Finding and selecting the right marketing recruitment agency can be a daunting task. To help you make the best choice for your business, here are some key tips to keep in mind:

1. Do your research

Look for marketing recruiters specialising in your particular industry or niche who have a positive track record. Check their website, ask for references and read reviews to ensure they’re a good fit.  Take a look at their LinkedIn Company Page, which will enable you to establish if their core expertise is a good fit for the marketing roles you are hiring for.  How many followers does their company page have?  The more, the better, as this is a good illustration of how extensive their marketing network is.

If a marketing recruiter has approached you, check out their LinkedIn profile, and in particular take a look at their recommendations towards the bottom of their profile - again, the more recommendations, the better.

2. Clarify your needs 

Before you approach any marketing recruitment agencies, make sure you have a clear understanding of your recruitment needs. Identify the marketing roles you need to fill and the type of candidate you’re looking for.  Are you hiring for senior marketing roles, for example, a 'Head of Marketing', 'Marketing Director' or 'CMO'?  If so, you might want to find an agency that offers headhunting or retained search services.

3. Consider your budget

Get an idea of the fees and costs associated with recruitment agencies before you make a decision. Make sure you understand their payment terms and conditions.  What rebate scheme do they offer, just in case a candidate doesn't work out?  

Important to remember that cheaper is not better when it comes to selecting an agency partner. The adage that you 'pay for what you get' often applies when you are selecting a recruitment partner.  The cost of making a bad hire because you partnered with the wrong recruiter is typically far, far higher than the difference in fees that are charged between a good agency and a poor one. So invest wisely.

4. Ask the right questions 

When you’re talking to recruitment agencies, make sure you ask the right questions. Find out how they source marketing candidates, the timeline of their recruitment process, and the type of support they offer. How do they go above and beyond in terms of identifying, attracting and placing the best marketers? 

By following these tips, you can find and select the best recruitment agency for your marketing team.

Hiring the right people for your team is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a business leader. But how do you know who is the right fit? Should you hire for attitude or skills?

The short & easiest answer is both! Attitude is essential for any successful team. You need to make sure the person you hire has the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop. But you also need to make sure that they have the right base level of skills required to do the job to the best of their ability, especially if the role is quite a technical / skills-focused role (think IT or marketing technology-focused roles). 

You could argue that attitude can't be taught, but skills can, so hiring for attitude is more important.  This is a very valid point and one that I firmly believe in. Better to have a team with the right attitude, drivers and willingness to learn new skills, than a team that perhaps has the right skills but doesn't display the attitude and application to produce great results.

The key, in that case, is to look for candidates who have the potential to develop the skills they need BUT, very importantly, the right attitude to fit into and drive the team forward

#Recruitment #Hiring #TeamDevelopment #hiringforattitude 

​When job hunting, it’s important to stay motivated and positive. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your job search: 

• Create a job search plan - Before you start looking for roles, it’s important to have a plan in place. This should include researching the types of roles available, creating a list of companies to target, and setting realistic goals. 
• Update your CV - Ensure your CV is up-to-date, tailored to the roles of interest, and presents you in the best light. Consider using a CV template to help you structure your document, or you can pay a CV writing expert to do it for you (worth the outlay!).
• Network - Networking is great for job search success. Get in touch with professionals in your industry and try to meet professionals from companies you’d like to work for. This will help to open doors you may not have known about.
• Use online job boards - Job boards are a great source of job postings and are a great way to get your CV out there. Be sure to tailor your applications to the role you’re applying for and use relevant keywords.  We recommend LinkedIn, Indeed, Reed and CV Library, but there are hundreds to choose from.
• Stay focused - Job search can be a long and protracted process, so it’s important to stay motivated. Keep track of your progress and use positive reinforcement to keep you going.

If you are looking for a new marketing job, we might be able to help! Please feel free to send your CV to us at:

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Good luck on your job search! #jobs #jobhunt #jobsearch #marketingjobs