Why You Need to Think ‘Tools’ When Hiring, Not Just ‘the Job Post’
By Heather R. Huhman on CTPost
Why is recruiting so hard? Because employers are still relying on traditional job ads, even though they’re no longer the best way to find talent. The online job search has evolved over the years. While professionals are changing their strategies to find jobs, many employers aren’t doing the same.
It’s time to start thinking beyond the job post and to work to actively form connections with talent. Here’s why..
2. Relationships Matter
Professionals understand that relationships are the best way to get through the door and land an opportunity. In fact, a 2015 survey conducted by the Talent Board found that 50 percent of candidates surveyed had had a previous relationship with employers…