Could You Have More Success with an Exclusive Recruitment Partnership?
An exclusive partnership will allow your chosen agency to dig deep and make that perfect match – all skilled recruitment consultants take real pride in this!
Some candidates may view being contacted about the same job by multiple recruiters as a negative because it devalues the job, lowers an employer’s value proposition, and is ultimately wasted time. Bear in mind those active job seekers who are keen to find something new feel disheartened when they carve time out of their day to speak with agencies only to find out they are discussing the same job repeatedly. In truth, you could end up with the same number of candidates but not the same quality you’re hoping for, as some of the agencies could feel pressured to get the “CV across” first. An exclusive partnership removes the “first past the post” (thanks, Greg Savage) mentality and ultimately the result, for the client, is the same but neither party feels bombarded – win, win.
Before we stick our teeth a little bit further into the benefits of an exclusive partnership, we have one final consideration to share. Did you know some recruiters may turn roles away that are shared with multiple agencies?
If we may be bold enough to make a suggestion here – ask yourself this “What do you get from the agencies you’ve partnered with? What are you looking for in a recruitment partner? And who is delivering on that? Finally, you can be exclusive with more than one agency. How? Kameo, for example, has 6 core specialities perhaps you’d like to exclusively partner with us for your office / administrative recruitment roles (no pressure though!) and perhaps a further 50% of your recruitment comes from manufacturing roles. Now, Kameo is not best placed to serve you here (not yet anyway!) so you could seek to partner exclusively with an agency that will serve you in this sector. The agencies you partner with should recruit as passionately for you as they would their own company. The current market is candidate-short, and recruiters need commitment, the market has changed and therefore clients need to be happy to embrace these.
The advantages of an exclusive partnership
Did you know? The cost of a bad hire is estimated to be three times higher than the salary paid.
Why?
It includes the cost of training, lost productivity, decreased morale among employees, and the cost of finding and hiring a replacement!
Could an exclusive recruitment partnership reduce your chances of a bad hire? I’d be lying if I could determine each and every move your future hires are going to make however, there are several things we can be sure of when a recruitment partnership is exclusive.
⭐ Time Saver: Working exclusively with an agency will undoubtedly save time because there is no need to go through the job vacancy and process that follows in detail each time; because your chosen agency will have established a strong relationship with you and will have in-depth knowledge about your company values, team, culture and so on.
⭐ Faster Time-to-Hire: Exclusive partnerships streamline the hiring process e.g., you’ll spend less time on the phone with lots of recruiters, leading to quicker candidate placements and reduced time-to-fill positions.
⭐Quality Over Quantity: There is a shift from the speed of the service to the quality of delivery when the agency isn’t competing with others. Something pretty magical happens when a recruitment consultant is afforded the time to properly consult with each “potential” candidate, a novelty only available to a recruitment agency that is working exclusively on a role. Essentially doing the first round of interviews for the client. This means the CVs the client does receive are likely to be very well-suited.
⭐Reduced Costs: When a client partners exclusively with a recruitment agency they are likely to see a higher level of service, not to mention the agency the client is working with is far more likely (but not guaranteed) to lower their rates for an exclusive partnership with multiple roles.
6 things to look for when establishing a recruitment partnership?
Empowerment: Work with an agency that inspires and empowers their candidates to be the very best version of themselves.
Collaboration: Collaboration helps you reach your goals, whilst boosting productivity. For clients and candidates, this means you’re on the receiving end of an efficient process and clear communication throughout.
Passion: Passion takes an agency from good to great. Partner with a recruitment agency that leaves no doubt in your mind as to how passionate they are about getting this hire right.
Integrity: Working with an ethical and honest agency means they will take responsibility for their actions. Apologise when they should and take ownership.
Consultative and Solution Led: Your chosen agency should act as a fountain of knowledge ready and prepared to share market insights with you, and where they haven’t got the answer, signpost you in the right direction. This is crucial in the current market when companies are searching for a similar skill set thinking outside of the box is imperative.
Excellence: Look for an agency that embraces change, challenge, or uncertainty to deliver the best service possible 100% of the time. An excellent recruitment partner should be willing to go above and beyond if you’re not getting that you need to raise a concern because you deserve the very best.
Could you have more success with an exclusive recruitment partnership? It’s certainly very possible. An exclusive recruitment partnership could be a game-changer for your organisation, allowing you to take the time to really hear what your chosen agency is saying which will enable you to access top talent and accelerate your hiring process. To unlock the full potential of such partnerships, it’s essential to establish a clear and collaborative working relationship with your chosen recruitment agency. With a dedicated focus on your hiring needs your organisation will be well-equipped to thrive in the competitive world of talent acquisition.
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