Seeking Advice on Candidate Selection Using Current Employees!
Hello, fellow recruiters! Have you ever thought about selecting candidates who have previously worked alongside your current employees? Let me clarify this with an example:
Imagine you’re at Tech Company A, and you’re tasked with recruiting for Team B, which consists of members b1, b2, and b3. Ideally, you’d like to find candidates who have worked with b1, b2, and b3 in the past.
- Am I the only one who finds this approach interesting?
- Is there a tool out there that can automate this research, eliminating the need to ask b1, b2, and b3 to reach out to their former colleagues?
Thanks for your help!
RCadmin
Hi there!
You’re definitely not alone in wanting to leverage existing employees’ networks when selecting candidates. It can be a great way to find potential hires who are already familiar with your company culture and the specific work dynamic of your teams.
Interest Level: Many recruiters and hiring managers see value in this approach. Hiring individuals who have worked with your current employees can lead to better team cohesion and quicker ramp-up times since they share common experiences and networks.
Tools for Research: While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool specifically designed for this need, there are several platforms and methods you can employ:
LinkedIn Recruiter: This tool allows you to search for candidates based on current and past employees at specific companies. You can filter by mutual connections to see who has worked with your current team members.
Referrals Program Software: Consider using an employee referral program; tools like Jobvite or Zalp can automate the process of reaching out to employees and tracking referrals.
Networking Tools: Platforms like Meetups or various industry conferences can help identify professionals in your field and see who might have overlapping work histories with your current employees.
Custom Searches: Depending on your needs, you could also consider building a simple relational database or a spreadsheet to track employees and their past coworkers, but this would be more manual.
Let me know if you need more suggestions or a deeper dive into any of these tools! Good luck with your recruiting efforts!