The Benefits of In-Country Recruitment Events

In today’s globalised world, the importance of connecting with potential employees on a personal level cannot be overstated. While virtual interviews have become the norm, the value of face-to-face interactions in recruitment drives is unparalleled. Here’s why you should pack your bags and hit the road for international recruitment, and how MMA supports you every step of the way.

Why In-Country Recruitment Drives Matter

1. Personal Connection and Cultural Fit Meeting candidates in person allows you to better assess their professional skills, personality, and cultural fit. This is crucial in care roles, where a warm and empathetic personalities significantly enhances care delivery.
2. Enhanced Assessment Opportunities In-person recruitment drives provide the unique opportunity to conduct comprehensive assessments, including group activities and practical tests. These interactions offer deeper insights into candidates’ abilities and teamwork skills, ensuring they are well-suited for your roles.
3. Building Trust and Rapport Face-to-face meetings help build trust and rapport with potential hires. This personal interaction creates a more engaging and positive candidate experience, enhancing your company’s image and commitment to its employees.
4. Real-Time Feedback and Interaction Recruitment drives allow for immediate feedback and dynamic interactions, which are often more effective than virtual meetings. This immediacy can streamline the hiring process and lead to quicker, more informed decisions.

Benefits for Candidates

1. Understanding Company Culture Candidates benefit from in-person recruitment drives by getting a firsthand look at your company culture and work environment. This helps them make more informed decisions about whether your organisation is the right fit for them.
2. Personalised Interaction Meeting recruiters in person allows candidates to ask questions and receive immediate responses, helping build a stronger connection and providing a clearer picture of the job and the company.
3. Showcasing Personality For roles in the care sector, showcasing a warm and empathetic personality can be just as important as demonstrating professional skills. In-person interactions allow candidates to present their true selves, which can be more challenging in virtual settings.
4. Building Confidence Candidates who participate in recruitment drives often gain confidence from the personal interaction and immediate feedback, translating into better performance during subsequent hiring stages.

How MMA Supports Your Recruitment Drives

At MMA, we recognise the immense value of in-person recruitment drives. To support you, we cover the costs for two representatives to attend these events. This investment underscores our commitment to high-quality recruitment and ensures you have the resources needed to connect with the best international talent.

Our global presence, with offices in South Africa, India, Ireland, the UK, and the Philippines, enables us to support recruitment drives effectively, ensuring you can meet top talent worldwide.

Case Studies

1. Successful Recruitment in India A leading UK care provider joined an MMA-supported recruitment drive in India. They met with over 75 candidates, conducting detailed assessments and interviews. This face-to-face interaction allowed them to select 50 top-notch caregivers, all of whom have seamlessly integrated into their UK operations, significantly improving resident satisfaction scores.
2. Expanding Talent Pool in the Philippines A healthcare company from Ireland participated in a recruitment drive in the Philippines, funded by MMA. They were able to engage with a diverse group of applicants, ultimately hiring 30 specialist nurses who brought not only their professional skills but also a compassionate approach to care. This has led to better patient outcomes and a more dynamic team environment.
3. Building a Multicultural Team in South Africa A hospital group from the UK attended an MMA-backed recruitment event in South Africa. Through direct interaction, they recruited 25 healthcare professionals who have enriched their team with diverse cultural insights and exceptional care standards. This initiative has also fostered greater cultural competence within their staff, benefiting both employees and patients.

Investing in recruitment drives is about more than just filling positions; it’s about finding the right people who can contribute positively to your organisation’s culture and success. By participating in recruitment drives, employers can gain access to a diverse talent pool, enhance their employer brand, and build stronger, more personal connections with potential hires. And with MMA covering the costs, there’s no better time to hit the road and meet your future team members.

Pack your bags, let the MMA team book your flight, and embark on the journey to find your next intake of talented professionals. The world is full of incredible candidates waiting to join your team – and there’s no better way to find them than by meeting them face-to-face.

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Sources:

• Globalization Partners, "The Experts Talk: 7 Benefits Of International Recruiting"
• Go Overseas, "What Do Employers Think of International Experience?"
• GOV.WALES , "Employing international workers in social care"