Elevating recruitment with research

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Recruitment is about building and scaling a business. Developing a deep understanding of the business, knowing the market, and being aware of the competition are all essential for long-term success in recruitment.

While much is discussed about the technical and functional skills required for recruiters, a fundamental skill often overlooked is the ability to conduct research and continuous learning.

To gain a competitive edge, recruiters need to delve deeply into specific technologies or areas while also maintaining a broad perspective of the business and clients they support. This approach offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it helps answer critical questions about what positions you are hiring for and why. Understanding how a particular hire impacts your business line is crucial.

Focused research lays the foundation for understanding various businesses, multiple roles, and how they contribute to the overall growth of the organization. By researching the primary skills you seek, the complementary skills that enhance the role, and how these skills contribute to the business, you can better address candidate queries and have more meaningful conversations with hiring managers. This depth of knowledge allows hiring managers to provide you with greater insights into their needs.

It's one thing to receive a job description and mechanically use sourcing skills to find candidates. To truly add value as a recruiter, your ability to answer candidates' questions in depth will set you apart. The time you invest in research before sourcing is time well spent on your professional development.

Talent Advisors are expected to guide business leaders on talent markets, candidate pipelines, hiring plans, and strategies. Transitioning from a recruiter to a Talent Advisor is easier when you can engage in meaningful, insightful, and actionable conversations with business leaders. This expertise comes from understanding different markets, candidate groups, hiring trends, and practices—skills honed through diligent research.

Your growth and contribution as a recruiter also benefits from conversations with hiring managers, understanding the depth of business problems your team or client is trying to solve, and engaging with candidates, vendor partners, and consultants who support your success.

Take the time to unlearn old habits. Then research, learn, and build your expertise through experience and practical know-how. This continuous learning process will significantly enhance your value as a recruiter and support your professional growth.