If there is one compliment that Artisan has received over the years that rings true, it is that we make finding permanent staff in the creative sector look all too easy. Anyone who has taken on the challenge of resourcing their own permanent staff directly are often shocked at the time it takes to find 'the one', especially after they've gone through countless CV's, interviewed a handful of people maybe twice (or more) and then done reference checks all in the hope that they'll accept. Many people are not aware that a staggering 1 in 8 people won't start their new role and 1 in 10 won't stay for three months! It's a sobering thought when a bad placement costs you more than just the cost of an ad.

Additionally, when you consider the number of HR people who attempt to fill creative roles, or creatives who attempt to recruit with no previous experience, you can only imagine the immense can of worms that can be opened.

For those that have utilised the services of an agency like Artisan before, they've found the process as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. The Job Brief

Unless you're working with them day in and day out, you're probably not expected to be an expert in job descriptions and job briefs. Let's face it, you've got a job to do and it generally doesn't involve expecting to know the in's and out's of every position within the company. And even if you are the MD or GM, chances are that you may need some assistance with memory jogging to get all the fine details down. Worse still, if you’re non-creative and required to resource for that role, your entire lack of experience in that area could make even beginning the process an enormous headache. Working with your consultant, you'll be able to get a really thorough and comprehensive brief to work from that will set out a clear expectation of what you're looking for well before the search begins. Chances are that questions will be asked that you may not have considered before or in some time, so these meetings are worth the time invested to get it right.

2. Going Through The Short List

Instead of countless CV's, several persistent phone calls and even an odd email or two, you'll get a short list of three or four CV's for people who best match the job description you've laid out. Even better, your consultant will be able to talk with you in detail as to why they're being presented to you and, as your consultant will have an excellent idea of the culture of your company, ensure that they're the closest fit possible before they even hit your Inbox. Imagine being able to actually get on with your job instead of having that feeling of frustration build as high as the amount of replies to your ad in your Inbox. Considering the many talented people that we would see on a daily basis, you’re also guaranteed to get the best of the best currently available. Our extensive network also gives you access to the all important “passive” candidate market that aren’t actively applying for jobs but are open to a career move. This area of the candidate market is rich in talent that can be otherwise impossible to attract.

3. Meet, Select and Get It Started

Once you've agreed to meeting with your preferred options, your consultant will be able to establish a set time for both you and your candidates, sending through an interview schedule and even guide you with what kind of questions you might want to ask if you're inexperienced at interviewing candidates. Once the interviews are complete, they'll call you to gain your feedback and even assist in your negotiations to ensure you get the right person on board! Even better, most standard placements come with a 90 day guarantee so if anything should go wrong, you're not going to find yourself back at square one.

Like anyone skilled in their craft, your consultant should make recruitment look easy. However, as you would imagine, many people have discovered it isn't always that way. If you think one of the Artisan team might be able to make your life easier, then you can call them now on 9514 1000.