Frequently Asked Questions

• Will next level Recruitment send my CV to clients without contacting me?

  No NEVER! We only present your details to a client after we have spoken to you about the vacancy, the company and received your permission to do so.

• I have applied for a vacancy and I have not been contacted- why is this?

  We acknowledge all applications via e-mail, if we think that you are suitable for the role then we will contact you to discuss the role within 2 working days. If we have not contacted you by then it could be that we felt you were unsuitable for the role or that we have not received your CV. Either way, feel free to get in touch with us and we will be more than happy to chat through and discuss.

• How do recruitment agencies work?

  Recruitment agencies act as the middleman, helping companies to source and hire talent and helping individuals secure their next career move.

  Employers working with next level Recruitment

  Businesses will hire us to help them with their recruitment needs and streamline the recruitment process; shortlisting the best applicants for the role and introducing these candidates to the company by setting up interviews. We speak directly to candidates, using our 30 years (and counting!) knowledge of and connections within the industry. Championing/being the voice of the business we are recruiting for and deciding whether candidates are a great culture fit as well as right for the job. Ultimately securing the candidate a temporary or permanent opportunity and the business a new star employee to level up their team!

  Candidates looking for jobs

  We work collaboratively with candidates to understand their skills, career interests and if they have any specific job requirements. We then work with them to suggest suitable job roles, or identify businesses we think could be a great match and help secure our candidates an interview, as well as ensure they are fully prepared at every stage. Giving both positive and constructive feedback to help with future interviews, we also handle any job offers (and any negotiations that may be needed), all the way through to keeping in touch during their probation period and beyond in their new role!

• What are the advantages to using a recruitment agency?

  Benefits of working with us, for employers:

  • Combined, our Directors Claire Summerfield and Laura Mercer have over 30 years experience, working exclusively in the marketing and creative industry. Giving them great knowledge of the market you work in.
  • One of the other main advantages of working with us, is that we have a wide network and reach, built up from our years of working in the industry. Offering companies a much wider talent pool of candidates to choose from, than they can create themselves.
  • It prevents costly mistakes from being made. Many companies that recruit direct are often in a rush or under pressure to recruit for numerous reasons and so rush to hire new employees. Working with us stops this from happening, as we recruit your new hires on your behalf. Providing a seamless and easy process.
  • We are your voice in the market and champion your brand and culture to all our network, ultimately assisting companies with their employer branding. This is especially important for small businesses, startups, or SMEs. Most potential hires will only be able to gleam what they can about you from your website or social media presence, which doesn't always give an accurate flavour of your brand, personality or culture.
  • Working with us will save you time and allow you to focus on other areas of your business, or your day job. We'll take the stress out of hiring, by taking away the hassle of screening hundreds of CVs, conducting telephone interviews and communicating back and forth with candidates.
  • Believe it or not, working with us can also be highly cost-effective for you and your business. As well as cutting down the cost of time-consuming processes, we reduce the cost of sourcing talent by covering the cost of advertising job vacancies and there is always our free replacement guarantee, reducing the risk of hiring quite significantly.

  Benefits of working with us for candidates:

  • We work with you to find out your specific job requirements and will do a lot of the initial application process for you, in terms of finding suitable companies and determining whether you would be the right fit for the job role. We are always honest (it's one of our values) so you can rest assured that we will only submit your details to a company we know you will love and a role we know you will thrive in!
  • It can speed up the job-hunting process, by working with us. We know the line managers recruiting. We can get feedback on your CV and interviews arranged quicker and be the voice behind your CV application.
  • We are here to offer career advice, help with CV writing, preparing for interviews, presentation guidance, or perhaps even suggest other job roles to you that you might not have considered!
  • If you are unsuccessful in an interview, wherever possible, we will provide feedback, to help candidates understand why they were unsuccessful and what they can do to improve in future interviews.
• I have been put forward for a job vacancy by next level Recruitment. Can I apply for another job vacancy I've seen, through next level Recruitment. Is this possible?

  Absolutely! You can apply for as many roles as you like and we will put your details forward for as many roles as we consider you suitable for. If you get an offer from more than one of our clients, then the decision is entirely yours as to which you feel, is the right opportunity for you.

• I have sent a copy of my CV and I can see vacancies on your website that I think I am suitable for. Why have you not called me?

  There could be a number of reasons for this. Sometimes our clients are very specific about what they are looking for. For example, they might have told us that they only want to see candidates with certain industry experience or background, or a specific skill set. It could also be based on the information we have on your personal file. For example, if you told us that you were looking for a certain minimum salary and the vacancy wasn't paying that salary banding, we might not call. Either way and if in doubt, please give us a call and we can double check. Ultimately though, if there is a position that we know you would like and we can put you forward for, rest assured we will!

• I have applied for a vacancy online, does this mean that my details have been sent to your client?

  No! We always call any and all suitable applicants to discuss the role and make sure you have further details such as the employer name and exact location, before submitting your CV. Your details are only sent to a client once we have your consent and both you and the consultant agree the role and company is right for you.