10 tips for successful recruitments online

Recruiters , you know, everything is going on more and more online. Internet gives you access to an immense number of ever more varied and diverse profiles. It is more and more easy to flush out the five -legged sheep, at the turn of yet another research on Linkedin recruit. 

But recruiting online requires a certain know-how: how to make sure that this profile that is displayed on your screen is really the rare pearl? And how can you convince him that you have an opportunity for him not to miss?

This article gives you some keys to successfully successfully recruitment .

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1. Multiply the recruitment channels

When you recruit online , put yourself in the place of the candidate you are looking for. Ask yourself where this candidate spends his time on the internet? What social networks does it frequent? Where are you most likely to capture your attention?

In particular, multiply: 

• The channels you post your offer on: 

Post of course on LinkedIn, but also think of other networks, such as the Jobteaser of target schools for example, or even the Pôle Emploi . Be creative and ask yourself what is the best way to reach your ideal candidate

• The channels on which you source candidates: 

If LinkedIn Recruit is the reference tool, do not neglect other platforms like Github or even Twitter , which can be essential when you recruit a technical profile .

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2. Facilitate the task with an efficient ATS

Export the profiles sourced to your ATS

Once your profiles are spotted, in order to process them from centralized software, it is recommended to export them to your ATS (applicant tracking system) , or candidates management software .

However, there is no question of doing it by hand, or multiplying the zapier integrations which can add a lot of complexity where you can make it simple ... Some ATS like Marvin offer, for example, an extension that adds profiles directly from Linkedin .

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A fluid transition to your new ATS

Do you use an Excel file to manage your candidates , and are you afraid of losing everything by going to the ATS? Do not fear! The best ATS will offer you a reliable way to import your precious database to their environment. To this end, Marvin even puts a whole technical team .

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3. Do not forget the candidates of your database

A considerable gain in efficiency

As a recruitment agency , whether you are specialized in a niche or not, you or one of your colleagues have certainly already carried out a recruitment in the past.

So never forget to go and check on your database if one of your former candidates does not correspond to this job description that you have just received, this can greatly facilitate the task!

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But how do you find the relevant candidates?   

This is where it is really advantageous to have an efficient ATS in your recruitment team .

With Marvin , you can do advanced research in your former candidates and those of your colleagues. But that's not all: the ATS also offers automatic matching of these with the job offer for which you recruit.

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4. Put several points of contact with your candidates 

A complete contact process

During an online recruitment, it may be difficult to communicate well the content of the position and the culture of the company . This is why we recommend multiplying the points of contact with the candidate, so that he can understand what it is about and he has the opportunity to ask all his questions.

For example, as part of your sourcing, prepare a shorter message than the post sheet to be sent beforehand, in order to start the conversation. Then, you can directly call the candidate in order to qualify him, and finally send him a summary email including the full offer .

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How to obtain the contact details of your candidates?  

When you online candidates , how to find their email address and telephone number ? You can obviously ask to connect to this person on LinkedIn or other social network, but it can take time to accept, or never add to you ...

Otherwise, you can use extensions like Kaspr.io or Lusha or the ATS Marvin Recruit, they give you directly access to the person's contact details Try, it's magic!

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5. Offer an online recruitment test

A practical method to qualify candidates  

For some positions and experience levels, a simple CV is no longer enough. You need proof that this candidate has very specific hard skills and soft skills Unfortunately, an interview on the phone or even in videoconference is often not enough ...

So think of online recruitment tests . The latter are more and more numerous and various, and allow you effectively to online candidate and his technical and behavioral required for the position you are looking for to provide.

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Be creative! 

If the simple Google Form sometimes does the trick, you can use more sophisticated versions of the online recruitment test .

For example, Testgorillas offers fun exercises that manage to highlight the skills of your candidate , while offering him a quality experience.

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6. Still the intermediary between your client and the candidates

Interviews, a pivotal moment

That's it, you have identified some candidates who seem to have all the skills sought , and who are interested in the proposed position . It is now time to present them to your customer.

As a recruitment agency , this moment is the key, because it is for you to keep hands on the operation: no question that the candidate will apply directly with your client!

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Be the central contact point 

It is therefore really important to keep your intermediary position. To do this, do not communicate the contact details of the customer to the candidate, and vice versa. Also be sure to attend all the interviews that will take place during recruitment.

In this way, you will remain the centerpiece of this process and you can follow it until your customer finally finds the ideal profile. 

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7. Take care of the interviews 

The technical aspect

Make sure that the videoconferencing takes place in the best conditions. Ask the candidate to appear for a few minutes in advance, check their lighting and sound recording. At the start of the interview , present the presentations to initiate the discussion. Then cut your microphone and take notes!

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Harvest the feedback on both sides

After the interview , ask the customer what he thought about it. You will thus have additional information on the profile sought . On the other hand, also ask the candidate what he thought of it and share him with the customer's return so that he remains available if the latter was enthusiastic.

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8. Work as a team

Depending on your skills and those of your colleagues, do not hesitate to distribute the work. It can save you a lot of time and make your task easier. But then, how to "go" to the candidates from one colleague to another? Some ATS allow you to do it very easily.

For example, Marvin centralizes all the files of your candidates , so that they are accessible to all members of the recruitment team. Each of the sheets includes a qualifying history, which really allows collaborative work.

9. Ask for references  

References are extremely useful for qualifying a candidate . Not only to ensure that he actually worked where he claims, but also to have a more complete idea of ​​his technical and behavioral skills .

As a recruitment agency , you may offer this service ... but you can go through an agency specializing in the verification of candidates' references .

Some of them offer very comprehensive services, going from the simple phone call to the former employer until extensive research to check the obtaining of this or that diploma .

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10. Be careful with the security of personal data from your candidates

During your various recruitments, you have collected a very large number of personal data belonging to your candidates. It would be unfortunate that this data was used for commercial purposes without having obtained their agreement (or yours).

So make sure that this data is safe. By choosing a European ATS like Marvin , you are sure that you respect the GDPRs - European law on data processing.

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Conclusion 

You now have all the keys in hand to succeed in your online recruitment !

but efficient and automated ATS will save you precious time and will make your recruitment collaborative and efficient work.

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