When you have a vacancy, the obvious thing to do is advertise the role and wait for applications.

But what if the right candidate isn't actively looking for a new job?

In the beauty, spa and hair sectors, there are plenty of experienced professionals who may be happy in their current role but would consider the right opportunity if it came along.

That's why a CV search can be just as valuable as advertising a vacancy.

Rather than waiting for candidates to find your job advert, you can actively search for people with the experience, skills and location you're looking for and approach them directly.

It can also be a useful way of keeping recruitment opportunities open.

You may not have an immediate vacancy, but perhaps you'd consider adding another therapist, stylist or beauty professional to your team if the right person came along. Regularly searching a specialist CV database allows you to keep an eye on the available talent and make contact when you find someone who looks like a good fit.

At Jobs in Beauty, our CV Talent Base gives employers access to thousands of CVs from professionals across beauty, spa, hairdressing and retail, with new candidates registering every day.

You can search by job title, industry keywords or location and download up to 1,500 candidate CVs.

So whether you're actively recruiting or simply want to keep your options open, a CV search gives you another way to find potential candidates.

Because sometimes the best person for your team isn't the person who applies for your advert.

Whether you're actively recruiting or simply keeping an eye on the market, searching for candidates can be another useful part of your recruitment approach.

And sometimes, recruitment isn't about having a vacancy to fill today. It's about being open to finding the right person when the opportunity comes along.