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Recruitment Agencies can work hand-in-hand with Hiring Managers. Seeking out the best talent and filling a position with the right candidate within timescales and to budget. 

Here are five reasons why Hiring Managers should work with a specialist Recruitment Agency.

Extended Reach

Great candidates are not always easy to find. Although someone may have the skills you are looking for, they may not respond to your job advert, or initially see themselves as your ‘talent pool’, many working candidates are likely to be using a recruiter to help with their search.

Recruitment agencies have databases filled with candidates relevant to their specialist sectors, that are actively looking for work, alongside access to some of the biggest job boards for example CV Library, Reed and LinkedIn. Even if candidates are not currently active, there’s a strong chance that a good recruiter will know who they are and how to reach them. This breaks down many of the barriers even the best Hiring Managers can face when looking for the best talent for the position.

Quality over Quantity

The main aim of any job advert is for it to be seen and to attract applicants, whether they are responding to a job specification via job boards or your company website. However, not all applicants may be relevant to the role your advertising which can lead to Hiring Managers spending valuable time and resources reviewing CV’s, amending job adverts and communicating with them.

This is where a working alongside a recruitment agency, can take away the time and resource. Therefore by presenting you with only candidates that match all the necessary criteria for the role. In turn providing you with a selection of high quality candidates to select for the next application stage.

Knowledge of the market

The best recruiters stay updated about their specialist markets and can provide Hiring Managers with the best insight in to what is happening. Specialist recruiters know the available talent pool, where to find candidates and how to reach out, salary rates, skill-sets available and the current hiring complexities.

If you are struggling, partnering with a recruitment agency can be extremely beneficial. Agencies act as your eyes and ears in the current job market.

Budgets and Resources

Being a Hiring Manager means you are likely to be keeping a watchful eye on budgets and resources. Agency fees and additional in-house resource is not always budgeted for and with tight time constraints when looking for new talent.

Hard pressed Hiring Managers can look to reduce this pressure by outsourcing the recruitment process. Interviewing a shortlist of only the best candidates. These flexible solutions are particularly useful for Hiring Managers unexpectedly looking for temporary staff at short notice.

Interview Skills

If you are fairly new to conducting interviews, ask for advice and tips from the recruiter. Understanding what to expect from candidates answers and highlighting red flags are key to spotting the best talent. While screening candidates, remember to focus on things that matter such as skills, experience and their passion for the job. New Hiring Managers might fall into the trap of common interviewer mistakes, for example asking illegal interview questions. Recruitment agencies can provide sample interview questions to help you prepare. Recruiters can also help you avoid bad candidate experiences, that could in turn affect your employer brand.

There are many reason why Hiring Managers should consider working with a recruitment agency. Choosing a knowledgeable and reliable agency can help with short to medium term needs. This includes temporary and contract staff, offering you a major route to access the best talent, you may otherwise miss.

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