The candidate experience is a key focus for recruiters and employers in 2017. Job response rates are dwindling and some companies are struggling to recruit talent with the skills they need (see our recent skills blog). So, as a candidate, you can increasingly have the upper hand when it comes to choosing who to work with. But recent survey results suggest the recruitment experience is not up to scratch.
The 2016 LinkedIn UK Talent Trends Survey found that two of the key roadblocks to candidates changing jobs were ‘not knowing what it’s really like to work at the company’ (44% of candidates) and ‘not understanding what’s really expected of the role’ (33% of candidates). Building an understanding of both the candidates’ values and goals and the company’s, is absolutely vital to finding candidates a satisfying and rewarding role. At Sitka we maintain close relationships with employers so that we can provide you with all the information you need to decide whether a role is right for you.
We know that one of the main reasons people leave a job is for career advancement, but we also appreciate that the best role is one with a company that is a good cultural it. We aim to help aspiring leaders and managers reach their career ambitions. We take the time to get to know you, as it’s only by truly understanding your goals and motivations that we will find you a compatible role.
Recent research by CV-Library found that almost two-thirds of candidates disliked the job hunting process; 56.9% cited a lack of response and 17% cited vague updates from recruiters, as two of the top five bugbears. Perhaps they are yours? Whether it’s a candidates’ market or not, we believe all job seekers deserve to receive feedback and frequent updates after applying or interviewing for a role. Otherwise, how will you be able to learn from the experience and advance your career? Although you might not be successful with your first application, the right opportunity may be just around the corner.
At Sitka, we really care about helping conscientious professionals advance their careers. When you’re successful in securing a role we celebrate with you and always keep in touch to make sure you’re happy with the move.
Recruitment is a two-way process and we believe that candidates who show dedication to finding a new job, should receive a reciprocal commitment from their recruitment partner. The infographic below shows the service experienced marketing, finance, human resources or business development professionals can expect from Sitka:
The recruitment process was thorough and straight forward, and the quality of candidate provided was very good to say the least. The best thing about the recruitment process was, apart from explaining the job role and what we were looking for, I had little to do but to interview!
The recruitment process was a very smooth one with constant, non-intrusive updates. We benefited greatly from a personalised visit to our business, ensuring the right candidates were sourced for us. We received an excellent service.
Ita took the time to understand my objectives and needs as a candidate also – something unusual for a recruitment agency.
Information was provided quickly, in full and was very clear. Ita also took the time to follow-up post interviews to understand how things went and confirm next steps/timeframes. She has also gone the extra mile of checking in with me since starting in my new role.
Ita approached every stage of the recruitment process in a professional, honest and open manner. It was clear she was committed to finding the right candidate for her client
I felt Ita really understood my skills and experience and the service I received was great. I felt that Ita was invested in my future career and did everything she could to help me land my new role.
I’d have no problem recommending Ita and the Sitka team to anyone entering the job market. They made the whole process much easier for me.
I thoroughly enjoyed communicating with Karen and having her represent me. Karen was very hands on and made me feel very informed. Therefore I was able to relaxed and feel at ease during my interviews.
My experience with Sitka Recruitment was really positive. The team made me feel really valued and took the time to get to know me and career aspirations. I never once felt pressured, just well supported, listened to and understood. I would definitely recommend Sitka to my friends and colleagues.
Once again thank you for your time and ongoing support. Fantastic service and you made the experience so positive. You’re all clearly passionate about what you do and care about you candidates.