What to consider when choosing a Recruitment Agency?

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In our experience, companies consider many things when choosing a Recruitment Agency. One of these, and often the biggest factor, is price. It’s not unusual for the cheapest quote to get the job on, but in the long run does it really work out as good value?

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When choosing a Recruitment Agency, you should take into consideration the following:

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1.??????Does their experience match your business field?

2.??????Are they an expert in your industry?

3.??????What technology do they use?

4.??????What does the hiring process look like?

5.??????Is the agency fully compliant?

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Does their experience match your business field?

When looking for the right Recruitment Agency, you should be looking for a dedicated specialist agency who have a history of success. This means that they are well established and have the capability and financial resources to service your business needs. A good Recruitment Agency will also have a track record of clients and be able to provide you with relevant examples of how they have assisted similar businesses.

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Are they expert in your industry?

When it comes to choosing the right Recruitment Agency it is important to keep in mind their level of understanding for your industry, it will enable you to hire suitable candidates faster, as a specialist Recruitment Agency will have an established pipeline of similar candidates that they have been speaking with. They will also have relevant market knowledge and insight on salaries, industry, what the candidates want etc. that you may not be aware of.

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What technology do they use?

The right Recruitment Agency will have the most cutting-edge recruitment technology and tools to provide you with the best possible candidates and service suitable to your business. CPL Recruitment, for example, is the first Recruitment Agency in Ireland to utilise AI in order to deliver best talent to our Clients more efficiently. A good Recruitment Agency will also be looking forward to future trends that may impact their business, in order to adequately prepare for them.

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How does the hiring process look like?

A good Recruitment Agency will walk you step by step through their recruitment process, all the way from setting up your account, to recruitment and finally placement. They will be clear in communication and won’t rush you through the process, giving you time and space to look through T&C before you sign anything. Good agencies will take time to explain everything included in the bill rate and make sure everything is fully understood before any action is taken. It is very important to find a trusted recruitment agency.

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Is the Agency fully compliant?????

In the industrial sector, where recruitment requirements can be last minute, but the calibre of candidate must be high and have met all the necessary criteria, it is important to ensure your agency is compliant. This means when audit time comes, you can be rest assured that your workforce provider has got your back.

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Partnering with a Recruiter you trust is an important step for any business and should be a priority when picking an agency. This can take time and might not always be cheap, but it should never be difficult.

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By spending that extra time researching your chosen provider you can be comfortable knowing that you are receiving the best service possible for your budget and company culture.

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