Companies are constantly seeking out talented individuals, to build and grow their individuals business. In times when talented and skilled labour isn’t easy to come by, especially when such individuals are in demand by several companies be it; a small start – up, a growing business or a big business. It’s safe to say that a recruiter’s task is never ending as candidates who have been great employees but have received better packages.

Recruiting is the most daunting task or job profile if gathering candidates isn’t as easy as you hope it to be. Luckily there exist “4 More Campus Recruitment Strategies, Recruiters need to be aware of” that are also out of the box ones. Let’s find out what they are.

Work with Students Associations

While career or On – campus events allows hiring companies to recruit fresh talent working with students associations gives you more exposure to catch talent in the making. What this means is that you can meet students before they decide on a career path and advise them according to their interested field. This will help them to get a clear idea about their choices and the kind of degree they should go in for. Or they can also pick students that have some experience in their field of choice even if they do not possess the specific degree.

Target students with Social Media

Nowadays, most students are relatively active on social media sites. So you can get their attention by analysing the kind of sites that have the maximum amount of students and then post job specs. This will definitely boost your applications and responses to your posts, thus you are likely to get more candidates from which to make a selection. Here you can also advertise any events that are related to recruiting that your firm is conducting, for instance hosting career fairs or introduction sessions.

Take the Recruiting Process Online

You are bound to have more success when you go online as most of your applicants that you wish to catch are within the specific age range that are regularly active on social networking sites. So posting on, online platforms or job portals will help you get more candidates fast.

Capture your Talent

Avoid asking students to fill up scraps of paper at job fairs and use modern methods of seeking the information you require by using technology instead, such as mobiles or iPads. This way all the data is stored in one place and when you require candidates you can simply sift through this data effectively and efficiently and thus speed up the entire process.

These options are far better and more effective ways to attract and capture the right talent that too with a mere click of a button. Therefore, get the desired talent that you seek by cost effective methods and by following the trend that is followed. So the next time you pick your method to capture talent remember to, “Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you’d just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting.” – Dward Whitacre, Jr.

Here’s a recap that I’m sure you know. Especially the different trains of thought that have been expressed over a much heard of and talked about topic such as, “How much of difference does Employee Engagement make?”

If you’ve been updating yourself then you too would have heard a considerable amount of talk flying around about Employee Engagement and its importance. In view of this latest development we at Sourcing Adda (@SourcingAdda) decided to find out more perspectives about this interesting topic and hence our WhatsApp Group Chat topic catered to this particular aspect. And here’s what went on in this discussion…..This brings us to the end of our interesting discussion be sure to join us for the next one. If you’re looking forward to more such discussions then follow us @Sourcing Adda (#SourcingAdda).

Scouting for talented individuals has never been simple and so for recruiters to advertise job specs to get the word out for a vacancy to be filled is just as difficult without cost effective methods. While most recruiters prefer traditional methods of recruiting as against modern ones, the efficient and cost effective method of recruiting that is now making the charts is Social Media and Mobile Recruiting.

If you’re a modern recruiter then SnapChat is the tool for you. It is a perfect example of a non – traditional platform that is not only handy for recruiters but also for job seekers alike. It’s a great platform to showcase ones creativity in communication skills that a resume alone will not be able to portray. If you’re not familiar with this app then you are definitely wondering the same questions that most of us are. So…

What is SnapChat really and how can it be used as a recruitment tool?

If you are new to the concept of SnapChat it is a text- photo app through which you can send images with text for a prescribed amount of time i.e. 1 to 10min after which it will be hidden. Therefore you have a limited amount of time in which to make an impression and to get your audience to respond as well. So if you look at it you need to be skilled at creating images that attract people’s attention to your image or job spec. So here’s some pointers that you might find quite helpful all the same –

Know the Target Audience

If you’re recruiting needs comprises of senior level recruits with considerable experience then SnapChat wouldn’t be very effective in catching such individuals. But if your targeting the young crowd then SnapChat is the ideal tool to convey your message across. This incredible tool can also be used to target creative individuals as it requires one to be creative if one wishes to attract the right crowd.

Learn About the Platform

If you’re using the platform it’s a wise approach to have the knowledge about the platform that you use. This will not only help you in your business or in your recruiting task as the information you have can be used to your advantage if you have all the necessary but important information. This is probably the mistake that most users make and don’t realise why their efforts aren’t yielding any results. So make sure you have the right information so that you can benefit from it.

Therefore, now that you have some idea about this interesting, yet handy app you might as well make use of it; if you haven’t already, so that you can reap its benefits and get responses to your posts or messages through this handy tool before anyone else gets their hand on it. to end on a positive note remember this quote the next time you need to get the word out about a vacancies that spring up on a regular bases, “Time spent on hiring is time well spent.” – Robert Half

The Recruitment industry is constantly evolving and to be a part of this ever-changing profession it is essential that Talent Acquisition Professionals be willing to upgrade them-selves to be successful. Your probably wondering why a topic on Jobgrams, Infographics and Gamifications? Well that’s simple really as these are trending ways of writing your boring JD’s. And don’t tell me they aren’t because when you’ve been doing work like this for so long it tends to become mundane.

Having said that, another reason for this is because these are better ways of attracting fresh talent that you’re searching for. These are the best ways to get potential job seekers attracted to your openings and to catch the right talent. As a Recruiter you might be familiar with concepts like Jobgrams, Infographics and Gamifications. But if not and you’d like to know more about these concepts then you’re on the right track.

We all know that there are different ways of portraying information that potential candidates are searching for. We are also aware that there is no law prohibiting Recruiters and Sourcers from implementing these new and trending strategies in our candidate search. So then I ask you why do we as Recruiters and Sourcers refrain from using thesemethods? The reasons are plenty but the real question is, are we aware of these methods? So let’s find out what they are…

Jobgrams

Jobgrams are a form of visual representation for job ads that are used by organisations to showcase employer branding, reach potential and untapped pools of talent across social and referral channels. Jobgrams are slowly getting into the entertainment space as they convey all the necessary information in a clear format that eases visibility and attracts the audience.

Infographics

These are also visual representations of information or data conveyed in a chart or diagram format which eases ones visibility. This format showcases the information clearly and in an attractive manner which appeals to the viewer. This is the perfect way to portray statistical data to the audience without confusing them at any point.

Gamifications

Gamifications use game thinking along with game mechanics but in a non-game context that engages users to solve problems and increase the users’ contributions. It can also be used as a learning tool to educate Recruiters & Sources on the latest developments within the industry depending upon the kind of information you want to convey to your audience.

Well these are just a few types of visual representations that one can avail to showcase the data they’ve collected over a period of time. But who’s to say that these methods may not be effective in one’s hiring hunt unless tried and tested. Apart from these there are other methods that Recruiters and Sourcers can implement in their hiring strategy to catch the hard to get candidates. So now that you are aware of these new and improved methods why don’t you go ahead and implement them? If you have any points to add do tell and we’d be glad to add them in our next post.

The WhatsApp Group Chat discussion that was conducted was interactive thanks to all our Group members who are ever ready to share their perspectives making us all better Talent Acquisition Professionals. The discussion was on “Whose role is it to further engage the selected candidates – Recruiter’s, HR’s or Manager’s”. Let’s find out more about it….

This brings our interesting chat to a close with a lot of takeaways to add to our learning and stay updated with the transformation in the Recruitment Industry. To get further updates about our current activities you can follow us @SourcingAdda.