Why Use a Recruiter?

To identify and hire the right candidate for any key position is a very time consuming task. What is your time worth?

Recruiters do this every day. How much are you really saving by interrupting what you do best?

A qualified recruiter is able to:

  • Assist in developing the critical profile for the position.
  • Find candidates that may not be available to you.
  • Use intimate knowledge of market to improve results
  • Eliminate time wasted on tire kickers
  • Keep the search confidential from incumbent or competitors when appropriate
  • Bring expertise to phone screening and reference checking.
  • Use third party objectivity when selling the merits of the position and your company to key candidates.
  • Objectively match personality of candidate with the culture of the company.
  • Limit the emotion and keep the process unbiased
  • Manage and communicate the candidate’s needs throughout the process.
  • Assist in setting and negotiating appropriate salary and benefit levels.
  • Speed up and manage the process.
  • Keep things moving forward and on schedule.

When not to use a recruiter:

  • When you can promote from within, it is great for employee moral.
  • When you are not able to be completely honest with the recruiter regarding the position, your expectations or your management style.