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What Recruiting Leaders Can Learn From NBA Free Agency

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Recruiters need to be ready to try new things to get these candidates (who are often already employed somewhere else) to jump ship. Whether it’s the use of social media, creating an awesome employer brand, or (as in Kevin Durant’s case) employee referrals, recruiting passive job seekers is 100% a team effort!

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5 Ways to Reignite Your Recruiting This Spring

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can lead to referrals. Recruiting is all about relationships, and keeping in touch with your candidates, even the one’s you didn’t wind up hiring is essential to making those tough hires no matter the state of the job market. Excitement is high and people have pent up energy from a long winter of social hibernating.

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Network Your Way to Your Next Job

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These positions may be filled through employee referrals, recruiters, or direct contact with hiring managers through networking.) Technology and Networking Social media can also be effective for helping you achieve your networking goals. Use social media to arrange in-person get-togethers.