The Robot-Proof Recruiter: A Survival Guide for Recruitment and Sourcing Professionals

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2020 - HR & Management Category In a world of work where recruiters are constantly hearing that their role is at risk from AI, robotics and chatbots, it has never been more important to effectively attract and recruit the right people. Leveraging the power of social media and digital sourcing strategies is only part of the solution, and simply posting a job or sending a LinkedIn InMail is no longer enough. The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use the tools that reveal information that can be used to grab a potential candidate's attention among the overwhelming volume of material online. Full of expert guidance and practical tips, this book explains what works, what doesn't, and how you can stand out and recruit effectively in a world of technology overload.The Robot-Proof Recruiter will enable you to become the recruiter that candidates trust and the one they want to talk to. 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 candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, to application, to employee, and through to alumnus. This is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

Provides guidance on how to attract the right candidates and become a recruiter that candidates trust

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; Chapter - 12: Index