In the recruiting business it is absolutely essential that recruiters keep a fresh supply of job candidates on hand. Waiting until you have an immediate, pressing need to look for candidates is a huge mistake. Here's why…
1. If you wait u
ntil you have an immediate need to find job candidates you could find yourself rushed through the recruiting process. Rushing may cause the best candidates to slip through the cracks or even worse, allow the bad candidates to reach your clients.
2. Finding and vetting job candidates before you need them allows you to anticipate client needs and identify qualified candidates in advance. This gives you an edge over your competition.
3. Maintaining a fresh supply of job candidates allows a recruiter to quickly deliver quality job candidates to their clients. Many clients are in a rush to fill their positions, which can create an environment where waiting one week seems like an eternity. Don't make clients wait if you can avoid it.
Remember, if you are interviewing candidates and don't have an immediate job opening make sure you let the candidate this important fact.