What’s the best way to recruit new staff ?
When it comes to hiring employess a common question is should I use a recruitment agency or just advertise the job myself?
Using a local on-line jobs board...
The advantages of not using a recruitment agency is the upfront cost - the cost of advertising yourself rather than using an agency is considerably cheaper, however be prepared to spend a significant amount of time and to develop the skills to do this for the best outcome.
It typically costs a few hundred pounds to advertise your role on one online job board.
Increasing your chances...
You can increase your chances of getting the right candidate by committing to several job boards. You will need to carefully select the right job boards to ensure that your future hire has a good chance to find you using this medium.
Social Media can be effective...
You also have the option to use Social media, however this may not be right for you if you want to recruit your next hire discreetly. Otherwise promote your role on your company Linked-In, Facebook and Twitter pages.
Incentivise your existing employees...
Recommendation is a really good way to involve your staff in your recruitment strategy. Ask your existing staff and incentivize them to help you. Your current staff will recommend people they trust and want to work with.
Using some or all of the above methods can be effective - if you are prepared to put the time and effort into filtering candidates for interview from a wide pool. Knowing where to look for and qualifying potential candidates is a skill that comes with experience so is something you will get better at over time.
If on the other hand, you'd prefer to be be presented with high quality candidates it may be worth your while instead to build a relationship with a Recruitment Agent. A professional Recruitment Agent will take the time to get to understand your business culture and needs and to source staff who are more likely to fulfil all your requirements.
What are the benefits of using a recruitment agency?
1. It will be free to review CVs, arrange interviews and compare the candidates to your direct applicants
2. With some agencies you will have a dedicated recruiter throughout the process who will look after your vacancy and be tasked with sourcing candidates from a large pool of active and passive candidates via advertising on job boards, Social Media, headhunting and word of mouth referral schemes. Recruiters already subscribe to lots of job boards and will know the best board to use for your role.
3. You will be provided with a selection of pre-qualified candidates who meet the criteria, budget and are available to work.
4. The recruiter can assist you with pre interviewing all candidates prior to you. This will ensure that they are 100% suitable and if you have any concerns these can be discussed with the candidate so you are fully informed.
5. Once you have completed your interviews and negotiated your salary your recruiter will apply for the references for you.
Recruitment Agents are only paid AFTER they find you the right person for your job. To find out typical costs contact us below.
Parmer Staffing are an independent recruitment agency established in 2007 with over twenty years of recruiting experience in Sussex and the South East. Covering Chichester, Worthing, Shoreham, Brighton and Hove to Eastbourne, they have worked with many local businesses and have acquired a reputation to be proud of reflected in these testimonials.
If you are considering recruiting staff and would like a no obligation conversation to discuss an affordable way to recruit staff that will guarantee results please give us a call. I would be happy to chat about your business.
We work with customers in a variety of business services including specialist industries of manufacturing, legal, accountancy, construction and consumer retail.
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Article by:
Steve Parmar-Greaves of Parmar Staffing
