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Take Control of your job search…

Selective Group · October 6, 2020 ·

Are you spending hours trawling through job adverts? Do you keep applying for roles but don’t seem to be getting any responses? Or, have you found yourself unexpectedly looking for a new employer but just don’t know where to start? We hear you… hunting for a new job can be hard and if you speak to anyone in the know, you’ll quickly learn that it is very rare that the ideal position will just fall into your lap (although wouldn’t it be great if it did!).

Now, in theory it should be simple to get a new role, but your input is the key to success; especially if you want to find the right position. So, you have your end goal in sight, but what are the steps you need to take to get you there? Here are some suggestions that will help you on your road to success:

Start simple

Be clear about what you are looking for. You need to identify your non-negotiables and where there may be room for some room for flexibility. Ask yourself some simple questions, and here’s a tip, write down your answers. This will help you truly analyse your needs and you can refer back to this throughout your journey to ensure you stay on track. Think about salary, location, type and size of company, work hours and flexibility, and perhaps most importantly what is your key motivator; what is driving you to seek a new role. If you are looking for career progression your answers are likely to be very different from someone who has been made redundant and has a sense of urgency about finding their next opportunity. 

Do some research 

A common mistake people make is to dive straight into their job search and start hitting the apply button for any and all roles. It is much better to get the lay of the land first and work out what roles appeal to you, and more importantly, what positions match your skill set. If you start applying for roles without taking the time to ensure your credentials align, then you may become disheartened when you don’t ever get shortlisted. It is also important that you refer back to your original list; there is no point applying for a role if it doesn’t match your key criteria. It is imperative to read job specifications carefully and in full and take note of any specific qualifications required and what the recruitment process involves. If you notice a specific certification keeps cropping up, then why not obtain this to strengthen your chances?

That said, it is sometimes hard to know what the must haves are, as opposed to the desirables. Another common mistake people make is not applying for a job because they can’t tick every single box on the specification. It is important to focus on the skills you do have, not those you don’t. If you are unsure if you should apply for a role a good tip is to take a highlighter and mark all the things you have experience of or can do. If when you finish, there is more highlighted than not it’s probably worth throwing your hat in the ring. At Selective Recruitment we are always happy to discuss any of our roles with prospective candidates and will be able to guide you on whether you should apply. 

Make sure your CV is up to scratch

Now, this one may sound obvious, but we are all guilty of it… just adding to our CV as we go instead of taking the time to review and edit it properly. It may be that after conducting your research there are lots of skills missing from your CV. If they don’t feature, then you risk ending up in the rejection pile.

When was your personal statement written? Have you just been tweaking it as you go? If so, it may be time for a complete overhaul. Your personal statement is your chance to shine; to grasp the reader’s attention and set out your intentions for your next career move. Spending some time on getting this right could make all the difference. If you need support in editing your CV our team of dedicated consultants are always happy to schedule an appointment to help. 

Register with a Selective consultant

But job hunting is a lonely and tiresome process I hear you say! It doesn’t have to be, it is much easier with someone in your corner. Especially someone with the knowhow and industry knowledge. Our experienced consultants are always happy to help and are on hand, not just to assist you with CV writing, but to advise on the right type of companies and roles for you, as well as give you honest feedback. They will support you at every step of your recruitment journey and the registration process is simple and hassle free.  

Don’t lose momentum or see rejection as a set back 

Finding the right role can take time and patience. The hiring process often has a few stages, but it is important to remember that this isn’t about making you jump through hoops. Prospective employers want to ensure that they find the right person for the job, and you should view the process in the same way. As you progress through the application process, the different stages are your opportunity to find out if the job is the right one for you, if the role matches up to the criteria you set out at the onset, and your chance to get to know more about the position and company. If you do receive a knock back, try not to get disheartened, take feedback and keep moving forwards. Rejection can be empowering if you use it to drive you. As the renowned life coach Tony Robbins postulates “The more rejection you get, the better you are, the more you’ve learned, the closer you are to the outcome. If you can handle rejection you will learn to get everything you want”.  At Selective we will help guide you along your road to success.

So, you now have the tools to take control of your job search. You are in charge of your destiny; be proactive and remember Selective Recruitment are always here to help.

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Time is precious, budgets are tight, but taking your recruitment in-house may not be the way to go…

Selective Group · September 23, 2020 ·

As a result of the recent pandemic many companies have faced adversity and have been forced to review their spending. As such, we have seen a move towards some businesses taking their recruitment in-house, but this may not be as cost effective as you think. Finding the right person for a job, not only takes expertise, but a great deal of time and money. Our Recruitment Consultants are dedicated to understanding the current job market, sourcing top talent and helping businesses grow.

By choosing Selective Recruitment to help you with your hiring needs you can be assured that:

  • You’ll have access to a team of experienced consultants who not only have strong relationships with a wide pool of expert talent but will also be on hand to support you at every step of the recruitment process.  
  • Your job adverts will feature on a range of targeted job boards as well as across social media. With expertly written copy to attract the best applicants we will ensure it reaches the right audience.
  • You won’t have to spend time sifting through endless CVs, we do all the filtering for you and will only send you candidates with the right skills and credentials for the job. We screen all candidates and can even conduct early stage interviews.
  • You will receive professional impartial advice on how your role sits in the current job market and we will help you secure candidates that embrace your company ethos and values.
  • As an independent agency we work with a range of businesses of varying sizes and can offer a bespoke service that caters to your specific needs. 

If you are currently seeking to expand your team, take a minute to consider if going it alone is the best option. Why not have an informal chat with one of our team today and find out more about how we can save you time and money.

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Business Continuity Plan

Selective Group · April 1, 2020 ·

With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Selective Recruitment have implemented our Business Continuity Plan to ensure continuity of our business and service to our clients.

– All staff have secure access to our systems no matter if they login from home or the office. This allows us to access our workers, database and continue to undertake QA checks to ensure we supply competent workers.

– Over the past couple of years we have developed processes to reduce the need for printing and this has benefited us by allowing us to work solely online and flexibly from home.

– Our IT systems are secure (ISO27001) and backed up hourly, we will not lose any documents or information working this way.

– Back office support also have this facility to ensure that our workers receive their pay on time.

– Our consultants will continue to maintain contact with clients and workers.

– Daily team update meetings/calls ensure the flow of information.

We will continue to provide a quality service to all our clients and workers in these testing times.

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HOSPITAL PORTERS, CLEANERS AND CATERING STAFF URGENTLY NEEDED IN SOUTHAMPTON

Selective Group · March 10, 2020 ·

If you are currently seeking work and are able to support your community during this time of need then Serco Health deliver a range of frontline services at University Hospital Southampton.

We are currently recruiting additional temporary staff to ensure delivery of critical services to the NHS. No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given, and we have a range of shift patterns available.

Please contact us by the means below:

sercojobs@selective-group.com
020 8530 3618

You’ll need to have the right to work in the UK, and a full DBS background check will be required for certain roles.

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Important Information Concerning the Coronavirus

Selective Group · March 9, 2020 ·

The Selective Group understand in these difficult times there is much concern around the Coronavirus and we want to assure you that Selective are working hard to ensure we are able to continue to support the needs of our candidates. 

We continue to follow government guidelines and would expect all candidates to do so.

If at any point you become unwell, please contact your Selective consultant on 01235 462900 who will provide you with further information.

We urge all candidates to visit the NHS website for the latest information:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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