The Modern Day Recruiter
Anna Morgan
Fractional TA Leader | Senior #sober Recruiter | Career Coach for Talent & HR professionals | Host of the “Ask a Recruiter” & “Rise of the Recruiter” Podcast & Events ???| #careerbff ??
Dear Talent & HR BFF's,
If you are wondering why I am talking about the modern day recruiter in a down market for Recruiters, it's because I want to keep us READY. There are many who will leave recruiting, some who will just hang on, and some that will rise and above and thrive.
In our continuous journey to refine our craft and enhance our impact within the organizations we serve, I'd like to chat about what I am seeing in this ever evolving landscape of recruitment. Today, the role of a recruiter extends far beyond filling vacancies. Those (compaies and recruiters) that stay in the transactional mindset will be left behind.
Today, I see the modern day recruiter or rise of the Talent Advisor as those who are master relationship builders. It's about building relationships, influencing strategy, and shaping the future workforce.
Here are six strategies I believe make up the modern day recruiter / talent advisor. The change management ninjas.
1. Building Trust and Partnerships
Trust is the foundation of any successful recruitment strategy. Effective recruiters cultivate trust through consistent performance, reliability, and transparency in their actions. Trust is also built by embracing your humanness. Being able to connect, relate, and be curious about the human behind the hiring manager will accelerate trust and foster deeper connection. Regular and meaningful interactions with hiring managers help understand and align with their needs, ensuring that recruitment strategies are effectively tailored.
2. Internal Alignment and Collaboration
We must know the business, and take action in order to be subject matter experts. Our role requires us to be in sync with internal teams, understanding the nuances of team dynamics and business needs intimately. By embedding ourselves within these teams, we ensure that our recruitment efforts are congruent with the broader business objectives. When there is alignment with internal teams, we build further trust with our hiring managers because we can show how we have taken action to understand the business.
3. Influence Through Insight
In today’s data-driven landscape, recruiters must harness insights to influence decision-making. With the rise of AI tools for recruiters, we are able to harness huge amounts of data to tell a story. The effeciency of AI, allows us to focus more time on our candidates and our hiring manager relationships. It’s not enough to collect data; we must also interpret and present it in ways that are actionable and impactful. This ability to articulate the 'why' behind the data strengthens our position as strategic advisors within our organizations.
4. Strategic Advisory Role
Hiring managers are usually focused on the business, and may not have had access to recruitment best practices. We provide value by offering resources to assist hiring managers in all aspects of the hiring process. As strategic advisors, we look beyond immediate hiring needs to understand market trends, talent flows, and business movements. We advise on best practices, equitable interview processes, and potential HR issues, thereby adding substantial value beyond our traditional roles. We become an extension of the business, and extension of the hiring managers team.
5. Professional Development and Executive Presence
Continual professional development is non-negotiable. Staying abreast of new recruitment technologies, methodologies, and industry trends is essential. Moreover, developing an executive presence helps us command respect and influence at higher organizational levels, making us indispensable partners in the strategic decision-making process. Remember your digital brand can add to your executive presence, so don't be afraid to start sharing your modern day recruitment expertise digitally!
6. Transactional vs. Transformational Recruitment
While efficiency in filling roles is important, the transformative aspects of our roles are what truly set us apart. Relationships drive transformational recruitment, as our hiring managers experience our brilliance and impact. Are you asking for what you need to continue making impact? This could looke like, asking for a reccomendation, or a quick shout out to the department VP from the hiring manager about their level of satisfaction with a recent search. This also includes strategic planning, talent pipeline development, and long-term talent acquisition strategies that align with business goals.
The Takeaway
The modern recruiter is a strategic partner, an influencer, and a visionary.
By mastering these aspects, we not only fulfill our roles more effectively but also contribute to the strategic direction of our organizations, ensuring we are seen as more than just recruiters, but as essential strategic partners.
As we continue to navigate these changes, I urge our community to stay committed to advancing your skills and understanding, ensuring you are as dynamic and adaptable as the industries we serve.
Opportunities to advance your skills:
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Always in your corner,
?? Anna Morgan #careerbff
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3 周Thank you for sharing
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