Permanent Recruitment Services Getting the right people on the bus and ... ... getting the right people in the right seats One of the most critical contributions that Challenge Consulting will make to the success of your organisation is our skillfulness and success in identifying and recruiting high performing people.

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. As a member of CareersMultiList we receive volume discounts on their print media advertising. We will pass on this volume discount to you.

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.

Psychometric testing as a key tool in executive selection
Psychometric testing provides an objective summary of an individual's abilities, behavioural style and cultural fit and is an excellent predictor of performance. Challenge Consulting will provide you a range of affordable administered and online tests that ensure team and position compatibility.

Permanent Recruitment Services

Our mission is to deliver people solutions for your business and to add value to the relationship for both our candidates and clients alike.

Our professional services fee is payable when our candidate commences employment with your company. 

Our fee is calculated on the annual remuneration package. 

The annual remuneration package includes base salary plus all other allowances such as non-contributory superannuation, bonuses, commissions, motor vehicle entitlements and other fringe benefits. 

Motor vehicles are valued at a minimum of $20,000 per annum or as agreed in the package.

Our professional service fees                          Non Exclusive                         Exclusive

Remuneration package to $40,000 pa            15.00%                                      13.00%

Remuneration package from $40,001 pa       17.00%                                      15.00%

Added value

For all exclusive assignments your preferred short listed candidates will undergo complimentary psychometric testing. This assessment will be tailored to your recruitment needs and will prove a valuable tool in future employee development and career planning.

Part time or fixed term employees

If the successful candidate is employed by you on a part time basis or for a period of less than 1 year, the salary package base is annualised and Challenge Consulting service fee is the relevant percentage based on the annualised salary package  Our minimum service fee is $3000.

Cancellation fees

Should a recruitment assignment be withdrawn after candidate referral has taken place, we are entitled to charge a fee for recruitment expenses incurred.

What our clients say
Challenge Consulting is always professional and provide good value. Experienced professional staff are always sent to us. We are very happy with the services.
The efficiency of the service has been exceptional.
Challenge Consulting is absolutely professional and responsive with a friendly edge - very approachable.
I am able to call for advice when needed
Challenge Consulting provide very high calibre consultants
Challenge Consulting has such friendly staff befitting the "boutique" company profile. Much more appealing than the big companies.

The Shortlist Services service is an absolute must for anyone with a limited amount of time to fill a position - or in our case, two! With the assistance of Challenge Consulting, I was promptly provided with a Shortlist Services of candidates without having to review all the applicants' resumes in the first instance. From the Shortlist Services provided I recruited two new members of staff and saved myself and the company both time and money.

Recruitment Services - The Extras

When you need a little extra help ...

Skills testing - including MS Office applications, Australian Standards typing and data entry

Telephone competency questioning - including the provision of in-depth Consultant's Comments

"Interview only" service of client's own candidate or internal applicant, including:
Competencies (three will be probed)
In depth Consultant's Comments
Verbal debriefing with client

Verbal reference checking - including written report and verbal debriefing with client

Interview facilitation service - on or off client site - when you require the services of an experienced senior consultant to work with your own personnel in the interview process

Shortlist Services, including:
Screening applicant response
Telephone interview of potential candidates
Presentation of client profile and job opportunity to potential candidates
Presentation of applicant shortlist to client, including written precis and verbal debrief

Please contact us in strictest confidence to discuss your Permanent Recruitment project.

We will tailor a solution to meet your needs and your budget.

Links
Terms and Conditions of Business - Executive Search Services - Temporary Staff Recuitment

Preferred Supplier Agreements - Psychometric Testing - Interviewer Tips for Success

Outplacement Programmes - Exit Interview Services