Not all recruiters are created equal. The best go beyond just submitting candidate resumes and really aim to grasp your specific hiring needs.
But how can you assess if a recruiter gets your role requirements, company culture and challenges? Ask these key questions:
• How will you source candidates with niche skills we require? Do you understand our tech stack?
• What strategies will you use to engage passive candidates that may not actively job hunt?
• How will you evaluate soft skills and culture fit, not just technical abilities?
• How do you curate a diverse pipeline aligned to our DEI goals?
• What metrics will show your effectiveness beyond time-to-fill? Long-term retention?
• How do you stay on top of compensation benchmarks and hiring trends in our market?
• What is your communication style and frequency during the search process?
The right recruiter is a strategic partner, not just an order-taker. They take the time to completely understand your organization’s specific needs, values and objectives.
Does your current recruiter relationship reflect this level of insight and partnership? If not, it may be time to re-evaluate.
Not all recruiters are created equal. The best go beyond just submitting candidate resumes and really aim to grasp your specific hiring needs.
But how can you assess if a recruiter gets your role requirements, company culture and challenges? Ask these key questions:
• How will you source candidates with niche skills we require? Do you understand our tech stack?
• What strategies will you use to engage passive candidates that may not actively job hunt?
• How will you evaluate soft skills and culture fit, not just technical abilities?
• How do you curate a diverse pipeline aligned to our DEI goals?
• What metrics will show your effectiveness beyond time-to-fill? Long-term retention?
• How do you stay on top of compensation benchmarks and hiring trends in our market?
• What is your communication style and frequency during the search process?
The right recruiter is a strategic partner, not just an order-taker. They take the time to completely understand your organization’s specific needs, values and objectives.
Does your current recruiter relationship reflect this level of insight and partnership? If not, it may be time to re-evaluate.