There are so many advantages of using a recruitment consultant when it comes to your next hire.
Ignore the horror stories we have all heard and consider how much time you could save by working with a consultant let alone the advice you could receive along the way.
Below I have outlined 5 key advantages of using a recruitment consultant:
Time Saved
The amount of time needed to screen candidates effectively, let alone run the whole process can run into hours! Be honest and ask yourself if you have that and, and if you do, is that really the best use of your resources. You may put time aside to call a candidate, but what if they don’t answer and then ring back when you are in a meeting? The advantage of a recruitment consultant is that they can allocate time to thoroughly screening applications, making calls and handling communication.
Candidate Quality
As much as you write a detailed job advert that tells the applicants who your ideal candidate is, you will still get those apply that don’t quite meet the mark or have misread the working hours or location. All candidates should be pre-screened by your recruitment consultant so you are presented with only high-quality candidates that meet your minimum requirements.
Market Insights
Your recruitment consultant should be able to offer you information on current salary trends, market conditions and potentially what your competitors are up to, thus giving you an advantage over them when it comes to candidate attraction. Some industries can move quickly, some can be affected by changes in the Government’s budget, or other niche factors in your industry. But it can be a lot to keep on top of, so the advantage of a recruitment consultant comes in here!
Compliance Support
You must follow the law on discrimination when advertising, interviewing and deciding on new staff, ensuring your do not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as part of the Equality Act 2010 – although there may be just cause to ask questions on gender and physical attributes depending on the job role. Sound like a nightmare?! An advantage of a recruitment consultant can make sure the process meets all legal requirements & regulations.
Negotiation Support
When it comes to the offer stage, negotiating the package can be a delicate subject, sometimes having your recruitment consultant involved can make sure the conversation is kept honest and open from both sides.
At Slice we pride ourselves on maintain a high level of service while keep the process as easy as possible for you, the client, as highlighted in this testimonial from a recent client of ours. And using our fixed fee service means there are no scary invoices at the end of it.