In today's competitive job market, finding the right candidate for a job can be a daunting task.
Employers may struggle with a variety of factors, such as lack of time, resources or expertise, which can make it difficult to attract the best candidates for a position. This is where recruitment agencies come in.

Recruitment agencies are professional firms that help companies find the right candidates to fill their vacancies. They provide a range of services, including advertising job vacancies, screening and shortlisting candidates and conducting interviews.

• One of the key benefits of using a recruitment agency is that it saves time. Recruiting staff is a time-consuming process that involves advertising, shortlisting and interviewing candidates. Recruitment agencies have the expertise and the resources to handle this entire process, freeing up employers' time to focus on other important tasks.
• Agencies have access to a larger pool of candidates than employers do. This is because recruitment agencies are actively seeking out candidates, which involves posting job ads, networking, and database searching, leading to a larger pool of candidates to choose from. Recruitment agencies have access to candidates who may not have been available to an employer through internal recruitment processes.
• They have expertise and experience in the hiring process, with a knowledge of the industry, current job market, and hiring trends, which means they can provide valuable insights and advice to employers.
• Recruitment agencies have experience in the recruitment process, which means they can identify suitable candidates quickly and efficiently. They have strict screening and vetting procedures to ensure that only the best candidates are presented to their clients.
• They are cost-effective, as they save employers money on the cost of advertising vacancies and also reduce the risk of a bad hire. The cost of advertising a job vacancy can be expensive, especially with the rise of online job boards. Recruitment agencies have a range of options for advertising vacancies, and they can often negotiate better rates.
• Recruitment agencies also have strict screening and vetting procedures to ensure that only candidates who are a good fit for the job are presented to their clients, reducing the risk of a bad hire.

Keenan Recruitment is a market leading agency recruiting throughout Northern Ireland. As corporate members of Recruitment & Employment Confederation all Consultants are accredited in recruitment practice, meaning we advise our clients alongside finding the best possible fit for the firms.

📱 Contact Aideen Duggan at Keenan Rec to discuss further T:02890021616 or aideen.duggan@keenanrecruitment.co.uk