3 Simple BUT Critical Things Recruiters Should Do Before New Year 

New Year is not only about changing dates, months, or year but it also marks a new start for everyone who looks forward to a better life. For recruiters, New Year can be a good step to create new achievements and raise the bar in the recruitment industry. To make this happen, there are a few little things recruiters should pay attention. These little things will give a huge difference in your approach to grab star candidates. 

Without more ado, here are three simple but critical things recruiters should do before New Year comes. 

Prepare your January 

New Year is identical with the New Me vibe. So, what does it mean? It implies that many people with “new me” passion will seek a new job opportunity. January is declared as National Job Hunt Day, making it the best month to fetch the best talents. So don’t waste your time and start doing now. What to prepare, here are some ideas: 

• Job board - Make sure you have an updated job board, no job seeker wants to apply job that is posted 2 years or 6 months old. 

• Job ads - Ensure that your job ads and job description is written beautifully. Do not be too specific in your job description because potential candidates might choose to not apply, thinking that they do not have that one trivial requirement. 

• Media platform - Stay updated with the platforms where your talents flock. Here is where to start. 

• Resources - Make sure you have the latest and most effective technology and automation to filter and sort out candidates. This is the best for you who has thousands of candidates who applied. 

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Update your skills 

Technology and automation are always ahead of us when it comes to recruitment. That said, it is not only the job seekers who need upskilling but as a recruiter, you also need to update your skills. You can do this by taking an online course or reading more books. The following list will shed a light on what skills are necessary for a recruiter in the future. 

• Coding - be an extraordinary recruiter who knows how to hire tech employees. Basic coding course will help you with the basic necessity of coding talents. 

• Social media - as a recruiter, you will depend on social media to be your gold mine to find talented people. Social media is not merely about writing and posting, there are more to learn. Thus, find a social media course and upgrade your social media knowledge. 

• Strengthen previous skills - albeit you have updated your skills, never forget to sharpen your previous recruitment skills such as interpersonal skills, time management, organisational skills, communication skills, active listening skills, and teamwork skills. 

Send thank-you notes and keep the bond alive 

Show your gratitude to talents who have worked with you. Showing gratitude will not only strengthen the bond between you and your client, but also helps you brand yourself as a recruiter of choice. Thus, when the client needs more talents, they will likely reach to you first than other recruiter agencies. 

Not only contacting employer clients, you should also reach out to your previous candidates and wish them a happy New Year. Showing this simple gesture means a lot to your former candidates. 

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