How do you judge your recruiter?
March 31, 2010
The focus of this post is around businesses engaging a contract or agency recruiter. There are certain indicators that will help you determine whether the recruiter is doing a good job. First, look at who’s actually working on the assignment. Are they professional in their day-to-day contact with you? Second, look at the candidates who have been presented to you. Do they meet your criteria for experience and skills? Are they prepared for the interview?
Lastly, assess the recruiter’s interest in your overall business. Do they take the time to get to know your company, its goals and its people, its products or services and its market position? Do they show an interest in helping you increase your market share, directly by recruiting the talent that will do so, and indirectly by helping your team network? Do they show an interest in connecting you with other resources to keep your business going?
An ongoing relationship with your recruiter is just as important as having a good relationship with your attorney, banker or insurance agent. If the recruiter is already familiar with your company, they should be able to respond much more quickly to your needs. Good recruiters keep up with industry trends, employee benefits, compensation and personnel planning. Recruiters are more likely to give their best clients the best service, even on smaller assignments.
