Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: What the Difference Means for Your Business

When it comes to hiring, time is of the essence for many businesses. Your workday is crammed full of too many tasks, and you need help now. That’s when many businesses look to recruiters to fill roles quickly. 

When you work with a recruiter, you’ll likely hand over a job description, have the recruiter post it on job boards, and then screen the applications for qualified candidates. Simple, right?

Well, not exactly. The problem with bringing in a recruiter to simply fill a role and move on is that you could pay the fee and be left with some problems, including a new hire who isn’t a perfect fit. A reputable talent acquisition service will help you scale your business by analyzing your specific requirements for a role, crafting a customized job posting, handling interviews, and onboarding your new hire. 

At Day to Day Assist, our talent acquisition specialists start every search for a new hire with a 90-minute, one-on-one prep call where new clients outline exactly which skills a new hire would need to thrive in their work environment. From there, we outline the specific requirements for the role so that our team can hand-craft a highly specific job posting to attract not just candidates, but the right applicants, to fill a role. That’s how our partners end up building teams with staying power, rather than hopping on the hiring merry-go-round every few months.

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• When Should You Hire A Talent Acquisition Specialist vs. A Recruiter?

• Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: Which Is More Cost-Effective?

• Why Finding The Right Talent Acquisition Services Matters

When should you hire a talent acquisition specialist vs. a recruiter?

If you are interested in filling a role as quickly as possible without having to sift through piles of (often unqualified) applicants, then hiring a recruiter might be your best option. For example, if you need a seasonal worker and time is running out, but you don’t have time to focus on staffing, working with an experienced recruiter could be helpful. 

However, if you’re focused on finding long-term fits to build your team, saving money by retaining highly qualified employees, and growing your brand at scale, talent acquisition services will likely provide better outcomes.

Here are the top benefits of partnering with a knowledgeable talent acquisition services team:

Long-term growth:

Talent acquisition specialists take a proactive approach to building a talent pipeline and ensuring the company has the right people in place for future growth. 

At Day to Day Assist, we not only identify and recruit the best-fit candidates we also ensure you have the resources to retain them, so you can properly scale your business.   

Building your brand:

Talent acquisition specialists focus on enhancing your company's reputation as an employer and attracting top talent. 

We customize your job descriptions to find the right fit for the role, but we also highlight what’s uniquely great about working for your business, which means you won’t get a candidate simply looking for a job, you’ll gain an enthusiastic team member who is excited about building your brand.   

Better candidates:

Many recruiters believe that more applicants is better, leading to an overwhelming number of resumes. 

We believe that finding great talent is about posting highly specific job descriptions on the right job boards to find the top applicants for the position. We’ll post your job description in highly relevant spaces, then narrow your candidate pool to the five best-qualified candidates. We even handle test and project responses.   

A seamless experience:

Talent acquisition specialists focus on creating a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, which can lead to better hiring outcomes and a great reputation for your business. 

At Day to Day Assist, we believe communication is key. You’ll have access to our team Monday-Friday. Post-hire, we also make sure the onboarding process is seamless. We even provide a 90-day new hire replacement service at no extra cost.

Talent acquisition vs. recruitment: Which is more cost-effective?

Recruiters generally ask for 15-20% of a new hire’s salary for their services. And while a one-and-done payment option may seem cheaper on the surface, if your new hire doesn’t work out, you could be stuck paying that fee all over again. 

Working with talent acquisition services means that you’ll have a team at the ready who is invested in the long-term success of your new hire. Plus, in working with talent acquisition services, you’ll build out a plan for future hiring, which you can then use as a roadmap for staffing decisions down the line. 

Why finding the right talent acquisition services matters

When it comes to hiring the right talent acquisition services team, personalization matters. Look for a full-service operations agency that pays attention to your company culture and the specific gaps you need to fill in your workflow. Make sure the specialists you choose are interested in supporting your business for long-term growth. 

At Day to Day Assist, we start by getting to know your business on our initial 90-minute call, but we don’t stop there. Our own client, Ashley, owner of a creative consultancy, put it best:

"Day to Day Assist was able to double-click down into the needs our business had via attention to detail and thoroughly interviewing the team. It was a wonderful experience.” 

If you’re ready to scale your business while growing your team, book our talent acquisition services here.