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Recruitment should be about more than just filling roles! 💼 It's about creating genuine connections, understanding aspirations, and delivering results. 🤝🎯 Sadly, the reputation of recruiters often falls short.  😔 But it doesn't have to be this way. ✨ I love what I do! I enjoy meeting candidates and even if it doesn't work out now, it may work out in the future for another role. I rather them be selective. 👉 It is better to get it right and see that retention. 🌟 Happy candidates, happy clients, happy recruiter. 😊😊😊 #DefineHR #Recruitment #ConnectionBuilding #ResultsDriven

🌟 Why Choose James Grace Associates? 🌟 In today’s fast-paced job market, finding the right talent can be a daunting challenge. That’s why partnering with an expert recruitment agency like James Grace Associates is a game-changer! Here’s how we can elevate your hiring strategy: Industry Expertise: Our team is deeply embedded in the industries we serve. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we bring you candidates with the right skills and cultural fit. Extensive Network: With years of experience, we’ve built an extensive network of top-tier professionals. We tap into this network to find the best match for your organization quickly and efficiently. Customised Solutions: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our recruitment strategies are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you get the best talent that aligns with your company’s goals and values. Time and Cost Efficiency: Hiring can be time-consuming and costly. Let us handle the heavy lifting. We streamline the process, saving you valuable time and resources so you can focus on what you do best—growing your business. Candidate Experience: We prioritize the candidate experience, ensuring that every interaction reflects your company’s brand positively. Happy candidates are more likely to become engaged, loyal employees. Market Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with our market insights. We provide you with the latest trends and data, helping you make informed hiring decisions. Choosing James Grace Associates as your recruitment partner means you’re not just filling a position; you’re investing in the future success of your company. Let’s work together to build teams that drive innovation and growth. We have dedicated consultants operating in the following sectors: 🔹Doors, Gates & Barriers 🔹Lifts & Escalators 🔹Fire & Security Get in touch today ☎ 01530 440303 📧 teddy@jamesgraceassociates.co.uk #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #JamesGraceAssociates #HR #BusinessGrowth #IndustryExperts #JobMarket #CareerOpportunities

"𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬" Unfortunately, we hear this a lot more than we should - and I get it. Too many agencies focus on short-term profit, Rather than adding long-term value: - Pushing irrelevant CVs through to hit your weekly KPIs. - Rushing the process unnecessarily to hit monthly quotas. - Overlooking cultural fit in order to secure a quick hire. Here’s the truth: not all recruitment agencies are the same. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞. Just like one bad meal doesn’t stop you from dining out again, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. When you’re looking for extra help, here’s what you should watch out for: - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Are they upfront about timelines, candidate feedback, and challenges in the process, or do they avoid difficult conversations? - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Do they base it on the number of placements or the quality and longevity of the hires they’ve made? - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: Do they ask insightful questions about your business, team dynamics, and long-term goals, or just focus on the job description? A good recruiter can be your greatest ally in finding top talent or landing your dream role. Don’t let one bad experience stop you from discovering that. #recruitment #hiringchallenges #talentacquisition

Imagine you work with a recruiter who has over 20 000 connections in your industry (well done Lisa-Mari Jordan) – now multiple that by a team of eight – now imagine the reach that team has into hard-to-find skilled candidates. And that’s just our Engineering team.   In today’s competitive job market, partnering with a specialised recruiter who understands your industry can make all the difference in finding the right talent.   At The Talent Experts and The Talent Experts Consulting, we pride ourselves on being just that—experts in our niche areas, including Engineering, Financial Markets, Commercial/Financial, and IT. Unlike generalist recruiters, our teams possess deep market knowledge and a vast network, making it easier to find hard-to-secure skills.   Here are a few reasons why working with a specialised recruiter is crucial:              1.        Market Intelligence: A specialised recruiter can provide valuable insights into current market trends, salary benchmarks, and candidate expectations, ensuring you stay ahead of the competition.            2.        Understanding Job Requirements: We take the time to understand your specific needs and job requirements, ensuring that only the most suitable candidates are presented.            3.        Network Reach: With extensive connections in your industry, we can tap into a broader talent pool, increasing your chances of finding the perfect fit.   I’m incredibly proud of the team and the amazing ratings we’re getting from our clients! Give us a shout if you want to work with specialists in your field!   #Recruitment #TalentAquisition #TheTalentExperts

What people think a Recruiter does vs What the reality is. Being in the recruitment industry, I’ve learned there’s so much more to this role than people realize. It’s not just about filling positions—it’s about navigating complexities, managing emotions, and constantly adapting to change. Screening applications, finding the perfect match, getting hold of the right candidate, and balancing between candidate expectations and hiring manager demands—none of it is easy, but it’s incredibly rewarding. After all, recruiters are not just filling roles; they’re helping people land their dream jobs. This is the reality of being a recruiter..... #HR, #Recruitment, #Recruiter, #TalentAcquistion...

What is a Resourcer? 🤔 This is something I get asked a lot when talking about what I do for work, and it's funny as we are pivotal to recruitment but whenever you have to fill in any forms and it asks for your occupation - Resourcer is not listed and/or not recognised! Resourcers are a secret weapon in the recruitment world! ✨ Here's why having one of us on your team is an absolute game-changer: 1️⃣ Resourcers are the ultimate talent scouts! We hunt down top-notch candidates, freeing up consultants to focus on building relationships and closing deals. 🎯 2️⃣ With a dedicated Resourcer, candidates receive personalised attention right from the start. ✨ 3️⃣ By transferring sourcing tasks to a Resourcer, the team can work smarter, not harder. Say goodbye to endless hours spent scouring job boards and hello to a more efficient, cost-effective hiring process. 💼💸 4️⃣ Resourcers dive deep into niche markets and untapped talent pools, expanding your recruitment reach far beyond the surface. 🌊💡 5️⃣ Collaborating closely with consultants, Resourcers serve as strategic partners, providing valuable insights and recommendations to optimise your hiring process. 🤝💼 #Recruitment #HR #ResourcerMagic

Navigating the Current Job Market: The Value of a Great Recruitment Partner In today's challenging job market, we're observing a significant shift: candidates are increasingly hesitant to leave their current roles. With economic uncertainties and fluctuating job opportunities, professionals are prioritizing job security and stability over new opportunities. This trend makes finding and attracting top talent more complex and competitive than ever before. This is where the expertise of a great recruitment partner becomes indispensable. Here’s why: 1. Deep Market Insights: Recruitment partners possess up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and candidate expectations, enabling them to provide valuable advice and strategies. 2. Broad Networks: They have extensive networks and can tap into passive talent pools—those who may not be actively seeking new roles but are open to the right opportunity. 3. Tailored Approach: Skilled recruiters take the time to understand your company’s unique culture and needs, ensuring a better match and a more compelling pitch to potential candidates. 4. Candidate Experience: They enhance the candidate experience by providing personalized communication and support throughout the hiring process, increasing the likelihood of successful placements. In a market where top talent is cautious and competition is fierce, having a recruitment partner who understands these dynamics can make all the difference. Invest in building a strong relationship with your recruitment partner to navigate this landscape effectively and secure the best talent for your organization. Shoot me a message if you are interested in talking about your current recruiting headaches or to hearing about the awesome services we provide at Inceed! #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #JobMarket #Hiring #RecruitmentPartner #CareerGrowth #HR #JobSearch #TalentManagement

It's still too common for clients to expect recruiters to find candidates based solely on a job description. However, there is so much more that we need to know to find the right candidate. A detailed briefing call, typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes, with the Hiring Manager and HR is essential to truly understand the organization, its team dynamics, technology, culture, etc. This call allows us to go beyond the job description and delve into the nuances that make your company unique. By gaining insights into your organization’s values, work environment, and long-term goals, we can ensure that the candidates we present are not only qualified but also the right fit for your team. This deeper understanding helps us tailor our search to identify individuals who will thrive within your organization and contribute to its success. It’s about finding someone who aligns with your company’s ethos and can seamlessly integrate into your existing team. Ultimately, this collaborative approach leads to more successful hires, higher retention rates, and a stronger, more cohesive team. Investing time in these initial conversations sets the foundation for a fruitful partnership and ensures we deliver the best possible candidates for your needs. #Collaboration #Recruitment #hr #ta

What can you do to improve your potential to attract talent? Here are a couple ideas: 🎯1. Review your company’s culture and decide what you have to market to potential employees. Interview your current staff to determine why they continue to work at your company. You want to make sure to know and market your employer brand. 🎯2. Talk to individuals that are currently in the positions that you are recruiting for in order to understand the responsibilities and challenges to be able to promote the opportunity. Create your own job posting (different from your job description), based on the conversation that you had with staff members. Include the sizzle of the job and the culture you have to offer! 🎯3. Hold hiring managers accountable to realistic expectations in filling a position in a talent short market. Based off of a recent Indeed survey, 71% of employers say they split the requirements in two categories: must-haves vs. nice-to-haves. A practice that MJ Recruiters also utilizes when working with hiring managers to fill a position. 🎯4. Short on time and short on staff? Outsource the hiring process to a professional recruiter, someone who can improve your hiring process and assist you in attracting top talent. What should you look for in a recruiter? Quality over quantity, a clear recruitment process, easy to contact, etc. What is important to you? Consider MJ Recruiters for your next position. We have over 70 years of recruitment experience specializing in engineering, operations, quality, materials & procurement and manufacturing accounting, HR and IT. In 2023 we filled 71% of the contingent searches that we worked on, beating the industry average of 18-25%. With 24 Google reviews, we have a Five STAR rating! #MJRraisingthebar #YourManufacturingRecruitmentPartner #TechnicalRecruiter #ProfessionalRecruiter #PremierRecruiters #RecruitmentFirm #ManufacturingIndustry #HR #Accoutning #InformationTechnology #Engineering #EHS #Operations