Contracting with a Managed Staffing Services agency can be a bit
risky if you don't know what qualities to look for.
While all recruiting firms naturally try to sell themselves as “the
best,” look beyond their claims and take note of what they really have to offer
you in terms of service and reliability.
Before choosing a recruiting agency to work with, assess each
possibility based on the following qualities:
Reputation:
Perhaps the most telling information about the quality of a recruiting
agency is its track record.
What are other companies saying about the agency? And the contractors?
You want to make sure that the recruiting agency you choose provides a pleasant
experience for all involved.
Additionally, you want the recruiting agency you choose to have a strong
focus on improving the quality of their service at all times. Since you are
likely to lay the foundations for a lasting professional relationship, you will
need to be sure that the agency will be able to meet your growing needs over
time.
Alignment:
You want to be sure that your business, your recruiting agency, and the
talent that comes out of the agency are all on the same page.
A top-notch recruiting agency will take your needs into account when
matching talent with your business. They will understand exactly what you are
looking for in a specific hire, as well as the importance of finding that
talent within a certain amount of time.
A quality recruiting agency will also take the needs of potential talent
into account when connecting with you. Such an agency knows that to fill a
position it is not enough to place a qualified person in the same place; it
means aligning the needs of each party to ensure the best possible scenario.
Transparency
A quality recruiting agency does not operate in a vacuum. Instead, you
make your processes obvious to your talents, as well as the companies you work
with.
When hiring a recruiting agency, you want to know exactly what you are
getting and what your business is getting into. You want the agency to be
honest about the services they will provide, the terms of the contract, and
what is expected of you.
By seeking transparency in your relationship with a staffing agency, you
again ensure that all parties involved in the process stay on the same page.
Accessibility
While working with a recruiting agency, you want to be able to contact
them if necessary.
In a world where communication can be done with the click of a button,
there is no excuse that a recruitment agency does not have the means to offer
24/7 support to its clients. Find a recruiting agency that offers several
options, such as a phone line, email support, and a one-on-one chat for
immediate issues.
As long as these support windows are always open, you can be sure that
your contracted agency will be there for you.
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