Talent acquisition is a major focus for any company. With the right talent, the company can build a strong culture, provide better customer service, and work more productively. The wrong talent can bring a company down, increase operational costs, and damage the organization’s reputation.
Many organizations consider forming strategic partnerships with talent acquisition agencies. These agencies may handle all aspects of talent acquisition needs, from sourcing talent to interviewing candidates to onboarding. They may even help them find alternatives if the initial hire doesn’t work out.
However, this partner must align with organizational goals. They should know what the company is looking for in terms of hard and soft skills. This insight ensures they will find talent that drives the company forward.
Work with a Partner That Specializes in Your Industry
Several talent acquisition agencies specialize in specific industries. It’s best to work with an agency that specializes in your industry. These organizations will have an idea of your company objectives before the partnership begins. They will also have connections with the right candidates so they can source and hire talent quickly and efficiently.
Find the Right Agency
Do some research to narrow down your search to a few key agencies. Consider industry reputation to find one that’s best for your needs. Once you have narrowed down your choices, conduct interviews to determine which you would like to partner with. Ask questions about their sourcing and hiring processes, costs, success rates, guarantees, and time-to-hire ratios.
Have the Right Conversation
Once you find an agency you prefer, ensure they are familiar with your organizational goals. Discuss the hard and soft skills you are looking for in your candidates and the roles you would like to fill. Provide resources such as your business plan, branding assets, and other guidelines that ensure your talent acquisition partner ‘gets’ your company.
Offer a Job Shadowing Experience
If possible, you may invite reps into your company so they can familiarize themselves with operations, culture, and various company roles. This experience will provide additional insights so they can hire effectively.
Provide KPIs for Various Positions
Provide your partner with key performance indicators (KPIs) for the positions you are hiring for. They can refer to the worker's output, sales goals, team interactions, and innovative ideas. This information will allow them to hire with specifics in mind.
Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Current Workforce
Do a deep dive into your current work staff to determine your team’s strengths and weaknesses. Doing so can help you find talent that picks up the slack in other areas.
Discuss these strengths and weaknesses with your talent acquisition partner to ensure they understand your company's needs. This type of internal examination may also help you work with your partner to create new positions that will help your organization run more efficiently.
Set Intake Session Criteria
Talk to your partner to discuss how the hiring process will work. Typically, at some point, a team leader will want to interview the candidate before a final decision is made. Discuss the point in the hiring process at which this interview will take place and possible criteria to be discussed at this juncture.
Choose Stahl Recruiting as Your Talent Acquisition Partner
Stahl Recruiting is an ideal talent acquisition partner for organizations seeking executives in the rail industry. Our unique insights allow us to source talent effectively and find the right candidate for your organization. We adhere to ethics that foster a deep sense of trust and an excellent agency reputation.
Contact us when you are ready to find the leaders that make your organization thrive.
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Stahl Recruiting Executive Search
Andrew J. Stahl, Owner
Mailing address: 11601 Shadow Creek Pkwy #111-326
Pearland, Texas 77584
877-557-8245
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