My Experience as a Job Seeker: A Recruiter's Perspective and Lessons for Talent Acquisition

Leveraging recent experience as a job seeker, Jon Drogheo will share his perspective and lessons we can all learn from a 20-year recruiter and human resource professional. He’ll share data from his experience regarding e-mail correspondence, including declines, interviews (by telephone or otherwise) and no response from the employer. He’ll share lessons for talent acquisition professionals regarding recruitment marketing, communication, process and brand reputation that impact future sales and business growth, as well as the building of a new-candidate pool. Finally, he’ll share the lessons learned regarding the integration of talent acquisition with a human touch and business overall. When performed well in concert, they have a positive impact on the talent pool and the business’s long-term candidate generation.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how “being human” and business are integrated, and when performed well, how they have a positive impact on the talent pool and the business.
• Learn quick and simple communication strategies that will build relationships with candidates, establishing trust and reassuring candidates that they are more than a number.
• Examine your applicant tracking system or communication methodologies to maximize your organization’s recruiting process while enhancing the candidate experience.
• Learn to build credibility and partner relationships with hiring managers by cultivating engaging relationships with candidates, ultimately filling openings faster.