Hiring a new employee can be an extremely time consuming and
daunting task. Making matters worse is the busy schedule and fast tempo of a
growing company. How can you possibly find time to sort through hundreds of
resumes, schedule phone screening and in-person interviews when you have a
business or department to run? Here are
some of the benefits to using a Recruiting Agency:
Benefit 1. Broader Source of Candidates- While an
employer may have bought into a job board, an agency generally has access to
all job boards since it’s their main source of candidate generation. They also
spend a good part of the day networking via social and event networking.
Benefit 2. Better Quality- A good agency will send
only a few high caliber candidates at a time. These aren’t the first few they
found, they are the best they found after funneling the candidate pool down to
only a few. Simply put, they have access
to the best candidates available!
Benefit 3. Time
Saving- This is perhaps the biggest benefit of using an agency. Agencies
spend countless hours going through hundreds of resumes, speaking with
candidates over the phone, posting jobs and networking. Why do this yourself when your time can be
better spent on important projects and tending to your company?
Benefit 4. Guarantee
Period- Some, not all, agencies have some sort of guarantee period to give
piece of mind and stand by their work. If the candidate does not work out, they
will replace the candidate or give a reimbursement. This is something you should check into when
shopping around.
Benefit 5. Different
Employment Types- Sometimes you may not be looking for a direct hire, full
time employee. A Temporary or “Temp” employee may be better suited for your
needs. Agencies take care of the Temps taxes, insurance, payroll and more. They
won’t file unemployment and can be used for very short periods of time.
Recruitment
Agencies are the solution for all your staffing needs. If you haven’t used an
agency yet, now is the time to start saving time, while getting the highest
quality candidates available. Don’t forget, you also have a guarantee!
