Gale, Gale's Guide to Military Etymology, (The Old School Pub., New York, 1906), p.123

Define what gallantry means in the context of recruiting.

Recruitment, in its most basic form, is the act of sourcing and acquiring talent for an organization, regardless of whether you are looking for entry-level candidates or executives. Finding suitable candidates for your company is essential for maintaining productivity, increasing revenue, and fostering a positive organizational culture.

Gallantry is defined as being polite, courteous, and respectful to others, especially when it comes to matters of love and war. I use the term gallantry in the context of recruitment because finding talent requires tact and care; you must have a delicate approach to source candidates that may not even be aware they are on your radar.

Recruitment methods are always changing.

In today's fast-paced digital age, we see more and more organizations turning to recruitment agencies or software for help in finding top talent. The market is saturated with options, and the competition for top talent has never been higher. Recruitment tactics that were once effective may no longer be so.

Recruiters can use gallantry to stand out from competitors and attract candidates.

We must show candidates we are interested in them by providing a positive candidate experience. The first step is to source potential candidates through social media, online communities, networking events, etc. Once you have identified potential candidates, it's time to reach out with a personalized email or phone call.

It's important for the employer and job seeker that there be a good candidate experience.

We must make sure we are not being pushy in our attempts to source talent; we must keep in mind that the individual we're reaching out to may not even be looking for a new job. So what do you do? You show them gallantry! Be respectful, take time to understand their situation, and don't force anything.

Build relationships with potential recruits through genuine interest in their personal and professional goals.

Remember that recruiting is all about building relationships; it's not just about finding talent for your organization. It's also about forming connections with people who might be interested in joining you at some point down the line - even if they aren't looking right now.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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