The question has been put to me many times in the past – “how is your agency different from the others?” And that is a fair question, particularly with so much competition in the marketplace and agencies continuously trying to out-do one another, pretty much all using similar technology and fishing from relatively similar ponds!

In fairness, it’s sometimes difficult for outsiders to truly understand the complexities behind what it takes to provide an honest, efficient and reliable recruitment service. But there are certain "other" elements that can distinguish one provider from another. Such things as  consultants’ ability to engage with people, how they respond when things go wrong, what attention is given to understanding a client’s workflow and how their departments connect. The ability to collaborate as an agency is also important when trying to produce the best possible and most efficient results for clients and candidates, as is the ability to draw a following of people who trust in the business's culture and ethics.

There is no doubt recruitment is a tricky game. I challenge anyone who thinks otherwise to spend a couple of weeks in our office! Because of this, elements such as the ones listed above are crucial to consider for agencies wanting to go the extra mile and not be caught in the “like all the others” category. When Danijela and I created Alexander Appointments, it was with a vision to extend ourselves by providing a service that people would respect and rely on for their recruitment needs. I like to think we have and are still striving to achieve all the above by nurturing our collaborative approach and focusing on long-term results over short-term gain. I can confidently say it has won us many loyal clients over the years, and we continually strive to keep it that way.

In these changing times where hybrid work, candidate shortages, and work/life balance are high on the agenda, I feel that the additional considerations mentioned above are what can make the difference between a good recruitment agency and a great one!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on 0296594411 if you have any questions or would like to know more about what our recruitment service can offer you.