Heads up Startup CEOs

Heads up, Startup CEOs!

Are seductive sales speeches from recruitment agencies undermining your talent quality? Let’s shatter these illusions and pivot to expert hiring.

Too many times, I’ve seen companies seduced by the sweet talk of agency recruiters. They claim expertise and flaunt their ‘passion for recruitment.’ But, let’s face it, they’re selling a service. The real question is – are they doing justice to the art of recruitment?

The ‘art of recruitment’ is not just a catchphrase. It involves a series of meticulous tasks that convince an individual to say goodbye to their old job and embrace a new opportunity with your organization, especially if it is for a startup job.

From the depth of initial research, crafting an enticing job brief, producing persuasive marketing materials, to professional candidate management – each process is crucial. And don’t forget, the commitment to cater to candidates even on evenings and weekends.

These are the tasks that most organizations can’t or don’t want to do. And this is what any recruiter charging a market-rate fee should excel at.

But here’s the kicker – recruiters who only charge 10-12%, no matter how much they rave about their passion for recruitment, can hardly be expected to excel in these areas.

If your recruitment agency, despite charging below the market rate, is behaving amateurishly and you’re wondering why – it’s time to look in the mirror.

Let’s not fall for the lure of sweet talk and low fees. Quality recruitment is an investment that pays off. It’s time to rethink our recruitment strategies.