A company can face various recruitment challenges that can be alleviated by working with an agency, however, choosing the best recruitment agency to work with can be difficult. So, here are some points to consider when looking for a recruitment partner.
Do they have a niche?
Although some agencies work across a variety of industries, you may want to choose a recruiter that specializes in your field or has a consultant who does. Specialty recruiters are more likely to be educated on the requirements of the job and the type of candidate who can excel in that role, as well as have access to the right network.
Check their online presence and reputation.
The quality of a recruitment agency’s portfolio, website, and social media presence can tell you a lot about them. By conducting some online research, you can often get a good idea of your potential recruiter’s network. Consider the following:
- Is their website current and do they have active vacancies?
- Do they update their LinkedIn and other social media profiles frequently?
- Do they have good feedback on Google or Trustpilot?
- Ask which companies they have as clients – a good recruiter would be happy to share this information with you (transparency is key)
Ask for testimonials.
A trustworthy agency would be happy to provide client testimonials and be able to share examples of similar roles they have filled. Additionally, speak with peers in your industry about their experience with the recruiter/s you are considering partnering with. Don’t forget, that a recruiter with a long history of successful placements is more likely to be an asset to your employee search than someone new to the sector or region.
What is their recruitment methodology?
Find out how they source candidates and what their screening process is. A good recruiter will be able to share a detailed methodology along with predicted timescales with you.
Research their tech, licenses, and employees.
We can’t stress enough how important transparency is when forming a partnership. Your new recruitment partner should be open to telling you which technology they have invested in for their teams – they should also have the right licenses to be offering whichever recruitment service you are using them for. Lastly, employees are an important factor to check, are their employees based in the region you are hiring in, and do they also have a longstanding reputation in the industry?
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