4 Reasons Companies Should Use a Search Firm

Many of our client companies have dedicated in house talent acquisition professionals, but they still utilize Career Moves, LLC to assist with certain accounting and finance positions.  Other smaller companies without dedicated internal recruiters first attempt to advertise the position on a job board and then contact us after being flooded with dozens of unqualified applicants.  Here are a few reasons why companies should use a search firm:

1) The best search firms have deep networks of passive candidates – Many times, the most qualified candidates in the marketplace are not actively searching for a new position, but have asked a search firm to let them know their ideal opportunity arises.  These candidates won’t be looking at job boards or visiting company websites to view open positions.

2) For a search firm, the focus is on placements, not activity – The best search firms don’t flood employers with dozens of resumes of unqualified candidates, but rather only present a short list of very qualified candidates.  This allows the employer to conduct the interview and hiring process in an efficient manner.

3) Search firms know where to look for top talent – Highly successful search firms have a well developed network of passive and active candidates, access to company directories and the tools needed to identify the right candidate for an open position.

4) Search firms counsel candidates – The best external recruiters are focused on matching a candidate’s long-term career goals with the right career opportunity, so that it will be a win-win for both the candidate and new employer.  While this takes the recruiter time to fully define and understand the candidate’s career goals and aspirations, the result is an offer accepted based on career growth potential, rather than just compensation.

At Career Moves, our niche of sourcing only accounting and finance professionals seeking opportunities in Connecticut allows us to focus on maintaining and continually increasing our strong network of potential candidates in this segment of the market.  We provide career counseling and guidance to potential candidates, sometimes for years, before they decide the time is right for them to make their next career move.   Employers utilizing the services of Career Moves can be assured that only well-vetted, highly qualified and interested candidates will be presented for consideration.