What Kind Of Information To Gather Before You Work With A Recruiter

[Matthew Burzon SHRM-SCP]

A recruiter can be your best ally in hiring. To make the most of the relationship, be prepared going into your first conversation or two.

Here are some of the things we at The Source and Recruit Company are interested in finding out right away when we work with a new client:

The work culture and style of the workplace

The sort of qualifications and personality characteristics that are important to you in a candidate

How you expect the relationship with a recruiter to unfold — what responsibilities do you want to hand over, and which would you prefer to own?

If you have a particular role you’re hoping to hire for, come armed with as much information as you can provide about that position

The relationship you have with a recruiter is somewhat customizable, so don’t be afraid to be vocal about your expectations and needs.

 

[jcrowe]

I've always believed that being a recruiter is similar to being an agent, dedicated to meeting your company's talent acquisition needs just as an agent promotes an athlete's career.

 

[Daniel Langevin]

A recruiter's outreach across all platforms is one of the best ways for a company to underscore their differentiators, mission statement, and brand identity to people active within their industry. Perhaps only one person gets the job at the end of a recruitment effort, but every conversation along the way an opportunity for a company to build recognition within their industry.