Most of us have a protective instinct when it comes to their business's data, so why should someone else profit from it?
Recruiters face privacy laws covering personal data and copyright laws protecting content ownership. However, it's important to remember that data doesn't belong to you or any company if it is shared openly on somewhere like a recruitment website or job board.
The data you collect on that person can be a mixture of open source (shared with anyone) and personal data you have gathered to help place them. This data is information on other people and companies and there to be shared as needed but the difference that you are the person that has control over who see’s what from your database and not widely open to the hundreds of other recruiters within a business or other networks that may be granted access to that database. You can select what supporting documentation you can share. Who is the most relevant person for a job based on your large data resource on top of the standard shared CV. You will be able to add as much information as you want about everyone as you get to know them all like personal clients that ultimately will help provide you with a strong income.
Knowing what data to collect and to build as you add new businesses and candidates to your Talent Map is very important but to start with we would recommend that you start with as much as you can and you will see what makes the most impact.
In the months when revenues are lower and your cash flow is unstable, you will have contacts that nobody else will be able to call on to fill roles and keep the money coming in.
Running your own business can be and should be an incredibly rewarding experience although it will have its downsides too and not everyone is prepared for the inevitable stressful moments. This is when being prepared and organised will deliver. A Global Talent Map will help you to know your clients, candidates and as much background information to tie the two together and get the best partnership and placements you can. This will bring you repeat business, growth and a strong network that will bring you a successful business.
Key Points:
- Full client information – Clients
- Full candidate information and history
- As many notes and supporting documents as needed
- Rating system for candidates to help get them the best role
- Easy search for requirements