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5 Ways Recruitment Firms Help Applicants

Recruitment firms or headhunters are companies who serve as the middlemen between the employer and the job seekers. Companies hire them to outsource their recruitment needs to save time and resources.

Some applicants are hesitant to go through recruitment agencies when applying for a job because they thought the headhunter would get a cut from their salary or that the applicant would not be employed directly to the employer. But that is not the case since the recruitment firm’s ultimate goal is to find the most suitable applicants to the employer based on the latter’s requirements. Their job usually ends there. In fact, recruitment firms help job seekers in five ways:

  1. They can help you find the suitable employer.

It is the recruiter’s job to know how a company operates in a specific market. Hence, it’s easy for them to determine people who would fit, excel and progress in a certain industry and workplace. They can match you with an employer based on your work experience, preferred salary, schedule preferences, location and career path.

Also, a very clear advantage of working with recruitment firms is that your relationship with them doesn’t stop when you get hired or when you don’t. They can still offer you job opportunities later on.

  1. They can help you negotiate.

Since recruitment consultants are middlemen, they always want what’s best for both the employer and the applicants. Usually, they are given a certain range of the salary companies would offer. In case a certain candidate’s asking salary is beyond the range provided by the employer, the recruitment firm would try to negotiate the preferred salary of the applicant by stating what the positive things that the applicant can offer to the company.

  1. They respond to applicants fast.

One of the hardest parts when applying for a role is the waiting period. Some companies will tell you that you need to wait for at least two weeks to know whether you’ve made it to the next level or not. And let’s admit, sometimes, when it’s exactly two weeks later and we haven’t received a response yet, we get worried. You’d want to send a message to the HR and ask for an update. Thankfully, recruitment firms process applications faster than the usual. They’re also understanding enough to respond to queries of applicants any time of the day.

  1. They provide relevant feedback and advice.

Since recruitment firms do not take sides, they normally give honest feedback to applicants with regards to their interviews, exams and other pre-employment tests. Whether their feedback or advice is positive or quite negative, you can be assured that they are constructive and relevant to your growth as an individual and career person.

  1. They never run out of opportunities.

Since job openings are the bread and butter of recruitment firms, job seekers can easily come to their office or at least send their resumes online to be part of their pool of talents. The next thing you know is they’re already calling you for a job opportunity.

 

In case you’re also looking for a job, please don’t hesitate to apply on our job board. Thanks!

 

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Why Foreign Investors Outsource Their Recruitment Operations in Manila

Availing the services of a reliable recruitment firm enables companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to focus on their core operations while having non-core competencies taken care of by experts. Established and larger companies also benefit from outsourcing hiring operations as, over the years, recruitment is also becoming a sizeable task. At its core, talents are the lifeblood of any organization, and the competition for getting the best people among companies gets tougher each day.

Thanks to the Philippine government supporting the nation as a viable outsourcing hub across Asia, Manila, and many other cities in the country, is booming with outsourced serviced providers offering recruitment solutions, and more. As a result, many foreign investors are now leaning towards recruitment firms in the Philippines for low-cost yet impressive hiring services.

There are three major factors why global businesses choose to outsource their recruitment operations in Manila. Read on below.

Reduced costs

Any organization can most certainly save money, time and effort in tapping the help of a recruitment agency rather than setting up its own hiring team, and all the more when they outsource in Manila. One of the best things that foreign investors like about the Philippines is it offers more affordable service fees compared to other English-speaking nations. The standard of living, salary rates, and business operations in the country are not as expensive as those in other countries which makes it a good partner and venue for foreign investors.

High-quality services

Despite the low rates though, Filipino recruiters have above average skills, knowledge, and expertise in their field. They are creative enough to explore different media and attract suitable people for a certain company’s job openings. Furthermore, recruitment outsourcing services in the Philippines are diverse and flexible. Recruitment agencies like Peoplehub offer specialized hiring options such as executive search and skill-based intensive market research to cater to industry-specific businesses.

Easy to work with people

Filipinos are friendly and accommodating by nature which makes it easier for them to communicate and work with people from different walks of life. As mentioned above, Filipinos are also good English speakers, hence, the language barrier is not an issue for most Westerners, and businessmen.

 

Companies who offer recruitment operations in Manila are now gaining recognition for their credibility and expertise. Mostly, it has to do with the Filipino people, who, themselves, are known to be globally competitive.

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5 Factors Employers Consider When Hiring New Graduates

Year on year, fresh graduates enter the real world, hopeful that they will snag their first job. For employers and recruitment firms in the Philippines, however, hiring a new graduate is both a risk and an investment. Fresh graduates have less or no professional experience and require time and effort to mentor, but with the right training, they could account for a company’s workforce asset.

Here are 5 factors which employers consider when hiring recent graduates:

  1. Internship Experience and Past Leadership Roles

Although the length of internship usually ranges from 200-600 hours only, the student’s performance, exposure and environment during those hours could say a lot about his/her resume.

Employers and HR agencies also value new graduates who have held leadership roles in organizations either within or outside the university. For employers, such experiences speak that the candidate is responsible, active and a team-player.

  1. Communications Skills

Having effective communication skills is a must for every job seeker, whether a fresh grad or not. How you present yourself and answer questions in your interviews can actually make or break your potential hiring. Studies show that 91% of employers value interview performance over academic performance in the ultimate hiring decision.

A good command in English is a vital necessity for new graduates seeking to work for companies that have global operations because chances are, you will be working with international counterparts. For rookies eyeing jobs in media, sales or fields that require social interaction, you must be equipped with an effective communication skill set to explain technicalities, pitch ideas or even iron out conflicts.

  1. Academic Performance

Despite being favored less over job interviews, one’s academic performance actually comes into play in employers’ hiring decision.

Of course, companies also check your alma mater and its well agreed that fresh graduates that come from well-known or Ivy League schools have that certain privilege of being favored over the others, but there are companies that have a formal GPA/GWA threshold as one of their hiring requirements.

Furthermore, employers favor new graduates that possess a good academic standing in licensure exams. 

  1. Flexibility and Professionalism

Being a good team player is a big plus when applying for an entry-level position. New graduates should be at the top of their game in  terms of being as professional as they can be. Research about the culture of the workplace – from the dress code to corporate etiquette – and try to abide by them, even during the interviews.

HR managers and recruitment firms in the Philippines also value new hires that have the willingness to learn more because those are the type of employees that are open to changes and will go the extra mile to be better in their job.

A little tip: never be afraid to ask questions when you want to know something and never be afraid to voice out opinions when you have one. Remember that having fresh graduates in the team is also an opportunity for the company to grow and nurture future talents.

  1. Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm here goes beyond being eager or keen; it’s about being ardent about a job and maintaining that enthusiasm under a long-term plan.

Online employment platform JobStreet notes that millennials nowadays love to try out and experiment different careers at a time. However, this means that fresh graduates tend to be job-hoppers, that’s why employers find it hard to fully train them since they leave immediately when another door of opportunity opens.

Granted, it’s a matter of balancing your own needs against the company’s. Just remember that people who are forward-thinkers tend to be the better option for the company over those who aren’t.