20 Best Recruiter
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Bethany Adams
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Seher Soomro
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Dapo Ishola
Your Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Wizard 📜✨
Richard Saunders
Recruiter | Sourcer | Talent Acquisition
Muhammad Omer Farooq
Senior Technical Recruiter | Hire Top Talent
Huyen Truong
Tech-Savvy Virtual Assistant for Admin & HR Needs
Abderahmane Kateb
Mobile App Developer With React Native
Amanda Edwards
Writer | Content Creator | Branding Specialist
Kerri McIlroy
Multilingual Copywriting Pro
Laura Petrescu
Copywriter/ Content marketer
Kenzie Lee
Hiring Professional + Recruiter| Content Creator
Gary Kagan
Helping Set Up and Scale Go-to-Market Teams
Kannan S
Senior Technical Recruiter|| UI/UX || Web3
Nicolas Zamudio
Cuenta conmigo para crear y crecer
Muhammad Rameez Nasir
Experienced Virtual Assistant and Graphic Designer
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Talent-sourcing, content-creating freelancer
Karime Aymerich
International Logistics and Recruitment Sourcing
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Recruiter related skills for your next project
Common projects for Recruiters
Recruiting for specific roles or departments in your company.
Developing and implementing a recruiting strategy for your business.
Sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
Conducting initial candidate screening and interviews.
Building a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
Improving your employer brand to attract top talent.
Tips for working with and hiring Recruiters
Define your hiring needs
Clearly outline the roles you need to fill, the skills required, and the culture fit you're looking for. This will help the recruiter understand your needs and find the right candidates.
Review their experience
Check the recruiter's past experience in your industry and roles you are hiring for. A recruiter familiar with your industry will have a good network and understand the skills and qualifications needed for the role.
Communication is crucial
Regularly communicate your feedback and any changes in hiring needs to the recruiter. This will help them adjust their strategy and deliver the best candidates. It's recommended to do this through Contra for easy tracking and communication.
Trust their expertise
Freelance recruiters are experts in their field. Trust their advice on job descriptions, where to find candidates, and how to attract top talent.
How to hire Recruiters
Define your needs
Understand the roles you need to fill, the skills required, and the type of candidates you want. This will help you communicate your needs to the recruiter.
Post a detailed job
Provide as much detail as possible in your job post to attract the right recruiters. Include information about the roles, skills required, and company culture.
Review applications
Review the applications and shortlist based on their experience, skills, and approach to recruiting. Check their reviews and ratings on Contra.
Conduct interviews
Interview the shortlisted candidates to understand their recruitment process, experience, and communication style. Ask them about their past experience in similar roles and industries.
Make an offer
Once you find the right match, make an offer through Contra. Include the project details, timeline, and payment terms in the contract.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Recruiters
1. What is your experience in recruiting for roles similar to ours?
2. How do you approach sourcing and screening candidates for our industry?
3. Can you describe a time when you had to fill a difficult role and how you succeeded?
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Frequently asked
questions
A freelance recruiter is a professional who works independently to find, screen, and recommend candidates for specific roles. They work closely with the hiring company to understand their needs and culture and find the best talent for them.
A freelance recruiter is a professional who works independently to find, screen, and recommend candidates for specific roles. They work closely with the hiring company to understand their needs and culture and find the best talent for them.
Hiring a freelance recruiter on Contra gives you access to top talent acquisition professionals without the need for long-term contracts. You can review their profiles, verify their skills, and manage contracts and payments, all in one platform.
Freelance recruiters use a variety of tools to find and screen candidates. These can include LinkedIn, job boards, applicant tracking systems, and other recruitment software. They may also use Contra's built-in tools for communication and contract management.
Post a job with your specific needs on Contra. Freelance recruiters who match your criteria can apply for the job. You can also browse recruiter profiles and invite those who interest you to apply for your job.
Freelance recruiters can fill a wide range of roles, from entry-level to executive positions, across various industries. They can help with both permanent and contract hiring.
The cost of hiring a freelance recruiter on Contra typically ranges from $75 to $150 per hour. The exact cost will depend on the recruiter's experience and the complexity of your hiring needs.
Freelance recruiters on Contra are paid either per project, per hour, or per milestone, commission-free. Payment is held in escrow at the beginning of the project and released after the deliverables are approved, or automatically within three days.
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