It’s safe to say that one of the reasons employers retain us to help recruit talent on their behalf is to save time and we deliver on that, every single time. Our first-hand media and marketing experience definitely gives us the advantage of understanding the roles and landscape, but we need insights from you to do our best work. 

Once we have been retained and, prior to starting the search, it is vital for an employer to take the time to go through the role with us and outline what characteristics they are looking for in their new hire. A kick- off call goes a long way towards getting beyond skills and years of experience and into the craft of delivering top-tier talent.

Once the search is underway, and candidates have been presented, it is important to provide us feedback as quickly as possible. Having a debrief after every candidate interview is ideal as this provides deeper insight while everything is still fresh in your mind, and it will also prove helpful when it comes to reviewing and comparing candidates later in the process. Don’t mince words here, communicate what you were happy and excited to see, and express any concerns that you encountered. On top of all that, it also allows us to provide constructive feedback to both the candidates moving forward and those who are not.

For candidates of interest, moving quickly to the next step of setting up interviews is crucial in this competitive market. Top candidates are often scooped up so it’s easy to miss out if the process is too slow.

Finally, when you’re ready to make an offer, checking in with us to review what’s most important to the candidate can help you successfully close the deal. 

Recap: 

• Take time to brief us
• Provide us with timely feedback on candidates
• Maintain open communication with us
• Throughout the process, provide us with a real-time ranking of interviewees based on competency/fit
• Consult with us prior to making an offer