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Qualities of a good Recruitment Consultancy

Recruiting is a job that requires a special talent and those seeking a position as a recruiter must have a distinct type of personality.

Qualities of a good recruiter are similar to those found in a good leader: displaying honesty with superiors and subordinates, having a positive attitude regardless of presented circumstance, displaying fortitude and integrity and making others a priority.

Possessing these attributes will help ordinary recruiters be extra-ordinary, rising above those who may be less enthusiastic and lack dedication to the profession. One of the most overlooked qualities of a good recruiter is having industry knowledge. This not only pertains to the administrative tasks involved with the recruiting process but also the technical knowledge required for various positions.

Some of the best types of recruiters are former management professionals in a given industry. By having previous experience in the industry recruiting for, industry-specific recruiters have a thorough knowledge of the educational requirements, personality traits and professional experience needed to fill each position. In addition, these types of recruiters are able to advise candidates regarding the position’s working conditions and possible career paths.

A good recruiter is able to take previous industry knowledge one step further by keeping abreast of current industry changes including licensing requirements, recommended professional certifications and mandatory position-specific educational and examining requirements. To assist all candidates, a good recruiter must also keep current with changing employment laws and the whole multitude of other state and corporate requirements that impacts on the workplace.

If you are interested in becoming an extra-ordinary recruiter then it’s time for you to study your industry from every feasible aspect and in turn use this knowledge to stay ahead of the game at all times.

Looking for employment is not an easy task….

At times landing a job may take weeks. And sometimes it may take months. Multiple methods of landing a job are employed, such as, answering ads, using online job sites and using the services of a professional recruiter.

Professional job recruiters match job seekers with prospective employers. The recruiter, upon placement of a candidate, receives a commission from the employer. Rarely, does a job seeker pay for the services of a recruiter. This was more common decades ago, when a job seeker would agree to pay a certain amount of weeks salary when they landed a position.

Most recruiters are full time employees of temporary and/or permanent employment agencies. The agencies have contracts with employers, to fill their staffing needs. Agencies are usually categorized by industry and only fill positions for companies in that industry. But the positions being filled can be as various as entry-level clerks and CEO’s.

When an applicant registers with an agency, they are assigned a recruiter who will assist them with finding employment that is suitable to their education, background and current career goals. A good recruiter will intimately understand your qualifications and career goals. They will also thoroughly understand the philosophy and hiring process of the employers that they contract with. This knowledge will enable them to coach the applicant, as to how to present themselves during the interview process. Knowing what a company’s philosophy is before the interview will aid the candidate in landing the position.

A good recruiter will also highlight the applicant’s strength’s before sending the applicant to meet the employer. An efficient recruiter is able to sway both employer and potential employee towards each other. But the recruiter must be careful not to exaggerate an employee’s capabilities. If so, the candidate may be hired for a position that they are not eligible for. Another thing that an unethical recruiter may do may be to try to convince an applicant that they are suitable for a position that is out of their range or goals.

Because recruiters work on a commission and/or quota fulfillment basis, they are sometimes over zealous in sending applicants out for interviews. This is hazardous for both recruiter and applicant. An applicant, who is unqualified for a position, may eventually fail and become terminated. This is a waste of time for the applicant, who could have pursued other employment opportunities. Also if an applicant is pressed into taking a position out of their career goals, they may grow resentful in that position, and quit. Once again, this is a waste of an applicant’s time.

Be cautious of recruiters who are eager to send you on interviews for positions, which you have no background in. Some recruiters are ruthless enough to lead you to an unwanted career change. Also be cautious of recruiter who tries to place you in temporary positions, instead of permanent positions. Make sure that your recruiter explains the terms of a temp to perm job thoroughly. Some positions are automatically permanent after a temporary trial period, and some are not. An unethical recruiter will lead you to believe the position will be yours, unconditionally. So, ask a lot of questions, and preferably get a written contract before taking a temporary to permanent position. Recruiters sometimes offer more than job connections.

The larger agencies may offer training in certain software applications. By enhancing and expanding one’s skill base, the more jobs an applicant becomes eligible for. Other selling points are interview skills and proper presentation. A skilled recruiter, if necessary, will briefly overview a proper career wardrobe and accessories. The recruiter should also be able to coach the applicant on interviewing skills.

Recruiters are a valuable resource for obtaining employment. But it is a relationship that must be established on trust and honesty. If one does not feel that their recruiter is honest or trustworthy, it is best to seek an alternative recruiter. Find one who understands one’s goals and qualifications. The recruiter should not only understand, but should respect one’s goals. This will lead to a harmonious job placement for both recruiter and applicant.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

DET provides employment services in the state through a network of Employment Exchanges/ Offices. There are 41 employment exchanges in the state viz.

• Registration and placement services to all the job-seekers who are normal resident of that district are available at 26 District Employment Exchanges at Mehsana, Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Palanpur, Himmatnagar, Godhra, Ahwa-Dangs, Valsad, Bharuch, Amreli, Junagadh, Surendranagar , Rajpipla , Dahod, Porbandar, Patan, Navsari, Tapi-Vyara, Anand and Bhuj.
• In order to facilitate employment registration and placement services in the vicinity of Scheduled Tribe majority areas, there are 5 exclusive Town Employment Exchanges at Khedbrahma, Chhota-Udepur, Dharampur, Songadh, Mandvi.
• Similarly, in order to facilitate employment registration and placement services to those jobseekers having very high educational qualifications, there are 8 University Employment Information and Guidance Bureaus (UEBs) covering one or more districts and are situated at the following locations:

Employment Exchange For Women:

Considering the reservation quota of 30% for women in the state Government and relaxation in the Age limit for five years in state Government Services for women, the state government has started two employment exchanges exclusively for women at Ahmedabad and Jamnagar from year 2007-08. These Employment Exchanges also give vocational guidance and counseling to the women candidates.

Regional Offices:

For the ease of administrative supervision of the functioning of employment exchanges/ offices, the state has been divided in 4 regions and the Regional offices are at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Rojgar Sahay Kendras (RSK):

This is a unique concept for extension of employment services through public- private partnership. Recognizing the fact that the present employment exchange set up in the state has not been very successful in obtaining placements in the non-government sector, which incidentally is the largest employer in the country.

Therefore, the state government has decided to share the jobseeker’s database with prospective employers, in addition to the present set up including this web site, through Rojgar Sahay Kendras too. These RSKs are authorized to provide employment services to the jobseekers as well.

(A) FUNCTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES

For Jobseekers:

• Registration and renewal of jobseeker’s registration and now it is online at this website.
• Vacancy notification and submission and the details will be available online at this website.
• Employment Market Information and the establishments can update their quarterly information on line at this website.
• Vocational Guidance to the jobseekers and now relevant information is also available at this website in ‘Career and Vocational Guidance’ module.

Facilities and Schemes for the physically handicapped

In addition to the above mentioned employment services at Special Employment Exchanges for Physically Handicapped persons, various other schemes and incentives provided by other departments of the Government to them are:

• Railway concessions
• Free Traveling by bus
• Self Employment Financial Assistance

Vocational Rehabilitation Center for physically handicapped Women

There are two such centers currently functioning – one at Ahmedabad and the other at Vadodara. These are functioning under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India. Psychological tests are undertaken to assess the IQ and determine residual physical abilities. Based on the results, the most suitable vocation is suggested. Once trained, self-employment camps and placement activities are also organized.

OTHER SCHEMES

DET has various schemes for the benefit of the jobseekers in general and their details are as under:

Transport Fare to Unemployed Candidates

Jobseekers sponsored through the Employment Exchanges against the notified vacancies are given to and fro State Transport (ST) fare through issuing of coupons, so that they can attend the job interview/ tests. Benefit of this scheme is limited to the State of Gujarat and the same is given irrespective of the cost and annual income of the jobseeker’s family.

Organizing Recruitment (in Armed Forces) rallies for Gujarati Youths

In order to ensure full utilization of the vacancy quota of Jawan (Non Commissioned Officer) allotted to the state and to enhance the recruitment opportunities of Gujarati youths in the Armed forces, recruitment rallies are organized at different district head quarters periodically. Matriculate Gujarati boys between the age group of 17½ to 21 are eligible to participate in such rallies. Details regarding the place and the dates of these rallies are available with all the Employment Exchanges and also at their web page’s news bulletin board. All those who fulfill the preliminary requirements of age, education and physical standards are eligible to attend Rally

Note: 1.The hight criteria for domicile candidates varies as per laid down standards of original
states

2.The candidates who are married but having less than 21 years of age are not eligible for enrollment into the army

Recruitment in The Indian Air Force

For recruitment to the Indian Air Force, specially prescribed tests are conducted. Matriculates, HSC pass (with science subjects) and Diploma Holders in Engineering Faculties are eligible for these tests. Special arrangements are made with the Airmen Services Selection Board to conduct these tests at district level. Details of the test schedules and other related in formation is available with all the Employment Exchanges and also at t heir web page’s news bulletin board.

Pre-service (for recruitment in Armed Forces) Training Classes

As a logical extension to above recruitment r allies and in order to improve the recruitment chances of the job-seekers as Jawan in Indian Armed Forces DET, in co-operation with educational organizations, conducts Pre-service training classes inputs on maths, Hindi and English are provided to the job-seekers.

Industrial “Bharti Mela” (Drive for recruitment in Industries)

With an object of bringing suitable job-seekers and the potentially prospective Employer together and face-to-face, Industrial Bharti Mela’s are organized in the industrial estates for skilled-unskilled, technical candidates and trainees with the active co-operation of the Industrial Associations, Chambers of Commerce and Productivity Councils. The Employment Officer, who plays a pro-active role, contacts the industries in the private sector for their requirement of personnel. He then calls those job-seekers registered at the exchanges and who possess the required qualifications to the Bharti Mela, where the private employers take their interviews. Advertisements of these Bharti Melas are released in the local dailies as well as the information of these Melas is available at the concerned Employment Exchanges and also at their web page’s news bulletin.

Overseas Job Information and Facilitation Center

Now a days the world reqires intelligent and skilled manpower and Gujarati youth possess this skill. Recently there is a high demand of technical manpower in various countries. The state government has started Overseas Job Information and Fcilitation Center at “Office of Assistant Director (Employment), O-4, New Mental Campus, Mehaninagar, Ahmedabad – 380016 ” to give information to student

* Educational opportunities available in foreign countries

* How to get work permit in foreign countries

* Immigration opportunities in foreign countries

* Passport Application and other Visa related guidance

Self-Employment Motivation Camps (Prerna Shibirs)

These camps are arranged in every Taluka (smaller administrative division of a district) by the Employment Exchanges of the concerned district. In these camps information and guidance regarding self-employment opportunities available through various loan/ subsidy assistance schemes run by different government departments is given to the local job-seekers registered with the exchange. Similarly, guidance is also provided to the job-seeker regarding skill development opportunities in ITIs and other training institutions in the state.

Career Corners

With an object of providing career and vocational guidance to the students and prospective jobseekers, Career Corners have been set up in all the schools and Colleges across the state.

Counselling

Career and Vocational Guidance to the jobseekers is the other most important activity carried out by the employment exchanges.

(B ) For Employers:

Notification of vacancy

As mentioned earlier all establishments having more than 25 or more employees are required to notify the vacancies in their organization to the local exchanges. However, those establishments who are not statutorily obliged to inform the exchanges about the vacancies can have access to the database of the registered job-seekers on this web site.

Employment Marketing Information

Each establishment having more than 25 or more employees is required to submit quarterly returns to the employment exchanges in respect of the men and women employed by it. The aggregate information provides a useful indication to the policy planners regarding the creation or depletion of job opportunities. Using the passwords provided by the local exchanges, the establishments could now submit this information directly on this web site.

Links to Jobs Available

To especially benefit the job-seekers and to give to them a larger reach to jobs available, we have especially provided links to some of the leading recruitment related web sites.

Courtesy – http://www.talimrojgar.org