Bear with the me, this is not some real random, pointless sh@t blog post – there really is a real link between my new washing machine that was installed today & hiring, trying to do everything yourself.

In short, my washing machine broke last week, it was 10 years old and time for a new one.

I went on Curry’s website, searched for integrated machines and found one that fitted the gap, did more than I ever needed with various settings & 500 different types of washes, who uses these ffs.

Anyway, I’ll get to the point. There was an option of installation for an extra £115. I thought about it… well I can plug in, attach a couple of pipes and screw a door on & save myself the money? But pondering this, I thought no, let’s leave it to the experts who fit 5 of these a day, every day.

Bloody good job I did…. They had to take apart the adjoining kitchen cupboard to locate the hoses. Pulled the dryer out next to it as it was behind there. Move the waste pipe, plumb it in in limited space, screw the cabinet back together. Then the cupboard door did not line up with the existing hinge attachments, so they moved these on the door and fitted it. They then tested it, to make sure all was working okay & took all the packaging away and left my kitchen as they found it.

2 people, who knew what they were doing, were here over an hour… for £115.

I’d have still been there now, no doubt with a flooded kitchen & a wet dog.

So, what’s my point…. Simply, the same applies when recruiting yourself. You may not need the services of a traditional agency, charging thousands, but unless you are a hiring supremo and have lots of free time to dedicate to the process, I’d recommend you use a partner like Blue Rocket Recruitment where we can help every step of the way and take the burden away of going to all the job boards directly, writing and posting a good optimised advert, shortlisting, responding, arranging interviews, job offer management etc….

We charge from just £399….

And if things go smoothly, great – but if things prove difficult like thy did with my washing machine install… such as… no shows for interviews, counteroffers, ghosting, unexpected withdrawals, offer rejection and many more possibilities, we are here to step in and help, leaving you to do what you do best… running your business / department & keeping your clients happy.

So, I’d certainly recommend paying that little extra for that expertise, albeit having an appliance installed or recruiting for your next hire!

All the best,

Steve Wyeth 🚀

steve.wyeth@bluerocketrec.co.uk