Refer vs. Repost
Do you repost job seekers that are open to work with:
~Sharing for reach
~Reposting for visibility
~Know anyone who might be interested
Is it helping them get an interview or meet a hiring authority?
I realize the gesture is coming from a place of wanting to help but there is a potential drawback to everyone reposting the job seeker’s availability. Eventually it isn’t noticed, and people scroll right past it. Afterall, they are looking for a job and although the support (emojis) is encouraging, it’s not the result they desire. Plus, they are likely inundated with recruiter inquires that mostly result in “I don’t have anything for you now but in the future…”.
Consider making a connection rather than just spreading the love. Refer or introduce them to someone in their field whom you’d consult with, seek advice from, or consider a mentor, manager, or respected colleague. Help them build connections and gather market insight to better identify potential matches. Look through your network and directly introduce/connect them (a pioneering feature* of LinkedIn) to a hiring authority you know who can possibly help them today.
Lastly, if you see a job post in your feed, tag the person you know that is open to work in the comments. This alerts both the person you tagged and the author of the post.
*Go to messaging, create a new message, add the job seeker and the person you are introducing them to, type your introduction note, and send.
Retained Executive Search
1 个月I contacted one of my former colleagues about a job they were “sharing for reach” to learn they wouldn’t apply their themselves because the company was a “hot mess” and had been experiencing high turnover. A related concern to my initial post is people need to avoid the impulse of reposting for activity’s sake. Take responsibility for what you are endorsing when you repost. And if you’re willing to repost, why not refer instead.
Human Capital and Performance Expert, Coach & Personal Trainer Former Volt Workforce Solutions, Kelly Services & US Tech Solutions
1 个月100%!
Strategic Customer Success Leader | Driving Operational Excellence & Cross-Collaboration | Championing Customer Success with High EQ Approach | Process Improvement Advocate | Amateur Pitmaster
1 个月A 13-month job search did wonders for my mental health—if you love rejection as much as I do. Applying, getting ghosted, and instant rejections? A dream come true. Eventually, I got vulnerable and posted my story on LinkedIn. That’s when I met Jeremy. I had no idea what to expect—coach, recruiter, hiring manager? Nope, just a good person offering a no-strings-attached chat. We talked about careers, family, and networking isn’t about knowing everyone—just the right people. After a few weeks, he connected me to someone who helped me land my role at U.S. Bank. Being vulnerable led to good people and great opportunities. The system may be more automated and rigid than ever, but sometimes, it’s still about human connection.