Choosing between external recruitment methods. (How to succeed cost-effectively where others fail)
Questions For Clients to consider before deciding how to recruit
If we manage this project ourselves do we:
- Know the marketplace re availability of candidates, salaries, benefits?
- How to confidently manage the process to impress good candidates and be fair to all?
- Have the in depth interview skills to sort the wheat from the chaff, the slick interviewee from the genuine star?
- Have we the resources to receive and process applications, spend management time to review them, interview candidates, conduct psychometric assessments?
- Know that we can succeed? What is the consequential loss if this appointment fails (lost market lead, lost opportunity, loss of staff (morale), loss of customer confidence, loss of quality, loss of reputation)? Is it worth bringing in professional recruiters to reduce the risk?
If we consider external recruitment services, will they provide:
- Commitment to producing results (time, resources, knowledge);
- Professional 'management consultants' - committed to quality, service, objective and comprehensive advice;
- A track record of success, especially in competitive markets and in situations of major change?
- A full proposal - visit us to take a detailed brief and get to know us;
- Experienced researchers who can identify and reach top candidates?
- Advice on appropriate media, the marketplace etc.;
- Advice on the best method for our needs, taking account of timescale, any constraints, and budget limitations? (Without any bias to Selection or Search)?
- Membership of a professional body with a Code of Conduct;
- A bespoke process from years of experience; and report to us at agreed intervals;
- Competitive fee rates and value for money? and keep expenses to a minimum (treat our money as if it was their money)?
Your own questions.(Your suggested additions to our list would be welcome....).
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