07 February 2011

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Article about Direct methods of recruitment

Direct recruitment: Save time and money on finding new staff

Recruiting for a job vacancy can be a time-consuming and difficult process, and many employers turn to agencies for help. However, this is not always the best solution and DIY recruitment can be a much more cost- and time-effective option.

By carefully managing the whole process and carefully considering what they need in a new employee and how they will find that person, HR departments can ensure a quick and effective recruitment process with little or no outside help.

Benefits of direct employment methods

By advertising a vacancy directly you have complete control over the situation. This means more time and effort is required but ensures total visibility and a tighter hold over the costs and labour spent on hiring a new member of staff.

Direct recruitment means you have the power to vet potential new employees before inviting them for interview, meaning you do not have to trust someone else’s judgment on whether a candidate is suitable for the role. So if certain requirements are flexible or can be “traded-off” against each other, you can fully assess the applicants based on their merits and speak to them directly to find out more.

How to begin DIY recruitment

To advertise a job it is vital to first draw up a full description of the role, detailing everything from the location and salary to responsibilities and required qualifications and experience.

Candidates will need to know whether the position is something they can do and would enjoy and you should give as much detail as possible to ensure you do not have to sift out speculative applications from those who are not suited because the advert is misleading or too vague.

When ready to advertise a vacancy, automatic vacancy posting is a great option to cut back on the time spent on administration relating to the employment process. This ensures the job description is submitted to the top recruitment boards to be seen by job-seekers.

What to expect from direct employment methods

If you advertise a job directly be prepared to spend some time on the whole direct recruitment process. You will have to at least glance over every CV and cover letter received and put in the leg work to arrange and carry out interviews at each stage.

You may also find that DIY recruitment leads to cold calls from recruitment agencies offering to do the work for you, so expect to be approached by companies looking for your business.

Getting help with DIY recruitment

A great middle-ground option for employers who do not want to use an agency but need some guidance on where and how to advertise a job is a vacancy advertising service.

These can help to ensure that your role is seen by potential employees, although care must be taken as not all services post on the premium sites that are most often used by job hunters.

The Mount Recruitment vacancy advertising service is a great option for those who want to try out direct employment methods but are unsure of where to start.

By offering an impressive discount for advertising a job vacancy on the top employment sites, this allows HR departments to maintain complete control over the recruitment process without huge cost or time commitments.

Advertisers save hundreds or even thousands of pounds on the DIY recruitment process, while ensuring their vacancy is listed on skill- and sector-specific portals. The employer remains in charge of assessing applications and arranging interviews, giving flexibility and power over the whole process.

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