Hiring freshers, especially for IT roles can be both exciting and challenging. You’re investing in early talent, but traditional job portals often deliver low response rates or unqualified applications, especially when you’re targeting a specific location like Mumbai.
If you’re struggling to fill entry-level roles using general job boards, here’s a more targeted and effective approach that’s being used successfully by recruiters and how tools like CANSPLA can make the process faster and more scalable.
Step 1: Shortlist Target Colleges in Your Location
Start by identifying a list of colleges in the city or region you’re hiring for, in this case, Mumbai.
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Focus on institutions offering computer science, IT, and software engineering programs
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Consider both top-tier and mid-tier colleges, as many freshers from the latter are highly motivated and actively seeking job opportunities
Step 2: Connect With Final-Year Students on LinkedIn
Search LinkedIn using filters like:
- Degree: B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA (Computer Science, IT)
- Location: Mumbai
- Year: Final-year or recently graduated
Once identified, send a friendly connection request and include a short message explaining your role and the opportunity. You can then share a link where they can apply directly.
Step 3: Use CANSPLA to Collect and Organize Resumes
Instead of asking students to email resumes (which creates inbox chaos), use CANSPLA, a simple and affordable Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed for recruiters and small businesses in India.
Here's how it helps:
- Create a job post in minutes
- Share the application link directly via LinkedIn or WhatsApp
- Candidates upload their resumes through the link
- All resumes are automatically stored and ranked by match % based on the job description.
You no longer need to open each resume manually or deal with duplicates. CANSPLA does the heavy lifting, you just focus on the most relevant candidates.
Step 4: Build a Resume Database You Can Reuse
Every resume submitted via CANSPLA is stored in your private searchable resume database. You can:
- Search by keyword, skill, location, or education
- Filter by tags (e.g., “2024 passout”, “Python”)
- Easily forward shortlisted resumes to clients or hiring managers
This means once you’ve built your database, you can quickly fill future roles without starting from scratch.
Why This Strategy Works Better Than Job Portals
- 🎯 Direct access to qualified, interested candidates
- 🕒 Less time wasted on unqualified applications
- 📂 Build your own talent pipeline for future roles
- 💰 Avoid high job portal costs with a more personal, low-cost approach
Final Thoughts
Hiring freshers doesn’t have to be frustrating.
By combining targeted college outreach with a smart resume management tool like CANSPLA, you can streamline your hiring process, reach better candidates, and build a long-term recruitment asset.
👉 Start now: Create your free account on CANSPLA