{"id":31,"date":"2026-10-13T23:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:50:21","slug":"recruiters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring guides for recruiters and HR teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiring guides for recruiters and HR teams<\/h1><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sourcing, screening at volume and shorter time-to-hire, with a good experience for every candidate.<\/p><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruiters and HR teams carry the volume. These guides cover sourcing, screening large numbers of applications, reducing time-to-hire, candidate experience, reporting and how to choose hiring tools with clear questions.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest guides<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-7e964c02 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-956 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/work-with-recruitment-agencies\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to work with agencies: a briefing and fee checklist<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How to work with recruitment agencies: when to use one, how to brief it, fee and contract terms to check, exclusivity, quality and fairness duties. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/inclusive-sourcing-process\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to run an inclusive sourcing process<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How to source a wider, fairer pool of candidates: what is lawful, which channels to use, how to word outreach, and how to measure results. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-940 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/applicant-data-retention-us-uk-eu\/\" target=\"_self\" >How long can you keep applicant data? US, UK and EU<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How long can you keep resumes and applicant data? A guide to US recordkeeping, UK and EU data rules, a retention table, and how to&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-931 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/candidate-data-access-request\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to handle candidate data requests under GDPR<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A candidate asks for their data? Learn the right of access under GDPR and UK GDPR, the steps, time limits, what to redact, and a&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-923 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/recruit-across-countries\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to manage hiring across the US, UK and EU<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A recruiter guide to multi-country hiring: what differs between the US, UK and EU, a process that works across borders, data transfers and local advice. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-786 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/hire-in-volume-seasonal\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to hire in volume for seasonal peaks<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A plan for seasonal and volume hiring: forecast needs, work back from the start date, simplify screening, onboard fast and meet legal duties. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-779 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/hiring-day-open-day\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to run a hiring day or open day<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A step-by-step plan for a fair, accessible hiring day: goals, schedule, stations, scoring, adjustments, privacy and follow-up, with checklists. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-771 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/schedule-interviews-faster\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to schedule interviews faster<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Cut the delay between screening and interview: block panel time, offer self-booking, use templates, plan for time zones and keep candidates informed. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-761 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/shortlist-review-hiring-manager\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to run a calibrated shortlist review with hiring managers<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How recruiters can present a shortlist to a hiring manager: format, evidence, a calibration meeting, decision rules, records and a template. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-753 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/feedback-to-rejected-candidates\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to give useful feedback to rejected candidates<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Should you give feedback to rejected candidates? When to do it, how to keep it safe and useful, with scripts, a template and a policy&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-121 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/boolean-search-for-recruiters\/\" target=\"_self\" >Boolean search for recruiters: examples you can copy<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Learn Boolean search for recruiting: AND, OR, NOT, quotes and brackets, a four-step method and sample strings for five roles. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recruiters\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/source-candidates\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to source candidates: ten channels and when to use each<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Source candidates with a clear process: define the profile, choose three or four of ten channels, contact people respectfully and track results. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More hiring guides<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/small-business\/\">Hiring guides for small businesses and founders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/hiring-managers\/\">Hiring guides for hiring managers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/fair-hiring\/\">Fair and compliant hiring guides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/blog\/employers\/\">Hiring guides for employers (all sections)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fasthire.com\/#waitlist\">Join the waitlist<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring guides for recruiters and HR teams Sourcing, screening at volume and shorter time-to-hire, with a good experience for every candidate. 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