According to LinkedIn, over 80% of people in India are looking to switch jobs. However, sourcing the right talent can be overwhelming because there are so many options out there, and each one of them with its pros and cons. In this blog, we will cover the best candidate sourcing platforms to consider while looking for your next great hire.
Online job boards
Advertising your jobs online on job boards may very well be one of the best ways to source candidates. Such applications not only post your openings on their platforms but also send out job alerts and newsletters, thereby reaching a wider and more targeted candidate base. Your employment offers might reach hundreds and thousands of active candidates through job boards. This way, you’re able to pick and choose from among this group of eager talent. If you have the budget, you can even sponsor your job posting for a higher reach.
Social media
Someone who follows a brand on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter is already engaged with that brand on a personal level. Indeed, most job seekers don’t use social channels when looking for jobs. However, they are likely to be more invested in the lifestyle and climate of your organisation’s business and more excited about an opportunity with your brand.
Classified ads
Creating the perfect job ad can feel like a challenge. The burden of creating a good classified rests squarely on the shoulders of the organisation, not on their newspaper. However, as an organisation owner who also wants to see their organisation flourish and gain popularity among potential candidates, you need to help guide employers through how best to create a stand-out vacancy in their post so that it’s engaging and informative at once. There’s more than simply listing information about the position when it comes to creating a good classified. You must understand that posting compelling details about the job itself can go a long way towards impressing candidates, making them more likely to apply for it.
Employee referrals
It goes without saying: some of the best employees are those that already work within your organization. Giving your employees the initiative to show you the best candidates among themselves is a very efficient sourcing strategy and employer branding technique because they know what differentiates a potentially successful employee from one who cannot make the cut.
Many companies have already implemented referral programs, which usually reward employees for recommending new employees by giving them a bonus or offering some fringe benefits. Not only does this save time and money on the part of your organization, but it also helps ensure you get the right hire.
Recruitment agencies
When looking for new talent to fill a role at your organisation, it may be useful to also work with your recruitment agency network. These agencies already have a large available candidate pool with active and passive candidates who are seeking new opportunities. These recruiter agencies can present you with their list of candidates (with their availability, backgrounds and other details). They will set up the interviews with your organisation and potential candidates. This way, you don’t have to waste valuable time, effort and energy finding any prospective candidates at all.
Recruiter networks
It’s always a good idea to frequently reach out to fellow professionals in the recruiting industry, especially if you’re looking for well-qualified talent. They are often aware of excellent candidates who are actively searching for a new position that fits with their long-term career aspirations. By doing so, you know the candidate being referred to you is skilled and could prove to be a great asset to your organisation.
Summing Up
When the competition for applicants is high, you have to be more proactive in your efforts to bring in talent. Otherwise, you’ll lose out on top-tier candidates. A smart search strategy paired with the right candidate sourcing platform will allow you to get at least one step ahead of other recruiters by finding attractive talent before it becomes available.
Finally, while working on your sourcing strategy, try to make use of an applicant tracking system (ATS) like Edjobster. Our ATS acts as the perfect centralized medium that posts your jobs on multiple online platforms for better visibility and to attract the right talent for open positions in your organization.
