The “Recruiter Survey”

The “Recruiter Survey” article discusses the “candidate-driven” market. We cautioned our clients about this phenomenon last year and discussed it again in our January newsletter.  The article also discusses rising compensation and the “do more with less” approach. We have advised our clients of both subjects in the past year.  These create obstacles for companies in filling vacancies. That said, the article approaches a subject that needs further attention, which truly bottlenecks nearly every hiring process.  It exists when employers are afraid to make the “wrong hire” or wait for the “perfect candidate”.  This creates a challenge and sometimes an unwinnable situation for recruiters of all levels. “But that is why we pay you” says the hiring manager. Not entirely true. Good recruiters help manage the process, including advising hiring managers of the challenges in confidentially securing the right hire, conducting behavioral interviews, eliminate downtime, and anchor and prepare the Qualified and Interested candidates to the process. Your best ally is a recruiter who truly understands your company, one who secures the candidate(s) who complement the company culture. There is a lot more to this than merely finding qualifications. It is why employers have a greater chance of a successful hire when they are flexible on qualifications, thus picking the top 2-3 things a candidate must have. Flexibility includes compensation, relocation and many other criteria, especially in scenarios when it is an urgent hire. Combine these simple suggestions with open communication and your company can cross off those unfilled positions.