WORKING WITHCOMPUTER FUTURESEvery 38 minutes we place an IT specialist into a new position

“400+ expert ConsuLtants, 19 oFFiCes aCross the WorLD anD a gLobaL CanDiDate Database oF 900,000+ it proFessionaLs”

about Computer FuturesComputer Futures is one of Europe’s most dynamic and highly regarded IT recruitment consultancies; a reputation we’ve developed over 25 years.

IT recruitment is our thing, it’s all we do and we do it well. We have the technical expertise, in-depth market knowledge and international footprint to help our clients find the best people to drive their business forward and help our candidates to take their careers to the next level.

Specialist Vertical Market ConsultantsOur 400+ expert consultants focus on one specific technology, in one tightly defined geographical area and on either a contract or permanent basis. As a result, our business is renowned for offering specialist expertise across several key disciplines, including:

•support, network, systems & infrastructure•applications design, development & testing•business consulting & management•business intelligence, RDBMS and IT finance systems•SAP/ERP & IT Sales.

National and Global ReachWe’re experts in understanding the needs of our local environments but if the people or the skills you want aren’t available locally we can quickly leverage our network of 19 offices across the world and our global candidate database of 900,000+ IT professionals to find them.

As a business we have a wealth of experience in placing candidates from one country to another - if the skills are not available in your country then we will take full advantage of our international resources to locate them.

Our Clients Our business model allows us to remain flexible so we can work with clients of all sizes, from the smallest start-up companies to the largest multinationals. Our consultants are equally comfortable developing relationships with line managers as they are with HR departments, and repeat business has driven our success.

Whether you’re an IT professional looking for your next position or an employer looking to add to your team on a permanent or contract basis, our IT recruitment experts can provide unique insight and unparalleled access to the best roles and the best people. That’s why we place an IT professional every 38 minutes.

our approach understanding your needs We believe that to meet your needs we have to understand your business. Our 6-step recruitment framework enables us to gather knowledge and insight into how you work, what’s important to you and forms the basis of solutions which are as unique as our clients. We deliver campaigns that are will meet the challenges you face and we measure and monitor their progress to demonstrate the value we bring.

We work with clients to define each role in detail and outline exactly how they like to work.

We’ll assign a specialist consultant who focuses on your specific IT needs and who will design a bespoke recruitment ‘Blueprint’ to match your unique requirements. 25 years of IT recruitment have shown that clients who work with us and fully engage with the process repeatedly secure the best people.

Vacancy BriefingWhenever possible one of our IT specialists will begin the recruitment process with an on-site visit. They’ll investigate the workings of your business to get an understanding of your organisation and the roles you are recruiting for.

They’ll then turn this into a comprehensive job specification which will detail the essentials of your current vacancies, including:

•skills, technical abilities and the competencies required

• team dynamics and working environment• responsibilities of the position•desired educational background•desired personality traits.

Your consultant will then agree the key deliverables in a Job Specification Form. This ensures you can have confidence that we have a clear understanding of the role and that a truly targeted recruitment campaign will follow.

Bespoke Recruitment BlueprintFollowing the vacancy briefing we draft a tailored recruitment plan to cover everything from the number of shortlisted CVs you’d like to receive through to the timescales you can commit to. We never take a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Service Level AgreementOnce you’re happy with the plan we’ll put together a service level agreement which outlines the responsibilities of both parties and specifies what you can expect from us. This is an extremely effective tool for monitoring quality assurance during post-placement meetings and performance reviews with your consultant(s) and Client Services Manager.

“We never take a ‘one-size-Fits-aLL’ approaCh to reCruitment.”

Aftercare

Search & Source

Screening & ShortlistingHiring Process

Understanding Your Needs

Onboarding

search & source screening & shortlistingLike IT the recruitment industry is constantly changing; we have always positioned ourselves at the forefront of innovation and Computer Futures’ consultants use the latest search tools and methodologies to generate interest from both active and passive jobseekers.

By constantly adapting our approach and developing new techniques we have gained the competitive edge when it comes to sourcing exceptional talent.

Custom Built Candidate DatabaseWe have invested more than £4m in our custom built candidate database which contains the details of more than 900,000 screened candidates globally.

Our consultants are quickly able to search for, qualify and track conversations with candidates and filter the most appropriate applications for specific jobs. We can also create bespoke candidate pools for our clients based on current and potential future requirements.

Using our database and partnering with online job boards ensures that when you engage Computer Futures you have a true reflection of what’s available in the current marketplace.

Varied Routes to MarketThe value of working with a specialist recruiter like Computer Futures come from our experience, the experience to know that sometimes the best candidates can be harder to find. That’s why we adopt a “no-stone-unturned” approach and our recruiters use intelligent sourcing methods including:

•extensive job board advertising•social and professional networking•proactive candidate acquisition through referrals • IT networking events

Also, many of the industry’s leading IT professionals work with us on a retained, exclusive basis and are therefore unavailable through any other agency. This ensures our clients avoid the bidding wars over salary & fees that can occur when multiple agencies are seeking to secure a particularly proficient candidate for their roles.

If the candidate is out there, looking and relevant then it’s highly likely you will receive their CV on your desk!

Computer Futures’ consultants work with the brightest IT talent and are renowned for their ability to deliver shortlists of exceptional professionals whose skills and experience perfectly match each client’s requirements.

Key to delivering such well-matched candidates is our screening process, honed over 25 years to ensure that the candidates we supply will deliver significant value from day one.

Extensive Candidate Interviewing Process As experts in competency based interviewing, our consultants use the agreed job specification to determine which applicants have the technical skills and experience to succeed in your role(s).

Relevant prospects are interviewed face-to-face whenever possible or over the phone on at least two occasions. During these conversations we explore salary or rate expectations, personal motivations and career goals before establishing whether they are culturally aligned to your organisation.

Technical TestingComputer Futures’ consultants use their IT expertise to evaluate a candidate’s skills in combination with ‘Kenexa Prove It’ technical assessments. These comprehensive tests return objective and accurate measurements of skills and knowledge of all IT areas, including systems & infrastructure, databases, ERP, design & development, consulting & management, business intelligence & finance.

ReferencingWe provide a minimum of two verbal references from current and former employers for extra security and can incorporate any extra questions you wish to suggest. These reference checks explore attitudes to work and the ability to manage long-term projects or perform under pressure.

Shortlisting and Presentation of CVsOnly after all these checks have been done will we deliver a shortlist of qualified and culturally aligned people. The list includes a screening summary and an addendum from each candidate explaining their suitability in their own words. This streamlines the process and helps you to make an informed decision on which candidates to invite for interview.

“We have gaineD the Competitive eDge When it Comes to sourCing exCeptionaL taLent.”

Employ a candidate or accept a position through Computer Futures and you will enjoy a smooth, consistent onboarding service with no unexpected surprises.

We place an IT professional every 38 minutes and during our 25 years of IT recruitment we have worked out solutions for every imaginable obstacle; continually adapting our approach and we’re confident we can successfully manage all eventualities.

Our experience has shown these onboarding commitments are key to the final stages of a successful placement but should be adaptable to suit your individual requirements as part of the bespoke service we provide.

hiring process onboardingComputer Futures’ consultants provide a complete, end-to-end recruitment solution. We manage the time-intensive parts of the process freeing your time to focus purely on business critical staffing decisions.

We can market your employer offering to networks of active and passive jobseekers, manage interviews, handle the final offer and follow up with attentive aftercare services; our consultants will keep you fully informed at each and every stage.

Detailed Progress ReportsWe will update you with regular, up-to-the-minute progress reports, providing a comprehensive overview of the recruitment activity carried out on your behalf and including:

•number of adverts placed and where•number of candidates who responded•number of candidates interviewed/ screened•a description of any difficulties we have encountered

Your regular reports will help you to monitor our service against the service level agreement. They also provide scope for us to recommend changes to the job specification for improved search results if a skill set is particularly niche.

Interview StageFollowing the delivery of a fully screened shortlist we will respond rapidly to your interview requests and manage the next stage. We’ll ensure that each candidate fully understands the job specification, your organisation and the interview process.

We also brief our clients on the candidates’ expectations and provide any relevant off-CV information. We find it sometimes helps to work with clients to refine their employer proposition, making sure they’ve made the most of their key selling points to give them the best chance of securing the brightest talent.

Offer Management and Post-placement Computer Futures’ consultants are experts in negotiating placements and managing candidates between interviews, the offer and the start of a new role. Once a placement is made we begin our structured post-placement process to ensure the candidate is adding value and to tackle any early issues should they arise. We will ensure the candidate receives

written and verbal confirmation of the offer from Computer Futures.

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We will run through the package on offer in detail with the candidate to ensure they’re fully aware of any additional benefits they may be receiving, as well as any probationary period they may have to serve.

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We will ensure the candidate withdraws from any outstanding applications and removes their CV from any job boards.

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We will liaise with both parties over and ensure both have the correct details and understand their responsibilities.

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We will advise the candidate on the start date and confirm this with the employer to ensure a start date that’s convenient for both parties.

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We will provide assistance to the candidate in handing in their notice and discuss potential counter offers to minimise the risk of non-starters.

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We will collect all references and documentation needed for security checking if required.7We will maintain weekly communication with both parties to ensure transparency at all times during the onboarding process.

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Onboarding Process

aftercareThe end-to-end service we provide does not finish once a placement is made. Our aftercare services monitor a candidate’s performance, measure satisfaction levels and highlight ways to improve the partnership moving forward.

Post-placement MeetingWe will dedicate a Client Services Manager to your account and organise on-site meetings with all parties following placement. Typically this takes place a fortnight after the candidate has started in the role and incorporates a short survey with key questions that review the hiring process and their early impressions. The significant time invested in understanding our customers’ unique requirements ensures the vast majority of candidates we place are extremely satisfied in their roles and add value to client organisations from day one. If anything unexpected does arise the after-placement meeting provides an opportunity for us to help manage the situation.

Managing Monitoring Relationships We believe Candidate relationships are vital to our business success so that’s why we work hard to support our contractors throughout their job search and the duration of their contracts.

Regular phones calls take place every two weeks and our consultants also visit contractors on site to gain a better understanding of the working environment. This ultimately gives peace of mind to our clients as they know we are staying in touch, gaining regular feedback and dealing with any issues, meaning they are likely to look positively on extension opportunities if they arise.

A True PartnershipOur key clients come to see us as an extension of their hiring teams and we still work with many organisations where we placed candidates more than 25 years ago.

“Computer Futures’ suCCess Can be attributeD to our unrivaLLeD it expertise anD the strength oF the Lasting reLationships We DeveLop With both CLients anD CanDiDates.”

Address: 33 Soho Square1st FloorLondonW1D 3QU

Tel: 0207 907 3838 (Permanent) 0207 907 3868 (Contract)0207 907 3878 (Healthcare)

www.computerfutures.com