What is quiet hiring?

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Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Quiet hiring is a recruitment method in which companies fill open positions without publicising the job listing or making a formal announcement. Instead, they reach out to passive job seekers or members of their professional network who might be a good fit for the role. The goal of quiet hiring is to fill positions with top talent quickly and discreetly, without attracting a large volume of applications from unqualified candidates.

 

This approach can be beneficial for companies that want to avoid the time and effort associated with a traditional job search, as well as for candidates who are not actively looking for a new job but are open to new opportunities. Quiet hiring can also help companies maintain confidentiality, especially if they are filling a high-level position or one that requires a specialised skill set.

 

However, quiet hiring can also have some disadvantages. For example, it may limit the pool of potential candidates and limit diversity in the hiring process. Additionally, it can also be seen as exclusive and elitist, as it prioritises connections and networks over open competition.

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Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author: Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a website design and branding studio that works with brands all over the world, a former Royal Marines officer and former risk advisor to the BBC.

Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), a Guinness World Record holder for rowing over 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities!

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