Why Your Perfect Hire Might Be Scrolling Right Now

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How to Secure Talent Before Someone Else Does

You’re not imagining it—candidates are moving fast in this market. The perfect hire could be scrolling through job boards right now... but will they land with you or someone else?

This post covers exactly how Howard James Recruitment helps you stay ahead of the hiring curve.

The Race for Top Talent Is On

We’re seeing record levels of job mobility—candidates are switching roles faster and with more confidence. The challenge? Your next superstar may only be on the market for days, not weeks.

Why In-House Hiring Often Misses the Mark

Here’s where we see internal teams fall short:

  • Too much time lost writing the "perfect" spec

  • Weeks of CV trawling with minimal return

  • Interview bottlenecks or slow decision-making

While your process plays out, another employer snaps up your candidate.

What Howard James Recruitment Does Differently

We don’t just find talent—we engage it. Here’s how:

  • Access to pre-qualified, interview-ready candidates

  • Honest feedback loops to keep processes moving

  • Strategic salary and market insights so offers convert

In other words, we keep your role front-of-mind for top candidates, and we make sure they choose you.

Don’t Let Your Ideal Candidate Be a “What If”

If you want to stop losing great hires to the competition, let’s talk. We’re already speaking with the kind of professionals you're looking to hire.