| Be honest about needs and open to suggestions (narrow down your wish list) and take advantage of other services (s-hconsulting.com). |
Partner Exclusively with a Recruiter
Different recruiting agencies benefit from different strengths and focuses. As a hiring manager, it may be tempting to leverage those strengths by enlisting the help of multiple recruiters for each role you need help filling. Perhaps you need a role filled quickly, and you’ve considered using multiple recruiters to get interviews lined up faster. In order to make the most of your candidate search, however, you should seek to build a long-term relationship with just one recruiting firm.
By doing so, the recruiting company you partner with will learn more about your organization with each job order they take on. Over time, they’ll become more familiar with your culture and values, and in turn, they’ll find talent that truly fits. You’ll find that accountability will grow from your tenured partnership, and you’ll benefit from more accurate candidate searches. By partnering exclusively with one trusted recruiting firm, you’ll find better talent in less time.