What does a recruitment agency do?

A recruitment agency works on behalf of an organization to help fill open positions with qualified candidates, including sourcing and vetting individuals and presenting top talent to hiring managers. If you’re considering partnering with a recruitment agency, here’s a high-level overview of what to know before you get started:

How do recruitment agencies post jobs?

Posting opportunities on job platforms. Established recruitment agencies maintain a list of top talent sourcing channels where they post open jobs or projects. Channels may include the agency’s jobs page, agency newsletters, social networks, networking groups, traditional job boards, and industry-specific job boards.

What makes a good recruitment agency?

Networking and Market Access: Agencies have extensive networks and access to a broad talent pool. They can connect with passive job seekers who are not actively searching for jobs online, widening the scope of potential candidates for employers. Diversity and Inclusion: Some recruitment agencies specialize in diversity and inclusion recruitment.