Recruitment
isn’t an easy thing to handle. In fact, most people would rather delegate that
responsibility to someone else. At first, I didn’t understand what the big deal
was. I had just started my business a few years ago and handled recruitment easily.
When I needed new employees, I would draft an ad, post in online, wait for the resumes
and applications to come in, and start the interview and selection process. I
didn’t really feel the need to hire companies like Roxburghe Investments to handle the job.
My
first hurdle came when a senior member of my start-up team was forced to leave
her job due to personal reasons and move. It was a high level post and crucial for
the success of my company. I didn’t know how to handle recruiting someone for
that position because I needed someone absolutely trustworthy and fully capable
of handling the responsibility.
I
was keenly aware that the stability of my company depended on the person who
would replace my former teammate. If I didn’t choose well, I would risk my company.
For the first time since I started my company, I wondered if I should hand over
the responsibility of recruitment.
After
discussing it with my team, I decided that I should approach Roxburghe and see
if they could help me out. I needed someone with experience in recruiting candidates
for high level posts.
My
teammates and I discussed our requirements about the candidate. We made it
clear that we wanted someone who would fit in with our company culture and would
possess excellent leadership skills. After a first few meetings, things were
set in motion. The ad was placed and the recruitment agency started sending us CVs
from their own database. Even with their help, we took a long time to find the
right candidate.
The
recruiters were surprisingly patient with us. They didn’t rush the decision,
didn’t force us to consider their recommendations, or try to push us in any
particular direction. In fact, they just offered advise wherever needed and
helped us through the recruitment process.
Eventually,
we found our ideal candidate. He turned out to be a good fit and a creative
force that our company needed.
HR
and recruitment companies like Roxburghe Investments can
help you come up with the right recruitment strategy and make sure that you get
the right employees. All you need to do is contact them and ask.