Internal Recruiters Work Best
November 18, 2008
Welcome back to another session of my blog. I want to start today's series of entries talking about the keynote speaker we had during our "Power Breakfast." It sounds so mind-opening, but at the end of the speech, it was all information we should know, and apply. But we don't!
This morning kicked off with a presentation from Steve Lowisz, CEO of Qualigence. His focus this morning was on the question "who is the expert" when it comes to recruiting. Steve talked about understanding the positions we are recruiting for, understanding the history of the positions, and identifying employers "must haves" and "like to haves." These factors are critical in identifying qualifed applicants for open positions. Mr. Lowisz also touched on realizing that years of experience isn't necessary to ensuring we find the best candidate either. All of this information leads us to the answer to his question "who is the expert?" We are!
I know the idea of using a third party staffing agency has been floated around as a potential solution to our staffing needs. However, Mr. Lowisz made a point to argue against the use of staffing agencies. Although he believes there is a time and a place for them, Mr. Lowisz believes that the best type of recruiter that an organization can utilize is an internal recruiter. Internal recruiters understand the field, and have a strong working knowledge of the brand that they represent. Steve went on to make the argument that internal recruiters are subject matter experts, can communicate the value of the employment more effectively, are better at problem-solving staffing issues within the field, and understand the expectations of the field.
I believe in strategic partnerships that improve the way we operate in the afterschool field, but I am an advocate for keeping our recruitment efforts in-house as we are the subject matter expert!
Ok, enough on the "Power Breakfast" material. I will have more to come as I put together all of the great information from today's workshops.
See you in a bit.
Michael
Welcome back to another session of my blog. I want to start today's series of entries talking about the keynote speaker we had during our "Power Breakfast." It sounds so mind-opening, but at the end of the speech, it was all information we should know, and apply. But we don't!
This morning kicked off with a presentation from Steve Lowisz, CEO of Qualigence. His focus this morning was on the question "who is the expert" when it comes to recruiting. Steve talked about understanding the positions we are recruiting for, understanding the history of the positions, and identifying employers "must haves" and "like to haves." These factors are critical in identifying qualifed applicants for open positions. Mr. Lowisz also touched on realizing that years of experience isn't necessary to ensuring we find the best candidate either. All of this information leads us to the answer to his question "who is the expert?" We are!
I know the idea of using a third party staffing agency has been floated around as a potential solution to our staffing needs. However, Mr. Lowisz made a point to argue against the use of staffing agencies. Although he believes there is a time and a place for them, Mr. Lowisz believes that the best type of recruiter that an organization can utilize is an internal recruiter. Internal recruiters understand the field, and have a strong working knowledge of the brand that they represent. Steve went on to make the argument that internal recruiters are subject matter experts, can communicate the value of the employment more effectively, are better at problem-solving staffing issues within the field, and understand the expectations of the field.
I believe in strategic partnerships that improve the way we operate in the afterschool field, but I am an advocate for keeping our recruitment efforts in-house as we are the subject matter expert!
Ok, enough on the "Power Breakfast" material. I will have more to come as I put together all of the great information from today's workshops.
See you in a bit.
Michael
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