Why Using Multiple Recruiters for One Role Could Be Hurting Your Business

When it comes to hiring top talent, many companies fall into the trap of thinking that engaging multiple recruiters for a single role will increase their chances of a fast hire.  

On the surface, it seems like a smart strategy; more recruiters equals more reach. 

Unfortunately, the opposite is often true. 

Using multiple recruiters for one vacancy can backfire, damaging your brand, confusing candidates, and ultimately slowing down the hiring process.  

In the blog, we break down why this approach can harm your business and outline what you should do instead. 

Let’s begin!  

Damage to your reputation 

Recruiters talk among themselves. And it doesn't take long before they realise, they are working on the same role for the same company. Not only is this completely dodgy behaviour, but it also sends a signal that the employer doesn’t have a clear hiring strategy, or that they are desperate to fill the role.

With this kind of reputation, recruiters are hesitant to work with you in the future, and you lose access to top industry professionals and talent pipelines.  

Loss of candidate trust 

From a candidate's perspective, hearing about the same role from multiple recruiters can be very confusing.  

Many candidates will begin to wonder:  

• Why are so many agencies hiring for this?  

• Is this role even real?  

• Does the company have any clue about what they really want in this role?  

Confusion quickly turns into distrust and top-tier candidates will shake their heads no and move on to other trustworthy offers.  

You hurt your employer brand 

The hiring process at your company is a direct reflection of its internal culture and operations. A disorganised, competitive and (let's admit it) shady hiring process signals dysfunction.  

This can damage your employer brand making it hard to attract and retain top talent.  

Candidates and employees also talk, and poor experiences are often shared among industry circles and posted on public platforms like Glassdoor.  

It costs more money 

More recruiters, means spending more money in the long run. When agencies are competing against each other the result can be poor-quality hires and wasted time sifting through CVs.  

When there is a focused and driven recruitment process, led by a single trusted partner, you get better results, i.e. better candidates and hires.  

Here’s what you should be doing instead... 

Work with one specialist recruiter in your industry or specific role type you’re hiring for. Such an expert will understand the market, the talent pool and know how to attract the right candidates.  

Build partnerships based on trust and communication. Recruitment is more effective when there is a collaborative effort.  

Protect your employer brand with a streamlined, respectful and transparent hiring process that reflects well on your company. Show candidates that you value their time and take hiring seriously.  

Think in the long term, not just transactional ensuring that your hiring strategy aligns with your business goals.  Focus on building a talent pipeline that focuses on fostering long-term relationships with recruitment professionals who understand your business and can grow with you.  

 In conclusion,  

Recruitment is a critical function, and how you approach it speaks volumes about your company. Instead of casting a wide net with multiple recruiters, invest in building a solid relationship with a single, capable partner. 

At Verelogic recruitment we pride ourselves in building strong relationships with our clients and candidates ensuring that we understand everyone’s needs and look after each’s best interest.  

Look no further to find the recruiter that truly cares about delivering high quality hires. 

Reach out to our team today: recruitment@verelogic.co.uk.