This is a typical and frequent occurrence that repeats in the life of a recruiter. Furthermore, feeling under pressure from another department to fill such positions can be quite upsetting.
Here, communication and
responsiveness are the first two important factors.
These are a few
explanations for the candidates' lack of response to your calls. Look at that!
They might be unavailable
when you call: Please research the candidate's industry, employer, and work
hours before calling. It's more likely they won't answer the phone if you call
them during business hours. In our opinion, the optimum time to call will be
between 1 and 2 in the afternoon, or between 5:30 and 8:00 in the evening, or
on their day off. Just ask them whether it's a good time to chat if you're
calling them during the workday. Then carry on with the conversation.
Talk gently on the phone:
Before making a call, thoroughly grasp the JD and be ready with the company
profile, industry, designation, and job responsibilities. Talk clearly and
slowly. Allow the candidate to also speak. As a recruiter, you need to sale the
open position to the candidate. How will you sell the job if you are not
communicating it very well.
Last but just not the
least, have the questions you want to ask the candidate prepared. You'll find
it useful when speaking with the candidate.
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