Most HR departments use electronic systems for tracking candidates (ATS) to help them process CVs and all other information about job applicants. However, although these systems are able to measure technical skills or search by key words perfectly, they will not show you the candidates' enthusiasm for your business and working for you. That is why a recent article on Recruiter.com focused on how to identify the candidates who are truly passionate for your brand. Watch the following signals:
1. They will not apply immediately after you publish an job offer
The applicants who apply first use to be those who contact all employers in their field. Those who are really interested in your brand, will first find as much information as possible and perhaps even contact you with additional questions.
2. They will send you a tailor-made CV and cover letter
The CVs of committed candidates will come to you on the second or third day after your offer was published. They will always be accompanied by a cover letter which will not be a general text full of clichés copied from the Internet you have already received from other candidates.
3. They mention your core values
An applicant who is interested in your business will find you values and as much information about your corporate culture as possible so that he can mention them in his cover letter as the reasons for why he wants to be employed in your company.
4. They address their letter to a specific recruiter and manager
They find out who is in charge of recruitment for the particular position and also the name of the hiring manager. They don't send any messages blind.
5. They mention relevant people from the company
A committed candidate will find contacts on relevant employees in your company and mention them in his e-mail or cover letter.
6. They follow you on social networks
They are in touch with your recruiters and managers on LinkedIn or Twitter. They send you links to interesting information, articles and resources that are really relevant to you.
7. You know them from conferences
Your company representatives met them personally at a job fair or a conference. This is a clear signal that these applicants have been interested in your company for a long time.
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