Industry Networking
Establish broad external networks to enhance the organisation's value proposition and access to a community of professionals and potential candidates
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Employee Attraction
Levels
Maintain industry networks for talent attraction
Maintain database of contacts to facilitate access to potential recruits
Participate in human resource (HR) events to increase access to potential recruits and professional contacts
Communicate with individuals within existing industry networks and databases
Source for potential talent from existing industry networks and databases
Sustain positive relationships with industry contacts
Manage networks to attract potential candidates
Develop database of contacts to facilitate access to potential recruits
Identify key influencers and stakeholders within the industry
Reach out to key stakeholders through current contacts to deepen network
Expand existing networks by assessing market situation to identify new contacts
Enhance organisation’s branding and position as an employer of choice through external events
Build networks to promote employer reach and brand
Develop networking strategies to gain access to target contacts and candidates
Build networks of senior industry and professional contacts
Make inroads into new networks and communities that can further the organisation’s HR agenda
Create a strong personal brand as a HR professional to attract senior candidates to the organisation
Present insights via public and digital platforms to create personal branding
Identify opportunities for hires of potential candidates equipped with the required skills
Champion the organisation’s human resource (HR) agenda
Represent the organisation through proactive participation in professional associations
Present thought leadership on local, regional and global platforms
Champion large-scale HR initiatives to set trends in the industry
Build upon regional and global networks of contacts including senior stakeholders