Are Recruitment Consultants lazy? Most of them are yes. In this blog we will explore how to avoid lazy and under performing Recruitment Partner and explore traits to look for in finding long term relationships with good Recruiter.
Time and time again I hear negative reviews about Recruitment Businesses. Common issues include:
- Prioritizing Employers Over Candidates:
- Artificial and Impersonal Interactions:
- Ghosting and Broken Promises:
- Lack of Understanding About Roles:
- Commission-Driven Behaviour:
Not sure too many people would challenge the above. Sadly, our industry is riddled with the above.
Recruiters play a critical role in connecting talent with opportunities, these challenges contribute to the mixed feelings people have toward recruitment companies. When I started Elwood Roberts, it was these very reasons I wanted to address and give not only companies but individual job seekers a better all-round experience. Countless Recruitment Consultancies say they do the above with enhanced “Customer Experience (CX)” but little practice what they preach. They post one – two positive experiences on social media forgetting about the 98 job seekers that’s experience was some what questionable.
Here are 5 things we try to do as Recruitment Partners in Elwood Roberts.
- Responsive Communication: A reliable recruiter should promptly return calls and emails. While there might be exceptions, consistent responsiveness is essential for effective collaboration.
- Thorough Understanding of Your Needs: Expect our recruiters to invest time in understanding your company’s requirements. A comprehensive briefing ensures they grasp the nuances of the roles you’re seeking to fill.
- Inquisitive and Honest: A good recruiter asks good questions. We won’t shy away from discussing potential concerns about the role, salary, or candidate specifications. Honesty is key.
- Balanced Approach: While we are rarely pushy, recruiters should strike a balance. They’ll keep the hiring process on track where possible, ensuring top candidates don’t slip away to competitors.
- Market Knowledge: we share our expertise in the IT job market. Remember, a great recruiter adds value beyond just finding candidates—they enhance the entire recruitment process.
Recruitment can be a very rewarding job. Make no mistake, the majority of time, Recruitment is a very hard job. Fee’s can be high. We try to work with your budgets and make every effort to remain affordable to all our long-term customers. Recruitment is all about communication and relationships. That is what we offer. If you are looking for a job or looking to hire talent. Drop us a line here
A few other blog posts that might interest you include:
Navigating Employment Law During Recruitment – Elwood Roberts