Relationship Building: The New Era of Recruiting

Post written by Valerie Freeman, CEO of Imprimis Group

I recently found an article about recruiting during today’s down economy. Presently, the most effective way to recruit is to focus on building relationships with the candidates. Recruiters should not only be concerned about whether or not a hire has been made, but also that the quality of the hire is top-notch.

When the economy began to head south, many companies chose to downsize on their recruiting department first. If we aren’t hiring why should we be paying recruiters, right? Wrong. This article proves that if you want your company to be competitive as soon as the recession ends then you should keep your core group of recruiters. Companies should be using recruiters that know the company and understand what the company needs to be major contenders in today’s market. Our recruiters at Imprimis have been practicing building relationships with candidates for 28 years.Accordingly, when a career opportunity arises we are confident we are placing the best candidate in the job.

The article also indicates that the need to hire new staff is outpacing the ability to rebuild recruiting departments, and many of the top recruiters have already moved on. Allow Imprmis to lighten the burden of seeking out high quality employees.

See article for more advice on how to recruit up in the changing economy or contact one of our experienced representatives to see how we can customize a plan to fit your needs.