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5 Key Attributes Employers Need in a Recruiting Agency

5 Key Attributes Employers Need in a Recruiting Agency

Finding the right employment agency to meet your hiring demands isn’t as easy as it seems.  Between the online giants, like LinkedIn and CareerBuilder and other employment recruiting agencies littering the market, it’s even more challenging.  And with the exorbitant fees many of these business charges, employers seeking a partner should be wary.

With over twenty years’ experience in recruiting candidates for business of all sizes, we know straightway what clients are looking for.   Below we’ve highlighted our top five attributes:

Top 5
Recruiting Agency Must Haves

 

1.      Experience
2.      Wider talent pool
3.      Exceptional Reputation
4.      Results-Driven Partner
5.      Ability to adjust to client needs

 

 

To clarify, employers need a reliable agency that understands their business challenges and focuses on them one hundred percent.

Much like finding the right candidate, employers must do their own fact-finding when searching for an employment recruiting firm.  Before signing a contract with a potential partner, here are some key questions to help you access.

  • Does the agency have a solid reputation?  Google the company name, the owner name and the CEO’s name.
  • Who will be managing the account day-to-day?  What is the company’s process?  Get as much information on the agency’s process up front.
  • Check the last three client references for the company.
  • Does the agency meet your budget requirements?  Make sure there are no hidden fees.
  • What type of accountable measures are in place for both employer and agency?
  • Make sure the potential recruiting firm meshes well with your internal team.  Set expectations from the start with ensure the best outcome.

These recommendations are a great place to start.  If you have a specific question, feel free to send us an email.  Happy Recruiting!

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