If you’re in the recruiting space, you’re likely quite familiar with direct-hire services, also known as permanent placement. What you may not know is when is the right time to use an agency, where to turn to for services and what to expect. We break down the most asked questions about direct-hire services that we receive as an RPO provider.
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WHY WOULD I USE DIRECT-HIRE SERVICES OVER DOING IT IN-HOUSE?
We get asked this question a lot. What it comes down to, is bandwidth and speed. Many recruiters have several reqs to fill and not much time to do it. In addition, they tend to work in positions for which they recruit often and have a good candidate pipeline. If this sounds like you, then when high-level or technical positions arise, direct-hire services are the way to go. Recruiting agencies have specialized recruiters, know the market and have their pulse on what is happening in the industry. This can reduce the time to fill a role, which in turn saves time and money.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING AN OUTSIDE DIRECT-HIRE SERVICE?
Recruiting agencies offer industry knowledge, cost savings, and hard-to-find candidates. Direct-hire service providers have specific industry and position knowledge, and they can cast a wider net across multiple networks. Each consultant, candidate, client or collaborator has the potential to leverage their networks to find both active and passive candidates. It also allows you to focus on more strategic initiatives and mitigate costs involved with placing high-level candidates.
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HOW CAN I TRUST A DIRECT-HIRE PROVIDER TO GET THE BEST CANDIDATE?
When interviewing recruiting agencies, ask them about their screening process, their recruiting tools and how they get referrals, which often turn out to be the best hires. Also, make sure that they understand your job requirements as well as your business. The best firms will do plenty of research up front to ensure that the candidate they provide will not only be stellar at the job but also fit in with your culture. Also, investigate whether the company you choose has U.S.-based account management so they can easily understand your end goals.
Using direct-hire services can help HR and Recruiting managers to work more efficiently and place successful hires fast, saving money and allowing teams to focus on core initiatives. Plus, working with an agency can boost your brand in the market, setting you up for passive candidates to find you. If you’re interested in finding out more about direct-hire services at the lowest industry cost, check out our direct-hire page, here.
