Dear Nicky
I have several jobs but am sharing them directly with my “go-to” partners and posting to the Job Board only, because when I post to NPAmarketplace I get too many “off-target” candidates from network partners.
Some members are frustrated with me for not sharing on NPAmarketplace. I'm not sure what to do.
Not Posting in Norvell
Dear Norv,
NPAworldwide is a member-owned cooperative so if someone sends you an off-target candidate, let the partner know you will only work with vetted, “on target” candidates. Let your partner know where they missed the mark, and what you expect in their next submission (i.e. bulletpoints on how this candidate matches the experience required for this job? a full writeup? Maybe 2-3 questions answered by the candidate? etc). Some partners include a comment asking partners NOT to work their jobs until a conversation occurs between the two partners. This allows each side to get questions answered before any recruitment activity begins.
Here is an idea for how to broach the topic of unqualified candidates:
Thank you for sending me this candidate. I am hoping you can get me some critical information so that I can seriously consider this candidate for the job I am working. My client expects quality work from me, and I will expect the same of you if we are going to work together on this and future projects.
If you do have a complaint, member issues should first be handled recruiter-to-recruiter, then owner-to-owner, and if there still isn’t a resolution, you can reach out to your Board Director for assistance. Feel free to share any member complaints with your engagement specialist as well -- we can’t fix what we don’t know is broken.
NPAworldwide has worked for nearly 70 years because members treat each other as clients; if that is not happening, it needs to be addressed. Not posting jobs isn't an effective solution for you, the candidate-side recruiter, or anyone else in the network.
Lastly, if you choose to not post to NPAmarketplace, you are missing out on some great new partners, as we are always adding new members/recruiters. They need to see the jobs and candidates as well to know there is value in using the system.
Nicky
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