Stay Engaged with Talent You Nearly Placed

Many firms, despite their best efforts, often treat silver medalist candidates poorly.  Remember, these are the runners-up to a position; they were vetted and interviewed by one or more decision makers.  While they weren’t the gold winner, they are extraordinarily qualified for current and future positions.

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When your gold medalist lands the gig, what happens to the runners-up?   In most firms, those candidates are falling into the black hole of your ATS.

The better way: nurturing that relationship until the right opportunity presents itself. 

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Second place is definitely not the first loser; second place is a great opportunity to keep a great candidate!