Hiring for Ourselves: Why Recruiting for Our Own Office Is the Ultimate Test

Recruitment agencies live and breathe talent. We're in the business of finding the right people for the right roles, helping businesses grow, adapt, and thrive by securing top-tier candidates. But every so often, the spotlight turns inward. We become our own client, and we face one of the most interesting challenges in our industry: recruiting for our own team.

Spoiler alert: it's not as easy as it sounds.

The Pressure's On

When you're in recruitment, hiring internally comes with high expectations. After all, if we can't get it right for ourselves, how can clients trust us to do it for them? That pressure makes every internal vacancy feel like a case study in our own methodology.

And yet, that's exactly what makes it so valuable. Recruiting for our office is more than just filling a seat, it’s about reflecting our culture, ambition, and standards in a single hire.

What We're Really Looking For

When we hire recruiters, resourcers, or support staff, we’re not just looking for experience, we’re looking for potential, passion, and a mindset that aligns with our values.

• Curiosity: We want people who are naturally inquisitive, who enjoy understanding people, roles, and industries.

• Resilience: Recruitment can be a rollercoaster. We need team members who can bounce back from setbacks and keep pushing forward.

• Commercial thinking: It’s not just about matching CVs to job specs, it’s about understanding business needs and building genuine partnerships.

• Cultural fit: We’re a team-first agency. Collaboration, accountability, and integrity aren’t just buzzwords here, they’re the baseline.

  
  

A Glimpse Behind the Curtain

When recruiting internally, we give candidates a real insight into who we are, not just what we do. That means transparent conversations about expectations, career progression, earning potential, and day-to-day realities.

We don’t oversell. We don’t sugarcoat. We hire people who are as invested in our journey as we’ll be in theirs.

Why It Matters

Our internal team is our engine. Every person we hire helps define how we operate, how we grow, and how we serve our clients. It’s not just about headcount, it’s about capability, chemistry, and long-term vision.

When we find the right people, we don’t just improve our business, we become a better partner for our clients. We sharpen our practices, deepen our empathy, and enhance the quality of service we deliver.

Fancy Joining Us?

If you’re in recruitment, or curious about a career in it, and want to work with a team that values personal growth, high standards, and a good sense of humour, we’d love to chat.

We’re not just filling a role. We’re building a future. And we’re doing it the same way we do for our clients: with intention, expertise, and heart.

www.resolverecruitment.co.uk