When we began working with M3, it was immediately evident that we were dealing with a team of highly skilled professionals who truly understood the intricacies of staffing and recruitment. From the initial consultation to the final session, every step of the way was marked by clear communication, transparency, and a genuine desire to find the right staffing solutions for our organization. Our agency is set up for continued success in identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates because of the knowledge we’ve gained in working with M3. We highly recommend M3 to anyone seeking a first class experience and top-notch recruitment and staffing services. They are the best!!
Albany, N.Y. – August 14, 2024 – M3 Placement and Partnership (M3), a talent acquisition firm specializing in executive searches, direct placement, and high-volume recruiting, is excited to announce the launch of its new service offering: Recruitment Consulting. This service is designed to help businesses optimize their hiring processes, attract top talent, and achieve long-term success in today’s competitive job market. M3 is proud to be a certified small and women-owned business recognized by New York State, Small Business Administration and WBENC.
What Is Recruitment Consulting?
M3’s Recruitment Consulting service provides companies with expert guidance and customized solutions to enhance every aspect of their recruitment process. From defining clear job descriptions to implementing cutting-edge Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), M3’s consulting team offers a comprehensive approach to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of hiring practices.
Why We’re Introducing Recruitment Consulting
In response to growing demands for more strategic, streamlined, and cost-effective recruitment processes, M3 has developed this new service to empower organizations.
“In response to the growing demand for more strategic, streamlined, and cost-effective recruitment processes, we’ve developed this new service at M3 Placement and Partnership to empower organizations and help them achieve their hiring goals more effectively,” says Mary Malone McCarthy, Founder and CEO of M3.
Key Offerings
The Recruitment Consulting service encompasses a wide range of offerings, including:
Recruitment Process Optimization: Streamlining and standardizing recruitment workflows to ensure consistency, improve candidate experience, and reduce hiring errors.
ATS Implementation/Integration: Assisting with the selection, customization, and implementation of ATS to automate and organize recruitment processes.
Indeed Integration: Optimizing the use of Indeed’s platform to improve job posting performance, employer branding, and recruitment efficiency.
Job Descriptions: Crafting well-defined, legally compliant job descriptions to attract the right candidates and set clear role expectations.
Job Fair Planning: Plan and managing job fairs that connect employers with top talent while enhancing brand presence and community engagement.
Why Choose M3 Placement & Partnership?
M3 Placement & Partnership brings a wealth of industry expertise and a deep understanding of recruitment challenges. Our Recruitment Consulting services are designed to meet the specific needs of each client, helping them build a strong, successful workforce. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, M3 is your trusted partner in transforming recruitment strategies.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? M3 also offers customized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Contact us at hello@m3placement.com to discuss how we can support your organization’s recruitment goals.
About M3 Placement and Partnership
M3 has been in business for over 12 years providing an end to end approach for recruiting and retaining top talent. M3 serves a variety of industries providing outsourced recruitment (RPO), direct placement, executive search, HR consulting, and career transition support services. For more information on M3, visit m3placement.com.
In the current economic landscape, businesses face significant pressure to streamline costs across various areas, including talent acquisition. M3 Placement & Partnership, a certified woman owned recruitment firm located in the Capital Region, recognizes this challenge. We understand businesses need to optimize expenditures while attracting essential talent to drive their strategic initiatives. M3 excels in meeting clients’ requirements by providing cost-effective strategies and refining hiring procedures to yield long-term advantages and substantial savings.
“Today there are so many costs to take into consideration when expanding your team or replacing key positions. Turnover costs are estimated at 1.7 times an employee’s salary, according to SHRM. And that’s where we come in, we offer competitively priced solutions that add more to your bottom line, reducing your hiring costs,” says Mary Malone McCarthy, founder and CEO of M3.
The hidden costs of recruitment mistakes
Few things are as costly for employers than a poor candidate experience. When candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring journey, the odds are greater that a strong candidate will accept the offer, become an engaged employee, stay on board, and refer more great talent. Conversely, a negative experience makes candidates less likely to accept an offer or remain with the company long-term. When asked why they dropped out of the hiring process, Zippia found that 40% of candidates stated it was because of a poor first interaction with a recruiter or hiring manager.
The recruitment process heavily influences the retention statistics of new employees. In BambooHR’s 2023 Onboarding Report, they found that companies have 44 days to influence a new hire’s long-term retention as 70% of new hires decide if a job is right for them within the first month. That means that hiring the wrong candidate can cost twice as much if the wrong hire is made. Often the culprit is inefficient recruitment processes that can’t give the time and energy needed to find the best candidate and instead focus on filling the open seat.
The direct placement advantage
Recruiting today is an expensive prospect that eats up the time of management in a variety of ways. One of the best ways that companies can expand their hiring capacity and ensure the right hire is made is to bring on a direct placement partner like M3. This partner would manage the entire recruiting process for the individual position, proactively reaching out to active and passive candidates, saving companies time on outreach, screening, and managing applicant flow.
“We leverage our networks and our industry expertise to quickly identify and attract top talent that aligns with your organization’s specific needs. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for lengthy and costly in-house recruitment efforts, saving you valuable time and resources,” shares Elisha Gilroy, vice president of executive search and direct placement of M3.
Unlocking efficiencies with recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)
Much like outsourcing any function, outsourcing your recruitment process is a means to gain bandwidth and cut costs. Many businesses have found that outsourced recruitment solutions can remove bottlenecks that slow down the recruiting process.
“RPO, whether used for a high volume of open positions or for supplemental assistance is a great way to combat many recruiting challenges at once. It addresses both tactical and strategic challenges while providing an objective, third party perspective that improves the candidate’s experience. Our work allows HR teams to focus on those strategic initiatives that will make the biggest impact on the company. We customize design solutions that fit the company’s needs rather than asking them to contort themselves to fit our services,” says Kristi Richtmyer, vice president of RPO at M3.
Long-term benefits through advisory services
Beyond the immediate cost savings and efficiencies gained through direct placement or RPO models, M3 also offers invaluable advisory services. Through comprehensive workforce planning, employer branding, and talent management initiatives, M3’s advisory services empower businesses to attract, retain, and cultivate top talent more effectively. This proactive approach not only reduces the costs associated with high employee turnover; it positions your organization as an employer of choice, giving you a competitive edge in the war for talent.
The double-edged sword is that even if you know your recruitment process isn’t working optimally, you’re still under pressure to fill open roles with the best fits. And that’s where an outsourced recruitment firm like M3 can help. They’ve designed direct placement and RPO solutions that allow your open roles to be filled, while providing advisory services that can help you improve chronic process issues that bog down your talent acquisition team.
*The article above was recently published in the Albany Business Review on May 15, 2024
Create a strong summary or objective statement: This is the first thing recruiters will see so craft a compelling summary or objective statement that succinctly summarizes your professional background, top 2-3 skills, and career goals.
Tailor your resume to the job description: Customize your resume for each job application. Highlight relevant skills and experiences that align with the specific job requirements. Don’t be afraid to take right from the job description you’re applying for.
Quantify achievements: Use numbers, percentages, or other quantifiable metrics wherever possible to showcase your accomplishments. This helps employers understand the impact you’ve had in previous roles. For example, instead of “answered the phone & responded to emails” try “answered 20-30 incoming phone calls & responded to 15-20 emails per day.”
Ensure you’re clarifying your impact: In each of your past roles, employers want to see the impact you made during your time there and proof that your work benefited the company in some way, no matter how big or small. Maybe you updated their filing system to improve efficiency, fixed an inventory issue that saved the company money, or exceeded an annual fundraising goal.
Use action verbs: Start bullet points with strong action verbs to describe your responsibilities and achievements. This makes your resume more dynamic and engaging. Make sure to use the correct tense too – present participles for your current role (filing) and past tense for your previous role (filed). For example, instead of “helped write financial reports” try “organized and documented all relevant financial information into comprehensive reports.”
Showcase transferable skills: Highlight transferable skills that are relevant to the job you’re applying for, even if they were acquired in a different industry or role. Not everyone follows a linear career path in one specific field, and that’s okay! The skills you developed in other industries can help you stand out, as long as you highlight them in a way that is relevant to the job you’re applying for.
Include relevant keywords: Incorporate keywords from the job description into your resume. Many companies use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes for relevant keywords before human eyes even see them. One thing to note, make sure the resume still reads well and isn’t just a jumbled list of keywords because hiring managers can tell the difference.
Include additional information: Include additional sections such as certifications, volunteer work, or languages spoken to help strengthen your candidacy. Having a section dedicated to skills is also a great place to list specific software or platforms you’ve used to demonstrate the unique skills you possess. You may also want to include links to your LinkedIn profile, online portfolio, or personal website if applicable. This allows recruiters to learn more about you beyond what’s on your resume.
Create visual appeal: Make sure your resume is easy to read and visually appealing. Use a clean, professional layout with consistent fonts & formatting. Consider using bold text, bullet points, and minimal white space. If you choose to use color, consider neutral, muted tones that still allow your information to be read if printed in black & white. We recommend having an editable Word document version and a standard PDF format copy used for uploading.
Proofread and edit your resume: Finally, proofread your resume carefully to catch any typos or grammatical errors. Consider asking a friend or mentor to review it as well for feedback. A polished, error-free resume demonstrates attention to detail and professionalism.
Interested in learning more about the roles we are currently hiring for here at M3 Placement and Partnership? Please go to our candidate page to learn more.
When you think about a “recruiting firm” you probably have one thing that comes to mind: a firm that specializes in helping you fill open positions at your company.
Twelve years ago, our founder and CEO Mary Malone McCarthy knew that was the widely held perception in the business community, so she set out to change that. She believed that a recruiting firm could be so much more, which is why she built advisory services into every client contract she offers through her company, M3 Placement and Partnership.
How we recruit and advise:
We fill open positions at your company while evaluating your current recruiting and hiring processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and sharing the best practices you need to grow a strong and vibrant talent acquisition department or function.
Our recruiting and advisory process:
Step 1: We review your current processes and procedures Step 2: We evaluate the effectiveness of your current processes and procedures against your hiring goals and timelines Step 3: We create customized presentations for your team to showcase and highlight the areas that could use improvement and offer direct step by step instructions to do so
Why we recruit and advise:
We’re passionate about improving the recruiting and hiring experience for our clients and their candidates. We believe that the most effective relationship is a partnership, and we know that a partnership focuses not just on the short-term recruiting goals of a company (i.e. hiring for open positions) but also the long-term goals (e.g. fixing chronic issues in recruitment and talent acquisition).
What kind of outcomes do our clients see?
Our clients, like long-term care facilities, biotech centers, professional services companies, and nonprofit organizations, often see improvements in their:
Hiring procedures and timelines
Standard operating procedures
Screening processes
Hiring manager trainings
Job descriptions
Job application system effectiveness
Online job platform posting effectiveness
Talent acquisition department and hiring manager cooperation and collaboration
Please reach out to us at hello@m3placement.com to learn more about how we can partner with you to build a stellar recruitment process that keeps candidates engaged from start to finish and speeds up your hiring timelines.
During times of economic transitions companies often face unique challenges when it comes to hiring top talent. Using a recruiting firm can be the right investment for many companies whose hiring initiatives remain critical despite the economy. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to decide how you should handle recruiting during these uncertain times:
Do you need access to a large talent pool of top talent?
Recruiting firms have access to a network of candidates, not just including active job seekers but also passive job seekers who may not be actively looking for a new position but may be open to the right opportunity. Having an expanded talent pool increases your chances of finding top talent, no matter the state of the job market.
Are you experiencing the costs associated with high turnover or not having the right positions filled?
Have you calculated the cost of employee turnover at your company? Separation and vacancy costs can add up quickly especially when you consider the loss of productivity of co-workers and managers and increased workload for employees. There is a high rate of return on your investment in a recruiting firm when you add up these mounting costs into account.
Does your team need to increase its talent acquisition bandwidth?
Who is responsible for the talent acquisition work at your company? Is it a dedicated department or individual or is it a component of an HR generalists’ job? Is your team stretched thin with too many responsibilities? Consider what a dedicated expert in talent acquisition could do for your hiring goals and how they could help boost your company’s efficiencies and effectiveness in hiring top talent.
Are you spending too much time and money on sourcing, attracting, and identifying top candidates?
In a transitional economy, oftentimes roles and responsibilities must be realigned and/or reassigned, decreasing the amount of time available for talent acquisition. When you work with a recruiting firm like M3 Placement and Partnership, you have a dedicated expert recruiter in your corner who can take the load off you and help you to meet your hiring deadlines faster and more effectively.
Do you need someone to analyze and streamline your hiring procedures and processes?
Here at M3 Placement and Partnership we don’t simply fill open roles, we advise you on best practices, how to set up your recruiting department for maximum efficiency, and top trends in hiring and recruiting. We look at every relationship as a partnership, providing advice and guidance on all things hiring and recruiting at your company.
Are your hiring needs constantly changing?
The best part about working with a recruiting agency like M3 Placement and Partnership is that we customize a plan according to your needs. For companies with fluctuating hiring needs, bringing on a full-time talent acquisition professional may not be the right direction but using a recruitment firm will provide you with on demand help when you need it.
If you’re looking to explore what a partnership with a recruitment firm would look like for executive recruiting or for RPO or outsourced recruitment initiatives, contact us today at hello@m3placement.com.
M3 Placement and Partnership, a talent acquisition firm specializing in executive searches, direct placement, and high-volume recruiting, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the WBEC Metro NY, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.
“Growing M3 as a premier national talent acquisition and executive search firm has been a long-standing vision. With this highly recognized certification, we can support more businesses than ever, especially those seeking to work with diversified suppliers. As a partner focused on exceeding the needs of our clients, we are proud to now offer certifications at the national and state level,” says Mary Malone McCarthy, CEO and Founder of M3.
The WBENC standard of certification implemented by the WBEC Metro NY is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and that the business has appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced and sustainable economy.
WBENC Certification combined with professional development and engagement in the WBENC network provides unsurpassed opportunities year-round, both virtually and in-person, for women-owned businesses to grow and expand their business and innovation through events, programming and connections with major corporations and other WBEs.
We don’t take a one size fits all approach to outsourcing your recruitment initiatives through RPO services. We understand that each business is unique and each solution should be custom-designed to serve your individual needs. No matter what situation your team is in, recruiting through our RPO solutions can help you.
Can you answer yes to any of these questions:
Do you have more than 5 positions open at your company that you need to recruit for?
Is your internal team temporarily or always too overloaded with projects, deadlines, and goals to manage day to day hiring processes?
Are you going through a period of transition or high growth?
Do you already have a talent acquisition team but they need temporary support through a period of hiring?
Are you looking for a partner you can outsource your recruitment efforts to?
Reach out to us at hello@m3placement.com for a customized proposal that can help you meet your goals.
Over the past five years M3 Placement and Partnership, a leading recruiting firm based out of New York, has doubled in size.In addition to their financial success, they have been awarded a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise recertification from the state of New York as well as the Upstate New York District Small Business Administration’s Women in Business Champion of the Year award for their CEO’s unwavering commitment to women entrepreneurs.
“We attribute this growth to our integrated services model that looks to understand the root causes of a company’s challenges and our highly talented team’s dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. Whether a company is in a stage of transition or high-growth, or they’re searching for stability during a fluctuating market, we’re able to help companies thrive with the talent they need to achieve their long-term vision. At the end of the day, all companies start and end with the right people in the right positions. Investing in a trusted partner to help you find and retain those people is the best way to tackle the issues that keep leaders up at night,” says Mary Malone McCarthy, CEO and Founder of M3.
The M3 team is very proud to be nestled within the communities of upstate New York. The majority of the team of 20 lives and works within Albany, Rochester, Utica, and Saratoga. They are thrilled to be able to recruit talent from the vibrant communities of our region. “Our philosophy is to learn the why behind each company, understanding not just the needs of the position but also the strategy and vision behind the decisions that have made the company who it is today. Because of this philosophy, we’ve attracted some incredibly talented experts that really want to be a part of this growth journey with us and are thrilled to match top talent with the top talent of our region,” says McCarthy.
The company, founded in 2012, has seen an unprecedented increase in their client portfolio since opening their doors. Over the past two years alone they have placed over 60 individuals in executive and direct search positions and over 800 individuals through their outsourced recruitment process service. Many of their clients utilize a combination of services to meet their business needs and strategically grow as an organization.
“My father was an entrepreneur, mentor and an incredible guiding force in my life. From an early age he taught me to care passionately for your team, customers, and community while living by the phrase ‘do a little more, a little better every day’. Much of my success today is based on those life lessons and the exact philosophy I’ve applied to M3. We have so many repeat clients that seek out our services year after year, in addition to our ever-growing list of new clients, many of whom we become connected with via referrals from current clients. In a time when the economy has been so uncertain, I think this really speaks to how much companies rely on a trusted partner to help them find talent they can navigate these uncertain waters with,” says McCarthy.
M3 is a strong believer in conscious capitalism, citing their reason for existing as a company is to create dynamic teams for organizations and to find fulfilling careers for our talent so that our communities may flourish together. The team at M3 strives to put their stakeholders, including their clients, team, candidates, and community, at the heart of all they do.
