Why Use A Recruitment Agency?
In the fashion industry, hiring is not just about filling positions; it involves finding people who understand your brand, communicate your language, and can operate at the speed of the market.
Whether you are an emerging label or an established brand, having the right team is crucial to the success of your business! Whether you are hiring for HQ or on the shop floor, a great team can be the difference between a successful season or not. However, sourcing the right candidates can present its own challenges.
Sometimes, the people you want in your business are not the people actively seeking new work. This is where we come in to help! There are many reasons why a business may reach out for the help of an agency.
Time constraints
Recruitment demands time from drafting job descriptions, reviewing CVs, scheduling interviews—all of which may be restricted by your team's existing work schedule. A recruitment agency ensures continuous hiring processes while allowing you to focus on your role at hand. Your business may not have an internal recruitment team, we are here to act as an extension of your brand and to help ease the workload when you need to hire new staff.
Access to Passive Talent
Outstanding candidates are usually already working and may only think about switching jobs for a perfect opportunity. As a recruitment agency, we have carefully built a wide network and have a thorough database of exceptional passive candidates. Our strong partnerships with respected brands and our knowledge of the fashion industry help us to successfully find and connect with passive talent.
Industry knowledge and insights
The fashion industry is dynamic and ever changing – working with a recruitment agency can offer your business guidance and support In several areas including, salary banding, HQ structure, recruitment and talent process and training and development of teams. At The Talent Mill, we have experience working in the fashion retail industry as well as years of experience recruiting in the fashion industry. We use both areas to help us find you the perfect fit.
Alignment with Brand DNA
We like to think of ourselves as another branch of your brand/business. We immerse ourselves in your brands DNA, we visit stores, we talk to current staff, we shop, we invest time, and we research! It is so important for us to understand the brand as much as possible before we start recruiting. We think of each client as a long-term relationship, and we work hard to find the perfect match for each client.
Quick actions!
At The Talent Mill, we work with pace and accuracy – we know that some roles need to be filled in a matter of weeks (sometimes days!) As our sole job is recruitment, we have the time to spend to find the candidates that are right for the roles your business has vacant.
Professional Representation of Your Brand
An experienced recruiter acts as an extension of your brand. We will convey your brand and story effectively, ensuring candidates are inspired (even if they do not secure the role), and uphold your reputation in a closely-knit industry. This level of brand management is highly beneficial for your business – we are transparent, we provide feedback, and we work closely with our clients and candidates to leave a strong lasting impression.
Whether you use agencies frequently or you have never engaged with an agency, it is all about how we can best help support you as a business. If you are struggling to fill roles with exceptional talent or want to learn more about how we work – reach out to find out more!
If you’re a business needing help with recruitment support or wanting to learn more about how we can best support you, reach out today!
If you’d like to connect with Lucy to take the next step in your career, or you are a client wanting to connect, email lucy@thetalentmill.com.au today.
By Lucy Kessellschmidt // Edited By Shannon Parsons