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# Boosting Autumn Recruitment

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# Key insights and resources

## Attracting and hiring passive candidates

* **Candidates are out there, but we need to sell us and the job to them**  
​[Update your job ads](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4280599-editing-a-job) to include 5 reasons why the viewer would make a great addition to your team, plus 5 reasons why you are an employer of choice.

* **Treat passive job seekers differently**  
Don't expect an up to date CV or push an application form too early. Values don't show in a CV or application from, so take the time to contact passive candidates by phone. Referrals are 10 time more likely to convert to a hire, so the time investment will pay off!  
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* **Remind your existing staff of the qualities you are looking for** by sending notifications that ask:

* "Who do you know that has experience of family care?"
* "Who have you met that volunteers or shows concern for others?"
* "Be on the look out for people who want a more meaningful job"

## Turbocharge Autumn referrals

* Use the NEW notification templates in your portal to remind staff that the best quality shares earn the highest rewards and make the biggest difference
* Run a new candidate competition - CLICK HERE to learn more
* Or, award extra bonus points for successful referrals - CLICK HERE for more details

## Get more money in your employees' pockets for Christmas

* Award seasonal bonuses to staff using [Care Friends bonus points](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4277248-bonus-points).
* Points can be awarded to all [staff who have been pre-authorised to use Care Friends](https://support.carefriends.co.uk/en/articles/4412287-authorise-multiple-staff-members-to-use-the-care-friends-app), even if they haven't registered yet!