Managing The Recruitment To Recruitment Interview Process

The first thing you should do is to meet the recruitment agency or company that are looking to employ new staff and discuss their requirement. You should establish the timetable for filling the position, job specification, and person spec, the interview format and clear objectives. All this will be invaluable later when preparing the candidates for the interview.

Defining the interview process lays down the rules and outlines expectations, so avoids confusion during the interview and placement. Always discuss rates up front, you are in a sales environment, the employer expects to pay and knows you are not going to work the vacancy for free. Make it clear from the start so all parties agree. There is nothing worse than putting in the hard graft and then cutting your prices after you have completed the work. Remember it's your money as well you are discounting.

By having a clearly understood recruitment path you are able to keep the employer informed of progress, accurately tell the candidate what to expect and remain vigilant should things go astray. By giving candidates an interview pack with agreed job descriptions, company information, directions and maps you are merely avoiding confusion when they show up at the meeting. They will be professionally groomed, on time and prepared.

Keep in touch with the employer, realise they will want a couple of days to make a decision but they are likely to give you initial feedback immediately. Candidates are also always keen to know how they have faired and will also not wait forever for an offer. By keeping them informed you ensure you control the process, if they have confidence in their recruiter they will not go looking for other consultants.

If you are a recruitment agency looking to place recruitment professionals please contac the rec2rec London and UK specilaists Lush Consulting. We are always looking for talented recruitment individuals so if you think you make the grade, feel free to get in-touch with Greg, Lush Consulting, a recruitment to recruitment company.