If you’re considering hiring new employees with a help of an experienced recruitment agency, here’s all you need to know about how you can find the perfect recruitment agency for your company.
Narrow down your search to those that fit your criteria
The first and most important step requires you to research all of the possible recruitment agencies and narrow down your options to those that fit your criteria.
Think about what you’re looking for in a recruitment agency. What kind of agency do you need? Do you need a contractual or temporary worker? In that case, a staffing agency would be a great option. What about top-level executives? If that’s something you’re interested in, then you should go for a headhunting agency.
On the other hand, if you want full-time employees, look for traditional recruiting companies. There is also a wide range of niche agencies you can research too. Unlike general recruitment companies, the niche ones will know exactly how to find skilled candidates for the job position you’re offering.
Clearly explain your hiring needs
Communication is the key. You need to be very clear and precise when explaining what kind of candidates you’re looking for. Communicate the hiring needs that need to be met. This will help the recruitment agency better understand what type of talent you’re looking for.
Make a plan before contacting the agency. Are you filling one job position only or are there multiple job positions? What role do you want to fill? Is this a temporary or permanent job position? Is it an entry-level or management level? What kind of work experience do your candidates need to have?
Also, make sure you discuss some of the following points:
- Company background
- Company mission and vision statement
- Company values
- Existing corporate culture
- Description of work environment
Interview the Recruitment Agency
Then, you should make sure to thoroughly interview the recruitment agency before you decide whether you want to work with them. Here are some of the most important questions you should cover in the interview:
- How long has the agency been running?
- Who are you working for?
- How long does finding the right talent usually take?
- What do your hiring practices and process look like?
See how the recruiters work
Interviewing the company is only half of the job done. You also need to see how the recruiters of the agency do their work. There are multiple ways you can check this out.
You can ask the agency to quickly walk you through their hiring process. Then, you can look them up online and go through some of the reviews their clients left behind.
Additionally, if you find a local agency, maybe you can ask them to visit their offices and see what their work looks like in person. For instance, if you’re based in Australia, you can look for a professional recruitment agency in Sydney and ask them if you can visit their office for an interview.
Ensure it is within your budget
Lastly, you have to make sure that your company can financially afford this kind of service. This is one of the most crucial factors to consider. Make sure you’re not the only one who’s estimating this and making a final decision. Talk to your superiors and the hiring team. Will hire a recruitment agency to be worth the money? Are these services within your budget limit? How urgent is it to fill this job position? All of these factors can influence the final decision you make.
In order to get a general idea of how much money these services will cost, make sure you look up a few companies in advance and research their prices. You can easily find this information on the agency’s website or via online reviews. If this information isn’t listed online, you can always opt to contact the agency and ask them about their prices directly. Make sure you also ask them what services they provide, what their terms and conditions are, and how much these services are.
The fees of a recruitment agency can also vary depending on what kind of job position you are filling. So, take into consideration some of these factors too:
- Number of positions to be filled
- Type of industry to be filled
- Type of job position
- Type of job hire (full-time, part-time)
- The expected salary of the job position
Conclusion
Overall, if you make a plan, do your research, interview potential companies, look into their previous work, and manage to fit these services within your budget limit, consider your job well done.
