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

by Katrina Collier

Overview

The noise and transparency created by the internet makes it harder to recruit the right people. This second edition will help you become the recruiter that candidates trust and want to talk to.

The Robot—Proof Recruiter shows you how to use a human—first approach to hiring that will help you grab and hold a candidate's attention better than a robot! 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 outreach and candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, through to application, successful onboarding, and later to alumnus.

The second edition covers the unexpected impact of the COVID—19 pandemic on recruiting, and how using unique human qualities in conjunction with technology can enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Full of expert guidance, practical tips and updated case studies, this book explains what works, what doesn't and how you can stand out and recruit effectively. The Robot—Proof Recruiter is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398606852
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Katrina Collier works with companies to improve recruitment and candidate experience. She facilitates workshops that uncover technology and process issues that prevent successful talent acquisition. Based in London, UK, she is also a global keynote speaker, and host of The Hiring Partner Perspective (Unedited) podcast. She is also the founder of DisruptHR London, and an Ambassador for Hope for Justice, which aims to end modern—day slavery.

Table of Contents

** Chapter — 00: Introduction; ** Chapter — 01: Candidate—centric recruiters beat robots; ** Chapter — 02: Show you are a recruiter worth talking to; ** Chapter — 03: What about your hiring managers?; ** Chapter — 04: Show you are a company worth talking to; ** Chapter — 05: Get your intake right; ** Chapter — 06: Human—first job posts and advertisements; ** Chapter — 07: Robot—proof messaging; ** Chapter — 08: Applications and pain—free interviews; ** Chapter — 09: No more non—boarding; ** Chapter — 10: Referrals depend on you; ** Chapter — 11: Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

"What I love about The Robot—Proof Recruiter is that Katrina tackles what everyone in HR & TA thinks before they go to bed at night: 'where does the human leave off and where does the automation start?' And vice versa. Every day, it seems like we learn something new that automation can do. But few people ask the tougher question: should it be done just because something can be done? Katrina tackles these issues systematically (pun intended) for the full spectrum of talent acquisition. And she does it masterfully. I read her book in two days, and it was my second time reading it. In my opinion, it should be required reading for everyone thinking about a career in recruiting."

William Tincup

"I wish I'd had this guide at the beginning of my career. It's fantastic. Funny, insightful, and authentic. Katrina Collier's message focuses on people first, tech second. With all the tools we have on hand it can seem easier and more practical to let the tech do the heavy lifting, but that's not the way to win candidates in today's environment. Katrina teaches recruiters and sourcers how to use technology to their advantage while keeping the human in recruiting.

It's a candidate's world right now — yes, even in jobs where you get 500 applicants. Auto—everything won't endear candidates to you and you need to overcome it. The Robot Proof Recruiter takes you through, step—by—step, everything you need to do to be at the top of your recruiter game. From LinkedIn profiles, to candidate feedback, to the proper way to truly care about your candidates, this book gives you everything you need to up your game. It's a must—read for every recruiter and every hiring manager out there.

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The Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas

"This is (still) gold! In the 2nd Edition of The Robot—Proof Recruiter, Katrina Collier proves again that she is the human advocate the recruitment industry so desperately needs. She speaks for candidates in a language recruiters understand, appreciate and dare not ignore."

Jim Stroud

"The Robot—Proof Recruiter is a masterclass in understanding the modern—day recruiting process. Whether you are in an agency or in—house, have been recruiting for 2 weeks or 30 years, understanding the impact of technology, branding and candidate psychology is essential for success. Katrina covers everything from building strong relationships with hiring managers to understanding how to create a community to generate referrals.
Many have boldly claimed that technology will replace the recruiter and although technology has made some parts of recruiting easier the truth is we are all human and that gives us the ability to remain robot—proof.
Katrina, thank you for writing this manual for success and bettering our recruitment community and industry! I will keep coming back to this resource over and over, as will many.

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lead recruiter and host of the Headhunter Hideout Joel Lalgee

"Any recruiter who doesn't own a copy of The Robot—Proof Recruiter is doing themselves a disservice. In the world that we now find ourselves in, where the majority of our human—to— human interactions happen online, great recruiters are standing out from good recruiters by being more human. If you want to be a great recruiter, you need to own a copy of this book and read it regularly. I am amazed at how much more value Katrina has squeezed into this second edition."

Vanessa Raath

"Recruitment was, is and always has been about human interactions. Yet more than ever the recruitment field is affected by various tools and by artificial intelligence. The second edition of The Robot—Proof Recruiter contains a ton of practical tips for recruiters and hiring managers on how to improve the candidate experience, communicate better with candidates and better use the technology advancements we have at our disposal. This book teaches recruiters about marketing, referrals and the power of social networks — all of which are must—have skills for 21st—century recruiters and HR professionals. It is a great guide that will help recruiters implement these modern methods and tools in their work, — well worth reading and rereading. Every time you do so you will discover something new."

Jan Tegze

"I didn't think it could get better, but the second edition of The Robot—Proof Recruiter is a must—read business book for the modern recruitment professional. Highly practical, enjoyable, pulling no punches, and engaging, this is a real page—turner. Read this book — and become a recruiter worth talking to."

Louise Triance

"There's never been a more important time to re—evaluate our hiring processes and ask "what's not working?" Thankfully, Katrina Collier has already done that hard work for us through her latest book. The Robot—Proof Recruiter is an invaluable resource for recruitment professionals who still believe that authenticity beats algorithms. If you're struggling to maximize recruitment efforts in your organization or are looking to upskill your individual recruiting toolkit in a meaningful way, this is the book to pick up and implement."

Joey Price

"Some people write books to become famous and others write them to educate an industry. I enjoyed reading the 2nd edition of The Robot—Proof Recruiter because Katrina actually cares about her readers and her part in the industry. As someone who believes I am at the top of my game, I was educated throughout!"

Founder and CEO of Talent Army Troy Hammond

"Finding and hiring the best talent has been and will continue to be a business imperative. The Robot—Proof Recruiter is an essential resource for talent acquisition professionals looking for best practices and proven guidance to stand out in a competitive recruiting market. I particularly loved the focus on building relationships with hiring managers, not something traditionally covered in a recruitment book but so necessary!"

Talent Management consultant and author of HR Bart Sharlyn Lauby

"Today, more than ever, recruiters need to put humans first. Katrina and her community of recruiters are dedicated to providing you the insight to do this! In our post—pandemic world, every recruiter has to rethink how they go about attracting new talent. As you will discover, it's about engaging with people and communicating with candor. A must—read for new and experienced recruiters!"

Hannah Morgan

"Just when you thought we didn't need another 'how to recruit' book, along comes Katrina Collier's The Robot-Proof Recruiter. With her feet planted firmly on the ground, Collier's background in experienced and targeted recruiting empowers her stance that there are just some things that technology can't do better than a recruiter who is passionate and who more importantly, gives a damn about talent. The Robot-Proof Recruiter has a place in every recruiter's library - especially those who believe that robots are coming for their job!"

Chris Hoyt

"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

"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."

Senior Talent Professional & DBR Community Admin Sophie Power

"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."

Employer Brand Consultant and host of The Talent C James Ellis

"Coming from the HR vendor space, I am incredibly grateful to Katrina Collier for designing the ultimate framework for a healthy cooperation between recruiters and technology. The Robot-Proof Recruiter offers a practical guide on a recruitment process from A to Z, helping to successfully navigate the online world and build a humane recruitment process. Packed with real life examples and Katrina's brilliant humour, the book is a pleasure to read; it also gives the voice to many incredible people from the industry. Must-read for all the HR professional of the modern age."

Speaker and Director of Sales & Customer Success a Yulia Kuzmane

"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."

TA Speaker & Trainer and Director of Customer Succ Jackye Clayton

"Human-first recruiting strategies will put you at the front of the pack, no matter what technological changes occur. At all points of the recruiting process candidates want to be treated as humans and that is exactly what this book delivers. This isn't old school stuff, but new school twists that help you leverage technology to show you are worthy of a candidate's time and attention. When you have over 25 years of experience, it's easy to think you have all the answers. In this case, Katrina Collier does!"

Job Search Strategist at Career Sherpa and ‘ Hannah Morgan

"Katrina Collier has written a must-read book for the modern recruitment professional. Highly practical, thoroughly enjoyable and engaging; this is a real page turner - read this book - and become a recruiter worth talking to."

Managing Director of UK Recruiter Louise Triance

"The Robot-Proof Recruiter is a well-researched argument against the technology-first craze of the 21st century. Katrina Collier makes a compelling case for human-powered leadership at the front and centre of the hiring process, ensuring applicants and candidates are neither forgotten nor marginalized."

Laurie Ruettimann

"I'll preface this by saying that I don't enjoy most books on recruitment, as the industry tends to idolise outdated techniques and ideologies. Though once I started reading The Robot-Proof Recruiter I couldn't put it down. I found myself nodding and smiling the whole way through the book. I hope every recruiter reads this and re-learns the art of being 'human' in the ever changing technology driven recruitment landscape. A must read for all people in all facets of hiring, be it agency, internal or a hiring manager."

Founder & CEO of Talent Army Troy Hammond

"Human-first recruiting strategies will put you at the front of the pack, no matter what technological changes occur. At all points of the recruiting process candidates want to be treated as humans and that is exactly what this book delivers. This isn't old school stuff, but new school twists that help you leverage technology to show you are worthy of a candidate's time and attention. When you have over 25 years of experience, it's easy to think you have all the answers. In this case, Katrina Collier does!"

Job Search Strategist at Career Sherpa and ‘ Hannah Morgan