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Building a team for long term success needs the right talent

When an organisation has a need to acquire talent for itself, it needs to think how it will help in building up teams and promote their growth and development. You may also thinking about what talent you may need internally as well as for specific projects. In short, you need quality employees.

Quality is fundamental to us at Certes, in all aspects of our service, so the candidates who we select for your vacancy are of the highest calibre. From our roots as an IT development company, Certes can help you with delivering the right IT professionals for your organisation and IT projects.

At Certes, we think deeply about whether a candidate will be the right fit for your organisation. This means considering both the needs of the organisation and the IT professional with work with through a partnership approach.

We use several methodologies to source candidates. We provide a very comprehensive candidate acquisition and screening process to all our clients, which include extensive technical testing and competency-based screening. Our streamlined, finely tuned, fast and efficient service called Precision Resource Management (PRM). The methodology has been designed order to deliver a measurable, structured, and robust service to the client, which exceeds all expectations. Certes uses this to source and bring on board the right people for your organisation.

Once we understand the criteria and then have a selection of candidates to consider, then the screening commences. Screening of potential candidates starts from the first time we read their CV and continues through several layers.

First, suitable candidates are initially screened over the telephone to assess their ability to work in the role, their willingness to work in the location required, their availability and their cultural fit to your needs.

Following the telephone screening, a full competency-based interview will take place with a Senior Account Manager. This is extremely important in ensuring that candidates meet your criteria.

It is important to us that we have the right person for the role and role is right for the person. Today’s talent could be tomorrow’s employer, so the relationship is important from the start. Our relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, results, and a vigorous commitment to the highest recruitment service standards. When we engage with a candidate or a role, we have a 360 relationship with them – service is delivered by a Certes consultant and not passed around to ensure there is continuity and a high service level is maintained.

Testimonials

"Without Certes, DVSA would not be where we are today in the Architecture space and I have enjoyed working with them."

Head of Portfolio Engagement & Planning

Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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Testimonials

"Georgie has been a great help, not only through the recruiting phase, but also her continued support during the contract. I would recommend her for her professionalism, knowledge and commitment to her clients to get the job done and endeavouring to resolve any issues that may arise. Georgie's cheerful personality is always welcomed."
David Edwards

Principal Consultant and Owner at E2 Systems Limited

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"The procedures in Central Government take time and to find good people to support specialist short term roles is not easy. Michelle and Matt were patient through my due diligence and moved at pace once the blocks had been removed. Certes and the NCS framework has worked very well and is by far the best tool we have for specialist short-term roles!"
Colin Masterman

SC Cleared Digital Program Manager

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Testimonials

"Jade was recommended to me by a colleague, I can see why! She is friendly, professional and made sure each process in my recruitment was fully explained and completed on time. I have no hesitation in recommending her."
Simon Diaz

Technical Lead

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"I have found Jade very professional and timely with my dealings with her. She has demonstrated a knack to deliver and has engaged with me positively throughout the project life cycle. I was fortunate to be involved with successfully delivering the Census 2021 and many thanks to Jade for placing me in that role. I would strongly recommend her."
Anthony Hanatiffe

Test Lead Census Field People Service at ONS

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Testimonials

"Scott proactively seeks out excellent candidates from his network and beyond and works with absolute integrity to ensure the right outcome for all parties. Scott's key strengths are strong, clear communication keeping everyone updated along with integrity and excellent networking skills."
André Simm

Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Voyage Care

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"Georgie is an absolute delight to work with. Friendly, helpful and caring as well as being extremely professional. She found the perfect job for me and has maintained regular contact throughout my contract. I am more than happy to recommend Georgie."
Alison Parker

SC Security Cleared PMO Specialist

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Testimonials

"Scott performs well on your behalf and exerts energy into everything he does. Communications are strong and regular with emphasis on important details, leaving you completely aware of the status of any situation. I would recommend Scott any time for taking care of all recruiting needs and delivering on his promises."
David Golding

Client Technical Delivery Manager at Travis Perkins

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Testimonials

"Holly connects on a personal level and treats you with respect keeping you informed at all times, which is rare these days in recruitment. It takes a lot of time and effort to connect with clients, but this never came across and Holly makes you feel important to her. Holly is helpful and communication is excellent. "
Gary Moor

Head of IT Program Delivery - Agile

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Testimonials

"Vanessa is someone I would highly recommend because she has a highly-professional manner, doesn't waste her time or yours in getting options to you, offers quality individuals that you can consider but crucially takes the time to LISTEN to what you are looking for. I have enjoyed working with Vanessa in the past and look forward to her help again in the near"
Gareth Pearce

Head of Solutions at Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK Ltd

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Testimonials

"Vanessa brings a true subject matter expertise, to all her client engagements, combined with a vast network of personal contacts, and deep understanding of her given industry sector. She always delivers on her promises and offers pragmatic reliable advice."
Jonathan Millbank

Marketing Leader & NED, Pharma, Healthcare, Private Equity

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Testimonials

"Of all of our suppliers, David was by far the most attentive and therefore successful. Every candidate he sent over was a good match and when interviewed they were all well prepared."
Dawn O’Hanlon

PMR Framework Manager at Jacobs

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