One of the most important factors of success in recruiting is having clear expectations between recruiter and client.
It’s not enough to talk about estimated time to fill or the desired skill sets from candidates.
Here are some of the key topics you should discuss with your client at the very beginning of the recruitment process:
If your client has a long list of desired skill sets, it’s a good idea to manage their expectations by having them prioritize which skills are absolutely necessary for a candidate to have before hiring, and which skills are nice to have, but could likely be learned on the job. Once this has been sorted,
the job description can be adjusted accordingly.
How often would the
client like updates?
The hiring manager may not have time to dive into daily updates on the project. If you fill their inbox with daily updates, you run the risk of important information getting lost in the shuffle.
Other times, a hiring manager may be interested in closely following the progress of the project and would appreciate frequent emails.
It’s best just to clarify their preference in this area so that they have a positive experience receiving information in a way that is suitable for them!
