Working more effectively with your recruiter is an easy process if the parameters are established from the onset.

Your recruiter wants to send you only qualified candidates for your evaluation and selection. He/She can do this by spending a few minutes with you to obtain all the position specifications. Equally important is the working atmosphere and personality of the supervisor and coworkers.

Another very important aspect that needs to be addressed early on is the fee. Will this new employee be a temporary, placed on a temp to hire status, or be a permanent hire. Once you have established the financial arrangement and all requirements for the position the recruiter’s job begins.

During the interview process the lines of communication must be kept open and each party needs to be available for feedback and discussion. The longer the interview process takes the more likely you will lose the top candidates. "Time kills all deals." This is so very true.

The next time you have to fill a position and contact a recruiter, be prepared to hire the individual. Your recruiter will work effectively and efficiently in a professional manner to make the placement process a complete success.