Why Are We Different?
Attracting the best candidates
Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the local and regional market throughout the East Midlands brings substantial benefits to our clients.
Our specialist expertise and high local profile combined with innovative marketing techniques ensure that we attract the best quality candidates. We've been doing it for twenty years.
How we do it
We are proud that large numbers of candidates come to us through recommendation and this is the best possible indicator of the quality of service we offer to both employers and candidates. We believe this is a result of our personal, people-focused approach and by our commitment to interviewing all candidates in depth and in person.
We also have an extensive database of regionally-based registered candidates at our fingertips, sourced through a range of proven, and often innovative, methods:
- We advertise jobs on our website, local and national online job boards and specialist sites
- Up to the minute job advertising in the windows of our strategically located local offices in Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark and Lincoln
- Promoting employment opportunities by working closely with schools, colleges and universities
- A programme of local sponsorships including football teams and community events
- Incentivised candidate referrals
- Local initiatives including leaflet drops, open days and job fairs
- Raising the profile of Key Personnel through local press, radio and job fairs
Registration and interview
We interview every one of our candidates as part of the registration process and this is what sets us apart from other recruitment companies.
Our highly skilled consultants use their experience to ensure that each candidate feels at ease and relaxed. We use proven specialist questioning techniques and active listening skills to ensure we obtain a comprehensive overview of the candidate's experience and expectations.
Key Personnel endeavours to make sure all the key areas are covered:
- Personal details
- Work history and experience
- Education and qualifications
- Personality profile
- Social skills
- Career aspirations
- Motivations and priorities
- Desired work environment
Various appropriate skill tests are then given to the candidate. This comprehensive and careful process enables us to pre-qualify candidates for your specific job requirements. The result is that you get the right match for your business every time, guaranteed.
Vetting & eligibility to work
With Key Personnel you can be confident that each candidate has been carefully evaluated to ensure that their personal details are accurate and that they are eligible for work.
As part of our selection process we check the following:
- Full employment history
- Proof of eligibity to work
- Details of any unspent convictions
- Legitimacy of qualitfications
- References (If working as a temporary worker)
We also obtain proof of the candidate's right to work in the UK including checking the following original documentation:
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- National Insurance number
- Work permit (If required)
This selection process saves you time, effort and money as well as providing you with an assurance that all candidates shortlisted for you have been thoroughly checked and have matched all of our vetting criteria.