In House Recruitment vs Recruitment Agencies

As a leading recruitment agency, we love our independent position that allows us to produce the best outcomes for the individuals and the businesses we work with. However, we know that there are pros and cons to every situation, and we often work alongside in-house recruiters who, while performing a similar role, operate under a different set of parameters to recruitment agencies.

Here at CareerWise, we work with candidates seeking new jobs, and we work with businesses to find the perfect applicants for their vacancies. Many of our recruiters have experience of in-house recruitment, and many of the in-house recruiters we meet have previously worked in recruitment agencies. We’ve been pondering the complexities of each recruitment environment, and looking at what candidates can do to get the best of both worlds.

What’s The Difference Between In-House And Agency Recruitment?

Different loyalties and connections. In-house recruiters are, by nature, closely allied to the company they are employed by and must work within a team of HR professionals and specialists in this industry. This will increase their specific knowledge, but may be limiting in terms of time and variety. Recruitment agencies are not tied to a specific industry, which allows for more flexibility and freedom but may reduce the level of industry knowledge they can obtain for every position.

Different restrictions on time. While a recruitment agency may be restricted by the breadth and volume of candidates and businesses it deals with, in-house recruitment teams may struggle with the lack of time to devote to finding appropriate applicants, since they may be under pressure to perform in other areas, such as training or succession planning.

Comparable challenges. Both recruitment environments are under pressure to find the best candidate for each vacancy that arises, and both may make the most of networking events to build their list of potential applicants effectively. However, there is often a sense of suspicion between the two types of recruiters, and, in our experience, this can cause an unhealthy atmosphere for everyone, adding to the pressure of the job.

Are You Seeking Engineering Jobs in Cork, Limerick & Galway?

Here at CareerWise, we have a number of engineering jobs to fill in Cork, Limerick & Galway. We can help you to find the perfect job, and we will work with you to secure a position that makes the most of your skills and experience. We take the time to get to know our business clients and our individual candidates, so we can work towards the best outcomes for everyone.

We’re Ireland’s leading specialist Technical and Executive Recruitment firm and our friendly team will be happy to help you find your perfect position in Cork, Limerick and Galway. you today. Contact us online, or call on +353 (0) 21 206 for a consultation to find the ideal position for you.

Joe Robbins

(Director) BBS (Hons), MBPICS – Shannon Office

Joe Robbins is co-founder of CareerWise Recruitment. A graduate of the University of Limerick (Degree in Business Studies, 1985), Joe worked in the UK for five years where he specialised in materials management, production management and plant management for a number of companies.

He returned to Ireland in 1992 to become Operations Manager for a Cork-based start-up, FMC Automotive Division which was subsequently taken over by Snap-on Equipment. Joe managed the business re-location of this company to Shannon in 1997 before setting up CareerWise Recruitment in 1999.

He is a committee member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Mid-West region, and a former Director and Vice President of the Shannon Chamber of Commerce. Joe is former Chairperson of the Sixmilebridge Camogie Club and current Chairperson of the Clare County Camogie Board.

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