10 Recruitment Etiquettes make you stand apart as a Recruiter

10 Recruitment Etiquettes make you stand apart as a Recruiter


Following proper recruitment etiquettes would not only add value to the Organization, but also to the recruiter. Just like recruiters look for certain qualities in the job seekers, most of the job seekers also expect decent etiquettes from the recruiters of an Organization.

Job seekers usually have 2 or more offers in their hands, but what makes them choose the best offer? Is it always the pay package? Not really. While interacting with my last recruit I came to know that the reason he joined our company is good recruitment process and employee friendly atmosphere. Here are the ‘10 etiquettes’ if not more.

1)When calling a candidate ensure that he/she is not busy and has time to listen to you attentively seek his/ her permission for discussion. Like asking ‘Hi, I am ……. from X company, is it the right time to talk to you?’

2)First check the interest of the candidate whether he/she is currently looking for job change from his/her present assignment. Like inquiring ‘Are you currently looking for a job change?’

3)If the candidate is interested discuss the Job opening in detail. Discuss the designation, remuneration, Job Profile.

4)Always send an email once the conversation is over saying ‘Thank You’ and do not forget to attach a copy of the Job Profile.

5)Whenever an Interview is scheduled first check the availability of the candidate and then send a mail heading’ Interview Schedule’ and full details of the interview like place of Interview, date and time of interview, Contact Person, Address of the venue.

6)Do not keep a candidate waiting for long, it irritates them. If the interview is taking a long time to start then offer him tea/ coffee with some snacks. Keep meeting him at regular intervals so that he/she does not feel bored.

7)Always try to provide the feedback to the candidate.

8)If an Interviewed candidate asks feedback over the mail do provide them, do not ignore. Remember they are our word of mouth for other candidates.

9)Always be in touch with the selected candidates. Remember you 'the recruiter'
is the face of Organization and the candidate feels comfortable with you.

10)The recruitment team is responsible for proper handing over the selected candidate to the Organization till the time of On Boarding.