The Robot-Proof Recruiter

The noise and transparency created by the internet makes it harder to recruit the right people. This second edition will help you become the recruiter that candidates trust and want to talk to. The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use a human-first approach to hiring that will help you grab and hold a candidate's attention better than a robot! It contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles, including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the outreach and candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, through to application, successful onboarding, and later to alumnus. The second edition covers the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruiting, and how using unique human qualities in conjunction with technology can enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Full of expert guidance, practical tips and updated case studies, this book explains what works, what doesn't and how you can stand out and recruit effectively. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

Katrina Collier is on a mission to energise the human connection between HR, recruiters & hiring managers to better recruitment and the candidate experience. Through facilitation she swiftly gives companies deeper insights and actionable outcomes into any barriers preventing a positive recruitment process, and her unique shared-learning Mastermind programme, develops the skills HR & recruiters need to partner effectively with the business and candidates. Based in London, UK, she is a well-loved global keynote speaker, and host of The Hiring Partner Perspective (Unedited) podcast.
She is also the founder of DisruptHR London, and an Ambassador for Hope for Justice, which aims to end modern-day slavery.

Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Candidate-centric recruiters beat robots; Chapter - 02: Show you are a recruiter worth talking to; Chapter - 03: What about your hiring managers?; Chapter - 04: Show you are a company worth talking to; Chapter - 05: Get your intake right; Chapter - 06: Human-first job posts and advertisements; Chapter - 07: Robot-proof messaging; Chapter - 08: Applications and pain-free interviews; Chapter - 09: No more non-boarding; Chapter - 10: Referrals depend on you; Chapter - 11: Conclusion