Working with a staffing firm to fill your workforce gaps provides significant benefits. For instance, the firm can prescreen and qualify candidates, so the hiring manager interviews only the most qualified. If you’re unsure of how to partner with a staffing firm that specializes in Executive Search, direct hiring or permanent placement, simply follow these guidelines.
Determine the Help You Need – Research staffing firms that specialize in your industry, type of operation or type of employee you need. Find out whether you can submit interview questions and participate in the selection process. Ensure the firms you consider are American Staffing Association members; then call the ones on your short list.
Find a Trusted Firm – Look for a recruiter who wants to find the best match for the role, team and organization, and partner long term. Find out whether the firm conducts skills tests, drug screens and background checks. Ensure the recruiter will visit your company to get a feel for your culture, meet supervisors and learn details about the jobs you need filled. Avoid going to more than one agency for the same job, as one candidate may be called multiple times about the role.
Keep Staff Informed – Let HR and other pertinent staff know that you reached out to a staffing firm. The firm wants to work with your internal recruitment team to provide the best possible outcome. If candidates move to the interview stage and find the role is no longer open because internal processes weren’t followed, the candidate will have a bad experience and everyone’s time will be wasted.
Hire in a Timely Manner – Because the best candidates are typically off the market in 10 days, you need to make quick hiring decisions to bring them aboard. Because staffing firms have a vast network of qualified professionals to send your way, you need only give feedback on the short-list candidates you want to interview. Having fewer interviews means being able to better focus on whom you want to hire.
Cultivate a Long-Term Relationship – When you find a staffing firm that provides high–quality workers, develop a long-term relationship with the recruiter. Regularly talking with your agency representative about your company’s needs helps you both with future talent searches.
Finding the right staffing firm to send you qualified workers keeps your business operating smoothly. Doing your homework to find the right firm can pay off in dividends down the road.
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