EMPLOYERS CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE TO FILL KEY POSTS DESPITE HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT

THE DILEMMA

With levels of unemployment being at their highest for 17 years and job boards boasting record numbers of candidate registrations it does seem ironic that the right staff cannot be found.

There is no doubt candidates are available and the jobs are there, however, despite all the sophisticated online systems – internet job advertising, social networking, automatic skill matching programs – the underlying problem is getting the right information to the right candidates.

The information displayed about a vacancy can be vague and responding for candidates is seen as frustrating, citing

• I’ve applied for many jobs but I do not get any response to my application
• Posted job details are limited and salary is often not disclosed
• Agency consultants seldom have much additional information about the job or company, they just log my details, rarely speak to me, and seldom, if never call to discuss any other opportunities
• Relocating is daunting particularly as confidence in job security is low.

It needs a new approach.

HEAD HUNTING

When major companies are seeking top management they regularly use  head hunting as the way to identify and entice the right candidates.  A fully briefed consultant will research and contact possible candidates. Not only will they be assessing suitability and the level of interest, they will be “selling” the post and company. Telling them all about the company, its business, its plans and so on.

Who wouldn’t be flattered  by this approach?

There is no reason why this technique should not be applied to other posts.

THE SERVICE FROM PARTNERSHIP RECRUITMENT

Partnership Recruitment will

• Search appropriate CV databases
• Contact and speak with possible candidates assessing their suitability

¨ Skills and experience

¨ Education / qualifications

¨ Salary expectations

¨ Location / relocation

¨ Career aims

¨ Personality

¨ Availability

• Sell the opportunity and company
• Provide a shortlist with candidate notes

THE COSTS

There are no up-front costs— the fees are from just 9% of starting salary.

YOUR COMMITMENT

Provide Partnership Recruitment with the fullest possible details of the vacancy—its scope and responsibilities, the type of work involved, the challenges and equally important will be full information about the company and its business along with the benefits and leave the rest to us.