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How to Choose the Right Recruitment Agency - For Employers

Simon Clark • 29 July 2024

Choosing the right recruitment agency can completely transform the overall efficiency of your business and finding the right partner will allow you to streamline your hiring process, attract the right employees with the least amount of disruption in your organisation. So, how do you find the perfect recruitment agency? Let’s take a look


Know What You Need

Before you go about ‘recruiting’ a recruitment agency, it’s important to assess what you need from them, so they are in the best position to help you. Are you hiring for permanent positions? Do you need employees with special skills, experience or qualifications or do you need general staff to get the job done? Understanding exactly what you need and why will put the recruitment agency in the best possible position to fulfil your exact needs.


Do they Have Industry Expertise?

Does your chosen recruitment agency specialise or have extensive experience in your sector? This can help you as an employer as the agency may already have a network of candidates immediately available to you. Ask the agency about their previous history of placements in your industry to see if they are the best placed to handle your current hiring needs.


What is Their Recruitment Process?

All good recruitment agencies have efficient processes in place to ensure the employer and potential employee is a good fit and this is all to do with how they structure their recruitment process. How do they source, screen and select the candidates they present to you? A good agency will streamline their process to fit your needs, meet deadlines and provide candidates who match your requirements.


Check Testimonials & Assess Communication Skills

One of the best ways to determine if a recruitment agency can meet your needs is by checking reviews and testimonials from previous employers who have worked with the agency. Also ask yourself how their communication has been with you so far? Do you feel as if you might be a good fit for each other moving forwards?


If you are looking to fill vacancies in your business, our experienced team can help you match the right people to the right jobs and can work hand in hand with your company to ensure you get the best talent every time. For over 35 years, Shepherd Stubbs has been a leading recruitment agency for large, medium and small businesses. Over the years we have built lasting, professional and trusted relationships with both businesses and our candidates, meaning we have the knowledge and resources to provide excellent job opportunities and to fill the job vacancies of our clients.

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LinkedIn Poll Results - December 2024

by Simon Clark • 19 December 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, our latest LinkedIn poll sought to uncover the primary professional goals of our network for the upcoming year. The responses we received provide a clear indication of shifting priorities in the modern workplace as we head into 2025. An overwhelming 64% of respondents identified 'Better Work/Life Balance' as their top professional goal for the new year. This significant majority underscores a growing trend among professionals prioritising their well-being and personal time equally with their career ambitions. It reflects a broader movement towards achieving a healthier balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, emphasising the importance of mental health and overall life satisfaction. 'Career Advancement' still remains a priority for many, with 21% of the votes, showing that climbing the professional ladder continues to be important but perhaps balanced with a desire for quality-of-life improvements. Surprisingly, both 'Skill Development' and 'Networking' received the same level of focus, each garnering 7% of the vote this month. This suggests that while continuing education and expanding professional connections are still valued, they may currently take a back seat to more pressing concerns related to personal well-being and career progression. These poll results highlight a critical shift in professional goals as we move into 2025, with a notable emphasis on achieving a sustainable work/life balance. This insight is invaluable for employers and HR professionals as they plan support systems and corporate cultures that align with the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Key Indicators of a Successful Interview

by Jonathan Shepherd-Stubbs • 29 November 2024
Interviews are often the most nerve wracking part of the job seeking process and whilst you might be happy that you got the interview, you might wonder if it went as well as you’d hoped. This is a natural reaction to something as important as your career but there are several key signs that suggest your interview was a success, let’s take a look at them. Positive Body Language and Engagement We can usually tell when we get on well with someone and you can also read subtle signs in the interviewers body language which could mean that you left a good impression. Were they leaning forward, engaging with you and seeming interested in what you had to say? Did they respond enthusiastically to your answers? These are all good signs. The Interview Takes Longer Than Expected Interviews are typically structured to a strict timeframe to allow the interviewer to see multiple people and find the best candidate for the job. If your interview has gone over the allotted time but it doesn’t feel rushed, this is a really good sign and means that the company is open to learning more about you and sees potential. Natural Conversations If you have built up a natural rapport with your interviewer and the interview doesn’t seem like a basic question and answer session, this bodes well. If the interviewer also shares information about the company culture, team and future plans with you at this stage, it’s a sign they see you becoming part of their company. Next Steps Discussion If the employer takes the time to explain what the next steps of the process are going to be during your interview, asks about your availability for further stages or lets you know about their onboarding process, these are all good indicators that you are being strongly considered for the role. Introduction and Highlighting the Benefits Another sign that your interview has gone well is if your interviewer introduces you to other team members or key decision makers during the course of your interview. This shows that they personally have deemed you a good fit for the role and could be looking for a second opinion before they make a hiring decision. The interviewer could also begin to highlight the benefits of you working for their organisation, they might mention the ‘perks’ of working for the company, any career progression opportunities or just that it’s a great place to work. They could be trying to sell you the role within the company which often means they think you are a strong candidate.  Whilst the above points aren’t a guaranteed measure of success, they are really encouraging signs that your interview has gone well and that you have made a good impression on the company. If you are currently navigating the job market and need some professional support and guidance, we can help, contact us for advice and information on our current vacancies today.
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