Trust in Recruitment

Trust is the cornerstone of all good relationships, and this goes for recruiters too! Whether you are a candidate or a client, it is important to build trust in recruitment, to ensure the perfect fit. Trust is a complex spider web of considerations and decisions, so, these are our top tips for building trust with candidates and clients alike.

Be Transparent

Jobseekers and employers are entrusting you with a stressful task, to find their dream job or ideal candidate. Transparency is key, be open and honest about your timelines, expectations and processes in order to keep them informed throughout. Not going to be in the office for a few days? Let your candidate know when you will next be in touch. Struggling to find suitable candidates? Schedule a call with your client and discuss their specifications again to develop your search. The more open and honest you are, the more the client or candidate will trust that you are working in their best interest.

Be an Active Listener

Listening is an often-overlooked skill in recruitment, but can make or break the trust you have. We are often inundated with information, and it is essential that we take the time to actively listen to the important parts of what we are being told. Spend time understanding candidate requirements, salary, flexibility and their current situation, rather than overwhelming them with irrelevant roles that shatter the trust between you. Have regular meetings with your clients to fully comprehend their hiring needs and ensure you find the perfect fit. Making a note of these details is also important, so that you have something to refer back to in the future, we can’t remember everything ,after all, we’re only human!

Be Consistent

You’ve undergone the tricky and time consuming process of building trust in recruitment, now you need to keep it! Once a candidate knows they can trust you to find their dream job, guess who they’ll be recommending to their friends and family…

It is essential that you are consistent in your recruiting approach, creating a positive candidate and client experience, providing support and guidance to foster trust further and live up to your fabulous reputation!

Clients who trust you will use you services again and again, making it essential that you are trustworthy and consistent in not only your processes but also your outcomes. Remain transparent and honest, and use this to provide the client with top talent, befitting their hiring needs.

How do we apply these principles?

At Brite, we pride ourselves on building trusting and open relationships with clients and candidates alike, using a personable and honest approach to find top talent, in Cheltenham and across the UK. We remain transparent, updating our clients and candidates with regular feedback, and only putting forward people most suited to the role. Ready to find the perfect fit? Get in touch today!

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