Why Priority Search?

Most recruitment companies provide what we like to refer to as Recruitment 1.0 : the typical CV shuffling service, which like Web 1.0 means the only differentiator is to shop around for the keenest price available ­ it’s functional but not particularly attractive, and adds little value to the selection process, or to the clients or candidates perception of it.

PCR coined the term Recruitment 2.0 to describe the very different style of recruitment service we offer. Just like the difference between the first incarnation of the web and Web 2.0, Recruitment 2.0 aims to deliver the service our clients and candidates want and need from us ­ to be efficient, innovative, people-focussed and deliver consistent results time after time.

The PCR Priority Search Service is Recruitment 2.0 brought to life.

The PCR Priority Search Service

What is it?

Quite simply it’s a smarter and more effective way to successful recruit for everyone involved ­ the client, the recruitment consultancy, and very importantly, the candidates.

What makes it smarter?

Working together towards the same aim is always smarter, and with Priority Search we work together, within an agreed time-frame, to deliver a full screening, short-listing and face to face interviewing service, so that the best possible candidates are delivered within the shortest time period.

How does it work?

PCR work with you as sole supplier on the nominated vacancy for an agreed time period, which is usually no more than 10 working days. The process kicks off by taking a detailed job and person specification, which enables a broad and structured marketing campaign to begin.

We set a pre-defined, published, closing date for all applications, which gives candidates a sensible period to prepare a considered, professional application, and allows PCR to undertake a measured assessment of all the markets cv’s from advertising, as well as from searches on all the major public and our own unique private databases, to create a screening shortlist.

PCR telephone screen all these candidates, to really understand their needs, skills and achievements, enabling us to create a very specific secondary shortlist.

Face to face interviews are then held with everyone on this shortlist, to search out and hand pick the very best 2- 3 candidates that we recommend you meet. All these candidates will understand your role, your team, your expectations and your challenges. All of them will be highly motivated to interview for the position, at the package on offer.

How much does it cost?

There is no additional fee for working with you in this way ­ you get the finest service at our regular fee rate.

What guarantees do I have?

We guarantee that all of this work is completed within the agreed initial timeframe, and that any critical issues arising during this period (eg unavailability of suitable candidates, mismatch of salary levels to experience required) are communicated directly to you the client immediately they are identified to avoid any mismatch in expectations or delays in the process.

What are the real advantages?

Effectively PCR undertake the work of multiple agencies during the Priority Search Service process.

Instead of being presented with multiple and/or duplicate candidates from a number of sources, then requiring a first filter by either hiring manager or HR to progress to even telephone interview stage, PCR apply the same screening process to each and every candidate, representing the opportunity and the client company consistently, and ensure that the best, most appropriate and most engaged candidates are those who are quickly presented for interview and selection at the end of the initial screening and selection process as described above.

In this way the frustration of delays, poor communication and poor candidate and client representation are removed from the selection process, and everyone receives the professional service they deserve from PCR as a professional recruitment consultancy.

What’s the next step?

Your normal PCR contact can answer any questions you have that aren’t answered above. The very best way to test the service is to try it for yourself on your next vacancy and see the difference that smarter recruitment can make for you, for us, and for all the candidates.

Fill in our enquiry form or call us on 0845 880 4300 and take a test drive soon!!