Article Title: A Recruiter’s Day Is Never Done
Author Byline: Tahjia Chapman is a writer for CollegeRecruiter.com at http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
Author Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com
The 65-hour work week keeps professionals away from home almost twenty percent more than in the past. Now, many stay connected to their jobs by personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, and email. Technology cannot replace the personal attention you receive from your family and friends. Many recruiters find themselves in a bind due to the high demands of corporate clients and impatient candidates. The best strategy for reducing stress is to identify time management issues, adjust to new technologies and recruiting trends, and collaborate with successful staffing firms.
Identify Time Management Issues
If you never seem to have enough time, you should review your time management skills. Sometimes the work becomes a part of your private life; this ends the idea of enjoyment and increases stress. In the midst of it all, recruiters are learning how to break away from high-level stress associated with finding talent for their organizations. Time management issues can arise from new technologies. Implementing new technologies can cause stress for recruiters because training seminars, learning teams, and research require more time than previous years. The competitiveness continues to rise and these technologies places a strain on the time needed away from the workplace. Technology savvy recruiters have adjusted to the changes in order to remain competitive.
Adjust to New Technologies & Trends
With the new technologies breaking international barriers, candidates are using the latest gadgets to market themselves to companies all over the world. International recruiters are taking advantage of these benefits as talented job seekers publish resumes before the world. As a recruiter, you can take advantage of these technologies by adjusting to the new technologies and trends through educational opportunities offered by your company. Educational opportunities reduce time, stress, and discouraging attitudes towards new technologies; training in these technologies makes your work easier. Not only will your work become easier; it will become fulfilling.
Partner with Staffing Firms
Partner with a successful staffing firm to receive the best referrals for your company. You can research the success of staffing firms by contacting clients who have used their services. Your investigation could be a new step into saving time during your 65-hour week. You can take advantage of the partnership to ease the stress of extensive background checks on numerous candidates who may not qualify. Your company will even save money on training because you will have the most qualified candidates. With this in mind, you can begin your search for a successful staffing firm to help you recruit talent for your organization today.
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