Diving Into Talent Pools

One of the goals at ERDA is to ensure local companies have access to talent, right when they need it. With this in mind, we are currently building and curating targeted talent pools—groups of candidates within an industry sector who have raised their hand, expressing interest in new opportunities with local companies through the workinenid.com job board.   

What is a Talent Pool? 

Think of a talent pool as a bench of pre-qualified, interested candidates in key fields like technical trades, finance/banking, healthcare and more. Rather than starting from scratch each time there is a job opening, the company gains access to a living database of interested people willing to work. 

Why Talent Pools Matter to Hiring Companies  

• Immediate Access to Candidates: Whether hiring five people or fifty, there is no reason to wait weeks for applications. Candidates are already gathered and categorized by role, skills, and experience. 
  

• Targeted by Industry Needs: Our pools are designed around the most in-demand positions in our region (e.g., healthcare, finance/banking, technical trades, etc.). This ensures relevance to your company’s hiring priorities.  We are adding specific industry talent pools as soon as we see a trend that needs our focus.  
  

• Kept Up to Date: Because profiles are synced with LinkedIn and refreshed regularly, the information is trustworthy and reflects where candidates are today, not where they were last year. 
  

• Facilitated Introductions: We make it easy for hiring managers to request introductions to the people in our network, removing the guesswork and saving your team valuable time. 

How It Works for the Hiring Company 

When companies have a job opening, we can quickly connect them with the individuals in the talent pool who best fit their needs. For example, if a bank is hiring a loan officer, instead of launching a long search, they may receive a curated list of all the candidates in the talent pool actively looking for a new opportunity in banking.  

The Bigger Picture 

This approach doesn’t just benefit individual companies—it strengthens our entire regional workforce pipeline. By connecting students, career-ready graduates, and reskilled workers, we ensure a steady stream of candidates who can fill the roles most critical to the company’s growth. 

At ERDA, we are committed to helping local companies hire faster, with less friction, and with candidates who are motivated to contribute. We are building the talent pools through our www.workinenid.com job board to give your business a competitive hiring advantage.