This document provides tips for recruiters to make a good first impression on candidates and effectively engage them. It stresses that the first impression matters and recruiters should be honest, give a quick job overview, and follow up regardless of interest level. It advises recruiters to thoroughly know the client and position before calling candidates, speak only to candidates that match at least 50% of requirements, understand candidates' needs and build rapport, and follow up the call with an email detailing the opportunity. The goal is for recruiters to stand out from their peers through their initial contact with candidates.

1. Effective Candidate Generation &
Engagement
WSP L & D
Deepak D S

2. “The expert knows more and
more about less and less until
he knows everything about
nothing.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

3. Your First Impression Matters!
• “You have only one chance to make a first
impression.”
• This old adage is especially true in recruiting.
• Impression a candidate gets of a job opportunity
• And also of you as a recruiter
• Make a good first impression, though, and you
might be on your way to building a lasting
relationship and potentially great hire for your
company or client.

4. First Impression MATTERS!!!
• Be honest and upfront
• Let candidates know how you found them
• Always give candidates a quick overview of
the job
• Let candidates know how to contact you
• Follow up no matter their expressed level of
interest

5. Too many calls from too many
recruiters??? How do you stand out?

6. Before reaching out for the phone,
• Know your client well beforehand in order to
answer each of the candidate’s queries.
• Do not blindly call candidates based on just
one skill as mentioned in the JD
• Spend enough time on the candidate’s profiles
to validate them in accordance with the
position.
• Speak to candidates only if they match at least
50% with the requirement.

7. While on the phone
• Spend enough time with the candidates to
understand their needs, expectations and
ambitions with regards to their career.
• Approach as a friend with whom they can
confide and build a rapport right from the
start.
• Remember to make a difference with your first
call to stand out amongst your peers &
competition.

8. • Remember each candidate you speak to, has a
potential to be considered for other positions as
well in future.
• Always read the JD out to the candidate and
ensure they understand it.
• Make sure to follow up your conversation with an
email detailing the opportunity.
• Submit the candidate only if you are completely
sure of him/her getting shortlisted.
• No “Bhejke dekho na, phir dekhenge”

9. Any Questions/Inputs?
• Role Play

10. •Thank You