In the world of recruitment, there are two types of candidates: active and passive. Active candidates are actively looking for a new job and are often submitting applications and reaching out to companies directly. Passive candidates, on the other hand, are individuals who are currently employed and not actively seeking a new job, but may be open to new opportunities if they arise. The passive candidate market is an important focus for recruiters, as it can often yield high-quality candidates who are not necessarily found through traditional recruitment methods.

Oaklake Search typically only search the passive candidate market, which the data suggests makes up more than 70% of the overall candidate market. By searching the passive candidate market, we compliment the operators that we work with, as they typically have an internal talent team that will focus on the active job seeker, through attraction methods such as job board postings, The active candidate market makes up between 10-20% of the candidate market, with the remaining % consisting of candidates that are never going to change roles/approaching retirement age/have already worked for the company etc.

Passive candidates can be a valuable resource for companies looking to fill key roles. These individuals are typically highly skilled and experienced professionals who may not be actively seeking new employment, but may be open to hearing about new opportunities if they align with their career goals. In some cases, passive candidates may not even be aware of the opportunities available to them until a recruiter reaches out and presents them with the opportunity.

Recruiting passive candidates can be challenging and time consuming as these individuals are not actively searching for new opportunities. This is the value add that Oaklake Search can bring to the process. We are constantly cultivating our networks and resources to identify and reach out to these individuals.

In summary, engaging Oaklake Search to compliment your own search practices is essential to identify, attract and secure the best talent in an increasingly challenging and competitive market.