Looking for a new hire but thinking about taking on the process on your own? Think finding top talent won’t be difficult and that those common hiring mistakes won’t happen to you? If that is the case, we wish you the best of luck! However, if you want to make the most of the process and maintain consistent results across the board, working with a recruitment firm might be a better option. Need a better reason? Here are 5!

1. A great recruiter will work with you to understand your wants and needs. They will not just look at the quickest way to fill a position – they will look at the problems that you are trying to solve, offer some advice and then find the person that best solves those problems.

2. A great recruitment firm will not just look at those individuals actively looking for a job – after all, the most qualified candidate is likely already working somewhere. One of the key benefits of a recruitment firm is having the ability to profit from their vast networks and know-how. The best recruiter will know how and where to find those people who would make a great fit, and sell the role to them. This takes finesse and professionalism – and experience!

3. The rapport recruiters build with their clients is invaluable. Since you need to court the top talent in order to entice them, your recruiter will keep in contact with them during the process and keep them actively engaged and interested. If the decision process proves to be quite lengthy, your recruitment firm can work to keep brand recognition high by ensuring communication is maintained.

4. A good recruiter is a good closer. When you have finally found the best fit for your team, you then need to close the deal, and a recruiter is the best person to do this. Maybe salary-expectation talks are uncomfortable – a recruiter is an impartial party, and therefore can have that conversation about money without either side feeling pressured or unable to voice their wants.

5. The recruiter will help the candidate too. Things like counter offers can be dealt with effectively by a recruiter, right up front. Also, a recruitment firm can help prep your new hire for the onboarding process by ensuring that they are prepared for their first day and reinforcing the great decision they made.

Stop trying to hire on your own. Take advantage of the experience and knowledge of a respected recruitment firm and the results will speak for themselves.

For more information about the benefits of working with a recruitment firm, please contact Permanent Search Group/PSG today by calling (905) 276-2006.