How does a Client choose a Good Recruiter?
It’s a general fact that over 70% of HR professionals and businesses will, at some point, look to a Recruitment Agency to assist with their recruitment needs. Whilst most of them are bombarded with calls and promises just how do you choose a Good recruiter.
Things to consider:
Is your recruitment specific or general - unless your recruitment needs are very general, make sure the agency you choose understands your industry. If they don’t have experience or an insight into your business, then they’ll struggle to identify the most suitable candidates. They should also be knowledgeable on the current market place.
High street or Independent
High Street or mass market suppliers may mean brand recognition and a cheaper fee but can also lead to a poor service, as you are just one of hundreds of clients they deal with. Independent or Specialist agencies usually means they genuinely appreciate your business and make you a priority.
Check their Process
What are you paying for? What is their process for attracting candidate’s? Do they practice diversity? What are their turnaround rates? What level of service should you be expecting?
Recommendation
Any competent recruiter will have a raft of testimonials or clients happy to vouch for them.
Have they asked to visit you?
This is vitally important and allows a Consultant to truly get “a feel” for your business enabling them to find candidates that really fit every criteria.
Negotiate
Will they or won’t they? Most are willing to come to a reasonable agreement…. but remember rates that are cheap will be cheap for a reason.
Develop a working relationship
Of course not all agencies are the same but the best ones will be keen to develop a working relationship, offer commitment and provide great service.
All Consultants who work for Prestige Recruitment Group have been trained to the highest standard and support real business ethics. Our areas of expertise include Office Support, Fashion & Retail, Sales & Marketing, Technical Engineering and Hospitality.