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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What makes Career Connections different from other recruitment firms?
As a business, we are committed to delivery on every assignment we work on. We ensure that the research process is transparent to our clients and candidates, providing detailed feedback at every stage of the process, building trust and ensuring long term relationships with our clients and candidates. It is our headhunting expertise and enthusiasm for the research process that sets us apart from our competitors and gives us an unsurpassed completion rate.
What makes headhunting so successful?
There are two types of potential candidates, the active ones and the passive ones. Active candidates are proactively looking for a new role, responding to advertisements and registering with agencies. Typically 1 in 5 potential candidates, or 15-20% of the talent pool are actively looking at any one time.
Passive candidates are people who could be open to a new opportunity but are not proactively seeking to leave their current employers. These candidates make up the remaining 80% of the candidate talent pool and tend to be the most successful, often being too busy to apply for other positions. Headhunting is effective as it targets both the active and passive candidates, thus maximising the exposure of the vacancy to the relevant individuals.
In addition, not only do we have access to the passive candidates who are likely to be the best in the marketplace, but when we do identify them, we have found that they have a greater commitment to the opportunity that we have approached them about. As our approach is entirely confidential, it is easier for us to overcome any initial objections that a candidate could have about a potential employer by communicating directly with them.
How long will an assignment take?
Our recruitment process is an end-to-end process and includes undertaking job analysis, position profiling, research, headhunting, pre-selection, assessments and final selection. This thorough process if driven by us in collaboration with clients and can take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks.
Why is the approach confidential?
The search process is designed to open an individual’s mind to new opportunities and by using a confidential approach we can identify what would motivate that person to change roles without any preconceived ideas they may have about a clients’ business affecting their judgment.
In addition, whilst we speak to a great many people within a given industry, by using a confidential approach, the reputation of our clients business is not compromised in any way. We disclose the company details only on meeting a candidate at a face-to-face interview once we have gained their commitment to the opportunity.
How will we know what progress is being made?
The beauty of a retained assignment is in its accountability. We provide regular updates and detailed reports to our clients and candidates, which can also provide invaluable market information. Candidates are kept informed every step of the process.
What additional services do you offer?
In addition to our headhunting services, we offer a wide range of psychometric and career guidance services. Please have a look at the career centre as well as the section on psychometrics for more information.
How do I upload my CV?
Log in to your account on www.high-fliers.com
Can I apply for multiple openings?
Sometimes, we have similar opportunities within or in different industries. We encourage candidates to apply for any vacancy that they feel suitably qualified for.
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