One of the most essential aspects of business success today is assembling a team that works as a cohesive unit, rather than as a collection of individuals. The process of assembling such a team starts with the interview process. A lot of companies experience "interview fatigue". A quality recruitment agency can streamline the interview process for you, eliminating poor matches before they reach your shortlist.

Streamlining the Interview Process: What's Involved?

The interview process can be a time-consuming and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be. A quality recruitment agency like JMF Associates can streamline the process for you.

We do the prep work necessary to ensure every candidate we send an employer's way is someone capable of making a meaningful contribution from Day 1. The ultimate result is that you will be spoilt for choice. Here are some examples of the prep work we're talking about.

Paring down the list of candidates

The first thing we do at JMF is verify the employment history, qualifications and general suitability of each potential. Inevitably a fair percentage of candidates will fail to live up to what's printed on their resume, leaving only those with a real chance.

Checking references & professional qualifications

After verifying the basics of each candidate to filter out unsuitable candidates, we take the next step by checking references. And our communication with former employers goes further than simply asking "Did Candidate X work there?" We have tried and true methods for gathering insights from previous employers that shine a light on the candidate's true character and performance. We always check professional accountancy qualifications with the professional body.

Having the remaining candidates in for a chat

Now that we have a modest-sized group of potentials, we interview candidates to learn more about their personality and aspirations.

Negotiating the essentials

Even if someone makes it through every gate in our process, they may still baulk at the opportunity if they feel the salary, benefits and other terms of employment do not dovetail with their expectations. Sometimes all that's necessary, however, is a skilled recruitment agent who can facilitate productive discussions regarding these issues with the prospective employer.

Contact JMF

Instead of simply posting a job and interviewing everyone who shows up, turn the recruitment process over to JMF Associates. We'll streamline the interview process for you while at the same time ensuring you speak to only the best and brightest candidates. For more information or any other recruitment services in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, contact JMF at team@jmfassociates.co.uk.