Yes, working in Recruitment is not an easy thing to do. It is, in fact, a tough job to take care of. This is a bold comment to say, I know, especially when it comes from someone who works in the area, but if you’re not convinced that’s the case, let me elaborate on that idea:
In order to be a Recruiter, you need more than knowing how to deal with people. What I mean by this is: that being talkative and extraverted are great qualities every Recruiter must have, but not everything that’s needed for the job.
Recruiters must deal with a wide range of personalities, determine whether candidates possess the necessary abilities for a position, be intimately familiar with their employer’s business, and so on. Being proficient in the use of cutting-edge recruiting technologies is also a plus.
But still, don’t let everything I mentioned scare you, since even with all the responsibilities that come with the position, working in Recruitment can be a rewarding, enriching, and enjoyable experience. But now, let’s get to the point of this article:
Can anybody work in Recruitment? Well, with the appropriate education, yes. I’m not going to lie, but still, there are some skills you’ll have to pick up along the way if you want to excel at the job. What skills am I talking about? Keep on reading.
We’ve talked about both soft and hard skills already, but if you’re not familiar with these concepts, let me explain them very quickly.
In an article written for Edgepoint Learning, Corey Bleich defines hard skills as: “those talents and abilities that can be measured. They are usually specific to a particular job, and they can be learned through schooling or on-the-job training.”
On the other hand, he mentions that soft skills are: “the abilities that are much harder to measure and a bit fuzzier to define. These are interpersonal skills that help people get along with each other and collaborate. Challenging to train explicitly, soft skills include things like character, ability to work on a team, and overall understanding of and participation in your company culture.”
If you want to be a successful Recruiter, you’ll need to have a good combination of both soft skills and hard skills — regarding your character, this is how being an outgoing person can come in handy, and still, learning how to use different Recruitment platforms will be necessary.
Without further ado, let’s describe the most essential skills every Recruiter must have.
Good Communication Skills
Having good communication skills is fundamental in increasing productivity and sustaining excellent working relationships at all levels of a company.
Recruiters who invest time and effort in providing open lines of communication for their applicants will quickly create trust among candidates, resulting in increases in results, output, and morale in general.
Following ConveyIQ’s advice: “Be a strong communicator by being available to speak with candidates, offering them opportunities to speak with you, and sharing prompt feedback.”
Attention to Detail
In Recruitment, important insights won’t come out of the spreadsheets by themselves, that’s why being detail-oriented is important. This improves workplace effectiveness and production while decreasing errors. This skill is essential in producing high-quality work. To have a high level of attention to detail, you’ll need practice and a variety of tactics, just like any other ability. Some of the things you can do are:
- Get organized
- Create lists.
- Maintain a routine.
- Make quality a priority.
Motivation and Persistency
Persistence is a personality attribute characterized by a strong desire to attain a goal despite any difficulties or delays. Many successful people keep going until they achieve their goals. They are always persistent.
Since the Recruitment market is so competitive, it’s very important to keep track of all prospects and opportunities. That’s where motivation and persistence come into play: You must be ambitious and eager to achieve your monthly objectives.
In order to reach this, you can set a monthly goal that’ll benefit you and your team after a specific number of hires is achieved.
Patience
This is something I can’t stress enough: a successful recruiter must have a lot of patience. A basic process like scheduling a job interview can take a lot of patience on the part of the recruiter because they won’t always be able to find a term that works for everyone — some candidates may need to postpone or reschedule an interview with you at the last minute. Others may take advantage of you or be really difficult to contact!
As a result, try keeping a cool head. In the long term, this will prevent you from developing a reputation for being unconcerned about other people’s busy schedules.
Marketing Skills
As a recruiter, you must possess the necessary skills to properly sell and promote your services. As a result, you’ll be able to attract the greatest prospects. With time, you’ll be able to build a favorable employer brand for your company or the client you’re working for.
Using social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter to promote yourself and your brand may be highly advantageous. It implies you’ll be able to find and hire the best applicants available.
Overall, having these abilities will greatly assist you in making better-informed judgments. So giddy up, Recruiter! Work on the aspects you think are more necessary, and you’ll see positive results in no time.
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