How to Brief Your Recruitment Partner on a Role
How do you effectively brief recruitment partners on a role to ensure the best candidate can be hired?
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, effective communication between a recruiter and an employer is key to finding the right talent for your organisation. There are crucial crucial steps you should take as a organisation whoa re hiring to effectively communicate your hiring needs to recruiters to ensure a successful candidate placement. Our expert recruitment hosts Mike Leather and Sam Musiyarira share their thoughts on what they want to see from a client’s brief, to ensure they can fulfil the role effectively.
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Our top tips:
Start with a clear job description
A comprehensive job description is the cornerstone of any recruitment process. Outline the role's key responsibilities, required skills, qualifications, and any must-have traits. Remember: clarity saves time and helps recruiters zero in on the best candidates faster.
Set timeline and expectations
Time is of the essence!
Share your timeline and any critical deadlines with your recruitment partner. Whether it’s an urgent hire or a long-term role, being upfront about expectations ensures the process flows smoothly.
Go beyond a phone call
Want to make your briefing truly impactful?
Opt for video calls over traditional phone conversations. Video interactions provide better engagement and allow recruiters to better understand your needs. Plus, it’s the next best thing to meeting face-to-face!
Communicate any feedback
Recruitment isn’t a “set-it-and-forget-it” process.
Establish a feedback loop to share updates and align at every step. Regular communication ensures you and your recruitment partner are on the same page and can pivot if needed.
'The Recruitment Roundup' by BMS Performance is a weekly Podcast discussing hiring and sales strategy tips for sales professionals. Tune in every Wednesday at 5 pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
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