It’s 2025, and your talent acquisition strategy is full steam ahead. But are you sure you're on the right track? If you're relying on the age-old, “Let’s post the job online and see who applies" method, you may be in for a long, bumpy ride.
Consider this: 87% of both active and passive candidates are open to new job opportunities. (Apollo Technical)
So, how do we find this hidden talent? First, a brief educational moment:
- Active candidates are looking and actively applying for jobs.
- Passive candidates aren’t job hunting, but they might be open to the right opportunity. They’re usually already working and doing well at their current jobs.
Now let's dig in...The most important consideration to make is determining your level of competitiveness in the market, i.e. Why should this person jump ship for me and my company?
Finding passive candidates takes time and effort. The key is to be creative (SHRM). First, you need to know what matters most to them. Do they want a better work-life balance? A chance to grow their career? A company with a good culture? Second, you have to take a personal approach. Building trust and showing why your company is a great fit are key.
Tips for finding passive candidates:
- Use LinkedIn and social media: These tools are great for finding people who aren’t job hunting but might be interested.
- Ask for referrals: Your employees might know talented people who would be a good fit.
- Make it personal: When you talk to a passive candidate, focus on what they care about, like career goals or company culture.
- Be patient: Recruiting passive candidates takes time, and you’ll probably hear “no” more often than “yes.” But when someone says “yes,” it’s worth it.
Highlighted benefits of recruiting passive candidates:
- They’re skilled: These candidates are often some of the best workers because they’re already succeeding in their jobs.
- There’s less competition: Since they’re not looking for jobs, fewer companies are trying to hire them.
- They stick around longer: Passive candidates are picky, so when they take a job, they’re more likely to stay for a while.
HTI has you covered.
Finding passive candidates is a smart way to hire top talent, but it’s not always easy and can quickly chip away at your already stacked schedule. That's where HTI comes in - the results are well worth it. Trust us.
Reach out and let's talk about your talent strategy for 2025.