It is always a good idea to explore the market when considering a new employee, as there are always new candidates with varied skills and experience actively looking for opportunities that may ideally be suited to your particular role. These candidates can then be compared to any potential internal candidates you may have also reached out to. This ensures you find the most appropriate person available at the time.

Professional Agencies specialise in recruitment and selection, and they can provide you with a dedicated service to meet your needs. Some advantages include:

• Tapping into a large network of candidates that they can contact immediately to assess their suitability and interest.
• Using variety of technologies and platforms to go out to market and advertise your needs to prospective candidates
• Reduce the administrative nightmare associated with employee search
• Avoiding the legal risks associated with employing people on a temporary basis
• Understanding of what skills are required and how to best determine whether a person meets those requirements through thorough testing and interview

Develop a close relationship with the agency and ask the following questions:

• What does their workflow structure look like, and how do they collaborate as a team when recruiting on your behalf?
• What technologies and networks are utilised when conducting their searches?
• What process takes place before a shortlist is presented to you
• Are they aware of what culture and work ethic exists within your company as well as what specific skills required in order to find the most appropriate candidate for your business?
• Is there a sufficient guarantee and after placement support to back their services?