Permanent Recruitment Services

A snapshot of some of our recent assignments
Our strong and loyal client and candidate base means we have access to an enormous pool of talent. There are no geographical borders restricting the reach of our recruitment projects:

Your Access to the Challenge Consulting Network

	Member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (ceda) is a national, independent, member-based organisation providing thought leadership and policy perspectives on the economic and social issues affecting Australia.
	Member of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association). Challenge Consulting subscribes to the RCSA’s code of business ethics.
	Member partner of NPA, a global network of more than 420 independently owned recruitment agencies located across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas.
	Member partner of Careers Multi List, a network of 120 independently owned recruitment agencies throughout Australia and New Zealand. This network ensures that you will have access to a network of specialist recruiters and their extensive candidate data bases in all Australian capital cities, major regional centres and New Zealand.
	Member, AELA, the national association for the equipment leasing and financing industry. AELA’s 100 members encompass more than 90% of leasing activity in Australia.

Stepping towards recruitment success - the Challenge way

Taking the brief

We meet with you and the key stakeholders and formulate a detailed assignment brief. We will agree on the competencies that will be probed at interview to guarantee that your next hire will be successful and deliver a return on your investment

Candidate sourcing strategy

We guide you through the process of formatting and placing all advertising in relation to the assignment.

Competency / behavioural interviewing

Behavioural interviewing asserts that "the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in a similar situation." This approach provides an accurate prediction, in conjunction with our other processes, of job performance. Behavioural interviewing allows the interviewer to gather evidence that the candidate possesses the critical capabilities required for successful job performance. It is these critical capabilities, called competencies that identify the very best performers in a given job.

Comprehensive consultant comments

We provide a detailed summary on all the short listed candidates. These comments will include a summary of the candidates' background, achievements, motivations and career interests.

Reference and background checking

Reference checking is essential in the recruitment process. We investigate the candidates' prior employment and speak with the relevant contacts to ascertain the candidates' performance against the key criteria and competencies required for in the position being considered. We can arrange and coordinate other police checks, in-depth background and history checks as requested by you.

Pre placement negotiation

We facilitate the offer and acceptance between you and the candidate. We will advise you as to the candidate's salary packaging expectations and options. We work with the candidate to evaluate this offer so as to "fireproof" them for any possible counter offers they may receive from their current employer or from other prospective employers.

Post placement candidate care

We put into place a formal review dates to measure candidate/client satisfaction. We maintain contact with you and the candidate to ensure mutual satisfaction. Should any areas of concern arise we will facilitate dialogue to ensure a successful long term placement where you will gain return on your investment.

What our clients and candidates say

Please contact us in strictest confidence to discuss your Permanent Recruitment project. We will tailor a solution to meet your needs and your budget:

• Patricia Hegarty, Senior Account Manager – email | (02) 9221 6422
• Jenny Madden, Senior Account Manager – email | (02) 9221 6422