Employer Brand Basics

How do I use an Employer Brand Brief in recruiting?

Short Answer

Bake it into workflow: outreach templates, screens, interview openers, debrief criteria, and close scripts.

Long Answer

Start with the touchpoints that decide outcomes. Use the brief to rewrite: recruiter outreach sequences, screening talk tracks, and the hiring manager’s first 2 minutes. Train interviewers on 3–5 proof points and the key tradeoffs, so messaging stays consistent. Use fit signals to tighten evaluation and reduce mis-hires. Finally, track conversion and iterate: if reply rates rise but offer acceptance doesn’t, your proof/close needs work. The brief is only valuable if it changes daily recruiting behavior and makes you more choosable where it counts.

James Ellis presenting to audience

An employer brand that drives obvious value in 3-4 weeks?

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