Modes

Traditional Recruiting

  • lots of people apply for an open position
  • internal application procedure
    • filtering out non-fitting candidates first
    • then choosing the best candidate
  • requires knowledge about position requirements

Headhunting

  • done by external contractors
  • finding the best match for an open position
    • skipping internal application procedure
    • curating of possible candidates done by headhunter
  • headhunter oftentimes gets provision for choosing a good candidate
  • may shift knowledge about position requirements to headhunter

Active Sourcing

  • building a “network” of candidates
    • actively seek possible future applicants
    • through e.g. company events
  • network does not have to be looking for a job at the moment
    • future prospects are enough
  • pool can be tapped from any moment
    • limits lengthy application period

Modern Incentives

  • work-life balance
  • remote work opportunities
  • learning opportunities
  • work-action