When selecting an external recruiter, we recommend the following: Ask your network to refer you to recruiters they’ve used successfully in the past. Check references; ideally, they’ve worked with companies that have a strong hiring process. A proven track record of unbiased (or less biased) hiring is important if you want to get diversity right. Interview them on how they calibrate with hiring managers, as this can tell you how well the recruiter will be able to find appropriate candidates. A recruiter who doesn’t understand what you need will have a hard time finding good people.
