#4 - Internal Mobility

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss how structured screening helps identify the right candidates without relying on gut feeling, CV proxies or inconsistent criteria. They explore why screening should be based on predefined success criteria from the job kick-off and how it affects selection quality, efficiency and the candidate experience.They also examine different screening methods, including CV reviews, phone screenings, matching scores, AI-supported tools and knockout questions, and discuss key metrics such as shortlist conversion and application quality.Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website:➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss how effective agency management helps talent acquisition decide when external recruitment support is truly needed – and when it is not. They explore how recruitment agencies can provide specialist expertise, market access, additional capacity and speed, while also creating hidden costs, fragmented data and process risks when used without clear ownership and structure.They also discuss decision frameworks, commercial terms, ATS processes, agency performance metrics, RPO models and the hiring budget as a way to understand the total cost and efficiency of recruitment. The goal is not to eliminate external partners, but to use agencies and RPOs as targeted, measurable investments that solve a specific business problem.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/⁠⁠➡️ ⁠⁠https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss how effective job advertising connects the insights from the job kick-off with the right sourcing channels. They explore how to move beyond generic requirements, describe roles through real situations and success drivers, and give candidates an honest picture of the work.They also discuss channel selection, programmatic job advertising, A/B testing and key metrics such as qualified applicants per source and cost per qualified applicant.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/⁠⁠➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/⁠➡️ ⁠https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss the key elements of successful referral management in talent acquisition, including proven practices, common challenges, and new approaches to making employee referral programs more effective.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss who can truly benefit from active sourcing, where its limitations lie, and why direct outreach isn’t the best approach for every target audience.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss why talent pooling needs to be more than just a well-intentioned way to store candidate information and how it can become a true strategic lever for recruiting excellence.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Marcel Rütten and Tony de Graaf discuss the importance of internal mobility in companies. They explore strategies, challenges, and best practices for effectively developing and retaining talent.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony de Graaf and Marcel Rütten unravel the secrets behind designing a sourcing strategy that truly works - saving you time, money, and frustration. Discover why reactive hiring isn't enough and how a strategic approach can make your talent acquisition pipeline predictable and efficient.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony De Graaf and Marcel Rütten delve into the intricacies of creating an effective hiring plan. They discuss the importance of aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, the challenges of workforce planning, and the role of technology in streamlining the process. The conversation highlights the need for proactive planning to avoid reactive recruitment and emphasizes the significance of data-driven decision-making in talent acquisition.---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org

In this episode, Tony De Graaf and Marcel Rütten discuss the importance of the job kick-off meeting in the recruitment process. They highlight common mistakes made in recruitment and emphasize the need for clear communication and standardization. In addition, they highlight the role of technology and the importance of feedback and metrics for measuring success. ---Follow Marcel and Tony on LinkedIn or visit our website: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelruetten/➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/graaftony/➡️ https://recruiting-excellence.org