Have you ever been tempted to engage multiple recruiters for one role? Do you reason that the more recruiters you instruct, the better candidates you’ll get? That recruiters work harder when they are in competition? Wrong. The less commitment you give a recruiter the less commitment you might get in return.
10 Benefits of Working with a Sole Recruiter
- Confidentiality; a role is not being touted around by 4 or 5 recruiters, each speaking to 9 or 10 candidates preventing multiple recruiters referring the same CV which can be messy!
- Client brand and image is improved by using one recruiter, as their vacancy is then not devalued in the eyes of candidates hearing about the same role time after time.
- The client is taking the focus off speed and back on quality. Why would you want your crucial hiring decision based on who can get candidates to you first? Would you hire a brain surgeon or builder because they could do the job fastest?
- Time saved dealing with one competent recruiter. No multiple agency briefings and contacts to deal with.
- They will assume ownership of the “problem” and be fully committed to solving it. The client can then focus on other things.
- Freedom to take a through brief. The better the brief the better the match!
- There is time for the Recruiter to do a full and comprehensive database search; comb networks, online resources, social media networks and tap into the passive talent market. The Client gets the best, not the best we saw that week saving the clients time and frustration.
- The clients’ loyalty and commitment may often be rewarded with a preferential fee structure
If you wish to discuss any staffing issues or just need advice, please do not hesitate to drop me a line.