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The Robot-Proof Recruiter
A Survival Guide for Recruitment and Sourcing Professionals
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The noise and transparency created by the internet makes it harder to recruit the right people. This second edition will help you become the recruiter that candidates trust and want to talk to.
The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use a human-first approach to hiring that will help you grab and hold a candidate's attention better than a robot! It contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles, including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the outreach and candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, through to application, successful onboarding, and later to alumnus.
The second edition covers the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruiting, and how using unique human qualities in conjunction with technology can enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Full of expert guidance, practical tips and updated case studies, this book explains what works, what doesn't and how you can stand out and recruit effectively. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.
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Table of contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: Candidate-centric recruiters beat robots;
- Chapter - 02: Show you are a recruiter worth talking to;
- Chapter - 03: What about your hiring managers?;
- Chapter - 04: Show you are a company worth talking to;
- Chapter - 05: Get your intake right;
- Chapter - 06: Human-first job posts and advertisements;
- Chapter - 07: Robot-proof messaging;
- Chapter - 08: Applications and pain-free interviews;
- Chapter - 09: No more non-boarding;
- Chapter - 10: Referrals depend on you;
- Chapter - 11: Conclusion
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The Robot-Proof Recruiter is a masterclass in understanding the modern-day recruiting process. Whether you are in an agency or in-house, have been recruiting for 2 weeks or 30 years, understanding the impact of technology, branding and candidate psychology is essential for success. Katrina covers everything from building strong relationships with hiring managers to understanding how to create a community to generate referrals.
Many have boldly claimed that technology will replace the recruiter and although technology has made some parts of recruiting easier the truth is we are all human and that gives us the ability to remain robot-proof.
Katrina, thank you for writing this manual for success and bettering our recruitment community and industry! I will keep coming back to this resource over and over, as will many.
I wish I'd had this guide at the beginning of my career. It's fantastic. Funny, insightful, and authentic. Katrina Collier's message focuses on people first, tech second. With all the tools we have on hand it can seem easier and more practical to let the tech do the heavy lifting, but that's not the way to win candidates in today's environment. Katrina teaches recruiters and sourcers how to use technology to their advantage while keeping the human in recruiting.
It's a candidate's world right now - yes, even in jobs where you get 500 applicants. Auto-everything won't endear candidates to you and you need to overcome it. The Robot Proof Recruiter takes you through, step-by-step, everything you need to do to be at the top of your recruiter game. From LinkedIn profiles, to candidate feedback, to the proper way to truly care about your candidates, this book gives you everything you need to up your game. It's a must-read for every recruiter and every hiring manager out there.
- Finding and hiring the best talent has been and will continue to be a business imperative. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an essential resource for talent acquisition professionals looking for best practices and proven guidance to stand out in a competitive recruiting market. I particularly loved the focus on building relationships with hiring managers, not something traditionally covered in a recruitment book but so necessary!
- Sharlyn Lauby, Talent Management consultant and author of HR Bartender
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