The Modern Recruiter: Part Artist, Part Scientist

The Modern Recruiter: Part Artist, Part Scientist

The best recruiters can woo even the most passive candidates, but have the data needed to influence their organisation’s hiring strategy. They are part artists, part scientists.

The Artist

• Matchmaker
  Modern recruiters have an innate instinct for mutual connection. They know how to network and navigate skill sets, hiring manager personalities and team and company culture to make a perfect match.
• Marketer
  They think about jobs the way marketers think about products. whether through their own profiles or through employer branding promotions, they know how to tell a great story.
• Salesperson
  They know how to build a pipeline, nurture leads and close deals. They have the people skills and negotiation acumen to win for both sides
• Talent Advisor
  They are trusted advisors to their business, informing leadership of critical talent trends and securing a seat at the table when key decisions are made.

The Scientist

• Data Nerd
  They live and die by the mantra, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” They know that numbers and data will not help them make better decisions but will also earn the trust of others in the organization
• Researcher
  Modern recruiters don’t fly blind. they frequently flex their research muscles by exploring candidate pools, employment and skill trends, and by staying up to speed on the competition .
• Technologist
  They love recruiting innovation. They know what tools work best, and are masters when it comes to using them.
• Psychologist
  They can read the candidate and know how to positively influence their emotions, inspire excitement and get to a YES!