How to Craft a Recruiting Budget Like a Marketer

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The Muse

12 min read · Apr 15, 2026

How to Craft a Recruiting Budget Like a Marketer

Take a page from the marketing playbook and budget for every stage of the recruitment process. That means they’re doing a lot of research on a company before they even decide to apply (hitting as many as 16 points, according to CareerBuilder’s 2016 Candidate Behaviour Study). So, while candidates are acting like consumers, hiring leaders must adapt—and start acting like marketers. Part of this requires developing a budget that can support your recruiting efforts every step of the way, from awareness to advocacy.

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