Widening your talent pool

Building an effective talent pool is central to an efficient recruiting process. If you find yourself in a position where you need to recruit quickly, having a pool of talented candidates to pull from is just the kind of support you need. If you use recruiting software this support is greater again in ensuring a steady supply of talented team members in the face of huge competition.

Building a talent pool is a task you can easily work at during down time or quiet phases in recruiting, but can you take a more strategic approach? Widening your talent pool will ensure that the reach of your employer brand is sufficiently broad, but can you go too far? Here are a few ways you can strike the right balance.

If someone has already applied to work for your organisation, you know that they are likely to be interested in a relevant role. Keeping up with candidates with skill sets in short supply will mean you might be able to reach them before the competition when a role opens up.

Social media is a fantastically easy way of engaging with those interested in your organisation. Your followers might even make up some of your talent pool. Reaching out to and engaging with your social media followers when recruiting may pair you with your dream candidate.

Are you looking in the same places for new talent? You might be just exhausting a finite supply. If you are too reliant on traditional sources, consider something new. Industry events, social media, or even industry related websites might be the new source you need.

Graduates and students offer a pool of talent with relevant, cutting edge skill sets, with an unparalleled flexibility. Though sometimes inexperienced, graduates might be just the kind of talent you need. Keep contact with universities and colleges to build good relationships, as well as access to top talent.

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