Interviewing Isn't Enough: The Best Way to Hire Recruiters Now

By Linda Brenner | September 24, 2024

We usually stick to sharing insights instead of selling our wares, but today we’re excited to make an exception.

Our team is laser-focused on transforming talent acquisition for our clients, and during the course of our work, we consistently hear two common complaints from TA and HR leaders:

Their newly hired recruiting professionals—who interviewed well and presented themselves professionally—often fail to demonstrate key skills once they’re on the job.
They lack the time, money or the right solutions to provide meaningful training and development for their TA team.

Regarding the first problem, we all know interviews alone simply can’t uncover a recruiting professional's ability to prioritize, use good judgment, influence others, etc.- skills critical to success in a TA role. For the second challenge, team meetings and classroom-based training aren't the right solution or the best use of the team's time.

We’ve come up with a solution to both of these problems: “In-Box Dash”, a web-based, AI-powered simulation created specifically for selecting and developing talent acquisition professionals. Developed by Talent Growth Advisors in partnership with Examplery by Flyte Software, it's a rapid, AI-powered method to assess the most critical competencies recruiters need to succeed in their roles.

Let’s face it: recruiting is more complex than ever. Recruiters who aren’t able to adapt to the increasing demands of the marketplace impede TA outcomes—specifically, time-to-fill, quality of hire and cost-per-hire. This can sink your TA team's effectiveness and credibility and your organization's ability to win the talent needed to deliver business results.

In-Box Dash gives HR and TA leaders a reliable, data-driven way to select, assess and develop their recruiting professionals—from TA Coordinators through Leaders. Without this tool, you’re making decisions in the dark.

Why You Should Never Hire Another Recruiter Without It

Here’s the harsh reality: traditional interview methods and resumes aren’t enough to truly assess a recruiter’s ability to thrive in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment. That’s where In-Box Dash steps in, simulating the real-world challenges recruiters face every day. This isn’t a passive assessment; it’s a 60-minute virtual exercise where participants are challenged to do they things they should be doing every day—prioritizing, solving problems, managing stakeholders, demonstrating judgment and communicating effectively. The pressure is real, and so are the results.

Powered by TGA’s proprietary content and Flyte’s AI engine, this tool offers an immediate, accurate read on critical competencies. Whether it’s finding top talent, rapidly building rapport, or influencing hiring managers, In-Box Dash uncovers the skills that make or break a recruiting professional’s success.

The Best, Fastest and Most Cost Effective Way to Accurately Assess Your Team’s Skills

In-Box Dash allows talent leaders to pivot from making assumptions about their team’s capabilities to allowing them to showcase them. This is especially valuable for new TA leaders, those hiring key roles within the TA function and for evaluating the TA team’s readiness for promotion, strengths and key needs. What’s more, the tool provides participants with personalized feedback and development planning resources. Leaders are provided with a summary of their team's strengths, needs and recommendations for high impact development. This isn’t just another box-ticking exercise—it’s an actionable tool to transform your team’s performance.

Customization That Fits Your Organization’s Unique Needs

Think this is a one-and-done exercise? Not so. TGA gives In-Box Dash clients the opportunity to follow the exercise with a high-energy, practical and meaningful team debrief customized to their results and priorities.

Think this is a one-size-fits-all solution? Think again. In-Box Dash allows you to customize the simulation to mirror your organization’s specific challenges, giving you the insights that matter most.

Whether you’re developing internal talent or hiring externally, this tool lets you confidently make data-driven decisions. And for those looking for deeper insights, TGA offers options for in-person debriefs and facilitated development planning.

Time to Evolve the Way We Hire and Develop TA Teams

If you’re hiring recruiters based primarily on interviews alone, it's time to change it up. The business demands better, and you and your team deserve the best tools available for success.

In-Box Dash is not just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have for any TA leader serious about building a world-class recruiting team. It's a great companion piece and support to the work we do every day for our clients: recruiting audit, talent acquisition process improvement and technology optimization, org design for talent acquisition teams and metrics and cost analysis and ROI projections.

Ready to learn more? Email info@talentgrowthadvisors.com.