How the Pursuit of the Sophisticated Job Seeker Can Re-energize Your
Recruiting Career
Presented by J.T. O’Donnell
Recruiters are:
● Stressed as the time-to-fill reaches its highest peak in 13 years
● Busy with many reqs to fill
● Not getting the information or resources they need
The Problem
Why has it changed?
Talent is Not Presenting
Itself Properly
Hiring Managers Want Purple Squirrels
What is the result?
It Makes it Hard to Love Recruiting
It Causes Burnout
There is a solution.
Understand the Sophisticated Job Seeker
Of the companies that sophisticated
job seekers consider as employers:
Source: CAREEREALISM Media
Use Cutting-Edge Techniques
Get Trained As a Purple Squirrel Hunter
Feel Satisfied & Successful
Again
Purple Squirrel Hunting 101
Personas: Where to Go Hunting
Source: CAREEREALISM Media
Recruiter Branding: Right Hunting Outfit
J
Job Stories: Right Hunting Tools
Social Media & Sponsored Updates: Right Acorns to Catch Purple Squirrels
● Focus on YOUR recruiter brand
● Learn how to leverage personas
Takeaways