of it. Otherwise, opt for more affordable choices like Swordfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve selected an outreach platform to help you find direct information for your candidates, you\u2019re ready to contact them. What should that email include? Good question, reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The latter is most important. Make it easy for your candidates to act<\/em> on your email if they’re interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something we harp on at Field of Talent is making it easy for your job candidates to not only apply, but also navigate your recruitment process. And we will continue to harp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your outreach emails should contain a direct link or call-to-action to schedule time with you or the hiring manager \u2013 whether for a formal interview or informal discussion about the position depending on whether they are an active applicant or a passive candidate you are sourcing. (Absolutely mandatory<\/em><\/strong> if interviews are the next step in your recruitment process.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of recruitment softwares that help you get this important step done smoothly. Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We use Calendly<\/a> <\/em>a lot<\/em><\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re scheduling interviews, one-off meetings, or any other connection, Calendly is our go-to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of going back and forth over email with candidates or partners, we send a simple Calendly link which includes all of our available times. Then, the invited party schedules a time that also fits their schedule. Like magic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you upgrade to a paid version, you can even create different types of events, build automated messages, and take advantage of other time-saving features. Work remotely and often meet with folks across timezones? Not an issue with Calendly. Want to add online conferencing like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, you can do that too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This recruitment and scheduling platform is a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever run into the problem of trying to schedule a meeting with multiple people? Unfortunately, that age-old problem still isn\u2019t solved by Calendly\u2019s scheduling tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to schedule multiple people at a single time, Doodle<\/a> is the software for you. By sending a single link, each individual can indicate their availability. And voil\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>! Automatically schedule a meeting for a time that fits everyone\u2019s calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But you\u2019re just scheduling interviews and one-off meetings with individuals? Doodle\u2019s features are great, but we recommend you still opt for Calendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While recruitment outreach and scheduling is important, it\u2019s actually communicating with those candidates that will show your culture, clarify your mission, and get your top draft pick to accept your offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve learned in our century of recruitment experience that candidate communication is critical to getting the top draft picks and talent your organization needs. By providing consistent, clear and direct communications in the medium the candidate prefers, you can go above and beyond. And guarantee they accept your offer before anyone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your communication with candidates during the recruitment process signifies to them how your team functions internally. And they\u2019re paying particular attention to your voice and tone. If you\u2019re modern, caring, and personable, communicate with your candidates like you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the age of personalization, you must adapt your recruitment communication techniques to meet your candidates where they are \u2013 online and mobile. That\u2019s why we so highly recommend the recruitment texting platform PivotCX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know SMS has a 98% average global open rate compared to email\u2019s 20%? And, 95% of receivers read and respond to texts within three minutes<\/em> (FinancesOnline<\/a>). Mind-blowing!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed specifically for the next generation of job seekers and digital natives, PivotCX allows recruiters to write, automate, and respond to text messages during the recruitment process. Making communication fast, easy, and native to habits we all have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Americans check their phones a whopping 96 times a day \u2013 once every 10 minutes (Asurion<\/a>). It\u2019s time recruiters adapt and use channels that candidates prefer for receiving and responding to hiring process updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By supplementing our recruitment processes with PivotCX and the use of text communication with candidates, we\u2019ve seen a drastic improvement in speed and huge reduction in time and money spent \u2013 including employment costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text has quickly become a legitimate and oft-recommended recruitment technology for employers. No matter your industry, your candidates are likely texting their coworkers, friends and family. Chances are they\u2019d welcome a text from you too. Use PivotCX to meet them where they are and get higher response rates than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\nZoomInfo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Scheduling candidates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCalendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Doodle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidate communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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