A key question (and a very valid one at that) we are sometimes asked by businesses is “why use an agency?” Such a question deserves a clear answer.  We are not going to say that we are unlike a lot of agencies as you have heard it all before.  So instead let’s look at the biggest constraint all businesses face when recruiting – Time.

On average, the time/man hours and overall management spent on the whole recruitment process can cost companies several thousand pounds and that’s before you even consider using an agency.

Here is a breakdown of time spent on recruitment for businesses and how using an agency can free up some of that time which in effect is saving you money and man hours:

 

Recruitment Process step-by step	Time spent on tasks (average)	Your time spent using an agency
Review of role	30 minutes	45 minutes
Drawing up and drafting a job specification	30 minutes
Signing up to job boards/newspaper and advertising position/proof-reading ads.	1 hour 30 mins
Viewing initial CVs	1 hour 30 mins
Calling possible suitable applicants (on average 10-20) and pre-screening.	3-6 hours
Writing and speaking to unsuitable CV’s/Candidates	2 hours
Confirming interviews with candidates (on average, 5) both in writing and verbally	1 hour
Conducting initial interviews	5 x 1 hour
Shortlisting to 2nd stage	1 hour
Writing and calling to reject unsuccessful candidates from 1st stage interviews	1 hour
Confirming 2nd interviews	30 minutes
Conducting 2nd interviews	3 x 45 minutes	3 x 45 minutes
Conclusion of suitable candidate	30 minutes	30 minutes
Verbal and written offer to successful candidate	30 minutes
Writing and speaking to reject unsuccessful candidates from 2nd stage interviews	30 minutes
Continuation of responding to applicants applying to your advert/s	2 hours minimum
Time spent dealing with cold calls from agencies who have seen your advert on line!	Continual!
Total time	At least 26 hours (equivalent to 4 working days!)	3.5 hours

 

So maybe the question is why not take the time to develop a trusted relationship with an agency? It will certainly free up your valuable time especially when you have a new starter to train up!

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