If, as a recruiter, you are still only using platforms such as CareerBuilder or Monster to source potential candidates for a position, it is time to rethink your sourcing strategy! The field of recruitment is an ever-changing one and the way in which recruitment consultants find candidates has changed drastically over the past few years.
Social media platforms such as (and especially) LinkedIn are now highly effective ways in which to find veritable gems for highly specialized positions.
If you thought that using social media to contact a candidate was tantamount to infringing on their civil rights, think again! Recruiters have been using LinkedIn as a popular method to source candidates after being sick and tired of being inundated with spam from sites such as Craigslist, Monster and the like. Of course, these are still great job boards and there are ways in which you can filter out unqualified candidates. However, every savvy recruiter knows that the best way to find the right candidate for the client is to make use of the right mix of the correct job boards as well as social media.
In addition, they feel that LinkedIn is a far more effective way to find employees as they can search for exactly the candidate they are looking for. They can also view a candidate’s profile, work history and education to see if they are qualified for the position before even contacting them and wasting their time.
We all know that in winter the days become shorter, so why not use this to your advantage and spruce up the outside of your home with some pretty outdoor lighting? Pathway lights and shrubbery lighting are both great ways to make your home stand out.
During the holidays (such as Christmas or Halloween) you can really go all out with your holiday decorations and lights. In addition, you could also add simple touches such as decorative wreaths on your front door and seasonal winter decorations such as a simple pile of firewood stacked neatly against a wall at your entrance.
Winter doesn’t have to mean no plants in your garden! Evergreen plants are lovely to have in winter! Think witch hazel, pansies and evergreen trees to give life to your winter landscape!
Recruiters also enjoy LinkedIn because many searches are based on recommendations from people in their own network that they trust.
In addition to being an efficient recruiting tool, LinkedIn has also proven to be a great marketing tool for recruiting companies. This is because it allows you to have your own company profile. So, don’t get left behind! Yes, we know it’s cold and snowy, and sometimes you don’t feel like spending time outside to tend to your front lawn.
In the harsh light of winter, due to the bare trees and lack of summer leaves, you can often see where your house needs to be painted or touched up. Even if you only give your front door a fresh coat of glossy paint, this can make the world of difference!