Here's the deal: Recruiters need to personalize their outreach to hiring managers if they want to get noticed. The "how" is a bit more complicated though – which is why we've brought our Tactical Tuesday queen Vivien back to walk through understanding the specific skills and experience hiring managers are looking for.
Researching job postings and using gut instincts can help identify the key requirements — from there, it's important to tailor your outreach and highlight how you can solve the hiring manager's problem. Building relationships and networking with hiring managers can also be effective, a well as doing research like checking recent press releases and news articles to see if they provide insights into a company's needs.
Moral of the story? Being unconventional and giving hiring managers a compelling reason to respond is key.
This is just one of many episodes coming this month on business development for recruiters. If you're looking for ways to upgrade your business development game,you came to the right place. Keep coming back for more throughout August!
Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast intro
01:46 - Capturing a hiring manager’s attention
07:48 - Effective ways to connect with hiring managers
12:14 - Additional research tips for better outreach
14:05 - Grabbing attention post-research
18:28 - Final tips and advice for recruiters
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