JPA sources candidates from throughout the UK. Our main sources are:
- Paper-based advertising: Times, Guardian, Evening Standard, Independent, Hobsons, Prospects Directory, Real World and other student publications.
- Internet advertising: Jobsite, Reed, Jobs.co.uk, Workthing, Milkround, Stepstone, Gradunet, Big Choice, Revolver and other trials.
- Graduate recruitment fairs: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and most major university milk rounds. JPA also sponsors Southampton and Exeter Universities.
- Referrals: Names referred from previously placed candidates.
- Client paid advertising: JPA Executive runs client paid advertisements in a variety of specific media dependent upon position. A senior level head hunting team also networks in specific areas.
Memberships
Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR)
ISO 9001:2000
Membership of these organisations provides our clients with proof that we adhere to industry codes of practice and standards required in the recruitment profession. As members of these bodies we are kept informed of any changes in employment law and practices, helping us to keep our clients and candidates abreast of all relevant industry legislation.
Hours of Availability
JPA is available in the office between 08:00-19:00 each weekday and at any other times if necessary on consultant’s mobiles.
Understanding your Business
JPA will visit clients on a regular basis in order to learn the structure and roles within the company. We suggest that the account manager assigned to a client spends time with them ‘on the job’ in order to gain a real insight into the role(s) that need to be filled. Matching the right candidates to the right jobs is our speciality - resulting in you saving time and money from wasted interviews.
What JPA Requires from its Client
JPA would request swift responses to messages and emails left. Good candidates are a rare commodity and do not stay on the market for very long. We would also ask that you inform JPA of new details that may be of relevance and projections for future recruitment needs.
Terms and Conditions
To be discussed at a further stage dependent upon different possible packages and the number of placements envisaged.
Testimonials
JPA has successfully worked with other blue chip organisations such as Argos, Carphone Warehouse, Ofcom, Harvey Nash plc, Hudson, Aviva, Debenhams and Shell, to name but a few. Testimonials are available from these companies on request.
Training
JPA has a strategic partnership with Mercuri International who is the leading sales and management training company in the UK. They offer a variety of specialised courses that are tailored to individual company requirements.
