A frequent question we get asked by new clients is “how many applications will I get?”
Unfortunately for us, this is an impossible question to answer. There is no answer.
This isn’t science, after all. There aren’t a bunch of easy equations that we can use to somehow evoke the answer they want to hear.
Of course, we’re a very honest bunch. So we tell them we can’t answer that question. We explain to them that there are many factors at play, all of which are beyond our control. For instance, where the job is, what the salary is, what kind of job it is, how well the job is written, who the job is for, which company is advertising the role etc etc.
Our role, and what we can tell them, is that our site welcomes many excellent, targeted candidates. We offer the potential, a ready audience. That’s our skill. That’s what we’re really good at. Beyond that, it’s down to the consultant.
We can also give the very best tip to get you started. We have more experience of how jobseekers behave online than recruitment consultants. This means we know how to give the candidate-seeking recruiter the very best chance of attracting applications and finding the right CV.
And, in fact, it’s extremely simple, our top tip. All we ever say is “be active”, and our jobs board then delivers.
That’s it. Just be active. Just do the simple things well and frequently. Easy.
What is “being active”
Below are our tips about being active. And before you say it’s too simple, please bear in mind that those clients who do these simple four things are the ones that stay with us year after year and report success. And, yes, we have had clients who haven’t posted jobs and then told us they’ve had no applications….
1. posting all of your vacancies, not some – all
2. reposting all of your vacancies once a week – once a week, all your live jobs
3. searching through CVs daily – each day
4. acting on applications immediately – instantly
Sound simple? It’s because it is simple.
If you’ve read this far it’s because you’re someone who’ll be active. And if you’re reposting jobs, or you’re searching through CVs or you already ensure you reply to applications straight away you already have an edge over those competitors that don’t.
Filed under: Healthcare recruitment, Job boards, Nursing jobs
All very true Matt and you are all very honest at nurses.co.uk!