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Develop a Recruitment Brief

- deciding on the candidate you want

Here are a few points to think about in developing a recruitment brief. A good brief will enable us as your consultants to be more effective in finding the best possible candidate. It will also provide good quality information to the candidate and smooth the whole process.

Company History

Do you have information already published on the history of your company.
What is the extent of the operation
What is the Company Structure
Describe the Financial performance
Where could a candidate find out more information on the company

Your Culture

  • What is the company culture and values in the business
  • What do you do to motivate your staff
  • What training is given as standard

Job Description

  • Provide a general description of the role
  • The description can include salary and package details
  • Describe why the role exists
  • What is the job title
  • What are the competencies in the role
  • Who does the job report to
  • Is there any specialist advice, support or strategic direction in this role from anyone else other than the direct report
  • Who are direct reports into this role 
  • What are the accountabilities in this position
  • What is the daily routine in this position
  • What are the skills and experience required

Interviewing

  • What is the timescale to receive a shortlist, then interview, offer and have someone start in the job
  • Where will the interview take place
  • What will happen during the interview and what will be the interview structure
  • Who will be present during the interview process
  • How many interviews are required
  • Do you need the candidate to do a presentation and what media do you have to support the presentation
  • Will you pay an travel expenses for candidates during their interview process

Why Does this Job Exist

  • Where does the job sit in the organisation
  • What is the purpose of the job
  • Who does it report to
  • Who reports into this role
  • What are the opportunities for promotion
  • Why has this vacancy arisen

Competency Framework

  • What are the competencies required to work in the company
  • What are the competencies required for this job
  • How do you measure the competencies

Likely Target Organisations and Background

  • What type of business could this person come from
  • Where might they be located
  • What are they doing now
  • What prior experience is necessary to be successful in this position
  • Are there any qualifications required in this job
  • Is there any technical skill required
  • Is there an ideal age or demographic background

Package Details

  • What is the salary or salary range and are you flexible on this
  • Is there a bonus or Commission package
  • What is the holiday allowance
  • Is there a car or car allowance with the role
  • Do you offer Health Insurance
  • Is there a contributory or non contributory pension
  • Are extra benefits available

Supporting Information

  • Do you have corporate brochures
  • What is the company Website and is it mentioned in the recruitment pack
  • Have you got a standard offer letter
  • Is there an up to date contract of employment
  • If you provide other benefits have you got information documents for those benefits
  • Is there an employee handbook
  • What access will your recruitment consultants have in your business to ensure their understanding
  • Who are the points of contact during the recruitment process 
  • What methods of communication is required in the recruitment process 


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