Executive Search Recruitment: Streamlining your hiring process
Within Executive Search Recruitment, no hiring process is the same. Each company will require a different calibre of candidates depending on the role and responsibilities. So, you might find that sometimes it is a tricky process. Even more tricky is when the hire is time sensitive.
Attracting senior talent is becoming increasingly harder to do following COVID-19. Those who have worked within IT and technology for many years are now looking for more. You probably know that people expect more than a generous salary and benefits package, with hybrid working in high demand.
There is a lot for you to consider. A hiring plan of action won’t simply fall into place. So, how can you streamline a tricky hiring process when a senior employee leaves the business?
Time saving tips for your senior hires
These time saving tips will make all the difference for a successful senior hire. Of course, we know that your time is precious – especially for really important hires. There’s only so much you can fit into one day!
The goal is to make the executive search recruitment process as relaxed as possible. Make this your aim at the very start. Allow yourself flexibility for interview dates and candidate feedback. If the vacancy needs to be filled urgently, set yourself deadlines…think of these as hiring milestones. Have your candidate shortlist by a certain date and have the desired interview dates blocked out. Remember, you can also make the most of remote interviews which can also save plenty of time!
Find an executive search recruitment agency
We have spoken of the importance in finding a good recruitment partner as a key priority. Of course, we might be biased when we encourage this but it is an invaluable partnership to have. Just an initial conversation is a good place to start.
The main thing to look for in this specific situation is an agency that has a hands-on approach to sourcing candidates. You should be transparent and state clearly that this is a time sensitive hiring process. The recruiter will need to plan accordingly. It’s also important to share why the previous employee departed. If the agency is right for this search, they will map out how to take some of the pressure off and give you some time back!
Executive search contract recruitment
Contractors really can make all the difference during an urgent hiring period. Have you explored executive search contract services?
This is a great solution while searching for a permanent addition! Invite a specialist in on a contract basis to keep on top of projects. Remember to always ask about availability and flexibility – if there was a chance you may have to extend their contract, it’s good to know if they can. It will also take a huge amount of pressure of your team, so they are not doing double the workload.
Helping you hire senior IT talent
Have you got an urgent vacancy? Perhaps your hiring plans for the year need some streamlining. That’s what we do best – submit a vacancy or a general enquiry and we will be in touch!
