Is your recruiter spending enough time working on your search?

You have an important position to fill. Maybe you tried to conduct the search yourself by using an in-house recruiter, job boards, or word of mouth to find the right candidate, but still find yourself without anyone to fill your critical position. Spending a significant amount of time trying to find someone to fill a vacant position makes finding the right candidate even more imperative. Because you feel pressed for time, you make the decision to hire an outside recruiting firm to find the right candidate. How do you know how much time and effort they will put into helping you find the person you are looking for?