The Recruitment Process
Blue Pencil aims to provide an informative and smooth journey from the moment you contact us. Our services are completely FREE for candidates. Many candidates do not understand how recruitment agencies operate and we will take you through the whole process step by step. We offer constructive advice and a bespoke tailored service including CV preparation, interview guidance, deciding on job offers, handing your notice in, accepting an offer and practical career advice even after you have found your job. We adopt a firm policy of ensuring confidentiality and never approach organizations without your consent. All of our consultants have a vast amount of knowledge and will understand your market and what you are looking for.
The recruitment process will usually involve:-
- An initial interview to discuss your current position, what it is that you are looking for and to provide feedback on the market you are looking to work in. We will discuss the vacancies that would be suitable for you.
- CV preparation and advice.
- Presenting your CV to organizations whom you have given us permission to approach.
- Arranging interviews and interview preparation.
- Providing interview feedback.
- Achieving the best possible job offers for you and presenting them to you.
- Advice on handing your notice in and accepting a job the offer.
- Helping to make sure the transition from accepting an offer to commencing work is a smooth process.
- Post commencement of work we will answer any queries that you have and offer you practical advice in terms of how to achieve your career goals at your new employer.
The Reverse Executive Search and the Blue Pencil Proactive Approach
What makes Blue Pencil different to our competitors is that we will take a very proactive approach and don't just sit on vacancies that are on our database. We operate in many international markets and respect that some of our clients don't have time to prepare detailed job specs. In addition we recognize that some organizations will not specifically advertise for lawyers but are looking. Not only will we tell you what's on our database we will get out and find you more opportunities. We have a vast network of contacts and we will find you other vacancies that are not on our database. Confidentiality is guaranteed and in today's busy and hectic world this has time and time again been proven to achieve the best results for our candidates at Blue Pencil.
Why use a recruitment consultancy?
Why use a recruitment consultancy rather than going directly to organizations yourself? Using a recruitment agency will:-
- We will use our contacts to get interviews for you. We have spent years building relationships with clients and on many occasions a CV isn't enough.
- We provide up to date market information and offer advice on what you should be paid.
- We will help with your CV.
- We will help with your interview preparation and arrange interviews for you.
- We will help with your salary negotiations. Most candidates feel uncomfortable negotiating salaries with a new employer, we act as a buffer.
- We understand how the recruitment process works and will point out pitfalls to stop any negotiations breaking down.
- Most clients prefer using agencies than direct applications. Agencies take a large workload off clients and ensure a clear line of communication between client and candidate.
- Our services will save you a vast amount of time! You don't have to do any research on finding vacancies and we do everything for you (with your consultation). What's more our services are completely free of charge.
Our Responsibility and Confidentiality.
Our responsibility is to provide candidates and clients with impartial, honest and constructive advice. We believe in long term working relationships and providing a value added service. All of our consultants are highly experienced as you will know from the moment that you register with us. We fully understand that you need to have confidence in our ability to represent you in a discreet, trustworthy and efficient manner. This is why a large percentage of our candidates are the result of personal referrals.