Talent / Candidate Mapping
About
Talent Mapping is an in-depth labour market analysis service that enables employers to obtain a detailed overview of available candidates for specific positions. Through this research, Antal Talent experts identify potential candidates, assess their professional qualifications, and develop an engagement strategy. The timeframe for completing a Talent Mapping project depends on the complexity of the request and typically ranges from 2 to 4 weeks.When a service is needed
Talent Mapping is particularly important when a company is planning major changes, such as entering new markets, launching new projects, or restructuring its organisation.
The service is also valuable for workforce planning, identifying rare specialists, or preparing to recruit for senior leadership positions. For example, a client may need to fill a top-level position when there are no active candidates available on the external market. Talent Mapping helps identify strong potential candidates, analyse their career trajectories, and develop an effective recruitment strategy.
Stages
The Talent Mapping process consists of several stages:
- Defining the parameters. Together with the client, we define the objectives, expectations, and selection criteria (experience, skills, and seniority level).
- Market analysis. We analyse open sources, competitors, and professional communities to compile a list of potential candidates.
- Assessment and verification. We verify the accuracy of the information, conduct preliminary interviews, and rank candidates by priority.
- Report preparation. We provide a detailed talent map with contact information, recommendations, and a strategy for attracting candidates
Our experts assess each candidate, evaluating not only their professional qualifications but also their soft skills. For long-term partners, we offer customised pricing options that include regular updates to the talent map and ongoing monitoring of the external market.
Results
The client receives a structured report that includes:
1. a list of suitable candidates with their professional profiles;
2. an analysis of the competitive landscape and market trends;
3. recommendations for adapting the recruitment approach.
The data obtained can be easily integrated into the company’s HR systems. The report can be used to update the talent pool, adjust employee training programmes, and develop targeted offers for potential candidates.
Advantages
Partnering with Antal Talent offers a number of benefits:
1. Time savings. We take care of routine search and assessment tasks, allowing the client to focus on strategy.
2. In-depth analytics. Our reports include not only candidate contact details but also forecasts of market developments.
3. Flexibility. We work with positions at all levels, from entry-level employees to top executives.
4. Confidentiality. Data is protected, and the research is conducted without disclosing the identity of the client company.
Candidate contact details are processed in a CRM system, and the information is provided to the client in encrypted form.
Cost
The cost of the service is calculated individually and depends on the following factors:
1. the complexity of the request (niche specialisation, geographical scope of the search);
2. the scope of work (number of positions, depth of analysis);
3. the required turnaround time.
We provide a cost estimate before the start of the engagement and formalise all terms in the agreement. We turn talent search into a systematic process in which every parameter supports the company’s strategic business objectives.
Q&A
While recruitment is focused on filling vacancies by hiring active job seekers, Talent Mapping is a strategic approach to identifying potential candidates, including professionals who are not actively looking for a new role. It is a long-term tool for building and maintaining a talent pipeline.
The service is suitable for positions at all levels, but it is most commonly used for managerial, highly specialised, or hard-to-fill roles that require an in-depth assessment of the external talent market.
Antal Talent combines expertise in HR consulting with innovative research methods. Our service helps companies identify and engage talent in a dynamic labour market.