Sourcing & Recruitment

Sourcing & Recruitment FAQs

• What are Sourcing and Recruitment services when referring to Community Management?

  Sourcing and recruitment services refer to building your community using a community manager. Services may include: - Application setup. - Building a hiring strategy. - Training your team. - Screening candidates. - Creating a profile or job description. - Crafting a training plan. There are also Fiverr freelancers who can: - Provide you with consultancy services. - Design a digital strategy. - Monitor community engagement.

• What kind of talent or skills are typically sought in sourcing and recruitment services for community management?

  Some of the sought-after talents and skills include: - Having prior experience as a community manager or recruiter. - Excellent verbal communication and writing skills. - Experience with social media management. - Critical thinking. - Networking or relationship-building skills. - Negotiating skills. - Working knowledge of your industry. - IT skills or knowledge of relevant applications. - Ability to identify and monitor relevant metrics and KPIs. - Experience in launching community programs like organizing an event or creating an online forum.

• What does the sourcing and recruitment process typically involve?

  Sourcing and recruiting are two distinct activities. The former involves recruiters who are identifying and engaging potential candidates. Sourcing also leverages passive candidates or individuals not applying to your website. Meanwhile, recruiting refers to the practice of managing applicant relationships and facilitating candidates through the application process. In a nutshell, the sourcing and recruitment process usually involves the following processes: - Identifying the need for a new hire. - Crafting a clear job description. - Sourcing candidates from internal and external talent pools. - Screening applicants. - Interviewing shortlisted applicants. - Choosing the candidate who best fits the role and the company. - Making an offer. - Onboarding the selected applicant.

• What are the benefits of outsourcing recruitment for community management?

  Outsourcing recruitment may be a beneficial move for your business. It frees up your time, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Outsourcing also helps you save money, given that you won’t need a full-time recruiter. Additionally, it’s scalable, so whether you’re sizing down or scaling up your operations, outsourcing recruitment can be tailored to your changing needs. Outsourcing recruitment also provides you access to richer real-time data that you can use to make informed decisions. Lastly, an outsourced recruiter is equipped with the right tools and skills to find the right candidate for the job. This means that you, as a business, will still be getting high-quality hires.

• What kind of businesses or organizations would benefit from sourcing and recruitment services for community management roles?

  Businesses across different industries, like retail and education, can benefit from sourcing and recruitment services, regardless of their size. In a nutshell, if you’re looking to proactively and effectively find and hire the right candidates, you’ll benefit from using such services to grow your community. Fiverr has service providers to help you find skilled and talented workers to become community managers. Use Fiverr’s search bar and filter options to find sourcing and recruitment services.

• Are there any key considerations or best practices for working with a freelancer or agency for sourcing and recruitment?

  Yes. Before striking a partnership with a freelancer or agency, ensure they follow all the legal requirements in your locale to avoid facing legal issues in the future. You will then need to determine what type of freelancer or agency you should work with. Do you require someone who offers specialized services, or are you fine working with a general recruiter? Lastly, you should still go over the screening process. This means determining whether or not the applicant is a good fit for your company, if they’re a team player, or if they can potentially thrive in your work environment. When looking for a freelancer or agency, it helps to identify their focus area. Some of the key factors you also need to look at include: - The services they offer. - Pricing structure. - Reputation. - Their sourcing and recruitment process.