Senior Talent Partner || Tech Recruitment Specialist || Building high-performing engineering and commercial teams across UK and Europe at mrge ✌️
One of the most common questions I've encountered in recent weeks is, "Why am I not receiving the same responses I was getting before the Christmas break?" Often, individuals instinctively scrutinize their initial messages, experimenting with various attention-grabbing techniques. However, instead of solely focusing on what might enhance outreach effectiveness, consider placing yourself in the shoes of your audience. Try to discern what resonates with them and what they want to hear. In the current climate, where companies are frequently announcing layoffs, job security has become a paramount concern for many. Persuading someone to depart from a stable position and embrace the risk of something new has become more challenging than ever. Prospects are not only interested in attractive projects and higher salaries; the primary focus now is on job security. In a landscape where uncertainty looms, people want assurance that if they leap, they will land securely rather than find themselves in a similar predicament in the coming months. While acknowledging that companies can't divulge all financial details to every outreach recipient, the key lies in making individuals feel confident that transitioning is the right decision. It would be insightful to hear others' perspectives on the reasons behind these decreased response rates. #hiring #outreach #newcareeropportunities #findingajob #talentacquisition
