In addition to providing every candidate and client with a thorough and professional recruitment service, we are also able to provide even more should you require it.

We can manage the entire recruitment process for you, from advertising campaigns and first round interviews, to competency testing. Our consultants are also able to provide client interview technique training and we can conduct interviews from our offices, or using our remote interview facilities. We contact all temporary employees on a weekly basis throughout their assignment and have regular contact with line managers both during and after placements. We are also able to offer our clients a managed service programme that provides clients with a wide range of benefits when recruiting temporary and contract staff.

The importance of providing market specific information that is both relevant and timely to our clients and candidates also plays a central part in the recruitment process at Essential Choice. Regular newsletters are distributed to both clients and candidates and we conduct specific salary and rate surveys, including regional comparisons. The market expertise of our consultants is impressive and you should not hesitate to approach them for information.

The added value service provision at Essential Choice also extends to an in-house legal department advising on all legislative changes and contractual issues. We also have a marketing and design department to support a variety of recruitment initiatives.

In recognition of the fact that the relationships we have with both clients and candidates are integral to the success of Essential Choice, we have implemented a number of formal initiatives to ensure that we meet and surpass all requirements. An example of this is our Public Sector commitment charter.

For further information, please contact your local office or look at our approach to recruitment.

Advertising campaigns
Essential Choice can take full responsibility for all aspects of your advertising campaigns during the recruitment process. This means that following a full discussion detailing your requirements, we will:

• Advise on the correct medium
• Negotiate a discounted rate
• Write media copy
• Manage the response
• Interview suitable applicants
• Present a shortlist
• Arrange client interviews
• Negotiate terms with the favoured individual

All candidates responding to an advertisement are exclusive to you and those unsuitable for the positions are handled with professionalism and diplomacy, thus saving you the administrative demands of processing applications and rejecting unsuccessful candidates.

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Market expertise
Both clients and candidates place emphasis on the importance of being able to gather information on the market conditions and the subsequent impact on recruitment. As a result, market insight and industry expertise are increasingly important skills for our consultants to possess.

Essential Choice regularly contributes to both trade and national publications. To view our recent press releases, please click here.

In addition, we carry out a wide range of surveys (including salary) and gather information that we can use to gain an even more detailed understanding of the requirements of our clients and candidates. Information such as this also enables consultants to further their knowledge of the state of the markets in which we operate.

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Public Sector commitment charter
In recognition of the changes taking place within the public sector, in particular the strong emphasis on working in partnerships, Essential Choice has implemented a service commitment charter in our aim to continuously improve performance.

To view this document, please click here.

With this charter we aim to improve the work / life balance, job satisfaction, career development and the value felt by permanent and temporary staff alike. As a result of enhanced communication and continued understanding of client and candidate requirements, Essential Choice will provide a flexible service that is tailored to your individual requirements.

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