Having a professional and
effective website is an integral part of creating your recruiter brand. Here are some tips on how you can
create a world-class recruiter website, even if you don't have the deep pockets
of bigger recruitment firms.
- Keep it simple. Commit to having a clean, simple design that is easy to
navigate. The simpler the design the cheaper it is to create and maintain.
- Keep information on your website up-to-date. When
candidates and clients see out of date materials on your website it sends
the wrong message. If you are
not able to update your website on a regular basis, refrain from including
dated information on the website's pages.
- Include testimonials from clients and candidates.
Make sure you get their permission before posting the testimonials on your
website. Be sure to include names and website addresses which will give
credibility to the testimonials.
- Create
a space for both clients and candidates. Candidates should be able to
apply for positions and clients should be able to inquire about using your
services through your website.
- Include
accurate contact information on your website. Your contact information
should include a phone number, email address and a postal address.
- Keep it
professional. Don't include personal information on your website. If you
are maintaining a blog on your website refrain from posting personal
information about yourself. Focus on business oriented blogs only.
- Don't
forget to mention how your services will benefit both candidates and
clients. Both candidates and clients want to know what makes you different
from other recruiters. Use your website to let them know how you're
different and why they should choose you.