How To Achieve Guaranteed Results When Using A Recruitment Firm To Hire
Have you ever partnered with a recruiting agency for your hiring needs?
How was your experience?
Judging by what I see on LinkedIn and other social networks, there seems to be a wide range of thoughts about us (recruiters that is).
When it comes to hiring, there truly is no stronger tool in your arsenal than a strong partnership with a quality recruitment firm. (This goes for Job Seekers as well when working with recruiters.)
This is true for 2 reasons:
- First, Networking is key to business and the right recruitment agency will open the doors and provide your company access to a network of some of the strongest talent.
- What are the interview steps?
- How much do you want the recruiter to do prior to presenting a candidate?
- How much info do you want them sharing with the candidate prior to submission?
- What information do you want to know within every submission?
- How much should the recruiter be involved in coordinating the interviews and are they involved in the process after submission?
Confirm all details and make sure BOTH parties are on the same page
Make sure the position (responsibilities & details) and desired candidate profile is 100% clear and understood by both parties. When it comes to desired candidate, make sure the recruiter knows how flexible you are with backgrounds and if there is anything that would automatically remove a candidate from consideration.
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
Be extremely open, honest and transparent with feedback. Communication is not a one time thing. It needs to happen often and be given quickly after interviews. If the hiring manager isn’t doing something right, let them know. If demands are not being met, do not be hesitant to let the recruiter know where they need to improve. The key to a successful partnership falls on the ability of the two parties to communicate well with each other.
To ensure successful communication, establish the best way to communicate with each other beforehand. Some prefer emails, others like phone calls, and some like to text. Figure out what works best for both parties to make it easier to connect during the business day.
When I hear companies say, “We have worked with recruitment firms in the past and have had little success”, it usually falls back on dismissing one of the above steps.
Recruiting needs to be a true partnership to deliver consistent results. That said, a good recruitment firm will take the bull by the horns and walk you through a process that sets the stage for success.
Identify the right firm.
Set the expectations.
Confirm the details.
Communicate.
Get Hires.
Make Money.
Get promoted.
Shake and bake.
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