Which Recruiter Superhero Are You? [QUIZ]

Recruiters, you deserve a round of applause.

Strike that — perhaps a very long vacation or, say, a hefty raise would be more fitting. 

The past two years have been a roller coaster for your profession. After a hiring slowdown spurred by COVID-19 in 2020 and layoffs across many recruiting teams, hiring has come roaring back during the Great Reshuffle. Today, demand for recruiters is through the roof. In fact, LinkedIn data shows that recruiter demand is 11x higher than its 2020 low and even 3.5x higher than the 2019 pre-COVID benchmark.

Right now, recruiters are in a (very) hot seat. You’re faced with countless open reqs, impossible timelines, and generally unrealistic expectations. You may be burnt out and feeling underappreciated.

With National Recruiter Day coming up on May 30, just remember — you are the real MVPs 365 days a year. Because of you, your company is able to grow and ultimately be successful. Because of you, candidates are landing roles that change their lives. You may not wear a cape, but you are pretty heroic. 

In fact, every recruiter is a superhero in their own right — each with their own set of special powers. So, we put together a quiz to help you discover what type of recruiting superhero you are. Are you Captain Connector? Dr. CX? Or someone else?

Take the quiz here to find out.

Below are all of the possible quiz results, followed by some free LinkedIn Learning courses if you’d like to boost your powers in a given area. 

The Crystal Baller: Anticipating what’s needed for recruiting success

You saw the Great Reshuffle coming five years ago. The skills gap? You practically invented the phrase. Your team and hiring managers look to you for guidance and you know how to build a hiring strategy that will set your company up for success, whether that means exploring ways to use AI to reduce interview bias, utilizing new hiring tech that will help you find and hire talent more efficiently, or predicting attrition and opening reqs early. You’re always one step ahead and up for a challenge. 

Dr. CX: Creating unparalleled candidate experiences

You’re the cheese to candidates’ macaroni. After that first phone call or InMail, they’ll know they have found themselves a passionate advocate. That’s because you really take the time to get to know them and their career goals. You do everything you can to set them up for success. You help them prepare for their interviews, make sure the interviewers are set up to provide a positive experience, and give your candidate useful feedback — even if it isn’t warm and fuzzy. You’re someone the candidate will want to stay in touch with, even if that role doesn’t work out.

The Detectorist: Discovering untapped talent to hire the very best

You’re like the “eye of Sauron,” but nice. You’re all-seeing, thanks to your ability to methodically dig into the data to find the talent you need. While others might look for talent in the same places, you know how to think outside the box and understand that university pedigree, experience, and titles aren’t everything. You’re a strategic sourcer and look for those candidates who have the skills and potential to succeed in a role.

The Resonator: Driving hiring results through masterful storytelling

As the first point of contact with a candidate, you know that it’s up to you to pique their interest. And that all comes down to what you say — especially if you’re recruiting for a company that isn’t well known. That’s where storytelling comes in. You know how to write a compelling job post. And when you communicate with candidates, you stand apart from other recruiters by tailoring your pitch based on their interests and career goals. You’re able to emotionally resonate with candidates and help them picture themselves in a role by illustrating the culture, challenges, and opportunities. 

Captain Connector: Building relationships and brands to win talent

You’re a social butterfly and love any opportunity to connect with new people — virtually or in person. After all, those connections may be the perfect fit for your next open role. Your presence online and at events is also your opportunity to build your recruiter brand and your company's talent brand, which could be the difference between attracting and losing great talent. Once you’ve made a connection, you nurture it. You may even take the time to post useful tips that can help those candidates and job seekers in your network land the role they want. The next time they’re looking for a new job, they’ll likely think of you. 

We think recruiters should be appreciated every single day and we’re committed to helping you find and hire the best candidates for your open jobs. That’s why we’ve rolled out new and updated features to help make your lives easier. Learn more here. 

Also, If you’d like to up your game on some of the above superpowers, check out these free* LinkedIn learning courses:

1. The Detectorist: Recruiting in a Virtual World with Stacy Gordon, Founder & CEO of Rework Work
2. Dr. CX: Virtual Interviewing for HR with Barbara Bruno, Top Expert in Staffing and Recruiting 
3. The Resonator: Shane Snow on Storytelling with Shane Snow, Journalist & Cofounder of Contently
4. The Crystal Baller: Use Your Strengths for Impact and Influence at Work with Marielle Legair, Keynote Speaker & Trainer
5. Captain Connector: Professional Networking with Dorie Clark, Professor of Business Administration & Published Author 

*Courses are free through June, 2022

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