Hiring is meant to strengthen your team. But if the process is messy, inconsistent or out of your hands, it can do the opposite. In Occupational Health, where the right impression matters from the start, how you hire speaks volumes.

When Did Hiring Get So Noisy?

Job boards. LinkedIn. Internal teams. Multiple agencies. Versions of the same role all over the place.

It’s loud. It’s chaotic. And candidates are noticing.

In a sector where credibility matters, that kind of noise is costing you more than you realise.

1. You’re Not Controlling the First Impression

The first time a candidate hears about your business should be clear, accurate and well-positioned. But when the role is passed through five recruiters and repackaged on job boards, that message starts to fray.

You’re handing over your brand and hoping someone else tells the story properly. That rarely ends well.

2. You Lose Momentum — And Candidates Notice

When multiple agencies are working on the same role, no one takes ownership. Everyone is working quickly, hoping to land the candidate first. That leads to flurries of CVs followed by silence. You chase updates. They stall. And the candidate you actually wanted has accepted a role somewhere else.

3. The Wrong Candidates Get the Wrong Message

Ever had someone show up to interview with no real understanding of the role? Or reject an offer over something that was never in the brief?

That’s what happens when your role is shared too widely and poorly represented. The context is lost. The fit is off. And you waste time and energy on candidates who were never aligned.

4. You Look Desperate

It’s not a great look when the same role appears in every recruiter’s inbox, on every job board and across LinkedIn.

To candidates, that doesn’t say “brilliant opportunity.” It says “this job’s been sitting open for a while and no one wants it.” In Occupational Health, reputation still matters. And this kind of visibility can do real damage.

There’s a Better Way

• One recruiter who knows the market
  
• One clear, well-written brief
  
• A handful of well-matched, well-prepared candidates
  
• Clear communication from start to finish
  
• A first impression that builds trust, not confusion
  

This is how we work. It’s not flashy. It’s not overcomplicated. It’s just recruitment, done properly.

Don’t Let a Loud Process Undermine a Great Role

You might have the right opportunity. But if the way it’s being marketed feels messy, you’re already losing good candidates before they’ve even engaged.

The hiring process is part of the message. Make sure it says the right thing.

Need expert recruitment support in Occupational Health or Corporate Healthcare?

At Recruiting Heads, we don’t do generic. We help healthcare leaders fill senior roles in Occupational Health, Wellbeing and H&S, quickly, quietly and properly.

No waffle. No juniors. Just two seasoned recruiters who know the sector inside out.