The key word here is “partnering”, as working with a recruitment agency should really be just that, a partnership. Whether you’re looking for a new role or needing help sourcing staff for your team or organisation. Recruiters are trusted advisors in their fields and really there is no downside to having a strong recruitment agent in your network.

The recruitment market is always changing, throughout the year there are peaks and troughs just like a lot of other industries. Having a partner in recruitment can help you to navigate what can sometimes feel like a minefield.  You also don’t need to feel like every interaction you have with a recruiter will result in a financial transaction. Did you know you can simply call your trusted recruitment partner and ask them for advice? Free of charge!

You didn’t know that? Well take it from me, recruiters also love to feel like we know a lot. Don’t get me wrong, we love it when we are working with great clients and candidates alike to discuss open roles but what most people don’t know, is we also love when people come to us for help or advice. It makes us feel important and we absolutely love it!

This also has so many benefits for you, some points below outline how a recruitment agent can be your ultimate source of knowledge!

Job seekers:

·      It’s been a while since you’ve been a candidate on the market, you don’t know whether it’s a good time to be looking for a role in your industry, a recruitment agent can give you insights into what is happening in the market right now.

·      You may also need help with your CV – does it read well? Does it highlight the key skills and experiences to put you ahead of other candidates? Are there any tips that a recruiter could offer?

·      Maybe your interviewing skills are a bit rusty, and you need someone to guide you. Or you’ve simply never been given feedback from an interview before so you’re not even sure if you’re good or bad in an interview. Recruiters can give you advice and tips on the do's and don’ts of interviews.

·      You may be new to the area or the country – a recruitment agency has loads of contacts! They can support you and inform you of roles that may not be advertised, put you in touch with their network.

·      Think of a recruiter as your own personal career guidance councilor. The good ones are going to help and support you through your job search.  

Hiring managers:

·      If hiring staff isn’t your everyday job and you actually have your own job to do and you’re overwhelmed with having to find the time to recruit on top of everything else – then recruiters can help you save time! Sourcing and pre-screening candidates can take up a lot of time, that’s if you have candidates to call and you don’t have to do any head hunting! If you’re lucky to find candidates that you like, you then have to think about interviewing and you’ll want to interview more than one person, and probably do more than 1 stage interview…..(sounds exhausting!) All of this, on top of your actual job can take weeks, maybe even months and by that point, candidates could have found other opportunities and you’re back to square one. Whereas, if you have a recruitment agent on your side, all of that work, time and added stress is removed from you.

·      You also haven’t actively been involved in hiring before and you have no idea what the job market even looks like to be able to give you an idea of how long the process could take you. A recruiter can give you guidance on salaries and what the candidate market looks like right now as they are part of it daily.

·      Recruitment agencies have an in-depth understanding of the job market and can tailor their talent search to meet specific needs. They will have access to a pool of pre-screened, qualified candidates, saving both time and resources in the hiring process.

·      A recruitment partner (if chosen well) can act as an extension of your team and organisation. If you’ve got a good relationship with them, they could be championing your business to a pool of extraordinary candidates. They would also have a real understanding of the type of person that’s going to fit well into your team culturally and be able to ensure a higher likelihood of long-term success.

·      Recruitment agencies will also have “hot” candidates on their temp desk. These are candidates that have strong previous experience and are quick starters – they may be free to support your team as early as tomorrow. A good agency and recruiter should be keeping their pool of candidates up to date and current as people’s availability can change sometimes by the hour – it’s a competitive market. If you’ve got a last-minute project or request, call your recruiter, they have the perfect candidate to help you. AND they’re taking on all the risk – they pay their salary, their tax and insurances. All you need to do is welcome a new candidate, onboard, treat them like on of your team and they’ll help you through that busy period, no strings attached!

There are so many advantages for partnering with a recruitment agency for both clients and candidates. In a rapidly evolving job market, collaboration with a trusted recruitment agency can be a strategic move for businesses seeking top talent and individuals aiming for career success. If you resonate with any of the above-mentioned points then please get in touch with an agent at Cox Purtell today.



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- This was written by our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Zoe Rogers.