Four good habits for recruiters in 2022

Communicate with candidates thoughtfully and often

From conducting interviews, to communicating with candidates via email, to providing feedback in a timely manner, there is often a lot of back and forth. Candidates expect you to be responsible for the process as much as the outcome. Therefore, you can have a big impact on the hiring process by communicating with candidates thoughtfully and often.

Keep the recruitment process human friendly

As the global workforce becomes more selective about employers, recruiters have been forced to adjust their interview process. Recruiters are tasked with finding candidates that are not only qualified for the position but will thrive in the company culture. The best recruiters know that this process should start with putting people before technology. With many organisations investing heavily in automating parts of the recruitment process, making sure candidates are treated like people instead of database records can be challenging, but it is always worth the extra effort.

Stay updated on recruitment trends

The best way to stay updated on recruitment developments is to make sure you are reading up on different articles, blogs, social media, and of course our monthly Recruiter Update. Watch for relevant recruitment seminars and industry events. Whether in person or virtual, these events can be useful for learning about upcoming technology, process developments, and legislative changes that may affect your job. They can also be useful for building your professional network.

Maintain your network

With the volume of changes to recruitment activities, the work environment, and the job market over the last few years, your professional network is more important than ever. Your contacts can be a valuable resource in keeping you apprised of important developments, as well as how your peers have handled changes in their organisations.