The Robot-Proof Recruiter - 2nd Edition by Katrina Collier (Paperback)

About the Book

Attract and hold the attention of people with the highly sought-after skills your business needs and discover how to future-proof your recruitment career with the knowledge that technology cannot replace you.

Book Synopsis

The noise and transparency created by the internet makes it harder to recruit the right people. This second edition will help you become the recruiter that candidates trust and want to talk to.

The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use a human-first approach to hiring that will help you grab and hold a candidate's attention better than a robot! It contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles, including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the outreach and candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, through to application, successful onboarding, and later to alumnus.

The second edition covers the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruiting, and how using unique human qualities in conjunction with technology can enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Full of expert guidance, practical tips and updated case studies, this book explains what works, what doesn't and how you can stand out and recruit effectively. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

Review Quotes

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The Robot-Proof Recruiter is a masterclass in understanding the modern-day recruiting process. Whether you are in an agency or in-house, have been recruiting for 2 weeks or 30 years, understanding the impact of technology, branding and candidate psychology is essential for success. Katrina covers everything from building strong relationships with hiring managers to understanding how to create a community to generate referrals.
Many have boldly claimed that technology will replace the recruiter and although technology has made some parts of recruiting easier the truth is we are all human and that gives us the ability to remain robot-proof.
Katrina, thank you for writing this manual for success and bettering our recruitment community and industry! I will keep coming back to this resource over and over, as will many.

"-- "Joel Lalgee, lead recruiter and host of the Headhunter Hideout Podcast"

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I wish I'd had this guide at the beginning of my career. It's fantastic. Funny, insightful, and authentic. Katrina Collier's message focuses on people first, tech second. With all the tools we have on hand it can seem easier and more practical to let the tech do the heavy lifting, but that's not the way to win candidates in today's environment. Katrina teaches recruiters and sourcers how to use technology to their advantage while keeping the human in recruiting.

It's a candidate's world right now - yes, even in jobs where you get 500 applicants. Auto-everything won't endear candidates to you and you need to overcome it. The Robot Proof Recruiter takes you through, step-by-step, everything you need to do to be at the top of your recruiter game. From LinkedIn profiles, to candidate feedback, to the proper way to truly care about your candidates, this book gives you everything you need to up your game. It's a must-read for every recruiter and every hiring manager out there.

"-- "Suzanne Lucas, The Evil HR Lady"

"Any recruiter who doesn't own a copy of The Robot-Proof Recruiter is doing themselves a disservice. In the world that we now find ourselves in, where the majority of our human-to- human interactions happen online, great recruiters are standing out from good recruiters by being more human. If you want to be a great recruiter, you need to own a copy of this book and read it regularly. I am amazed at how much more value Katrina has squeezed into this second edition."-- "Vanessa Raath, Global Sourcing Trainer and speaker, The Talent Hunter"

"Finding and hiring the best talent has been and will continue to be a business imperative. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an essential resource for talent acquisition professionals looking for best practices and proven guidance to stand out in a competitive recruiting market. I particularly loved the focus on building relationships with hiring managers, not something traditionally covered in a recruitment book but so necessary!"-- "Sharlyn Lauby, Talent Management consultant and author of HR Bartender"

"I didn't think it could get better, but the second edition of The Robot-Proof Recruiter is a must-read business book for the modern recruitment professional. Highly practical, enjoyable, pulling no punches, and engaging, this is a real page-turner. Read this book - and become a recruiter worth talking to."-- "Louise Triance, Managing Director, UK Recruiter"

"Recruitment was, is and always has been about human interactions. Yet more than ever the recruitment field is affected by various tools and by artificial intelligence. The second edition of The Robot-Proof Recruiter contains a ton of practical tips for recruiters and hiring managers on how to improve the candidate experience, communicate better with candidates and better use the technology advancements we have at our disposal. This book teaches recruiters about marketing, referrals and the power of social networks - all of which are must-have skills for 21st-century recruiters and HR professionals. It is a great guide that will help recruiters implement these modern methods and tools in their work, - well worth reading and rereading. Every time you do so you will discover something new."-- "Jan Tegze, Director, Talent Acquisition, Author of Full Stack Recruiter and Founder, Sourcing.Games"

"Some people write books to become famous and others write them to educate an industry. I enjoyed reading the 2nd edition of The Robot-Proof Recruiter because Katrina actually cares about her readers and her part in the industry. As someone who believes I am at the top of my game, I was educated throughout!"-- "Troy Hammond, Founder and CEO of Talent Army"

"There's never been a more important time to re-evaluate our hiring processes and ask "what's not working?" Thankfully, Katrina Collier has already done that hard work for us through her latest book. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an invaluable resource for recruitment professionals who still believe that authenticity beats algorithms. If you're struggling to maximize recruitment efforts in your organization or are looking to upskill your individual recruiting toolkit in a meaningful way, this is the book to pick up and implement."-- "Joey Price, CEO, Jumpstart: HR and Host, While We Were Working"

"This is (still) gold! In the 2nd Edition of The Robot-Proof Recruiter, Katrina Collier proves again that she is the human advocate the recruitment industry so desperately needs. She speaks for candidates in a language recruiters understand, appreciate and dare not ignore."-- "Jim Stroud, talent acquisition innovator and author, and vlogger and podcaster via @JimStroud on Twitter"

"Today, more than ever, recruiters need to put humans first. Katrina and her community of recruiters are dedicated to providing you the insight to do this! In our post-pandemic world, every recruiter has to rethink how they go about attracting new talent. As you will discover, it's about engaging with people and communicating with candor. A must-read for new and experienced recruiters!"-- "Hannah Morgan, Job Search Strategist, Career Sherpa, and 'On Careers' writer, US News & World Report"

"What I love about The Robot-Proof Recruiter is that Katrina tackles what everyone in HR & TA thinks before they go to bed at night: 'where does the human leave off and where does the automation start?' And vice versa. Every day, it seems like we learn something new that automation can do. But few people ask the tougher question: should it be done just because something can be done? Katrina tackles these issues systematically (pun intended) for the full spectrum of talent acquisition. And she does it masterfully. I read her book in two days, and it was my second time reading it. In my opinion, it should be required reading for everyone thinking about a career in recruiting."-- "William Tincup, President & Editor-at-Large, RecruitingDaily"

About the Author

Katrina Collier works with companies to improve recruitment and candidate experience. She facilitates workshops that uncover technology and process issues that prevent successful talent acquisition. Based in London, UK, she is also a global keynote speaker, and host of The Hiring Partner Perspective (Unedited) podcast. She is also the founder of DisruptHR London, and an Ambassador for Hope for Justice, which aims to end modern-day slavery.