Getting help with recruiting

Rather than spend the time developing the employment systems and recruiting staff yourself, you may choose to employ a recruitment consultant to help fill a vacancy.

Make sure you get someone capable of doing the job. Ask the person you are considering using a range of questions to satisfy yourself that they are capable and even ask for some referees who could attest to the service provided. Give them a call and ask a few pointed questions:

• How were they to deal with – did they understand your requirements?
• Did they provide value for money?
• Would you use them again? Why or why not?