This article reveals seven opportunities recruiters are using now to add more value to their clients and candidates and make more placements with less effort. Using simple technologies like video and new sourcing tools, top recruiters are getting more productive.

Each opportunity is presented in the context of a typical recruiting process.

New Job Order Intake

Job order intake is where recruiters have the first call with the hiring manager. We need to cull out the real search criteria that will help us, source candidates. We also need to know the top end of the salary range, work authorization status, and work setting (remote, on-prem, hybrid.)

1. Opportunity: During the job order intake call, ask the hiring manager about their...