Top Skills of Best Performing Recruiters

Author: Parinita Bahadur

Recruitment is a People Oriented Process and a good recruiter brings unique characteristics to the table. There are Several Distinct Similarities amongst the Top Performers -

♦ LEADERSHIP

☑ Have a lot of Hustle ☑ Full of Motivation, Drive and Aggression ☑ Always Thinking, Sourcing, Networking, Researching and Connecting ☑ Trusted Reliable Advisor ☑ Are Never afraid to ask Right Questions ☑ Give Right Advice to Win Respect

♦ BUSINESS

☑ Business Awareness ☑ Are Always Target Driven ☑ Focus on Company Culture and Employee Background ☑ Salesmanship ☑ Recruiting is Sales ☑ Never Leave a Negative Impression ☑ Strong Follow-Up Skills ☑ Use Power of Influence ☑ Make it a Win-Win Proposition ☑ Are good at Negotiations ☑ Seal the Deal

♦ TECHNICAL

☑ Have in-depth Services and Product Knowledge ☑ Search Expert ☑ Know how to search for Top Talent ☑ Use Boolean Strings to Refine Search Results ☑ Use Advance Filter Options ☑ Know where to Search ☑ Tech Know-How ☑ Knowledge of Latest Tools ☑ Use Social Media to their Advantage

 

♦ INTERPERSONAL

☑ Good People Skills ☑ Are Approachable and Friendly ☑ Are Good Listener ☑ Always pick their Phone ☑ Sound Nice and in a Good Mood ☑ Listen First and then Speak ☑ Are Good Speaker ☑ Promote Company and Position ☑ Talk Small but Clear all doubts ☑ Finish with a Thank you Note ☑ Long Term Relationship Building ☑ Cultivate and Develop Relationships Everywhere ☑ Create more Open, Friendly and Communicative Relationships ☑ Are Expert, Advisor and Counselor ☑ Are Concerned and Stay Connected

 

♦ INTRAPERSONAL

☑ Are Hunter ☑ Clearly communicate their Availability Hours ☑ Prioritize work on a Daily Basis ☑ Pick Diamonds from Stones ☑ Follow a proper Process Flow ☑ Take notes systematically for Easy Retrieval ☑ Know their Strengths and Limitations ☑ Put aside Personal Biases and Prejudices ☑ Learn to handle Rejections ☑ Are Well Organized ☑ Adapt Quickly ☑ Embrace Patience

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