Technology has rapidly changed the recruitment world. With hundreds of different platforms to search from, it is not always easy to find the best one for you. By focusing all your energy searching for positions on a site that may be too saturated will most likely lead you to becoming frustrated and unnecessarily wasting your time.

The information below helps categorise each benefit gained from being represented by a consultant

Recruitment Consultants Relationships With Hiring Managers

Recruitment consultancy firms are on the rise, with both companies and candidates looking to them to find the perfect fit. In recent years the mentality has changed from just filling roles to finding great candidates that will truly benefit the company.

This approach helps keep employees in long lasting positions which they enjoy, and reduces training costs for organisations. Therefore, hiring managers will connect with previously used consultants if they have provided well-suited candidates in the past. So if you are already registered with a particular agency and a great position comes along, you will be one step ahead of the competition.

Letting Someone Else Do All The Heavy Lifting For You

Life can be busy, you may have other commitments and not be able to apply for positions as frequently as you want to. With a recruitment consultant they can actively look for roles without you lifting a finger after a few simple steps. All that is required is to fill out some initial forms and have a one time interview to allow the consultant to get a feel of the best jobs you would be suited for.

There are many recruitment websites out there and it can be confusing which is best for what you require. A consultant is used to working long hours to sieve through all networks to locate the best jobs available.

Finding The Position Where You Can Prosper

The majority of recruitment consultants take pride in really understanding HR managers and candidate’s needs. Each candidate is listened to carefully, to gauge multiple different factors. This includes getting to know their personality to see if it relates to a particular company culture. Furthermore, by understanding your goals and aspirations, for example if you’re strongly looking for internal career progression, a consultant will take this into consideration to find an organisation

that is known to offer this factor. Candidates will no longer be overloaded with emails for roles that do not match their close specification, saving a considerable amount of time.

Putting You Into The Spotlight

Consultants will gain greater knowledge of you, beyond just looking at a CV. With all this additional information they can pitch you in high-regards to hiring managers to allow you stand out from the crowd. This includes aspects that aren’t necessarily mentioned in the job description but would greatly benefit the company, such as work ethic, people skills, attendance and much more. 

Understanding Where You Stand In The Market

It can sometimes be difficult to know what type of salary and benefit package you could ask for to stay competitive and not dissuade potential employers. If you pitch yourself too low, you could miss an opportunity to sell your skills for what they are really worth. Finding the sweet spot of not underselling yourself or pricing yourself too high can be hard.

This is where a recruitment consultant comes in. They are experts that usually focus on a certain field so know exactly what you should be asking for. Therefore, when negotiating with an hiring manager for the salary expectations you want, you will feel more confident and be one step closer to securing that position you desire.

Enhancing your interview skills

Interviews can be somewhat nerve racking for a lot of candidates. Helping you prepare for one is essential for showing an employer all you have to offer. To help you practice, a recruitment consultant will be there to provide fake telephone and face to face interviews to improve your interviewing skills to exactly what the hiring firm is looking to see.

The recruitment process usually consists of two face to face interviews. The first will consist of general information about yourself and your previous employment history. Secondly, the next interview will be more in depth and will require great knowledge of what you will bring to the organisation. Knowing the type of questions that will be thrown your way is crucial to prepare your reply.

Insight Into the Market

A great relationship with a consultant can provide broader knowledge of the market you are applying in. Whether that be changes in salary expectations or sought after skills, there are many advantages to this professional relationship.

If the consultant has previously worked with a company by supplying them with suitable candidates, more than likely they understand the company’s specific requirements. This information provides further insight to knowing if the role is right.

Expect Support Until You are Hired

Consultants are only paid for their services once the candidate has been offered and accepted the role. This means throughout the process the recruitment consultant is focused on providing continuous support and necessary resources until you are happily working in your dream job.