What are the common misperceptions about placement agencies?
Some people don’t know that using a recruitment agency doesn’t cost them a thing—that it’s the client that’s going to pay the bill. The fees that Drake gets paid come from clients that are happy to have us to find them the best talent out there. Where Drake is competitive is that we recognize the need to do more for the candidates, especially facing the lowest unemployment rate in 30 years. Candidates are only going to go where somebody goes that extra mile. As well, I think, some people don’t exactly understand what service we’re providing. We’re here to assist in placing people in the right roles for them. If someone does apply to a position through us that’s not right for them, it’s our job to direct and support them and say, “You know what, looking at your resume, it doesn’t look like you have the skills and experience for this position. Maybe that’s incorrect. Maybe your resume just doesn’t reflect what you’ve done to see that you’re suited for the role…. Let’s figure this out.” W
