{"id":71242,"date":"2021-04-16T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/?p=71242"},"modified":"2021-04-14T17:28:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T16:28:02","slug":"how-to-start-a-recruitment-agency-12-considerations-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/blog\/how-to-start-a-recruitment-agency-12-considerations-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Recruitment Agency: 12 Considerations for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are thousands of recruitment agencies in the UK, with new companies popping up every day\u2014often by industry professionals looking to strike out independently. But figuring out how to start a recruitment agency can be daunting. And, if you\u2019ve already started your agency, growing it can be overwhelming, too. Success comes with a whole new set of challenges, some of which can come as a nasty surprise if you\u2019re not prepared. Here are twelve areas any new recruitment agency should consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Start a Recruitment Agency: 12 Focus Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These topics cover a range of essential factors to consider. Answer these questions to ensure that every aspect of running a successful recruitment agency has been accounted for.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your business plan<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marketing<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sales<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Media<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recruitment Trends and News<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry Expertise<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Candidate Experience<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Client Engagement<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/choosing-firms-focus\/\"><b>Your Business Plan<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a growth strategy in place?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you emphasising profit or revenue?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you focusing on existing clients, new clients, or an even mix?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you specialise in a specific placement type (temp, perm, contract, direct hire)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What industries will you serve?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/sourcing-candidates-with-optimized-recruitment-website\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Toolkit&amp;LA=staffing_toolkit&amp;LAD=staffing_toolkit&amp;utm_source=toolkit&amp;utm_medium=website\"><b>Marketing<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a modern website that\u2019s easy to use?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your site mobile-friendly?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you monitor review sites for feedback about your agency?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you provide resources for candidates on your website?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a specific selling point that differentiates your agency from the competition?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you personalise your communication (in email, social media, etc.)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/discipline-recruiter-salespeople-performance\/\"><b>Sales<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a clearly defined target customer audience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have satisfied clients you can use as referrals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a strategy for generating leads that goes beyond cold-calling?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you avoid generic value propositions in describing your agency? (e.g., \u201cWe provide great customer service&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/social-media-staffing\/\"><b>Social Media<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an established presence on sites like LinkedIn and Facebook?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you regularly share useful content with candidates and clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a sourcing strategy for identifying qualified candidates on social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use social media to network with prospective clients and candidates effectively?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/staffing-big-idea-2\/\"><b>Technology<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use an applicant tracking system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/glossary\/applicant-tracking-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and\/or customer relationship management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/glossary\/crm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) software to manage your data and nurture relationships with candidates and clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are currently leveraging an ATS, is your email fully integrated?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a reporting solution for tracking candidate and client data?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you automate the onboarding process for candidates, or is it manual?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/top-staffing-recruiting-trends-2018\/\"><b>Recruitment Trends and News<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you stay up-to-date on recruitment industry trends?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you network at recruitment events?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you stay up-to-date on current events and legislation that impact recruitment firms?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a member of your area\u2019s recruitment association?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you embrace new recruitment technology?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/lessons-learned-staffing-pros\/\"><b>Industry Expertise<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you seen as an expert in the industries you serve?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you provide valuable industry resources to prospective candidates and clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you go to industry-specific events to stay up-to-date and network with prospective clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/3-keys-to-an-effective-employee-onboarding-program\/\"><b>Training<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a formal training program in place?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you incorporate employee feedback into your training?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How frequently, if ever, do you evaluate employee performance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you able to ramp up new employees in a month or less?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/candidate-feedback-candidate-experience\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Toolkit&amp;LA=staffing_toolkit&amp;LAD=staffing_toolkit&amp;utm_source=toolkit&amp;utm_medium=website\"><b>Candidate Experience<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a candidate engagement strategy in place at your firm?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you personalise all communication with candidates?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you follow up with candidates after their placement?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you measure candidate satisfaction?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you solicit candidate feedback?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you interview candidates at the end of the hiring process to learn about their experience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use candidate feedback to make deliberate improvements to your firm?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/candidate-quality-and-client-satisfaction\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Toolkit&amp;LA=staffing_toolkit&amp;LAD=staffing_toolkit&amp;utm_source=toolkit&amp;utm_medium=website\"><b>Client Engagement<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to nurture client relationships and detect unhappy clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you maintain consistent and frequent communication with your clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you measure client satisfaction?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you solicit customer feedback?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use client feedback to make deliberate improvements to your firm?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/staffing-metrics-underrated\/\"><b>Reporting<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you report on critical recruitment metrics like fill-rate and gross margin?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you perform weekly or monthly reports to understand your business better?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you measure your employee\u2019s performance on specific key metrics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use your data to make meaningful changes to your firm?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/3-essential-components-to-evaluate-in-a-prospective-recruitment-crm\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Toolkit&amp;LA=staffing_toolkit&amp;LAD=staffing_toolkit&amp;utm_source=toolkit&amp;utm_medium=website\"><b>Security<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a backup of your pertinent client and candidate data?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your data linked to a personal account vulnerable to attack (e.g., a personal Gmail account)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a GDPR compliance strategy in place?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more insight and tips on how to start a recruitment agency?\u00a0 Check out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/staffing-toolkit-lp\/?LS=website&amp;LSD=Blog&amp;LA=Staffing_Kit_2017&amp;LAD=Staffing_Kit_2017\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toolkit: Resources to Grow Your Recruitment Firm from the Ground Up<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for useful tools and tips you can use to better your firm.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/staffing-toolkit-lp\/?LS=website&amp;LSD=Blog&amp;LA=Staffing_Kit_2017&amp;LAD=Staffing_Kit_2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/toolkit.png\" alt=\"start a recruitment agency\" width=\"646\" height=\"220\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-71243\" \/><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to start a recruitment agency? 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