Recruiting as Marketing

Citation: Anna Babych, "Recruiting as Marketing", Universal Library of Business and Economics, Volume 02, Issue 03.

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Abstract

This work looks at the idea of treating recruiting in the same way we think about marketing. Over time, hiring people stopped being just a technical routine with ads, résumés, and interviews. The job market became more competitive, and candidates started to expect more from employers. Because of this, companies had to change how they approach recruitment. In the paper I explain the theoretical background of this idea and show how marketing tools - like branding, targeting, and clear communication - can also be used in HR. I trace how recruitment moved from simple announcements in the past to more complex strategies today that include employer branding, online platforms, and personalized ways of reaching candidates. A big part of this shift is the reputation of the company, since many people choose an employer the same way customers decide which brand to trust. Another important aspect is dividing candidates into groups. Just like in business, it makes sense to build “personas” of the ideal applicant and adapt messages for different audiences. Social media, online advertising, storytelling, and referral programs are some of the most effective tools in this new version of recruiting. An important part of the discussion is how companies can actually see if their recruiting efforts work. It is not enough to come up with creative campaigns; organizations need to check them through clear signs. Among the most common are the money spent on hiring one person, the time it usually takes to close a vacancy, and how candidates themselves feel during the process. These measures show not only how fast and cheap recruitment is, but also whether people leave with a positive impression of the company. The final idea of the paper is straightforward: treating recruiting as a form of marketing is no longer a temporary fashion. It is becoming a stable practice that changes the way businesses look for and keep their people. Human resources and marketing are now working closer than ever, and this cooperation will strongly influence how future talent markets are shaped.

Keywords: Recruiting as Marketing, Employer Image, Candidate Groups, Hiring Strategies, HR–Marketing Connection, Candidate Journey, Evaluation Tools.

https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulbec.2025.0203018