In all the years I have been recruiting, I have yet to speak to a hiring manager who has NOT used a staffing company.

Yet, I rarely encounter a hiring manager who is thrilled with their partnership. I would say two out of 10 are happy. Most people I meet with call it a necessary evil....OUCH.

Why do clients feel this way? Most recruiting companies follow the same process. For example, how many times have you heard this? "I have the perfect candidate for your job opening." It is called skill market, candidate spotlight, candidate marketing, and the list goes on and on.

The reality is, they are shopping that candidate around to the highest bidder, or sometimes the candidate is not even in the market for a new role. Trust me, I have seen it. It is a terrible approach for the candidate and client.

So before you engage with the same old process, you really should speak with my team first. It is time for you to try a different approach. An approach where the candidates we source are exclusive to your organization, one where you're meeting with your recruiter weekly, and most importantly, a process tailored to your organization.

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