Recruiter (Contract-to-Perm)

As a Recruiter at CARIAN, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process, which includes sourcing candidates, screening applications, conducting interviews, and extending job offers. You'll collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, create compelling job descriptions, and devise tailored recruitment strategies. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and maintaining communication throughout the hiring process.

To qualify for the Recruiter position at CARIAN, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of one year's experience in full-cycle recruiting. Familiarity with technical roles or recruitment in professional services is a plus, as is proficiency with ATS platforms and various sourcing tools.

CARIAN prioritizes positive candidate experiences through timely communication, professionalism, and responsiveness during the recruitment process. As a Recruiter, you'll have the opportunity to engage with candidates closely, providing feedback and updates in a friendly manner to make sure they feel valued and informed.

While experience in technical recruiting is preferred, it is not strictly required to apply for the Recruiter position at CARIAN. However, a background in recruiting for technical, project management, or consulting roles can be advantageous and may enhance your ability to meet the hiring demands within those sectors.

Recruiters at CARIAN utilize various sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and creative strategies involving social media outreach and employee referral programs. The goal is to actively engage with both active and passive candidates to build a robust pipeline that meets current and future hiring needs.

When asked about your full-cycle recruitment experience, highlight specific roles you've recruited for, the processes you followed, and any challenges you faced and overcame. Talk about how you source candidates, manage the interview process, and what strategies you employ to ensure a great candidate experience.

Discuss your organizational skills and strategic planning. Emphasize how prioritization and efficient utilization of tools like ATS can help manage multiple openings. Share any experiences you have where you successfully filled several roles under tight deadlines.

Explain the innovative sourcing strategies you've used, such as targeting niche job boards, utilizing social media efficiently, or engaging in networking events. Share specific examples of how these strategies have helped you connect with top talent.

Show your awareness of diversity and inclusion practices. Discuss how you approach sourcing candidates from different backgrounds, implement unbiased hiring practices, and promote CARIAN’s values throughout the recruitment process.

Share a specific situation where changes in the job market or internal organization prompted you to adapt your strategy. Discuss how you identified the need for change, what steps you took, and the outcome of your adaptation.

You might mention strategies like staying in touch through regular check-ins, adding them to relevant talent communities, or providing updates about future opportunities. Emphasize the value of relationship building beyond the hiring stage.

Discuss your experience with ATS platforms and any recruiting software you've used. Highlight how these tools help you manage candidate workflows, track progress, and analyze recruiting data to improve processes.

Provide a detailed account of a specific challenging recruitment situation, outline the problem, and describe the steps you took to resolve it. Focus on the skills that enabled you to find a successful solution.

Emphasize the importance of communication and collaboration with hiring managers. Discuss how you gather information about the role, set expectations, and keep managers updated on the recruitment process.

Identify key qualities such as strong communication skills, adaptability, a pro-active approach, and customer-service mindset. Relate these qualities to CARIAN's company culture and the specific role you're applying for.