Finding the right person for a role can be a challenging and time-consuming process. You know the attributes that you need, but how do you find that perfect candidate?
This is where specialist recruitment companies outperform generalist recruiters. By being able to hone in on niche areas, these agencies have the market understanding required to locate the talent you need.
According to Kevin Gill, Delivery Manager – APAC at Globe 24-7,
“When companies start working with a niche recruitment specialist, someone who really understands the area, it makes the process really efficient.”
Specialised recruiters have a deep understanding of their sector, enabling them to identify and connect with potential candidates quickly. They use established networks and in-depth industry knowledge, which helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Niche recruiters provide a thought-out and targeted approach
Specialist recruiters have a nuanced understanding of the goals of candidates within their specialty. Kevin explains,
“if you’re a niche consultant, you understand the motives of the people you are representing, and you can access those people quickly. Specialising in such a niche space, you’re able to understand what it is those people are looking for in the next move.”
This approach means that the recruiter can act as a matchmaker – presenting candidates with opportunities that resonate, while representing the needs of the company, helping to connect the right talent to the right role.
How this looks in practice? “If you’re a niche consultant, you may understand what makes the right type of geologist, for example,” says Kevin. “With geology, there’s at least five different types of geologists, and they all do a similar thing broadly, but they are very niche themselves. So when you’re a specialist in that field, you can really add a lot of value to a client.”
Within a complex job market like mining, choosing the right recruitment partner can make all the difference. Specialist recruitment companies offer speed, a targeted approach, and access to quality mining-specific candidates. For organisations looking to refine their recruitment processes and secure the best talent, partnering with a niche specialist is the right choice.
Globe 24-7 has been named a finalist in the Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year Award at the TIARA’s 2024. Read more here.
You can learn more about the difference between executive search and recruitment here.
