Is Using A Recruitment To Recruitment Company Worth Your While As A Recruiter?

If you are looking for recruitment consultant jobs in the UK, there are a few options open to you. You can hang out on LinkedIn and see what recruiter roles are being posted. You can Google any number of related words and phrases and see what appears. If you have the contact details of a hiring manager in a recruitment companies you would love to work with, you can give them a call and hope you get through or you can talk to a specialist in the field like a recruitment to recruitment agency.

These are the facts. The truth is we all love using the skills and expertise of a specialist. As a recruitment consultant reading this article I am sure you would agree. Look at data and trends in the recruitment industry and you will see this fact being played out at every turn.

Sector specific recruitment companies are some of the most successful on the planet. Why? Because both candidates and clients know they are in safe hands with someone that understands, at depth, their industry and who can give the advice they need. Add into this access to a network of key contacts and you will then appreciate the facts I shared earlier.

This exact scenario plays out when you are looking for a recruitment position. A rec to rec company that is either local or sector specific or even a combination of both is a logical first step.

So how does the whole rec to rec thing work for recruiters who are looking for recruitment consultant jobs in a range of sectors?

First step is to do your research. Head over to LinkedIn and ‘Google’ and search for what you need. The beauty of the, internet driven landscape we live in is that at the click of a mouse we can be presented with hundreds of bits of information all of which can help in pointing you in the right direction for your next recruiter role. Once you have narrowed down your search have a good look over their website, follow them on LinkedIn and give them a call. All rec to rec’s are discreet, they have to be. Top tip don’t contact the one that your current company uses! It isn’t a smart move.

The next thing is to set up a meeting and explore your options. Any rec to rec worth their ‘salt’ will know who is recruiting when, and importantly will be skilled in understanding how you would fit with their clients and the type of roles they have on offer.

Here is the thing – it is worth taking action on this now. In the world of recruitment, relationships are King; or Queen depending on your viewpoint. Get to know your rec to rec consultant, make sure they understand what you are looking for and that you keep in regular contact.

Being front of mind works wonders and building a relationship in this way will reward you when suddenly the ideal role in the ideal company is up for grabs.

Till next time,

Cheryl