Our Recruitment Process

Arras People's recruitment process follows a lifecycle method - just like project management

We have two simple aims for our recruitment business - find the right candidate for each requirement - and in the process - treat each candidate with respect.

We believe in being transparent and open with our candidates throughout the recruitment process - and balance this with the wishes of our clients.

Our recruitment process gives an insight into how we do the job - to keep both sets of our clients happy - that's you - the project management candidate and the employing organisation.

1. Initial Contact from the Client - Based on the requirement, we assign the right consultant from day one who runs with the role until completion
    
2. Job Specification – First steps are all about information gathering and ensuring we receive a detailed job specification - if there is no job description available your consultant will give you a detailed description of the role.
    
3. Detailed brief - Arras then understands the finer details of a role - the key drivers, ways of working and organisational ethos, the personality and softer skills needed for the role.  All these details are shared with you - the candidate - at shortlist stage to give you a fuller picture of the role.
    
4. Timescales and Process – By outlining the recruitment timescales and preferred interview process with the client; 1st, 2nd, 3rd interviews or assessment centre, we can plan and manage expectations throughout the process with you. We aim to try and avoid those recruitment frustrations like waiting ages for feedback and interview shortlisting.
    
5. Search and selection – The term used is essentially the activities we perform to try and find you - the ideal candidate for the role. We encourage you to register with us - this is where most of our placed candidates originate from. The next step is to advertise on the project management job board. We then use a selection of methods both online (job boards, social media etc) and offline (networking groups, press etc)
   
   If you are registered with us, we will approach you initially by email to arrange a call to discuss the role - only if you express an interest. You will not be hounded by Arras People.
   
   If you apply for a role through our project management job board or external job board, your application will be acknowledged, personally by the consultant managing the role - there are no automated acknowledgements.
   
   If you are unsuccessful in your application you will be notified; notifications are brief and will just let you know that you are not being shortlisted for the position. We believe every job seeker deserves to be notified about the status of their application.
   
   If your application shows the right skills and attributes for the advertised position you will be contacted and asked to participate in the Arras interview.
   
    
6. Arras One-to-One interview – There is an initial screening interview with the consultant for each candidate for each role we recruit for. We have never shortlisted a candidate for a client without carrying out this interview - this works for both parties; we understand more about your skills and experiences and you learn more about the company and position you've applied for
    
7. Shortlisting – Following the interview you will be asked if the role is something that would like to pursue. Arras People only forward details of candidates to our clients when given your expressed permission to do so. When in agreement, your Arras consultant will send your CV and an individual profile of your skills, experience and capability for the role.
    
8. Interview management – Once the client has reviewed your CV and profile you will be notified when feedback is available. If you are unsuccessful at this stage, your Arras consultant will let you know what the feedback was from the client. Feedback obviously comes back in varying degrees of detail but you will be told everything we know.
   
   If you are selected to attend an interview - your Arras consultant will contact you straight away to let you know the details. With each interview, your consultant will arrange for an interview preperation session, helping you get ready for the interview by letting you know details about the type of interview, who will be interviewing you and any hints and tips which will be useful for that particular role and client. Interview preperation sessions are carried out for each interview you have - regardless of how many stages. If your interview includes a presentation - your consultant will be happy to walk through and review that with you.
    
9. Offers – Each consultant at Arras is here to represent you through the offer and negotiation stage. Following your successful interview you will be contacted with feedback and the pending offer. By working closely with your Arras consultant, they can ensure that the offer stage is managed effectively and smoothly.
    
10. Start – When you receive details of your offer and start date, your Arras consultant remains in touch throughout. We will follow up with brief calls to make sure you are happy in your new role.