8 Reasons to Break out with Traditional Recruiting

If you’re like most HR specialists or recruiters, you’re probably stuck in your ways. You have a routine that works for you, and you’re hesitant to change it.

But what if I told you that you’re holding yourself back by sticking with your traditional recruiting methods?

Check out these eight reasons to break out of your mold and try something new. Who knows, you might just find the success you’ve been looking for!

Traditional Recruiting is Expensive

If you’re still using traditional recruiting methods, you’re probably spending a lot of money on things like job boards, agencies, and print advertising.

There are many more cost-effective methods to reach your target candidates these days due to the popularity of social media.

By investing in an excellent social media recruiting strategy, you can get a larger pool of candidates for a fraction of the cost. In developing this strategy, a marketing manager, a public relations specialist, and a Facebook marketing specialist can be of great help.

It’s Time-Consuming

Another downside of traditional recruiting is that it’s very time-consuming.  You have to sift through many resumes, conduct numerous interviews, and often you’re still left with no one to hire. This may be aggravating, and it might take you away from important time that you could have spent on other activities.

You’re Missing Out on Top Talent

If you’re only recruiting through traditional channels, you’re likely missing out on much top talent. The best candidates are not always looking for a job. They might not be looking on job boards or sending in applications.

Instead, they’re more likely to be found through referrals or employment platforms such as Indeed or LinkedIn. Also, you can find talent in social groups, forums, and meetups. Learn how in this blog post.

It’s Not as Effective

Traditional recruiting methods are also not as effective as they used to be. With the rise of social media and mobile job searching, candidates now have a lot more options and are less likely to respond to traditional methods.

You’re Not Getting the Right Fit

Another issue with traditional recruiting is that it’s often difficult to find candidates that are genuinely a good fit for your company.

With so many resumes to sift through and so many candidates to interview, it’s easy to end up hiring someone who’s not really a good fit just because you’re running out of time.

It’s Not Personalized

One of the biggest problems with traditional recruiting is that it’s not personalized. Candidates are often just treated as numbers, and their individual needs are not considered.

If you need to attract the best candidates, you need to show them that you’re interested in them as people and not just another resume. You may want to consider a talent acquisition specialist for this task.

There’s a Better Way

Fortunately, there are now better ways to recruit than the traditional recruiting methods. If you’re tired of your traditional recruiting methods not working, it’s time to try something new.

Have you considered implementing technology to be prepared for the future of work? You might be surprised at how much success you can find.

In this TED talk, you can learn how to master recruitment.

The process is Often Opaque to Candidates

A final issue with traditional recruiting is that the process is often opaque to candidates. As a result, they might not understand why they didn’t get the job or why it’s taking so long to hear back. This can cause frustration and lead to a negative impression of your company.

Candidates will be more likely to trust your firm if you use a more transparent recruiting approach since they’ll have a better understanding of what’s going on.