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"Although I have enlisted the help of other agencies to find me work, Lucy Walker Recruitment have been the only agencies Ive used due to how quick off the mark they are at finding me a suitable position, both between lectures at University and also when I needed permanent employment. I always recomended them"
"My Consultant has been brilliant throughout and so supportive - including listening to my worries and tears of job when I not only got a job but ’THE JOB OF A LIFETIME’. Thank you so much!!"
"I''d just like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the help you offered me during my short time with Lucy Walker Recruitment. I have recommended your agency to friends who may require assistance from agencies in the future as I felt you gave me the best service out of all the agencies I signed up with, of which there were about nine, I just wish I had found out about you earlier!"
"This is the second job my Consultant has found for me and she has always worked with a professional yet friendly attitude. She can''t be faulted. I‘d recommend anyone to Lucy Walker Recruitment"
"The best agency in Leeds I have been to. My Consultant provided a high standard of service, she is very professional and it was a pleasure to work with her. I‘d highly recommend your agency."
"My Consultant is by far the most diligent and effective job consultant I have ever worked with. She is an outstanding asset to Lucy Walker Recruitment and the reason that I have used the company repeatedly."
"I really enjoyed working with you ladies. Thank you for all your help in getting me a fab job. I look forward to working with you again - to find me an assistant."
"I have never used the services of a recruitment agency before and I am exceptionally pleased with the service."
Employer Testimonial
"Having signed up with various recruitment agenices upon being made redundant, I found Lucy Walker Recruitment to be the most efficient and professional. Genuinely commited to helping me find employment as opposed to just another name in the system."
"We always use your service because it is so reliable and you are very accommodating – and cheerful! - when we occasionally have to change our requirements at the last minute!"
"Our Consultant was very tuned in to our requirements and understood fully what we wanted from a candidate. I would strongly recommend her in the future."
"Within a couple of days of meeting, Lucy Walker Recruitment, they found me the perfect candidate. From start to finish all the staff were very friendly and professional. I shall definitely be using them again."
"After constant trouble with other recruitment agencies, I can not believe how different and professional Lucy Walker Recruitment is to everyone else. I want to thank everyone there for their help.
"Lucy Walker Recruitment have successfully placed many great candidates within our Company by listening to what we need and really understanding the calibre of candidates we‘re looking for. They are eager to help and it is a pleasure to work with them. They offer a truly professional service."
"I am happy to say that I have always had a courteous, prompt and professional service from the staff at Lucy Walker Recruitment. They are an excellent recruitment agency and come highly recommended."
Interviewing effectively
Everyone has their individual way of interviewing and there is not a right or wrong way.
We do get asked to work with clients on their interviewing and on occasions to sit in on interviews with them. This is why we felt this is an area to cover in detail. You may find this useful, or if you are confident in interviewing, you may wish to move on to the next section.
Interviewing is where opinion can ultimately effect the process and where you essentially have to find a style which suits you and your organisation. There are some simple general guidelines to follow, which we feel can ensure success. Interviewing ineffectively can be expensive both in time and money.
We advise Candidates that an interview is very much a 2 way process. Of course for you, the interview will be about assessing the Candidates suitability for the role. They will also be assessing whether your Company and your role are suitable for them.
The guidelines that we feel are effective are as follows:
Personal details:
Talk through the Candidate's personal details, to give you a clear understanding of the Candidate on a personal level. This will allow you to 'break the ice' if there are any initial nerves at the interview. It also allows you to verify information, such as qualifications and training where necessary. The first few minutes of an interview can be very revealing, you can get to know a lot about someone from talking through their personal details.
Skill set and career history
Discuss the Candidate's skill set and career history, starting with their current position. Gaining a thorough picture of their current role and responsibilities is key in allowing you to assess their suitability for your role. Check their reasons for leaving their current or most recent role and a couple of roles before that. This can often tell you a lot about a person and their motives.
The vacancy
This is your time to sell the role and your organisation, being clear and honest about your expectations of the role. We as your handling Consultancy, will have provided the Candidate with all of the information that they need to prepare for the interview. We will have forwarded the job description to them. However, it is important for them to hear you discuss the role in detail. You should not to over sell the role, however it is key to discuss the position in a very positive way. You are the ambassador both for your Company and for your vacancy. This is the time for you to talk through the role, outlining honestly what will be expected in the position. The Candidate needs to leave the interview, with a very clear understanding of the role, responsibilities and your organisation.
The process following the interview:
At the end of the interview, outline to the Candidate what the next stage in the process is. Will there be a second interview or will you be making a direct decision? How quickly will you come back to Lucy Walker Recruitment as your Consultancy with feedback? Is there anything further that you would like the Candidate to do following the interview?
Is the Candidate interested?
If, at the end of the interview, you feel that this Candidate has the right experience, combined with the personal qualities that you are looking for, it can be worth asking at this stage if they are interested. It is a simple, direct and above all honest question to ask, and allows you to clearly assess your shortlist going forward. Finally...
The above points are all guides which will hopefully assist you in this crucial part of the recruitment process. You may find all of the points helpful or only one of them, but we hope this will assist you in some way during the interview process.