RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Devil's In The Details
We take pride in our comprehensive recruitment process. We understand that finding the right person for the job is crucial in the construction industry. That's why we use a thorough screening process that ensures we find candidates with the right skills, experience, and passion for the trade. We guarantee to deliver the best talent available in the market, no exceptions.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Step 1
Establish Company Requirements
Our consultant will collect detailed information on the role for which the organisation is hiring to assist in recruiting the ideal candidate. Information will include a comprehensive job description, key responsibilities, skills and duties required by the successful candidate, where the role fits within the company’s structure and details of salary and benefits.
Step 2
Searching
Finding the most suitable candidate for the position will be achieved through using numerous sources including our own extensive database. Other sources include advertising the position online including sites such as Indeed and CV Library to reach a wider audience. LinkedIn and our own industry connections will be utilised to enable headhunting to find the best-suited candidates. Using our extensive knowledge of the current construction industry allows us to reach out to connections who we know will be the ideal match.
Step 3
Identifying Viable Candidates
Searching for suitable candidates is just the start. What makes us so valued by businesses is our skill to identify highly qualified individuals, whether actively job seeking or not. Out of the hundreds of candidates that apply, only a small percentage will be suitable for the role. We pay attention to detail which enables them to filter through the extensive list to ensure viable candidates are chosen. While anyone can find candidates, the quality we source for a company is exceptional and requires a significant amount of effort and expertise.
Step 4
Candidate Screening
After viable candidates have been identified, the screening process will commence. Consultants will have made a concise list of five to ten candidates who they will contact to explain the role in further detail and invite for an interview. During this process, our consultants will leverage their own extensive industry knowledge to assess if the candidate’s attitude, qualifications, experience and skills align with the company’s values and requirements. Once completed, references will be collected for suitable candidates.
Step 5
The Introduction
After narrowing down the list of professionals, a candidate file will be compiled to include all the information collected during the recruitment process. This detailed file will include a CV, references, interview feedback, copies of qualifications, certificates and any professional memberships the candidate has obtained. These completed files are then given to the client for their consideration on whether they would like to proceed.
Step 6
The Interview
Once the company is satisfied with the selected candidates, interviews with the company will take place with the support of Prime Placement. This is the opportunity for the candidate and employer to meet in person. The interview process often varies in length, ranging from single stage to more complex multiple stage interviews.
Step 7
An Offer
Once a candidate has cleared all selection stages and has been offered a position, the offer negotiation process begins. Prime Placement will act as an intermediary between the employer and the candidate to reach agreements on salary, bonuses, allowances and any other remunerations. Acting as a liaison, Prime Placement will save your valuable time by assisting with time consuming negotiations.
Step 8
Joining The Company
After the candidate has accepted an offer, Prime Placement will continue to act as an intermediary between the candidate and the company ensuring a smooth process of getting contracts of employment agreed and signed, start dates confirmed and helping to finalise any other onboarding procedures. Once the candidate has commenced employment Prime Placement will continue to assist both parties ensuring a smooth integration into the new role.
WHY CHOOSE PRIME PLACEMENT?
When hiring new talent, your company has many reasons to partner with Prime Placement, but three benefits stand out the most.
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Access To A Wider Talent Pool
Using Prime Placement brings benifits to both employers searching for talent and professionals seeking career opportunities by operating as an intermediate between the two. We dedicate a substantial amount of time gaining an insight into employer’s objectives and candidate’s capabilities to ensure a strong match is made.
We use expert industry knowledge, strong networks and a comprehensive database of active candidates to identify and engage with professionals who align with the companies’ values and goals. Prime Placement are not hesitant to engage with ideal candidates who may not be actively searching for a new job, but would consider a new opportunity if it aligned with their career goals.
When searching for a qualified candidate, we will become an advocate for your company. Prime Placement will promote your job position on the most appropriate and relevant marketing job boards alongside broader media platforms including LinkedIn, guaranteeing a wide reach to potential candidates. Advertisements are professionally designed to effectively communicate the employers’ specific requirements and desired qualities attracting competent professionals who share your company’s values.
2
Better Final Candidates
When selecting a candidate, our initial priority is to grasp an understanding of your business and the candidate’s role. For example, we will be acquiring details about the position being offered, including the responsibilities and duties required alongside information about the position’s placement within the company and the advantages associated with the new role. Using the detailed obtained, the search for ideal candidates will commence. Prime Placement will advertise and promote the position and commence the process of reviewing the submitted CVs in order to distinguish the most suitable candidates.
Candidates are then pre-screened. If the candidate has reached this stage, they have already successfully completed numerous crucial assessments including ID checks and work permissions.
After identifying the suitable candidates, the screening process will commence. Prime Placement will have a concise list of candidates who they will directly communicate with to provide a more comprehensive explanation of the role. Throughout this procedure, the consultant will leverage their own extensive industry knowledge and recruitment skills to ensure the candidates’ qualifications, skills and personality align with the client’s specific requirements. Once completed, references will be collected.
After narrowing down list of professionals, a candidate file will be compiled to include all the information collected during the recruitment process. This detailed file will include a CV, interview feedback, copies of qualifications, certificates and any professional memberships the candidate has obtained. These completed files are then given to the client for their consideration on whether they would like to proceed. Professionals who have been selected by the recruiter will undoubtable be a suitable match after undergoing the extensive and meticulous recruitment process, ensuring the company has not misspent their time or resources on unsuitable candidates.
3
Time and Cost Efficient
Finding the best candidate for a job internally can be time consuming and expensive, especially when hiring the wrong professional. Frequently, employers will need to invest a significant amount of money on advertising and managing candidates directly. Searching and evaluating candidates for a single opening uses significant time and resources with no guarantee of success.
Prime Placement offer a significant advantage as they consolidate all recruitment expenses into one single fee, which is only paid if a candidate is successfully placed, ensuring an efficeint hiring process without risk. Furthermore, a rebate/replacement provision is offered if the hired candidate is not successful in their new position to help minimise the impact on the business.
Using expertise hiring, Prime Placement can ease the pressure and concerns of identifying talented candidates, enabling organisations to efficiently secure individuals who can drive their business forward whilst they continue to focus on their enterprise.
At Prime Placement, we’ll keep you connected to top talent, whenever and wherever you need it. Contact us today so we can help you find the perfect people best suited for your needs and requirements. We make sure to create the perfect fit between companies and employees so that both sides are happy in the end. Let us help you today.
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Get in touch with Prime Placement on 01603 577300 or by email to info@primeplacement.co.uk