RPO is a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) which focuses on the recruitment process. Recruitment process consists of a broad ranged and sometimes end-to-end solution wherein an organisation takes over the responsibility to provide the right talent at the right time conforming to the needs of the customer. An RPO a firm is essentialy an extended arm of an organization fulfilling one of its major functions. Simple speaking, when an employer or a recruiter transfers all or part of its work to an external service provider, it is termed as Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Here the service provider acts as a Virtual Assistant. Talentar has expertise in providing top notch RPO services and encompasses the following activities:

» 1. Sourcing:
Talentar engages in a multi-pronged sourcing strategy. It utilizes highly innovative and proprietary techniques for exposing and “mining” passive and active candidates using Internet technologies and other mediums (e.g., targeted email campaigns). Talentar employs proactive sourcing techniques for example: running external referral campaigns, using networking sites and tools and deploying emerging cellular and other technologies. Once these individuals are uncovered, they are initially qualified for the open job vacancies and then the candidates are contacted to generate interest in the job opening.
The employers provide the job descriptions to search for the candidates. These descriptions contain the criteria such as the job location, job title or designation, field of expertise, years of experience, qualification etc. The job description provides the keywords which are rightly chosen to screen and shortlist search for the right candidates. Conforming that the candidate fully understands the job function and is willing to move forward to pursuing the opportunity is also a very critical part of this activity which is often neglected by many RPO players.

» 2. Screening & Short Listing
The employers provide the job descriptions to search for the candidates. These descriptions contain the criteria such as the job location, job title or designation, field of expertise, years of experience, qualification etc. The job description provides the keywords which are rightly chosen to screen and shortlist search for the right candidates. Conforming that the candidate fully understands the job function and is willing to move forward to pursuing the opportunity is also a very critical part of this activity which is often neglected by many RPO players.

» 3. Scheduling & Coordination for Interviews
Talentar schedules the interview for the shortlisted candidates and coordinates the interview process at all levels. In doing this our team of sources / recruiters work closely with the client’s recruiting and hiring managers. It is important that coordination is done with simplicity and clarity of communication to provide the best experience to the jobseeker. This is the first level of interaction a jobseeker has with the company and it is very vital to establish a good first impression.

» 4. Background Checks
After selecting the right candidate and before offering a job lays a crucial aspect of background checks. Some organizations prefer to do preliminary checks before engaging with the candidate. Background checks includes but is not limited to checking the authenticity of the candidates job experience in previous companies, criminal records, driving records, educational verification, authenticity of information provided etc. Talentar provides these and supply its customer with adverse action letters, and ensure compliance throughout the process. Talentar has the capability to provide background checks international mainly focused on US and UK markets.

» 5. Fitment and Transition Management
An organizational structure can either be centralized or decentralized. When it requires change from either structure, it reshapes the sphere of influence of each and every aspect of the organization. The systematical approach and controlled utilization of valuable resources including cost and time factors encapsulates Transition Management. Talentar offers best-of-the-breed transition management expertise.