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Introduction

In a rapidly changing labor market, the recruitment process is becoming increasingly complex. Companies can work with a recruitment agency, which speeds up and facilitates recruitment, or look for employees on their own. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, which are worth carefully analyzing.

Advantages of working with a recruitment agency

Professionalism and experience and feedback from the market.

The recruitment agency has specialized knowledge and experience, which allows them to effectively find suitable candidates, minimizing the risk of recruitment mistakes.

As a result, they can help find the perfect candidate who meets all the company's requirements. They also offer HR consulting as a comprehensive service that includes analysis and recommendations for team management, supporting talent development and strengthening the company's position in the market.

Access to a broad base of passive candidates.

The recruitment agency uses extensive databases and advanced tools to reach the best candidates, even those who are not actively looking for a job.

Saving time and resources.

A recruitment agency takes over the entire recruitment process, from the preparation of advertisements to the final interviews, allowing companies to focus on key aspects of their business. In addition, these agencies present only selected candidates, saving the company time. The recruitment process is carried out with due diligence, ensuring professionalism and efficiency in attracting suitable candidates.

Disadvantages of working with a recruitment agency

Costs

Working with a recruitment agency involves costs that can be high for small businesses.

Risk of not understanding the company's needs

A recruitment agency may not always fully understand a company's characteristics and culture, which can result in mismatched candidates. Creating an accurate candidate profile allows you to better match candidates with the company's needs, minimizing the risk of misunderstandings and mismatches with the organizational culture.

Advantages of searching for candidates on your own

Full control over the process.

Self-recruiting gives the company full control over every step, enabling it to better match specific organizational needs and customer expectations.

Lower costs.

Recruiting in-house can be cheaper, especially when using free or low-cost platforms to publish ads.

Disadvantages of searching for employees on your own

Time-consuming.

The recruitment process can be very time-consuming, especially when processing a large number of applications.

Limited search range.

Companies only have access to candidates who have responded to ads, which can limit the pool of potential employees. A recruitment agency, on the other hand, can execute recruitment projects for top employers in a wide variety of industries through advanced tools.

Lack of access to passive candidates.

Companies do not usually have access to candidates who are not actively looking for a job, but might be interested in a change of employment.

Recommendations for companies: partnering with a recruitment firm

The decision between searching for employees yourself or working with a recruitment agency depends on a number of factors, such as the size of the company, available resources, the specifics of the positions and the urgency of the recruitment.

It is also worth emphasizing the importance of an effective business partner, which can significantly affect the efficiency of recruitment processes and the building of long-term business relationships.

Collaboration with our clients in the context of the recruitment process is key, as it allows us to provide professional support to candidates and a personalized approach to recruitment projects.

Analysis of Traffit report results

The report "Application Quality in 2024" prepared by Traffit provides valuable information on current trends and the quality of applications in the labor market. Below are the key findings:

Increase in applications: Between 2022 and 2024, the average number of applicants applying for a single position increased by 80%. This trend is a result of fewer open roles and more job seekers, making the job market more competitive.
Quality of candidates: Despite an increase in applications, the quality of candidates has declined. More applications are coming from unmatched candidates who often do not meet all position requirements. An example of this is that 71.62% of candidates do not pass the first stage of recruitment.
Importance of personalization: Personalization of recruitment processes, including tailoring the content of advertisements to the specific needs of the labor market and candidates, is a key element in making recruitment more effective.
Importance of sourcing: In 2022, a recruiter was, on average, 2.2 times more likely to hire a candidate from their own talent pool or sourced through
sourcing than to hire someone who actively applied through
application form.

Recommendations based on the Traffit report

Optimizing the recruitment process: Increase the efficiency of application selection through the use of advanced recruitment tools and automation to help deal with the growing number of applications.
The use of sourcing in the recruitment process: According to the report, sourcing candidates is the most effective recruitment method.
Increasing the attractiveness of job offers: Prepare attractive job offers that will attract qualified candidates. Personalization of job ads should be tailored to specific market requirements and candidate needs.
Personalization of announcements: Tailor the content of ads to the specific requirements of the labor market and the needs of candidates. This increases the chances of attracting the right candidates and improves the overall recruitment experience.
Recruiting for sales positions: Focus on recruiting employees for sales positions to attract qualified sales professionals. Working with recruitment agencies and sourcing candidates from other sources can be a key element of success in attracting the best candidates.

Link to report here

In conclusion, the Traffit report points to the need to adapt recruitment processes to changing market conditions, with a focus on personalization, automation and the effective use of technology to improve recruitment and candidate experience.

Why choose our recruitment agency?

Our recruitment agency offers comprehensive recruitment services tailored to individual client needs. We offer:

Experience: Years of industry experience that translates into successful recruitment processes.
Broad candidate base: Access to a broad base of candidates, including those who are not actively looking for work.
Personalized services: A personalized approach to each client, allowing you to better match candidates to your company's specific needs.
Success Guarantee: We guarantee that we will find the right candidate to contribute to your company's success.