In the increasingly competitive war for talent it is imperative that recruitment companies differentiate their service offering to maximise the chances of organisations making successful hiring decisions.

An Objective and Transparent Approach

In line with this Poole Resourcing is able to offer a totally objective approach to measuring Human Capital requirements and provide a fully integrated service proposition that combines traditional recruitment methodologies with a range of sophisticated added value assessment tools. Offering a totally transparent evaluation process that encompasses checks and balances at every stage and ensures we maximise the chance of making a successful hiring decision.

Having exhausted other methods to identify suitable talent and recognised the importance of attracting the right people, Poole Resourcing would take ownership of an organisation’s recruitment problem. We would assess the most appropriate recruitment method and attraction strategy through our comprehensive Pre-Campaign Assessment process and dedicate a team of consultants and researchers for the duration of a campaign.

For Poole Resourcing to deliver the optimum recruitment solution, it is imperative to gain a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of an organisation’s culture and business objectives, as well as define its Human Capital requirements and timescales.

Identify Core Competencies

Through our job evaluation process we would focus on developing a competency model to benchmark prospective candidates against. Identifying and agreeing on the most important behavioural skills and abilities required to carry out the role effectively and compliment technical capabilities. Once agreed they can be analysed and assessed at every phase of the recruitment process.

Having considered the requirements and challenges to be faced in identifying the desired talent, we would investigate which candidate attraction strategy is most appropriate and then advocate an Executive Search or Advertised Selection campaign. Alternatively we may combine the two methodologies to provide to total market coverage.

This approach is most appropriate when recruiting in specialist business areas requiring specific experience and expert knowledge of a sector or in a defined geographical locality with a finite pool of qualified talent. A search campaign may also be appropriate when handling sensitive, confidential appointments or to identify exceptional individuals at a senior level to shape the future direction of a business.

Having identified and agreed a list of target companies, we approach individuals with a specific career proposition to change. We actively promote the benefits of working for a client's organisation and encourage candidates to share information relating to their career background and aspirations, as well as gain early commitment prior to interview.

The Benefits of Executive Search:

• Candidates benefit from a personal and tailored individual approach and in contrast to local or national advertising, you are able to reach all of the target audience
• With a personal approach you can effectively articulate the nuances of a role, challenges to be faced, cultural aspects, as well as gain commitment that may be critical to achieve successful closure at latter stages
• Transparency of process, as all information relating to each approach is comprehensively documented
• Valuable market intelligence such as competitor activity, salary information and the perception of a client's business

A reliable, cost effective and proven solution to capture the best candidates on the market at any given time.

Although the decision to advertise is primarily dependant on the nature of the candidate specification, for example when the requirement is generic and we wish to reach a broad audience, it is likely that the best talent will be sourced through a media campaign.

After developing a solid understanding of the brief and business objectives, we would develop advertising content that accurately reflects the requirements, portrays a compelling brand proposition to prospective employees and when required maintains client confidentiality. Offering expert advice we place adverts in the most appropriate local, national or specialist trade publication to generate the optimum response.

The Benefits of Advertised Selection:

• All of the candidates who apply are actively on the market, receptive to a move and less likely to artificially inflate their demands or accept a counter offer
• An advert can provide an effective vehicle to locate emerging talent, which may not be identified through traditional search techniques
• Our recognised brand coupled with compelling advertising copy enables us to attract candidates on the fringes of the job market, as well as those actively looking
• Traditionally proven to be a quicker process to conclude than executive search

Poole Resourcing’s consultants conduct rigorous competency based interviews to determine suitability and document evidence of each individual's capabilities. Using answers to competency based questions to provide valuable insight into behavioural characteristics and allow sensitive judgement of an individual’s ability to perform effectively within a role or adapt to an organisation's culture.

Utilising previous behaviour, combined with an appreciation of a candidate's achievements and track record, we seek to accurately predict future success and after stringent screening present a shortlist for final client consideration.

Although further validation of individual capabilities can be provided by implementing our Additional Services that encompass ability tests, personality questionnaires and assessment centres.

Offer Process and Closure - ‘Converting a mutual fit into an actual hire'

We invest a significant amount of time developing a strong relationship and building trust with candidates throughout the process. Hence we are well equipped to monitor, evaluate and alleviate concerns relating to the job, potential terms of engagement or simply the practical and personal aspects of the transition process. Therefore we are well positioned to effectively manage the offer process and objectively advise both sides to reach acceptable agreement.

We extend our relationship beyond introduction to ensure that each hired candidate makes a positive impact which exceeds initial client expectations. As part of our Client and Candidate Charter, we speak to both parties after one, three and six months post placement to evaluate progress and ensure expectations have been met. Our Post Placement Review can also assist with retention strategy, as we identify potential problems before they arise.

Constant communication also enables us to develop a greater understanding of the operating dynamics and cultural aspects of a client‘s business and therefore enhances our chances of future hiring success. Furthermore, after each assignment we conduct a detailed client satisfaction survey to obtain feedback relating to the handling of the campaign. This allows us to continually improve our service levels and further differentiates our recruitment offering.

To enhance your recruitment process, Poole Resourcing is able to offer an extensive array of assessment tools to further validate candidates' capabilities and provide greater insight into their character. Utilising objective techniques we enable clients to more accurately predict future success and make better hiring decisions.

We offer a range of services that encompass aptitude testing, psychometric profiling through to bespoke assessment centres to ensure you employ the right people with the correct skills, abilities, attitude and personality to fit your organisation. Moreover, in conjunction with our training partner we are able to deliver tangible improvements in the performance of existing staff, by changing behaviour and positively affecting results.

In the absence of a dedicated HR function or to support senior management, we can provide an integrated HR strategy to underpin an organisation's strategic vision. Through our HR consultancy partner we enable business success and help embrace change by offering advice relating to matters such as leadership development, succession planning, competency modelling, performance management and employment law. Furthermore, our market intelligence service can realise a competitive advantage in your sector through compensation and benefits surveys, structure mapping and cost base analysis to brand perception studies.