Recruiting firms use a variety of techniques to find top candidates, including:
Networking: Recruiters build professional relationships with candidates and other HR professionals by attending online and offline events, such as job fairs or industry-specific seminars.
Social media recruiting: Top recruiters leverage social media to connect with skilled individuals they can later recommend for job vacancies.
Headhunting: Recruiters sometimes approach potential candidates directly, especially if they want to fill senior-level positions.
Talent pooling: Most recruiters maintain a database of potential candidates at all times, even if they’re not actively trying to fill any positions. They nurture the talent pool so they can quickly find the right candidates for future job openings.