getting the best out of recruitment consultancies
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Jane Garrard Personal Career Management
24 March 2010
Understanding how they work Selection and engagement Impressing your Consultant Relationship management Avoiding the pitfalls Q and A
Team structure and office network Accessing clients Permanent roles – contingency or retained Interim roles – fixed term contract or
daily/hourly rate The challenges of the Consultant’s role
Recommendation or referral Website research – the shop window Added value – demonstrates calibre of firm Your initial contact with the consultant Key documents
The importance of first impressions Your CV – content and be aware of
technology Your first meeting/ interview with them Confidence and control – prepare questions Overall positive approach You will be a future recruiter
Setting expectations – agree a Service Level Agreement
Levels of contact - on both sides CV submission – agree the process Attending interview Flexibility – open minded, but don’t waste
your time Build a working partnership – ongoing
support, salary/rate negotiation Keep them in your network
“House style” CVs Advertised vacancies How many firms should you use? Sales leads – be aware of increasing your
competition Problem resolution Be aware of personal data CV distribution services
Do your research The importance of first impressions Agree a service level agreement Trust or bust! Keep in touch and stay positive!