| News date:
16th July 2009 |
As an employer, you have a number of options to consider as far as employee recruitment is concerned. Perhaps you like the idea of posting ads on the Internet, either on your own company site or on jobseeker websites. Or perhaps you favor the tried-and-true approach of relying heavily on newspaper want ads in order to recruit candidates. Which recruitment style you choose often depends upon your goals, your community, and the type of job applicants you hope to attract.
Another option is to work with a headhunter. Some employers are reluctant to do this. They worry that a headhunter might have an agenda that differs from their own. They also wonder whether a headhunter could be more trouble than he or she is worth. And they question the success rate of headhunters. Yet, there are also numerous benefits to working with headhunters.
A headhunter can do some of your work for you
There is little doubt that a headhunter can help to relieve you of some recruiting responsibilities. As a result, you can devote more of your time to actually running your business rather than trying to find qualified candidates to fill open positions. Since managers often find their time in short supply, a headhunter can be a welcome addition to your recruiting efforts.
A headhunter is specially trained to spot talent. Therefore, the headhunter will screen candidates carefully, sending you the names of those individuals judged to be truly qualified. As a result, you don't have to worry about sifting through so many resumes, since the headhunter can do that task for you.
A headhunter can have a sixth sense about people
An effective headhunter often has a sixth sense about people. He or she recognizes the fact that a resume doesn't tell the whole story. Through the interviewing process, a headhunter can become familiar with a particular individual's strengths and weaknesses. Since headhunters are in the business of finding talent, they often have a special sense about which individual is right for which company.
In essence, when you turn to a headhunter, you are relying on that individual's judgment about people. The headhunter becomes an extra voice in the recruitment process someone whose opinion really matters. If a headhunter succeeds in finding your ideal candidate once, chances are he or she will continue to do so in the future.
A headhunter expands your options
A headhunter can greatly expand your options. He or she might be able to find candidates you might have otherwise never reached. Also, a headhunter might refer candidates to you that you might have otherwise overlooked. As a result, the work of a headhunter can be invaluable to your organization.
The choice is up to you
Ultimately, the decision as to whether or not to use a headhunter is entirely up to you. You will have to weigh both the advantages and the disadvantages in order to make an intelligent choice. If you do choose to use a headhunter, make sure that you receive recommendations from other employers. That way, you can ensure that you are employing the best possible outfit for the job.
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| Source:
David Opaye, Hotjobs Consult |
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