Author:  Halley Harrelson                                                                                                                                                    Published: October 2022

What is a passive job seeker?

A passive job seeker is not actively looking for a job but has experience and skills that make them qualified for the position you are hoping to fill. Passive candidates can be more challenging to engage. 

Here are some ways to hire passive job seekers:

1. Emphasize opportunities and growth potential. Employee engagement and communication are significant in keeping your employees motivated in their roles.

2. Build a strong brand. Passive candidates tend to research the company.

3. Give the candidates a great experience.

4. Offer candidates work-life balance. A good work-life balance is crucial to the overall satisfaction of your employees. When employers are unwilling to offer more flexibility to their employees, they are more likely to miss out on high-quality employees. 

5. Ask candidates the right questions. Interviewing passive job seekers requires different types of questions than if you were interviewing an active job seeker. Ask questions like:

• Is your current job still satisfying you like it did when you started?

• What is your dream job?

• What do you like the most about your current job?

6. Get to know potential employees. Taking the time to get to know your candidate before sending them a prospecting email can be beneficial. Going over their skills and work history is essential.

Takeaway

Getting your best employees begins with engaging with passive job seekers. Hiring passive job seekers can be difficult, but it is worth investing the time in. 

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