Tips for Joining a Talent Network

The following post features Tips for Joining a Talent Network.

Joining a company’s talent network is useful for expressing your interest in becoming an employee of that company (without actually applying to a job).

Read: Considerations When Evaluating Multiple Job Offers

Related: List of Company Talent Networks

Joining a company’s talent network is as simple as visiting a company’s website and registering. That simple act puts you into the company’s pipeline as a candidate for future job openings.

Here’s what you need to know.

Overview

So, what is a talent network? Put simply, a talent network is a strategic recruitment tool used for building a company’s talent pipeline.

Here is a screenshot from Indeed defining company talent networks.

Pictured: screenshot from Indeed defining company talent networks.

Find and Join

Not all companies use a talent network. However, lots do! The best way to find out is to visit a company’s careers page and look for the opportunity to upload your Resume and/or create your talent network profile. It’s similar to the traditional job application process – only, you’re not actually applying for a specific job.

Looking for talent networks? Start here with our List of Company Talent Networks (by industry).

Stay Notified

Once you’re in the talent network, you’ll soon start receiving job alerts and notifications for recruiting events like networking and career fairs. Since the job alerts and notifications come from sources within the organization, you’ve got an inside edge to pounce on newly posted job vacancies and recruiting opportunities.

Get Noticed

Many organizations rely heavily on their talent community to create a strong talent pipeline. Therefore, internal recruiters are quite likely to notice and review your submission. Also, joining a talent community tells recruiters that you’re likely to be passionate about their organization, which never hurts.

Search Passively

Unlike declaring your interest to a specific job posting in the traditional sense, you’re expressing interest in the organization more broadly. Joining a talent community means throwing your hat into the ring for consideration on future job vacancies that match your skill set. Great strategy for passive job seekers!

Cultivate Relationships

Joining a talent network isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about cultivating a dynamic relationship with potential employers and positioning yourself as a forward-thinking candidate.

Study the Company

Joining a talent community gives you an inside look at the organization’s corporate culture, values, and goings-on. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what life might be like for you by working there.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, I hope this article encourages you to consider joining talent networks. It not only demonstrates your interest in potential employment but also strategically positions you for future job opportunities.