Talent hot spots
Depending on what skill set you are looking for, you may be blessed by operating in an area that has a high number of quality candidates. Great, you might think. However, this can also cause its problems. If there are a number of great candidates in a region it is likely that there are equally a number of good positions for them to choose from. This candidate-led market means that companies with strong employer branding tend to snap up the best of the bunch.
The solution?
Selecting an experienced, professional recruiter to act as an effective brand ambassador on your behalf will help sell your company. A good recruiter acting as an extension of your brand creates a desirable image of your company in a saturated marketplace. An accomplished recruiter is also able to give the candidate in-depth knowledge about what your business is doing better than the competition to give you the competitive edge. Additionally, if the candidate and your recruitment consultant have a close relationship it means that both parties can have a confidential, open and honest conversation about any potential niggles. The candidate will feel more comfortable voicing any worries they may have which they would be uncomfortable having with the employer directly. The recruiter acts as an impartial adviser and is often able to iron out any concerns preventing the candidate from accepting your offer.
Talent shortages
Alternatively, you may face a situation where the desired skills you are looking for are in limited supply in your area.
The solution?
The answer to this conundrum is similar to the previous scenario; forming an effective working relationship with an experienced and well connected recruiter. If you know what you are looking for is hard to come by, your recruiter will be able to create a talent pipeline providing an effective solution to what could potentially be a big problem. A specialist recruiter should have a talent pool of great candidates with the skills you require even before the vacancy appears; candidates that you would otherwise not have access to. When a need does arise, a specialist recruiter will have an extensive network of candidates at their fingertips already meeting your specification. This removes the need to go to market for full search and selection piece of work and is a proactive rather than reactive approach to securing the best people. Both scenarios present different challenges, however forming a good working relationship with a specialist recruiter will help both scenarios & cure the most difficult of recruitment headaches. If you're looking for the next outstanding candidate for your business, we have an extensive network of candidates across the UK. Get in touch with one of our experts today on 0161 825 0825 or find out more about our
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