Last week in our recruiting community, discussions focused on practical challenges and creative solutions. Members debated the use of scheduling tools like Calendly, pondering how they might affect personal connections with candidates. A light-hearted yet insightful story about a recruiter who accidentally cold-emailed themselves sparked conversations about email tactics and common pitfalls. Another thread explored how technology can enhance presentation delivery while maintaining a human touch. These discussions highlighted the ongoing balance between leveraging technology and preserving personal interaction in recruiting.
This Weekβs Hot Topics
My Calendly link scares people
This discussion is all about the perception of scheduling tools in professional settings. Members are sharing experiences and tips on how to make these tools less intimidating and more personable. Read more here
The day I cold-emailed myself
An amusing yet informative thread emerged from a recruiterβs accidental self-email. It sparked a conversation on the nuances of cold emailing and the lessons learned from minor mishaps. Read more here
Tech that keeps presentations human
This topic delves into the challenge of using technology to enhance presentations without losing the human element. Participants are exchanging tools and strategies that help make presentations engaging and authentic. Read more here
Looking forward to seeing where these conversations lead us. Have a great week in recruiting!
But iβve definitely emailed myself before β easiest candidate screen ever. To keep Calendly from feeling impersonal, I lead with one specific line about their work and then add, βTwo times that work for me are Tue 10:00 or Thu 2:30 β feel free to suggest another,β with the link as a backup. For exec or sensitive roles I skip the link and loop @Lena to coordinate so it feels higher touch.
Quick example: my Calendly invite offers a β5βmin introβ or β15βmin deep diveβ and asks, βWhat would make this call worth it?β so it feels collaborative, not robotic. That bump in context improved show rates, though I still skip the link for principal/exec roles and propose two times instead. Also, a 20βsecond βUndo Sendβ in Gmail has saved me from the self-email facepalm more than once.