All we require from you as a client is as much information as possible on the vacancy that you have.
A detailed Job Specification gives us:
Detailed and written information on role to pass on to interested parties
More of a professional outlook which reflects on both DKM and you as a client
A point of reference
Template via which to shortlist and select appropriate candidates
Parameters
the requirements of recruiting manager aside from the key skills
the ability to attract candidates to the role
information to share and present to colleagues and candidates alike
The more detailed the specification and job description, the higher the probability is of you as the client receiving as close to a 100% match as possible. We will personally visit you to ascertain this information should you deem it necessary. This information allows us to:
Source Candidates from a variety of sources:
DKM's in-house specialist database of candidates that work within our niche vertical markets. This has been built over the past 5 years and now offers a comprehensive overview of highly relevant contract and permanent candidates
Archives
Direct Advertisements - a major cost saving to you as the client
Headhunting - Market knowledge married with technical expertise
Search engine resourcing
Referrals/Word of mouth
Trade Press/Publications
Book of positions (Please ask!)
Attending recruitment seminars and fairs
Outsourcing companies and recruitment partners
Having gathered our pool of specialist candidates, we then go through a detailed process of:
Screening & Shortlisting of Candidates - this is a process that entails:
Information Gathering
Verification of qualifications
Skills evaluation
Filtering of candidates
Commitment to job research
Further qualification/in-depth questioning
The candidates reasons for leaving their previous role
Candidate targets versus achievements throughout their career
Soft Skills/Culture Fit with your company
Timescales and notice periods
Salary/Earnings Record
Candidate presentation to you the client
Having short-listed and submitted candidates, a decision will be made based on the information gathered on the background of candidates and their relevance to the job description. Our service does not stop here as we go to further lengths to provide:
A full briefing on your company and your vacancy
Information relating to the set agenda of the meeting and the expectations
The provision of relevant written information, including maps and any presentation details
Reconfirmation of the meeting 24 hours in advance having already sought written confirmation of attendance
At this stage we hand over to you to perform the interviews. These can take place at your offices, at DKM or at a recruitment centre that DKM can organise. This leads us to the:
Post Interview Stage
Full de-briefing from both parties post-interview
Tackle any issues (either side)
Re-evaluate positives/negatives
Further qualification on this and other opportunities
Assess likelihood of acceptance
When you have made your decision on which candidate to offer employment, we then manage them through the:
Offer/Acceptance - to make sure you get the candidate that you want:
Pre-close for this job
Clarify other opportunities and status
Verbal offer presentation
Feedback to client on initial reaction
Negotiation and finalisation of offer
Presentation of written offer
Reference Checks
Resignation counselling (including warnings of counter offer and what they mean in reality)
Start date agreed
Maintain contact up until start date
Ensure start
Post placement interaction