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Candidate Charter & Testimonials

WE WILL:

1. Treat you with respect.
2. Call you back.
3. Conduct a thorough interview and provide an appraisal of your skills, cultural fit and salary.
4. Share our specialist industry knowledge.
5. Provide honest feedback.
6. Only represent you with your knowledge and permission.
7. Do what we promise.
8. Prepare you thoroughly for client interviews.
9. Ensure our discussions are completely confidential.
10. Encourage and support your long term career aspirations.


TESTIMONIALS:

Eliza gave a solid overview and also detail of the role and upcoming roles which were relevant. I felt she gave honest and constructive feedback with the direction I am heading.”

“I will recommend SHK because I felt that the consultants were enthusiastic and understanding. I felt as though they would work on my behalf to find me something suitable where there was a good fit between my skills and experience and the client company's needs and objectives.”

Luke is one of the most impressive executive search consultants I have met. He was pleasant and more importantly, interested in my background and what I was looking for. Other consultants I have met over last 12 months have tended to be dismissive.”

“Very thorough and professional approach which was greatly appreciated.”

“I really liked the preference style of interviewing, it helped me clarify and explore my goals and objectives. Andrew really made me feel at ease and was very supportive of my preferences and aspirations. He is very approachable, easy to talk to, very personable. I also feel that Andrew has a very good sense of HR and the core skills and competencies required. Quite often when meeting with consultants their knowledge of industry and HR is very limited. I think Andrew's expertise makes me feel confident that for any role he puts me forward for it is a good fit for both myself and the client.”

“I felt that Eliza was able to recap my skills clearly and accurately. The interview with her to establish my experiences and preferences and to discuss the opportunities was professional and insightful. I am very satisfied with the process - from the first meeting to subsequent contact concerning suitable roles, prospective employers etc. The follow-through is thorough, expedient, warm and professional.”

“Level of communication and support was above expectations.”

“I've worked with a lot of consultancies throughout my career - as a consultant, a candidate and a client - and most see you simply as a body with a dollar sign tattooed on your forehead. SHK not only treated me with respect, but gave me the most in depth preparation for interviews that I have seen in the industry. My consultant has kept me fully informed throughout the process, regularly phoning me to provide me with updates. Too many agencies rely on their candidates phoning them for updates!”

“Reception immediately took me through to an interview room and offered me a cup of tea, and the consultant arrived promptly. A bit different to some agencies where you're bumping into other candidates in the foyer!”

Eliza provided me with a great level of service. Following our meeting she gave me some advice on my resume and areas which could be improved. Although this seems like a simple thing, it was appreciated as no other recruitment consultant has provided me with any similar feedback.”

“I dealt with a larger more general recruitment agency before coming across SHK and found that SHK offered a better understanding of my experience and what I was looking for. I wish I had come across SHK earlier in my job search! I would recommend them when looking for a more senior position.”

“From the moment I walked through the doors and was greeted warmly at the reception area, it was a smooth and very professional and thoughtful process.”

“I found Dalia to be highly professional throughout the selection process.”

“I was impressed with Tim's energy and insightful approach to potential clients/candidates. I like the way SHK are positioned between Exec Search and volume-based recruitment firms.”

"Katrina has been great to deal with: responsive, gave valuable feedback re my initial interview with her, and provided me with good information about the company and the manager I would be interviewing with. I really felt she was representing both the company and me in a most professional manner."

Tim had spent much time in preparing me for the end client interview and gave me very clear instructions and advice.  Tim was also kind in returning and following up promised calls promptly.”

“I believe Andrew understood exactly which elements are important to me when considering new roles - inspiring leadership, clear strategy and a supportive and learning environment.”

Tony provided excellent feedback, communication and support.”

“Everything was very efficient and business-like. SHK has one of the most aligned brand positions I've seen. Everything from the website, job ads, offices and consultants aligns with a consistent set of brand values. No other recruitment firm on the market is this consistent.”

Andrew is a highly skilled recruiter with very strong interpersonal skills. He is very good at making a candidate recognise their strengths, how they relate to longer term goals and how the role at hand relates to both. Andrew is clearly abreast of his clients’ strategy and direction, and therefore is able to provide guidance on the key requirements of the role, how I might meet these, and where the gaps are. He is also very honest and open about the degree of opportunity that may exist, reflecting to me a high level of empathy for both parties. Andrew delivers on his promises, and this demonstrates integrity and engenders trust. I imagine his clients would feel the same way.”

“It was a general interview. However Tony was the only recruiter who displayed a genuine consultative approach to understanding my career - and was in fact more of a career counsellor. I have not come across this approach with other recruiters. Tony invested obvious time before my interview. Bearing in mind I did not apply for a specific role, I was quite surprised with his sincere approach to finding out what I enjoy, what I would like to do etc, etc. If I am in a position to engage agencies for assistance for any recruiting needs I may have, then SHK will be the only one I would consider engaging. Tony also followed on what we discussed during our interview and the feedback was certainly there. Tony's professional demeanour and active listening are definitely assets.

I wanted to formally thank Katrina for involving me in what has been such a positive process. You have provided excellent representation of your own company and that of your client. Job searching can sometimes be confronting. However, you and your team were at once responsive and inclusive. From the time of our first call I felt comfortable talking to you and felt privileged to be a part of your candidate pool. I hope to meet you again and that you'll reflect positively upon my application.

“In an industry which runs at a rapid pace, Tony seems to slow it down and give the time that you expect as a candidate, but seldom receive from other recruiters.”