How Do Recruitment Agencies Actually Work?
It’s a question we get all the time so here’s the lowdown
Recruitment agencies can seem like a bit of a mystery if you’ve never worked with one before. Are we just CV matchers? Do we take a cut of your pay? (No and no by the way.) Let’s unpack how it really works and why it might just be the smartest move for your hiring strategy or job search.
🔍 So what does a recruitment agency do?
At its core a recruitment agency connects employers with job seekers. Simple as that. But what makes a good agency stand out is the way we do it.
We don’t just match keywords on a resume to a job ad. We take the time to understand people. That means understanding what a company actually needs beyond the job title and what a candidate actually wants beyond salary expectations.
The process from start to finish
Here’s how we typically work with employers
Briefing: We chat with you about your business culture team and what kind of person would thrive in the role
Market insight: We’ll let you know what the talent pool looks like salary trends and time to fill expectations
Sourcing: We tap into our networks ads databases and good old fashioned connections
Screening: Every candidate is vetted and interviewed by us first so you're only meeting solid matches
Shortlisting: We present you with a shortlist usually 2 to 4 candidates and manage interview scheduling
Offer and follow up: We support both sides through the offer negotiation and onboarding phases
For job seekers it’s a bit like having your own job hunting coach. We help with resume advice interview prep career guidance and even advocate for you with employers. And no you don’t pay a cent. We’re paid by the hiring company if we help them make a successful hire.
Why work with a recruiter?
Whether you’re hiring or job hunting a recruitment agency can
Save you time by doing the heavy lifting
Provide insights into salaries hiring trends and candidate expectations
Help you find quality matches who stick around
Offer support throughout the entire process
Let’s wrap it up
At Ayme we believe recruitment should feel less like admin and more like a real conversation. We get to know the humans behind the hiring and that makes all the difference.
Want to see how we work in real life? Let’s chat