You’ve probably heard it before: “Outsourcing services? Not worth it.”
Recruitment agencies often hesitate when considering outsourcing services, believing they won’t get a strong return on investment. But what if we told you that outsourcing could be the game-changer your agency needs?
At Mars Outsourcing, we work closely with recruitment agencies to help them hire smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. Let me tell you, outsourcing isn’t just “worth it”; it might just be the smartest decision your agency ever makes.
Myth 1: “Outsourcing Services Are Too Expensive”
Fact : Outsourcing saves you money—big time.
Consider this: you could spend £300 on a single job board, hoping for the right candidate. What do you get? One platform. Limited reach. Now compare that with an outsourcing partner who has access to multiple job boards, shortlists candidates, and delivers only the best. That’s the value.
With a trusted outsourcing partner, you gain access to multiple job boards, industry-specific platforms, and advanced sourcing tools, all without the heavy price tag.
Myth 2 – “Outsourcing Slows Down Recruitment”
Fact : Speed + Accuracy = Faster Hiring Decisions
Here’s the truth: our pre-screened candidates are ready to go, often within 2-3 hours. No more sifting through hundreds of mismatched CVs.
We deliver fully formatted, easy-to-review candidate profiles, and you receive ready-to-use data. It’s plug-and-play for your recruiters
Myth 3 – It’s Only for Big Agencies
Fact : Small and Mid-Sized Firms Benefit More
Smaller recruitment agencies often have limited resources. Outsourcing gives them a bigger reach and better efficiency without needing a massive in-house team.
Myth 4: It Doesn’t Help You Stay Competitive
Fact : It always keeps you ahead of competitors.
Many people think that outsourcing doesn’t provide a competitive advantage because everyone has access to the same candidates and platforms. However, outsourcing gives you access to a broader talent pool. It enables you to respond more quickly to hiring needs, which helps you stay ahead of your competitors.
The Impact of Believing in These Myths
Missed Opportunities and Talent
Believing in recruitment myths can result in overlooking exceptional candidates due to ineffective processes or incorrect assumptions.
Increased Hiring Costs and Burnout
Inefficient systems lead to repeated hiring cycles, wasted budgets, and overworked teams.
Inconsistent Candidate Experience
A flawed process impacts not only your organisation but also the candidate’s journey, ultimately affecting your reputation.
Real-World Examples of Mars Outsourcing:
Success Story 1: Reducing Recruitment Expense
One of our clients, a mid-sized recruitment agency in Manchester, was spending £1,200 monthly on job boards alone. After switching to our RPO services, their monthly cost dropped to £600, and they started getting qualified candidates twice as fast.
Success Story 2: Boosting Candidate Quality with Pre-Screening
Another client saw an 80% improvement in interview-to-hire ratios simply by using our pre-screening system.
Success Story 3: Reducing Time-to-Hire by 60%
One agency came to us with slow placements. We took over their sourcing. Within a month, they reduced hiring time from 30+ days to 12.
Try Mars Outsourcing Risk-Free.
We offer free trials for CV sourcing and 50% off on your first pre-screening project. Experience the impact before you commit.
Conclusion:
If you’re still hanging on to old recruitment beliefs, it’s time to let go. The market has evolved. So should your strategy. With RPO services like CV sourcing and pre-screening, Mars Outsourcing helps you break the myths, reduce costs, and boost performance.
Don’t believe the myths — believe the results