Looking to hire new employees for your business is always a very exciting time!
Engaging with a recruitment agency is a great cost-effective solution to help you attract the right candidates. However, choosing one that cares and is committed to you is crucial.
At Inclusive Consulting, we’re experts in recruitment. So whether you’re a Managing Director or HR Manager, there are a few things you should consider before choosing the best recruitment agency for you:
1. Understand How the Recruitment Agency Functions
Hiring the right candidates for your business is a big deal. So you want to ensure that the recruitment agency you engage with is willing to invest in your business.
When first making contact, you should find out exactly how they work. Ask probing questions around how they’ve worked with previous clients, how many years’ experience their recruiters have, and previous roles they’ve filled within your industry. You could also ask to see recent case studies to really see them in action.
A reputable consultant will take the time to comprehensively understand the requirements of your business and its culture. They should be prepared to explain a clear step-by-step process of how they can assist you.
After the initial consultation, you should have a better understanding of their overall working methods. You can then decide whether or not you think they could be a good fit.
2. How Will They Recruit for Your Vacancies?
You want to find the best possible candidates for your roles. So it’s crucial your job vacancy is going to reach a wide range of suitable people.
You should look for a recruiter that advertises your roles on their website and various job boards. As well as fully utilising social media, online marketing, and their databases. This allows you the possibility of finding potentially brilliant candidates that aren’t actively looking for a new job but could be open to change.
As a team of very experienced recruiters, at Inclusive Consulting we utilise our vast database, networks, referrals as well as online search and attraction tools.
We then screen anywhere between 30-50 candidates typically for each role! So, with us, you can be sure that your role will attract the required talent.
3. What Types of Roles Do They Recruit for?
Many recruitment agencies only recruit for temporary roles. Therefore you should first of all check that they can recruit for the type of solution you’re looking for.
It’s also good to find out if they have experience recruiting within your industry. This will likely mean that they’re well-networked and have a good understanding of the type of role you’re recruiting for. They should also have more credibility with potential candidates.
At Inclusive Consulting, we offer both permanent and temporary solutions. We have a wide range experience within many industries, having recruited from entry-level positions to c-suite roles.
Our main specialisms include Finance and Accountancy, Manufacturing, Procurement, HR, Sales and Marketing, and EA and Secretarial roles. You can find out more here.
4. Do They Offer a Personal Approach to Recruitment?
It’s key that the recruitment agency you work with care about you, your business, and your brand.
Find out if they can help manage the whole process including salary negotiations and start dates. And see if they offer any bespoke tools, such as Personality and Ability Assessments, to ensure they really find the best candidates for you.
At Inclusive Consulting, we pride ourselves on our personal approach to each and every one of our clients and candidates. We specialise in recruiting professionals within industry and taking the time to understand a company’s values and culture so that we can attract the right talent.
We have quickly become one of the most reputable recruitment agencies within South Yorkshire and we got here by going the extra mile for our clients each and every time. If you’re looking for an employment agency within Northern England, the Midlands, or even further afield, we would love to come and meet with you!
5. Can They Help You Retain Your Employees?
Not only is it important to find the right talent for your vacancy. But ensuring that they want to stay with you after the recruitment process is over is just as important and commercially valuable.
When looking to hire new employees it’s a good idea to think about the options for long-term development. Find out if the recruitment agency can support you after the initial recruitment process and are looking to build a long-standing relationship with you. Rather than just being after a quick commercial gain.
If you choose to work with an employment agency that also offer consultancy services, such as Inclusive Consulting, then you can utilise a wide range of services after the initial placement stage. This can include coaching, mentoring, psychometric tests and much more!
At Inclusive Consulting, our business is built on the foundations that attracting talent and retaining talent should always come hand-in-hand.
Therefore if you’re looking for a diverse and inclusive recruitment agency that will work closely with you for the long-term, then we could be a great fit for you.
Inclusive Consulting are a leading recruitment agency based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on not only helping businesses attract talent but also on retaining that talent, too.
We specialise in Finance and Accountancy, Manufacturing, Procurement, HR, Sales and Marketing, and EA and Secretarial roles.
To find out more about the way we work or to learn more about choosing an appropriate recruitment agency, please call us on (0114) 2469849 or email us at hello@incconsulting.co.uk. Alternatively, you can send us a message here.
