Dear Navin,
Any recruiter will always want to have a huge database, be it for headhunting or talent acquisition. The process involves time and is often expensive.
Only when necessary should a prospective candidate be headhunted. If the candidate is not absorbed or the current position is not vacant, maintaining a good relationship with the candidate may not be beneficial. How long can you keep the candidate in your good books without knowing the right time to hire?
There have been cases where profiles of headhunted individuals were put on hold for extended periods, sometimes beyond six to eight months, due to various reasons. The costs associated with such delays can be significant. Despite your efforts, if the candidate is not eventually hired, all the time and resources spent on the recruitment process are wasted.
Therefore, at regular intervals, it is important to update or remove resumes from the database for obsolete reasons. Avoid interviewing candidates prematurely and storing them for future use.
"'Always feed those only when they are hungry.' What happens if you cook in anticipation and the guests don't turn up? You end up wasting resources." This situational analysis should be carefully considered to avoid any negative impact on your company's reputation.
Regards,
Chandru