Whether you’re fresh from college or you’re an experienced veteran, getting a job in the IT industry can be quite a challenge. It’s not hard to get employed, but it’s rather frustrating to find a job that’s fulfilling. With so many IT jobs in Singapore, it’s no wonder why so many people find it hard to get their dream job.
From the employer’s point of view, however, you could say the same thing. Hiring the perfect candidate is just as hard as getting employed. If that’s the case, then perhaps working with an IT recruitment agency in Singapore should do the trick.
Speaking from experience, I could say that it’s much easier and quicker to hire a candidate with a recruitment agency. More than half of the workload involved in recruiting a candidate will be taken away, thanks to a recruiter who’ll do most of the work for you.
When we did the recruitment process by ourselves, it was time-consuming, stressful, and almost impossible to reach enough candidates. We didn’t find what we were looking for, so we settled for the best candidate available since we needed an IT specialist as soon as possible. However, consult a recruitment firm, and you’ll discover that it’s much more convenient for you to search for viable candidates in the market.
Other than speeding up the process, why is it better to hire a recruiter? What makes the extra-added fees worthwhile? Let me explain how an IT job consultancy firm in Singapore helped us out.
1. GATHER MORE (AND BETTER) CANDIDATES
Why settle for less when you can get better and more flexible IT candidates? The number of IT jobs in the country continue to rise, which means the industry is crawling with exceptional applicants aiming to get a decent job. Fortunately, that’s what a recruiter can do for you: to discover the best and most skilled candidates in the IT industry.
The good news is that with the endless power of online marketing, you can attract as many candidates available in the market. An IT recruitment agency could let a social media specialist help you distribute hiring ads and content on networking sites like Facebook. That way, you’ll reach hundreds and even thousands of possible interested applicants who could join your company. Of course, it still takes a bit of time, but it’s more efficient (and quicker) to let a recruiter handle the hiring process.
2. GAIN INSIGHT REGARDING THE MARKET
The IT industry is always open to changes, and you should stay updated regarding the latest trends if you want to know what will benefit your business. Fortunately, it’s a recruiter’s job to remain vigilant and observe the market’s trends and changes at all times. Doing so should help aid in the recruitment process and find someone that will fit your company. Not to mention, you can gain additional insight into the IT industry as well.
Understanding the market is a critical part of recruitment. Some changes will hurt your business, while others will benefit. Either way, it’s your responsibility to know what’s up so you can plan ahead of time.
3. IMPROVE YOUR MARKETING STRATEGIES
There are countless ways to market your brand, but one of the most effective strategies will always be digital. Consider marketing your business on social media to gain leads and attract applicants. For instance, you could post ads on Facebook. Try posting on forums and communities as well to reach as many people as possible.
Don’t underestimate the power of marketing. Besides social media, a recruitment agency can help you distribute your content to various platforms, including your website. With an IT recruitment agency by your side, there’s an endless list of opportunities for you to try out. Our company gained traction once we had enough applicants waiting at our digital doorstep, and it’s all thanks to effective marketing.
4. REDUCE THE RISKS
You’ll encounter many risks when you’re trying to hire the right person for the job. I remember when we viewed a list of applicants, and one of them had a pretty interesting background.
He was a solid A-grade student who won a few awards, and he even worked at a prestigious company. It sounded too good to be true, so our recruiter took the liberty of doing a little background check to confirm the applicant’s authenticity. It turned out that the applicant lied about working for the company as he was only an intern for a few weeks.
CONCLUSION
After a few weeks of research, the IT recruitment agency found someone applicable for our line of work, so we hired them on the spot after the final interview. I’d say that the recruitment process turned out to be fruitful and worthwhile. I highly recommend hiring a recruiter if you need to find the best candidate for your company.
Whether you’re looking for decent IT jobs or you need help finding applicants, you can get in touch with Evolution Recruitment Solutions. They’re an IT recruitment agency that can help you out.
