6th March 2025
When you’re preparing to onboard an external recruiter for the very first time, it’s okay to feel apprehensive. Collaborating with someone outside of your business might be unfamiliar territory, where extending your trust to a contractor is a big step out of your comfort zone. Luckily, as long as you do your research, compare your options, and choose someone reputable — you won’t be disappointed.
While we can’t speak for everyone, there is a standard routine that most external headhunters will follow to successfully fill an empty role. Our tried-and-tested recruitment processes will work in your favour…
The first few conversations you have with your recruiter are going to be extremely enlightening. This is the time when everybody will get to know each other, bolstering your confidence about the choice you’ve made.
After a healthy rapport has been built up and you feel more relaxed, it’ll be time to have the initial debrief and get down to the “nitty gritty”. During this, we encourage you to be upfront and honest about the recruitment challenges that have been holding you back. We want to help.
Following this detailed conversation, you should expect your external recruiter to immediately surge into action. In order to identify the best employees for your business, they will go away to conduct in-depth research and market analysis. This is an especially important step if you’ve chosen a non-specialist recruiter (which we wouldn’t recommend).
After working with you to create an attractive job advert that emphasises your brand’s value proposition, your recruiter will begin to reach out to pre-vetted, experienced candidates within their network. As we do this, we’ll be acting as an extension of your business – conversing in a way that represents you in the best light.
It’s time for your input! The best external recruiters will always want to bring your opinion into the fold, working with your HR team to conduct interviews (if you’d like to be present!) and doing background research on your candidates.
Once this process has been completed and everybody has been thoroughly vetted, we’ll put together an exclusive shortlist of candidates that directs you toward our favourites. These will be the individuals who will perform best at your business and share similar values and goals to the rest of your team.
Congratulations! This step is the most exciting part of every recruiter’s job With our in-depth insight into your market, we’ll help you to make a competitive job offer that’s sure to result in a “YES! I’d love to work with you!”.
Whether you’re looking for a full-time employee or a temporary freelancer, the external recruiters at RC&A always go the extra mile. We frequently touch base after you’ve hired through us, providing assistance throughout the entire initial adjustment period.
You deserve to retain your talent for years to come.
We recognise the importance of connecting our employers to dedicated, ambitious, high-quality talent. By taking the time to find the perfect fit for you, we can help you embrace opportunity and grow. Contact us today to find out more.