The Robot-Proof Recruiter: A Survival Guide for Recruitment and Sourcing Professionals

Product Description
FINALIST: Business Book Awards 2020 – HR & Management Category In a world of work where recruiters are constantly hearing that their role is at risk from AI, robotics and chatbots, it has never been more important to effectively attract and recruit the right people. Leveraging the power of social media and digital sourcing strategies is only part of the solution, and simply posting a job or sending a LinkedIn InMail is no longer enough. The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use the tools that reveal information that can be used to grab a potential candidate’s attention among the overwhelming volume of material online. Full of expert guidance and practical tips, this book explains what works, what doesn’t, and how you can stand out and recruit effectively in a world of technology overload.The Robot-Proof Recruiter will enable you to become the recruiter that candidates trust and the one they want to talk to. It contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles – including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate’s journey from initial outreach, to application, to employee, and through to alumnus. This is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.
Review
“This book is a ‘friendly’ reminder that no amount of technology and data can take the place of human interaction. In
The Robot-Proof Recruiter, Katrina Collier details the skills needed by today’s full-life-cycle talent acquisition teams need to stay relevant and not become obsolete. This book contains great practical advice, tested examples, and recommendations even the most seasoned recruiter will find valuable.” ―
Jackye Clayton, TA Speaker & Trainer and Director of Customer Success at HiringSolved

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The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an outstanding how-to guidebook for recruiters who want to stay ahead of the curve. Katrina Collier has pulled together a valuable and accessible resource – a great contribution to the industry.” ―
Hung Lee, Curator, Recruiting Brainfood

“Wow! This is gold. Katrina Collier has managed to produce a resource that should be mandatory reading for every recruiting organization in the world. If, like me, you think you are so experienced that there is nothing new to be learned about optimizing the recruitment experience then I dare you to pick up this book. And if you are new to the field of recruiting, consider this the manual you were supposed to read on day one. It will set you on the right recruitment course now and in perpetuity.” ―
Jim Stroud, Talent Acquisition Innovator, Author, and Vlogger & Podcaster at JimStroud.com

“Think of this book as the handbook an entire industry needs to use to level-up. From big ideas to ‘use this software to solve this very specific problem’ this book is like a field manual for better recruiting, helping junior recruiters see a better way forward and sparking ‘why didn’t I think of that?’ moments in senior recruiters. If you make your living attracting and hiring talent, these are the instructions you need to become your best recruiter, regardless of experience and level.” ―
James Ellis, Employer Brand Consultant and host of The Talent Cast podcast

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The Robot-Proof Recruiter is a fantastic call-to-action for any recruiters looking to keep the edge on our AI competition. Full of insight from Katrina Collier and leading industry peers, and backed up with examples, easy-to-do-why-don’t-you-do-it-already ideas and data, as a practitioner I highly recommend this to anyone looking for ways to up their game as a rounded recruiter, in-house or agency.” ―
Sophie Power, Senior Talent Professional & DBR Community Admin

“Coming from the HR vendor space, I am incredibly grateful to Katrina Collier for designing the ultimate framework for a healthy