Hiring, Operations, Recruiter

What does a recruiter do?

Have you ever added up the amount of time and money it costs to source, recruit, interview, negotiate, and hire somebody? The numbers are staggering. Manpower is stretched and other top priorities are dropped as the focus has turned to filling a position. If your company is like most, then you need to seriously consider working with recruiters to fill various positions.

4 Benefits for working with a recruiter:

There are many, many reasons to work with an outside recruiter to fill your vacant positions. The main goal for any company is to hire the best talent in the least amount of time. This strategy will keep your company running smoothly. Here is how a recruiter can help.

1. Recruiters have extensive networks- These networks are filled with applicants that recruiters know and have vetted already. If there is an applicant in the network that is a good fit, the time to hire can be reduced significantly.
2. Recruiters will dedicate all their time to fill a position- This is why you hired a recruiter. They are charged with presenting you with the best candidates, and that is what you are paying them for. You do not have to disturb your team and change their routines (which can be a very difficult thing).
3. Recruiters are experts in interviewing- Recruiters know what to ask, and just as importantly, what not to ask. They are up to date on laws which govern what can be asked of an applicant. In addition, good recruiters know how to parse out standard interview answers that may be rehearsed, from real, thoughtful responses. This often separates a good candidate from a bad one.
4. Recruiters will ultimately save your company money- Although you will have to pay for a recruiter’s services (usually a percentage of the new hires’ first year salary), this pales in comparison with the cost of lost productivity and time spent by current company leaders trying to hire someone.

A Strong Partnership:

A good recruiter will become one of your most trusted partners and advisers. As they present to you top talent for you to hire, you will start to see the value they bring to your company. In fact, as your relationship blossoms, you will be able to cut down the time of having an open position substantially. Don’t scramble to try to fill a vacancy. Use a trusted professional, and your company will be that much stronger.