B5
THE ASTORIAN • SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022
The passive
candidate
NOW
HIRING
HEALTHCARE
HEROES!
Not every new job candidate arrives
via a mailed-in application or LinkedIn
posting. In fact, those pathways often
make for a longer, more arduous
hiring process.
Managers will tell you that some
of the fastest, best hires are proven
commodities in other companies
who haven’t thrown their hat into
the ring for a new position. Dubbed
“passive candidates,” they’re too
busy helping their current employer
achieve operational goals to spend
an inordinate amount of time
photocopying their resume. Here’s
why many companies prefer them:
How these employees
are different
These job candidates are already
employed in the same or a similar
position, rather than arriving off the
unemployment rolls or as someone
trying to move up the company
ladder. Those who haven’t been
working may have hidden issues
that will impact their continued
employment, and sometimes aren’t
straight-forward about why they were
laid off, fired or quit. This lengthens
the reference-check element of
hiring, and can mean taking a
chance on someone who may have
a less-favorable history at work. It’s
easier for recruiters to pinpoint the
most attractive candidates when
they’re currently having success in
comparable roles.
Positioning yourself
for success
Obviously, you’ll need to be
successful at what you do to become
a passive candidate for another job
in your field. But beyond doing your
best in furthering various career
goals, you’ll need to sell yourself
to a group of hiring managers who
may be unknown to you. That
means keeping your LinkedIn
profile up to date, and remaining
active there in describing your
successes. Recruiters might also ask
coworkers for recommendations,
review previous applications, consult
professional groups and social media
sites, or utilize a modern talent-
management system.
Be ready to move fast
Passive hiring is meant to speed up
things, so be ready to jump into the
hiring process as quickly as possible.
You’ll want to have an updated
traditional resume and cover letter
at hand, so you can quickly respond
if and when a potential employer
reaches out to you. Keep other
relevant documents like certifications
and college transcripts in an easily
found place, in case they are needed.
Convert them all to PDF copies
as well, since someone outside
your immediate area might reach
out. Then you can quickly upload
everything to an email or website.
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