In the current world of hustle culture, time is of the essence. More so in the business sector, as synergy is required for maximum efficiency and output. “We’re all in his together” and missing even one member interrupts the smooth functioning of the company. Therefore, recognising that you require external help to fulfil your hiring needs is a priority. Finding the right person for the right job within the right time frame is what a recruitment agency would help you with.
What is a recruitment agency?
Essentially playing Cupid in the job sector, a recruitment agency acts as a bridge of connection or an intermediary between employers and employees. Their main goal is to identify the most suitable candidate that can satisfy the current vacancies in the company. Most agencies are able to find the right people for the jobs owing to their deep-running, pre-established networks of qualified individuals in their respective fields. They primarily foster long-lasting relationships with firms, constructing a strong list of contacts over the years.
Types of recruitment agencies
With respect to your hiring requirements, there are different types of recruitment agencies you can pick from:
· Retained recruitment firms, also called executive search firms to fill in senior positions
· Contingency firms for permanent hires
· Staffing agency recruiters to fill temporary vacancies
· RPOs or Recruitment Post Outsourcing companies for mass recruitment for large-scale projects
· Niche/specialist agencies for specific, highly skilled talent hires
Why use a recruitment agency?
The biggest advantage of recruitment agencies is they save time. Ample amount of time. Time and effort are spent on labouring and pushing through resume after resume, interview after interview. Moreover, agencies already have a pool of potential candidates, just waiting for a job. Hence, they allow you to hire the best professional much faster.
They also place a primary focus on the candidate’s experience. Most companies have reported that using a recruitment agency provided them with a fresh perspective, not only on potential employees but the hiring procedure as a whole.
Another key benefit is they provide additional security and improve retention of employees. Most agencies offer a guarantee period, of about 3-6 months, where they vouch for the new hire staying. If the new hire quits or is terminated within this period, the agency would provide a full refund or find a replacement free of charge.
How to pick the right recruitment agency?
Describe your hiring needs clearly
To find an ideal fit for the job vacancies, an agency needs to clearly know what you’re looking for. Communicate your requirements with clarity and pick the recruitment agency that is receptive to you. You must be clear in what you want in a candidate; describe the skills, qualities or qualifications that need to be met.
Interview a list of recruitment agencies
Ask the recruiters all the relevant questions that could be popping into your head. Treat them like you would any job interview candidate. How do they function? What are their qualifications? Do they have anyone in their pool of contacts for the job already? What are their policies and rates? What has their track record been like? Ask away.
See how they work
Do your own research! Look up how they go about filling posts before, how long it takes them to find a suitable candidate and what companies they’ve worked for. This will provide you with an initial idea of their capabilities to satisfy your requirements. (Look up whether they demonstrate what they claim too.)
Check affordability
The main question to consider before choosing a recruitment agency is – is it going to be worth it? Most websites have pricing information that gives you a general idea. For specific services, however, make sure to contact them. Send them an inquiry asking for detailed information on rates and terms.
Look for a significant online presence
An attractive webpage, work portfolio or blog matters quite a lot in the current age. The recruitment agency you hire should display a strong online presence, and across several social media platforms. An updated LinkedIn profile, and frequent blog posts with a sizeable amount of interactions (likes, shares); all of these factor into picking the right agency.
Ensure their ideals align with yours
The agency you hire to help smoothen your hiring process represents your company or firm by extension. Thus, it is important that their ideals and vision match yours. Look up their image, online and offline, as it now reflects upon your firm too.
Cultural adjustment
One of the most generic reasons for losing clients is the candidate being unable to adjust to the cultural demands or setup of the company. Choosing an agency that identifies this problem and is capable of matching candidates to company environments they would be comfortable, or even thrive, in is a priority.
Additional neat tips to keep in mind
· Narrow down your search criteria before you begin
· Determine the right recruitment agency type
· Match your goals: committed to understanding your business goals
· Check the recruiter team’s expertise
· Get into the nitty-gritties; pre-screening process, interview platforms
· Review past client testimonials and feedback
· Compare different firms online
Still doubtful whether you could pick the right one? Don’t know where to start? Feel free to contact us for any further queries. Here, at TeamBuilderz, we offer top-notch services with the central objective of growing together. Simply get in touch (hyperlink of contacts) and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements and future plans.
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