Would you like to receive regular updates from us about interesting job vacancies? This was one of the questions asked by the HR experts at HR Consult Group AG in a survey that received more than 10,000 responses. The aim of the study is to identify the needs and wishes of candidates and gain an insight into their opinions on the service and image of recruitment consultancies.
At 49 percent, just under half of those surveyed want to receive information about current and suitable job vacancies once a month. 38 percent of candidates, or more than a third, even prefer to receive weekly updates.
This shows that even candidates who are not currently applying for a specific position would like to be kept informed about new job offers on an ongoing basis. With a total of 87 percent, the offer has met with broad approval among the target group. Only 13 percent reject this service.
The candidates' great need for information clearly shows how important it is for recruitment consultancies to offer a good service. It is important to strike the right balance: if candidates receive information too frequently, they can quickly feel pressured or harassed. On the other hand, if they hear too little from their recruitment consultancy, this can quickly be interpreted as poor service. Recruitment consultants should therefore discuss each candidate's information needs and the desired type and delivery of information with them in advance. This creates a pleasant and profitable collaboration for both sides," explains Dr. Armin Betz.
About the author
After completing his studies in automotive engineering and industrial engineering, he began his professional career in the automotive industry in the areas of sales, development, and marketing, and also spent a year in Japan with one of the largest automotive suppliers.
He then moved to a world-renowned premium car manufacturer, where he was responsible for product marketing for Japan and South America as well as marketing strategy for North and South America.
In 1994, he decided to become self-employed and founded a personnel consulting firm in Munich, where he has been driving development and expansion for over 20 years. As managing director, his industry focus is naturally on the automotive world as well as mechanical and plant engineering.
His doctorate in the field of aptitude diagnostics ideally complements his areas of expertise, particularly in relation to human resources and management consulting. His dissertation deals with the identification and verification of typical personality traits of engineers and the definition of areas of development for a successful career.
These are scientifically derived and presented in the book "Eignungsdiagnostik im Praxiseinsatz" (Aptitude Diagnostics in Practical Use).
At the same time, he focuses on establishing networks and cooperation models as well as the continuous development of systems and processes in HR consulting.
Over the past 20 years in HR consulting, he has developed several brands that continue to operate successfully on the market today.
