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10 steps to recruiting a recruiter
-- and an employee
By Christine
Selvig • Bankrate.com
 Just
as you wouldn't hire an employee sight unseen, it's best to do a
little research before hiring a recruiter. A little time taken now
can save a lot of trouble later. Here are some things to do and
keep in mind when evaluating a recruiter:
- Call a couple of each agency's clients to
learn about how the agency operates.
- Call the Better Business Bureau for a reliability
rating.
- Look for an agency with experience placing
employees in your industry.
- Find out if the company has any type of follow-up
policy with its customers and whether you'll be working with one
counselor throughout the process or a team.
- Ask for and review a copy of the agency's
standard letter of agreement or contract.
- Feel comfortable negotiating the fee. You
may be able to save yourself some money if you're willing to work
exclusively with one recruiter for a prearranged period.
- Be flexible. Supply and demand rule the employment
marketplace and you may be advised to offer a higher salary than
you expected.
- Think about what sets your company apart
from all the rest. What can you tell your recruiter about your
company to help sell the opportunity to a prospective candidate?
- Make sure prospective candidates are interviewed
by decision-makers. This streamlines the interviewing process
while introducing your candidates to the best and brightest in
your company.
- Be prepared to make a decision on the candidate
quickly.
-- Posted: Sept. 16, 1999
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