There is no doubt that the recruiting field has become more competitive. The widespread lack of talent across many industries has caused a big challenge to companies and businesses who desire to employ the best.

It is now upon the employment agencies to try their best and find the right candidates for their clients. To help them to do this more effectively, there are certain recruiting tools they have to invest in, and these include:

Application tracking system

The concept of application tracking is not something new in recruiting, but with the dynamic changes taking place in the industry, it is imperative for every employment agency to invest in a robust ATS that will go beyond the normal CV screening. A good ATS will not just help the agency find hidden talents that are normally bypassed, but will also potentially increase the size of the talent pools for various clients.

Robust social media platform

Social media has become a robust recruiting tool because of its ability to cut through the clutter and take the employment agency right in front of the right candidates. Statistics show that 66% of potential candidates interested in joining any company is keen on the company’s culture more than anything else. There is no other place to demonstrate the culture than on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Employee Referrals

You may get consumed with the latest recruiting software and tools, and forget about good old referrals, which are still king to-date. It is estimated that employee referrals have over 40% application conversion rates, and candidates obtained through such referrals tend to stay longer in the organization, in addition to reducing the recruitment process by over 67%. When an employment agency invests in referrals as part of its recruiting strategy in the right manner, it can become one of the most effective ways to acquire great talent quickly and seamlessly.