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'You're too nice'! Who's heard this before when they were in a leadership role? I have ๐.
So this quote really struck a chord. I also rebelled & I 100% disagree... you can be strong, assertive, empathetic and compassionate; It makes you a strong, kind leader.
Did you know today is 'Random Acts of Kindness Day'?
You know what is an act of kindness (although maybe not random)?
Giving an unsuccessful candidate constructive feedback, delivered with empathy, kindness and compassion.
Now that's a practical and useful act of kindness!
Do you know the difference between a good recruiter and a great recruiter?
Giving bad feedback well...
Giving it with empathy, with compassion and giving it constructively.
That's what makes a GREAT recruiter!
โI think you must learn how to interview,โ Michael Parkinson once said...
but the reason some people are better than others is because of their capacity for settling people."
Do what you can, to put them at ease.
You've heard of EVP (Employee Value Proposition)...
But have your heard of CVP (Candidate Value Proposition)?
Put yourself in your candidates shoes, what does your CVP look like to the candidates you want to attract?
Have you been watching this weeks 'Live @ 8am' Sessions?
Are you wondering how using digital marketing methods can improve your hiring success?
Here are 6 ways digital marketing will transform your hiring!
When I talk to businesses about digital marketing in their hiring strategy, many think I mean just posting jobs to social media, but there is much more... There are four main methods I recommend every organisation should use: Email Marketing, SEO, Content Marketing & Social Media
'Why' is critical in candidate engagement, 'why' should the candidate at interview join your business, are your values in line, do they share your future vision, are they inspired by your mission?
Be clear on your candidates 'why' and inspire them to share your mission!
Did you get last weeks issue of 'The Hiring Hive'?
It talked all about: Candidate Engagement, considering the win:win for both the business and also the candidate.
If you didn't get yours you can download it instantly here: https://t.co/ag4reJXe4n
In last weeks Linkedin #live@8am sessions, I talked about the candidate journey.
It's best described as the experience a prospective employee goes through pre, during and post application; it starts before your candidate applies and continues after they become an employee.