An ag recruiting partner can be an invaluable resource for your business, helping you control costs, improve the quality of hires and ultimately, boost productivity and positive outcomes. However, in order to deliver on those promises, your search partner must get to know as much as they can about your unique business, its culture and the cycle of demand. By treating the relationship like a two-way partnership, you’ll be able to realize your goals much more efficiently.  Use these strategies to boost your relationship with your search partner today.

Choose Wisely

The first step in building a strong recruiting partnership is to choose the right search firm. Industry expertise in the ag business is crucial, because the field is so unique. Make sure to choose a partner that has deep roots in the industry and has a proven track record in the niche.

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

The more information your search partner has about your business, your challenges and your needs, the more accurate their solutions will be. Be as detailed as possible when discussing your needs and goals, and share information about both your short- and long-term objectives. Never be afraid you’re providing too much information. Effective recruiters believe there is no such thing as “TMI.”

Provide Detailed Feedback

It is important to provide detailed information up front, but feedback is also necessary to build a strong and effective relationship. In order to deliver what you need, a recruiter must understand the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates they recommend to you. As they gather and act on your feedback they can continue to improve their level of service to you.

Take Their Feedback and Advice

You partnered with a recruiting firm because of their expertise. To see results, it’s necessary to take the advice and feedback they provide. There might be times when your job posts need improvement, when the candidate you envision hiring is too expensive, or your requirements are unrealistic in your market. When they provide feedback or advice, listen to what they have to say and keep an open mind. They are the experts in the recruiting market and their advice comes from experience.

Are You Ready to Build a Recruiting Partnership?

If you are ready to build a lasting, effective recruiting partnership with true experts in the agriculture industry, the recruiters at Morris Bixby are ready to help. Our proven processes will instantly shorten your time to hire while improving the quality of your hires. Contact us today to get started.