Perhaps at one time or another, you’ve considered using a recruiter to help you with a difficult or timely hire. Perhaps, too, after reviewing their fees, you decided to conduct the search independently.
That is understandable — but did you factor in all the elements involved?
A recruiter can do a lot more than helping you find possible candidates. They can make the difference between making a satisfactory hire and making a great one. Our Principal, Ken Roberts, joined Gail Doby on the Creative Genius Podcast to discuss when a recruiter can make all the difference.
Listen or watch the podcast below. Short on time? The episode recap of the show is below.
When a Recruiter Can Make All the Difference – recap:
Ken said he and the team at Interior Talent think of themselves as “career matchmakers.” They help clients find the best candidates for their firm and candidates to find the best fit for their career plans. He pointed out that for most employers conducting their own search, the process can take up to six months. Their firm usually can fill a position in one to two months.
Ken explained that a recruiter not only can save employers time — time they can better devote to growing their business — but they have industry knowledge and contacts that give them access to candidates who might be a great fit but who are not responding to job postings. They also can help with other aspects of hiring, such as conducting skills assessments, onboarding and retaining employees.
Ken acknowledged that a recruiter is not for everyone. He said, in general, they are best called upon to fill more senior-level positions and in firms with five or more employees. But, he said, clients need to be ready to make the commitment to work with the recruiter. They need to devote time to the process and communicate responsively.
In the second half of their conversation, Gail and Ken talked about succession planning. In particular they discussed what’s involved in identifying and, if necessary, recruiting the right leadership to take over the firm to ensure its future success. Leadership goes beyond competency, Ken pointed out. What makes someone a great designer does not necessarily make them a great leader. In selecting someone to lead the firm, clients need to have a good understanding of where they want to take the company.
For more insights, listen to the entire podcast.
About the Creative Genius Podcast
Two good friends who also happen to be the two co-founders of a creative consultancy for designers, Gail Doby and Erin Weir, share how their long and enduring friendship impacts the way they inspire each other and work through whatever life and business challenges come their way. In their own honest musings and also in their open conversations with speakers, authors, and influencers, they further their own journey as friends and founders, causing us to further our own journeys, too.
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