The Smart Way to Hire: Why Always-Open CV Submissions Make Business Sense

In today's fast-paced business environment, traditional recruitment methods often feel like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. You post a job, pay substantial recruiter fees, and then rush to find the perfect candidate within a tight timeframe. But what if there was a more strategic, cost-effective approach to building your team?

The Hidden Costs of Traditional Recruitment

Having worked with numerous organisations across different sectors, I've seen the same pattern repeat: companies waiting until they desperately need to hire before starting their search. This reactive approach typically leads to:

• Rushed hiring decisions
• Premium recruiter fees (often 15-25% of annual salary)
• Limited candidate pools
• Extended time-to-hire periods
• Missed opportunities with great candidates who appear at the "wrong" time

The Always-Open Advantage

Think of talent acquisition like a garden - it needs constant nurturing, not just attention when you're ready to harvest. By keeping your CV submissions open year-round through Send Something, you're cultivating a talent pool that grows organically over time.

Why This Approach Works:

1. Build Your Talent Pipeline
   • Create a readily available pool of interested candidates
   • Develop relationships before you need to hire
   • Understand the available talent landscape in real-time
2. Cost Efficiency
   • Eliminate or reduce recruiter fees
   • Minimise emergency hiring premiums
   • Reduce advertising costs for urgent positions
3. Time Optimisation
   • Start hiring processes with pre-screened candidates
   • Reduce time-to-hire when positions open
   • Maintain continuous market awareness

Leveraging Technology for Effortless Management

"But won't managing all these CVs be overwhelming?" This is where Send Something's innovative technology comes into play.

ASH: Your AI Recruitment Assistant

Our Automated Submissions Handler (ASH) transforms CV management from a burden into a strategic advantage:

• Automatically scans and summarises CVs
• Scores candidates based on your custom criteria
• Applies relevant labels for easy filtering
• Maintains an organised, searchable database

Real-World Impact

Consider this scenario: A key team member unexpectedly resigns, giving you just one month to find a replacement. Traditional recruitment might mean:

• 1-2 weeks to engage a recruiter and post the position
• 2-3 weeks for initial applications to come in
• 1-2 weeks for screening and interviews
• Potential settling for a less-than-ideal candidate due to time pressure

With Send Something's always-open approach:

1. Open your existing talent pool
2. Filter by relevant skills and experience
3. Review ASH-generated summaries and scores
4. Immediately contact promising candidates

Best Practices for Implementation

To maximise the benefits of always-open submissions:

1. Clear Communication

• Be transparent about your hiring status
• Set realistic expectations about response times
• Keep candidates informed about potential opportunities

2. Strategic Organisation

• Define clear criteria for ASH scoring
• Create relevant labels for different skill sets
• Regularly review and update your requirements

3. Engagement Maintenance

• Send automated updates to candidates
• Share company news and developments
• Keep promising candidates warm for future opportunities

The ROI of Always-Open Submissions

Let's break down the numbers:

• Average recruiter fee: £7,500 (15% of a £50,000 salary)
• Traditional job board posting: £200-500 per position
• Emergency hiring premiums: Often 10-20% above market rate

Compare this to Send Something's subscription model and the long-term benefits of maintaining an active talent pool. The savings can be substantial, often reaching tens of thousands of pounds annually for organisations with regular hiring needs.

Making the Shift

Moving to an always-open CV submission model doesn't happen overnight, but Send Something makes the transition seamless:

1. Set up your customised submission portal
2. Define your scoring criteria for ASH
3. Start accepting and organising CVs
4. Build your talent pipeline
5. Save time and money on your next hire

Conclusion

In today's competitive job market, waiting until you need to hire is like waiting until you're thirsty to dig a well. Send Something offers a modern, efficient approach to talent acquisition that saves money, time, and resources while building a stronger candidate pipeline for your organisation's future.

Ready to transform your hiring process? Visit SendSomething.ai to learn how our platform can help you build your talent pool today.