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An overview of our permanent recruitment process is:

1. Accept instructions from the client and assist in preparation of the job specification (as necessary).

2. File search.

3. Prepare and place the advertisement (the cost of any advertising is charged to the client at cost).

4. Accept, vet and collate response.

5. Register applicants and obtain a declaration with respect to confidentiality, salary and any criminal convictions.

6. Skill test (where applicable).

7. Interview applicants in accordance with structured style interview covering the following points:

  • Personal details, interests, extracurricular activities, conflicts of interest.
  • Previous work history.
  • What they can offer an employer.
  • What they are looking for in a job.

8. Shortlist the most suitable applicants.

9. Reference check applicants covering the following points:-

  • Details of previous employment (for example position, earnings, reason for leaving, duties and responsibilities).
  • Learning curve.
  • Work habits.
  • Level of management and /or supervision required.
  • Personal problems (whether they have any problems that regularly interfere with their work. The depth of this questioning depends on legislation current at the time).
  • Punctuality and attendance.
  • Time management.
  • Interpersonal skills with colleagues, suppliers and clients.
  • Grooming and presentation.
  • Work limitations.
  • Work strong points.
  • Whether previous employers would rehire.

10. Prepare ‘interview friendly' resumes and obtain authority to submit from candidate in accordance with privacy provisions.

11. Co-ordinate interviews between applicants and clients.

12. Conduct further testing (where applicable).

13. Debrief applicants following interviews and inform clients of their comments.

14. Communicate offers of employment and thank unsuccessful applicants on the client's behalf.