I am a Human Resources Recruiter with over five years of experience in sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified professionals for various positions in the IT sector. As a Recruitment Specialist conducting the final shortlisting before submitting candidates to the client, the role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. Here is a summary of the key tasks and skills involved:Competency matching: Evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure they align with the job description and client requirements.Understanding industry vacancies: Gain a comprehensive understanding of white-collar vacancies in the oil and gas and civil construction sectors to effectively source qualified candidates.Proactive sourcing: Utilize various methods, such as social media forums, career fairs, cold calling, and other creative approaches, to actively source and identify potential candidates.Relationship building: Foster positive relationships with candidates, network, and maintain a database of prospects for targeted job categories.Interviewing skills: Conduct effective interviews, assess candidates' technical proficiency and interpersonal skills, and make informed decisions on candidate submissions.Technical shortlisting: Understand job descriptions and conduct technical assessments to shortlist candidates based on their technical abilities.Interview techniques: Possess strong interview techniques, including the ability to read people, ask insightful questions, and evaluate candidate fit.Hiring process management: Oversee the hiring process, which can include collecting and organizing paperwork, ordering background checks, negotiating salaries, and assisting with new employee orientation.Candidate preparation: Prepare candidates for interviews by providing detailed information on the company, background, job descriptions, and expectations.Pipeline development: Continuously build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future recruitment needs.Utilizing recruiting resources: Leverage online platforms and applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Workday / Abacus / ORC to identify and assess the best candidates. Travel coordination: Coordinate candidate travel arrangements when necessary. Knowledge of international job placement benefits: Familiarize yourself with the benefits and opportunities related to international job placements to address candidate inquiries accurately.