Experienced recruiter with a passion for the business - always striving to improve the level of service and innovation for our clients. I believe in acquiring talent beyond expectations resulting in a strong client partnership that allows us both to focus on what we do best.
Our executive recruiters help our client partners find the right fit.
Do you believe your recruiter understands your business needs? Are you confident that you will be interviewing qualified, top-of-the-line candidates? When you met with your recruiter, did you see an outline of goals regarding hitting your targeted hiring dates?
If you did not answer “yes” to all of these questions, you may want to become one of our client partners! At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS), we look out for your interests and find the right candidate for the job.
Here are seven things to consider when choosing a recruiter:
1. Recruiters that understand your needs
Some recruiters are so focused on finding their next client or placing their next candidate, they miss the basics. At SRS, we take the time to understand the needs of your business and partner with you in what you are trying to accomplish. Because of our extensive knowledge in the legal and IT industries, we focus on only interviewing candidates that are the right fit for your company.
2. Our recruiters are great listeners
At SRS, we take time to listen. You will never be pressured to make rash decisions. Instead, we partner with you to set a reasonable timetable to accomplish your goals. We will then listen to your feedback so that we can improve in how we can best serve your needs.
3. Consistency is key to our recruiters’ success
Some recruiters waver in their commitments and fail to keep you up to date with their progress and results. At SRS, we have a proven and successful methodology to deliver the qualified candidates and we keep you updated as our process unfolds.
4. We follow the process
At SRS we know that less is often more. That’s why we will not send you a high volume of candidates. Instead, we stick to our vetting process and never skip steps. By following our process, we will ensure that you only receive quality candidates to interview.
5. Our recruiters check references
Unlike some recruiters who will misrepresent candidates by adding experience that is not accurate, SRS holds true to its brand. We check references to ensure that our candidates will provide the same the experience as their resume indicates. We then take the time to educate our candidates about your company to make sure they understand what is expected of them in their new role.
6. We are persistent but not annoying
One common issue that solo and small firm lawyers with growing practices encounter is deciding when – and how – to hire new employees. We know you are busy. That’s why our recruiters will contact you regularly with updates but will not be disrespectful and annoying.
7 Our reputation says it all
Our SRS team is the key to our success. We base our reputation on the success of our clients. Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify & recruit the highest quality talent, our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Their primary goal is to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers so that they can become a reliable partner in the process.
Strategic Recruitment Solutions has been matching top companies with top talent in the Gulf Region for more than a decade. We focus specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting and have industry-expert recruiters that can offer the kind of insight and guidance that helps grow companies and careers. Call us today to see for yourself how easy partnering with the right recruiter will help you reach your business goals.
For Immediate Release
Contact Amy Shanks at (504) 261-1611 [email protected]
New Orleans, December 6, 2019
Strategic Recruitment Solutions (‘SRS”) offers the same great service with two Louisiana locations to better serve you! The new location for its Baton Rouge office is 6555 Government Street, Baton Rouge, 70806.
SRS Experience Counts
For over a decade, SRS has been a leader in executive search solutions. Specializing in the Legal and Information Technology fields, SRS offers unparalleled senior-level executive searches, management assessments, and succession planning services to its client partners.
SRS sources highly qualified candidates and top-tier professionals in multiple fields. Finance, Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Sales, and Engineering, to name a few. Furthermore, while specializing in finding industry-specific talent, SRS has earned its stellar reputation as a top-notch legal and IT recruiter.
“We take time to understand our clients’ goals so we can find the right match. Although we check a candidate’s required skill set, we also make sure job seeker’s personality will match hiring objectives,” Executive Recruiter, Amy Shanks said. “All of our candidates are highly qualified and have gone through a comprehensive screening process. Furthermore, each candidate is evaluated based on their legal and computer software skills and checked references. Our goal is to make hiring your next employee worry-free.”
Focused on matching the RIGHT person to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company, SRS recruiters know you are hiring more than just a set of skills. “By getting to know our candidates’ experience and goals as thoroughly as we get to know your company’s, we are confident that we will find the ideal employee for your firm,” Shanks said.
Job Seekers Trust SRS Recruiters
By confidently networking with candidates who are interested in a career move or want to know about job opportunities, SRS remains in contact with those who want career advancement. “We have access to top talent and specialize in finding passive, hard-to-reach candidates,” Shanks added. Moreover, SRS finds the best potential hires through direct sourcing, advanced online searches, its relationships with local and national experts, community involvement and affiliations with local and national associations.
SRS, headquartered in New Orleans, has an affiliate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Baton Rouge location, at 6555 Government St. Baton Rouge La. 70806, offers a larger space for SRS’s booming business. “SRS’ Legal and IT Recruiting are responsible for many successful hires for top firms in the region. Our expert legal recruiters know the market. They are ready to partner with job seekers and employers to meet their needs throughout the Southeast region,” Shanks said.
Finding the right job starts with finding the right recruiter!
Recruiters are not all created equal. That’s why you need to make sure you choose the right one. After all, you want the best chance of helping you land your dream job.
At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), our recruiters are unmatched in skill and reputation! Whether it’s assisting top-tier Legal and IT professionals find the right opportunity, or working with progressive companies to help identify and recruit the highest quality talent, we seek to thoroughly understand the needs of both employers and job seekers and become a reliable partner in the process.
Because your time and energy are precious, and doing some background research before choosing a recruiter is crucial. Knowing a little about your recruiter’s background, experience, and success rate will help you make the right choice. Finally, to ensure career success look for these skills in your recruiter:
1) Confidence is key
Working as a recruiter requires a lot of networking and great people skills. Confidence is key when it comes to your recruiter’s ability to articulate why you are the best candidate for the job.
2) Effective communication skills
Recruitment relies heavily on effective communication, so the recruiter needs to be good at communicating both face-to-face, as well as via phone/email. It is also essential that your recruiter has a reputation for returning phone calls or emails promptly.
3) Likeable demeanor
Your recruiter needs to be likeable. You want someone who will make you and your future employer feel comfortable. Good recruiters know how to build a good rapport and build up trust. A good recruiter knows that being approachable translates into future business.
4) Great listener
Recruiters must be great listeners! It’s essential that they know how to listen to your needs as well as the client’s.
5) Strong sales skills
Your recruiter should be good at selling. Think about it. First, he must “sell” why you are the best candidate for the job to the client. Next, your recruiter must “sell” you on why you should accept the opportunity.
6) Motivated
Recruitment is an incredibly competitive industry. You want a recruiter that is motivated and can work well under pressure.
7) Good at multi-tasking
Recruiters must be good at multi-tasking because they are working for several clients simultaneously and for each client, there will be multiple applicants vying for the position. You will want a recruiter that knows how to prioritize and manage their time effectively.
8) Patience
Because things don’t often go as planned, you want a recruiter who has patience and who is in it for the long haul. Sometimes interviews need to be rescheduled or there may be several interviews with key decision makers. You will want some one who can be patient yet firm on your behalf.
Remember before you choose, make sure you spend some time interviewing the recruiter. Find out how much experience he or she has in the legal or IT industry. Inquire about the process. How will your resume be marketed and how will it be presented it to potential employers.
Finally, ask your recruiter for references and check them. If you were referred by a colleague or association, ask about your recruiter’s reputation. Would the person who referred you use the recruiter again?
At Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”), we specialize in Legal and IT Recruiting. Our professional recruiters provide candidates with knowledge and insight based on our years of experience in the Legal and IT fields. At SRS, our ultimate goal is to match top companies with top talent. We are focused on matching you to the RIGHT position at the RIGHT company. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your dream job can be!
Technology’s rapid growth is affecting the legal industry. In 2018, businesses invested more than $1.6 billion in legal technology, a 713% increase from the year before! Legal professionals are currently implementing changes to ensure security, promote efficiency, and improve efficiency. As 2020 approaches, expect to see these trends at the top of the list:
Technology Brings In the Cloud
Put simply, the cloud is a virtual server that stores data so that you can save room on your hard drive. Users can access the data from a remote site with the proper credentials. The American Bar Association reports that while lawyers lag behind other professions, over half of them now use cloud technology to store data. Expect that number to increase in 2020. Google Docs and Apple’s iCloud top the list of cloud services, but other options include legal-specific cloud services like Clio, NetDocuments, and MyCase. Especially due the recent weather events, using cloud technology is a must. Law firms wan to be up and running as quickly as possible after a severe storm or power outage.
Cybersecurity
Because of all the personal and confidential data that law firms accumulate, storing data in a remote location, remains a concern. In a survey from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chief Legal Officers, 59% of chief legal officers said they feared cyber breaches even though only 24% had experienced a data breach.
A troubling number of attorneys are not taking the necessary steps to protect confidential data. The ABA referred to this problem as “a train wreck waiting to happen”.
Here are seven factors to consider when determining the appropriate level of cybersecurity;
What is the nature of the threat?;
How the confidential client information is stored and sent;
Are reasonable electronic security measures being utilized?;
What is the best way to protect electronic communications?;
Is the client information labeled as “privileged and confidential”?;
What type of training on cybersecurity is offered to attorneys and non-lawyer assistants; and
Is there a due diligence check on vendors who provide technology service?
The good news is that firms are taking more steps to protect client data by implementing more cybersecurity measures, such as:
Using Technology to Accomplish Automation
Cybersecurity requires due diligence from sentient beings. Automation and artificial intelligence (“AI”) can automatically accomplish tasks in other areas of the legal profession. Although these terms may be used interchangeably, artificial intelligence can responds to a myriad of events. Already, AI helps draft routine work, such as non-disclosure agreements.
The biggest barrier to implementing a cybersecurity plan is cost. Therefore, it is no surprise that AI/automation is prevalent at larger firms. AI/automation technology is can be used to analyze data from several sources, provide insight at a faster pace, and at a lower cost than humans can. Although ethical implications remain, this technology would allow attorneys more face to face time with their clients.
Using Technology to Analyze
Another use of “Big Data” that’s becoming more prevalent is the practice of analytics. Especially in trial preparation. Machines can more efficiently analyze data to gather information about a particular judge, attorney, expert witness, or the exact time a case takes to litigate a case in a specific courthouse. This use of technology is invaluable to a law firm.
Analytics is useful for a firm’s marketing, as well. Search engine optimization and services like Google Analytics provide feedback for law firm marketing staff to assist them with best practices and the most efficient ways to reach a target audience. Especially with strict rules regarding legal advertisements. Google analytics helps to streamline the process.
What comes next?
Finally, technology is rapidly evolving and disrupting many industries, and the legal profession is no exception. There is debate and disagreement among experts on how the legal industry will be affected. However, the trends from recent years reveal that technology will continue to dominate the industry in 2020.
Strategic Recruitment Solutions (“SRS”) focuses on Legal and IT Recruiting. We have industry-expert recruiters that can offer insight and guidance to help grow your business or your career. At SRS, our goal is to match top companies with top talent. With over a decade of experience of serving the Gulf Region, we are your one-stop-shop for information, guidance, and insight into the legal and IT markets. Call us today to see for yourself how easy finding your next rock star or dream job can be!
At SRS, our success is rooted in our executive recruiters. They offer industry insight and guidance to help companies and careers grow. Thanks to our clients and the job seekers who trust us with their future, our New Orleans office has expanded to a new location at 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 440.
Same great service, just larger office space to better serve you!
With a passion for the business, Executive Recruiter, Amy Shanks, constantly strives to improve the level of service and innovation at SRS. For nearly a decade, SRS has specialized in the dedicated direct hire placement of attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. In 2012, after adding a Information Technology Division, SRS has grown exponentially. “We believe in acquiring talent beyond our clients’ expectations which results in a stronger partnership with those we serve. We want our clients to be able to focus on what they do best and we’ll take care of the rest,” Shanks says.
With offices located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge , SRS is ready to help your business identify professional candidates.
Headquartered in New Orleans with affiliate offices in Baton Rouge, SRS strategically identifies and places top-tier talent in the legal, professional fields. That includes attorneys, paralegals, administrative support staff and Information Technology Professionals. “Our Executive Recruiters have over 20 years combined specialized recruiting experience meeting the needs of a divergent, dynamic client base in the Southeast area and beyond,” says Shanks.
Getting To Know You
“We also source highly qualified candidates and top-tier professionals in Finance, Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Sales, and Engineering, including specialized, hard-to-find industry-specific talent,” says Executive Recruiter, Harold Wilbratte.”In addition, we continue to confidentially network and connect with candidates who are interested in a career move or want to know about opportunities that will take their career to the next level.”
SRS works with a large variety of companies and industries. For example, in addition to the legal industry, our clients are IT outsourcing firms, chemical plants, financial institutions, and other companies across the United States.
“We get to know companies goals thoroughly so that we can find the candidate with the required skills as well as the personality to match hiring objectives. Our recruiters will find exactly what skills are required to fill our client’s needs,” Shanks says. “With SRS, finding your next hire becomes a smooth, worry-free process. Our candidates are screened and tested, with all references checked. Our goal is always to find the right employee for the right company.”
SRS Is Always Looking for Exceptional Talent
If you are ready to make a career move or simply want to investigate other employment opportunities, contact SRS. Our executive recruiters are not your classic headhunters looking to fill an open position. SRS takes a consultative approach in placing you in a direct-hire position which best matches your skills, talents, and career goals.
SRS celebrates its new location in New Orleans, LA
Most importantly, we’ll work closely with you throughout the entire job search to provide support, insight, and successful strategies.
SRS Helps Talent Partners Find Their Ideal Career
Exceptional talent is in high demand at the top-performing companies. If you are ready to make a career move, make sure you contact SRS as soon as possible.
Whether you’re looking for new opportunities in the Gulf Region or want to expand your search nationwide, we can help. Our experienced recruiters can help you find a direct-hire position that best matches your skills, talents, and career goals.
At SRS, we work closely with you through the entire process to provide support, insight, and successful strategies. We partner with law firms and technology companies throughout the Gulf Coast region as well as the nation.
Finally, we can provide access to positions in the Legal and IT fields that may not be advertised on job boards or a company’s website. Search our current opportunities or contact us directly!
SRS Helps Employers Stay Focused On Their Business
Our goal is to connect our Client Partners with the best active and passive candidates searching for a high-end career. That way our clients gain access to a deep talent pool of top-tier Legal and IT professionals. Many of which who are primed to make a career move.
In addition, our experts can help streamline your executive recruitment strategies and assist in managing the entire interviewing and hiring process. Let us help you find the right person for the job.
