Recruitment consultant in an Executive Search and recruitment firm focused on providing talent management solutions to leading companies across the world, with a focus on Africa, India, SEA and other Emerging Markets.
🌍 🌉 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽: 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🌍 Recently, while recruiting for a senior role, I came across an important realization: educating candidates about both the company and the location is crucial for success. I was working on a senior role for a Kenya location, and I noticed many talented candidates were hesitant, not because of the role itself, but due to misconceptions about the location. It made me realize how vital it is to go beyond the job description. Here’s why these matters: 1. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Every company and location have its own unique culture and way of working. Educating candidates on both ensures they align not just with the company’s values, but also with the community they’ll be joining. Whether it's understanding local customs or knowing the work-life balance, this knowledge sets candidates up for success. 2.𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: Different locations come with different market dynamics. In many regions, especially emerging markets, candidates may not be aware of the rapid growth and opportunities available. Educating them about the local business environment—whether it's a booming tech scene or an expanding food sector—opens their eyes to the potential they could tap into. 3.𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Misconceptions about certain locations can cloud a candidate’s judgment. Clear, accurate information about the region helps them see beyond stereotypes and focus on the real opportunities that await. 4. 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲: When candidates are moving to a new city or country, they have questions. What’s the cost of living? How’s the lifestyle? What are the schooling or housing options? Educating them on these details ensures they feel prepared and excited about the move. In my experience, once candidates are fully informed about both the company and the location, their enthusiasm grows. This gives them a complete picture, so they can make confident decisions and thrive in their new roles. Let’s invest in educating our candidates and bridge the knowledge gap—because an informed candidate is a confident one. 🌱 #Recruitment #CandidateExperience #GlobalHiring #TalentAcquisition #WorkCulture #Relocation Jane Taylor Bhakti Thakar Deepmala Gajjar 🌍Kena Shah (Chaniary) 🌍 Seema Shah 🎯 Megha Sharma John Saxena Nikunj Shah 🤝
