As a hiring manager, one of the biggest challenges is filling a new opening as quickly as possible. Markets today are competitive and there is a shortage of top talent because they are being retained by higher salaries and competitor perks. In order to impress your employees with a reputable new hire, it requires going the extra mile. Here enters your next recruiting partner.
Recruiting agencies work with talent 24/7. They have large networks and deep ties in the community that you are looking to tap into. Bringing in a recruiting partner will not only speed up the process of identifying and reviewing candidates, but it will also give you a greater understanding of the current market.
Finding the right partner is your first task. Here are 3 things you should look for when reviewing potential recruiting partners.
1) Find firms that specialize in what you are looking for.
This is key to a successful candidate search. An agency that staffs only marketing professionals is not the right match for you if you’re searching for a FrontEnd Developer search. Understanding which agencies are best for you to work with is vital for a positive candidate search and hire.
2)Look for an agency that not only takes care of their clients but their talent as well.
You, the client, are every agency’s top priority. But a good agency understands that their candidates are important too. If an agency is only looking for a “win” and does not take the time to build a meaningful relationship with the candidate this should be a red flag. Why? Because a great recruiter is a matchmaker. They need to fully vet and understand the needs and wants of both the client and the candidate to make magic happen. If the vetting on both sides isn’t happening, then this is when things slip through the cracks. Customer (in this case, client and talent are the same) Experience should be a top priority of any partner.
3) Find an agency that wants to educate you on current market trends.
This is the difference between a fruitful partnership and a partnership that is inconsistent. Find that partner that is willing and eager to educate you on current market trends and expectations. Aside from the talent itself, this is an invaluable service that the partner can provide. The ideal agency partner will educate you on the current available talent pool, their compensation expectations, and general availability for hire. Compensation changes, skillsets evolve, and active job seeker numbers fluctuate. All of this information will help set expectations while also ensuring that your hire is successful.
All partnerships start somewhere and finding a recruiting agency is no different. It’s all about finding the right match in more ways than one.
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