5 ways to improve results from a global recruitment agency

Employing global recruitment agencies has always been a great way to source talent.

Agencies have access to people that are out of reach and off-limits to some companies. They are also trusted advisers always having a finger on the pulse of the industry.

When you decide to engage a global recruitment agency like us, you’ll want to ensure your investment goes as far as possible. This article will outline key takeaways that are proven to develop that all-important client-recruiter relationship and deliver maximum return.

Knowing that recruitment relationships are of mutual effort will increase your advantage as a client and fast-track your talent search strategy.

Let’s look at the client-global recruitment agency relationship in more detail.

Maximising results from a global recruitment agency

1) Clear client job description

It may sound obvious, but be clear. 

Set out precisely what skills you require—including those which are mandatory vs. desirable—minimum qualifications, and previous industry experience. 

Provide as much detail as you can to better refine your staffing needs. 

State what kind of title you require, for example, ‘Senior Planning Engineer, Cost Engineer, Senior Estimator’. Including specifications and pinpointing exactly which characteristics are most important will create a clear candidate approach.

When the global recruitment agency you’ve engaged is aware of exactly what you are looking for, more time can be spent investing in the best candidates for the role.

2) Understand your business

Evidence shows that labour recruitment agencies work best when they deeply understand your company. 

Providing greater insight into your company—beyond a basic understanding—gives your global recruitment agency greater insight when choosing which candidates to put forward to you. 

Take the time to talk through the information on company culture, purpose and wider aims. Discussing in a meeting or via phone call will ensure it is effectively communicated and will help to establish a strategy.

3) Communicate openly

Effective communication is crucial. Be clear about candidate requirements and direct about recruiter fees. 

You don’t want to waste time and money if terms can’t be agreed, and being transparent from the beginning will ensure a smooth process. 

Additionally, explain your expectations:

Do you need to run background checks (criminal records or credit, for example), take references, or validate qualifications—and is this included in the fee or an additional cost?

Taking time to talk about these formalities builds up a strong rapport and maintains a lasting relationship with you and your global recruitment agency.

4) Follow protocol when handling potential clients

Provide meaningful feedback on candidate CVs and interviews and do so in a timely manner. 

By letting your global recruitment agency know why some candidates weren’t successful and how the specifications may have changed, they can adapt the search to provide you with more suitable candidates.

5) Consider exclusively using a global recruitment agency

Engaging and investing in your chosen global recruitment agency may prove more fruitful in your search for the right candidate.

If you can communicate effectively and build a productive relationship, you have a higher chance of success and can invest more time and resources in your search.

Work with our global recruitment agency

Recruiter relationships are extremely significant for your business. If you’re struggling to make your recruitment partners work for you, why not get in touch and see how our global recruitment agency can help?

With deep industry experience in oil, gas, chemicals, infrastructure, life sciences, manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, and more, TRS Staffing is primed to help you secure top-tier talent during your recruitment process.