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Who do I contact?
Please contact us on the following numbers:
Graduates for Growth
The Study
12 Young Street Lane South
Edinburgh
EH2 4JF
T: 0131 226 3775
E: lorna.pellet@graduatesforgrowth.co.uk Lorna Pellet - Project Director
E: emily.dickson@graduatesforgrowth.co.uk Emily Dickson - Recruitment Manager
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How do I know if my vacancy is listed?
You can view your vacancy by going onto the Vacancy Search section of our website, or alternatively, you can visit the following link: http://www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk/vacancysearch.cfm
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| Registering etc |
I've submitted an enquiry but have not yet been contacted by GfG.
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What if I want to suspend my vacancy?
Simply call us to discuss this further. Telephone: 0131 477 8029
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How long will the vacancy stay on the GfG system?
We will keep the vacancy on our system until the position has been filled, or you have requested for it to be removed. We will actively make sure your position is filled, so generally, it will not be on our system for more than 6 weeks.
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I'm thinking of registering my vacancy. What can I do to improve my chances of getting the right candidate?
Call us on 0131 226 3775 to discuss. Our project managers willl arrange to visit your premises to talk through your requirements - the type of person you feel would fit in at your work place, the requirements of the job, what the graduate will be expected to do and any specifics of the position. We will then write the job advert with regard to the above and post it on our website. As a result of gaining a thourough insight into your workplace culture, other employees, senior Directors, etc, we will be able to attract the most suitable candidates for your vacancy.
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How will I be contacted when a suitable candidate is found?
We will contact you directly (usually by phone) when a suitable candidate has been found.
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How does the sifting process work?
Graduates for Growth has an extensive database of graduates and we will search through it on the basis of your specific requirements. This will provide us with a selection of the most suited candidates for the position.
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Who has access to my company and vacancy details?
Your vacancy will be advertised on our website, however your company details will remain private, and we will only pass them on when we have found a suitable candidate(s).
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I have registered but am having problems signing in. Why?
Your browser must support cookies, and the option must be enabled before you can sign in. If you are having problems signing in, it is probably because cookies are disabled in your browser.
To enable cookies
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| Job Applications |
How can I find out how applications for my vacancy are progressing?
The project manager who is dealing with your vacancy will keep you up to date on the progress of the vacancy.
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Are we allowed to mention the company name in the advert?
No. We do not advertise the company name in the advert.
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How do the CVs from applicants get to me?
The Project Manager who is dealing with your area will send you the CVs which are most appropriate to your vacancy. You will have control over which of the applicants will receive interviews.
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How do I register with GfG?
Please visit www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk and register by clicking on the "For Graduate" tab and then "Registration"
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| General Questions |
What is the average graduate starting salary this year? I would be interested to find out as we recruited a graduate about 4 years ago and I need to check how much salaries have increased since we employed our last graduate.
The average graduate starting salary as of 2004 is £20,000, however, this largely depends on the area of work the graduate goes into. Call us on (0131) 477 8029 to discuss specific salary requirements for your company.
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Our firm is looking to hire a couple graduates this summer and as an SME what would make a good recruitment process for us?
By using the Graduates for Growth service, SME’s can receive advice on salary expectations and creating the job description. We will advertise the position and access our extensive database of graduates to source talent. Additionally, we will search and screen the CV’s and interview prospective candidates. The most suitable candidates for your company will be shortlisted and their CV's and Covering Letters submitted for you to decide who to interview. We will organise the interviews, and can even provide an interview room, here at our offices, if necessary.
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Is it worth attending Careers Fairs to recruit?
Careers fairs attract a lot of graduate talent, and generally speaking, they are worth attending - depending on the constraints of the company with regards to time management and cash flow. Graduates for Growth attend all careers fairs, and therefore, receive a large number of graduates on our extensive database. If you are unable to attend careers fairs, you can call us on (0131) 477 8029 to discuss your recruitment needs.
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Why should I use GfG rather than a traditional recruitment agency?
Graduates for Growth is part funded by Scottish Enterprise, and therefore you know you are getting a better deal financially, than you would at a traditional recruitment service. GfG offer advice on a wide range of recruitment needs from the job description and salary requirements, to the characteristics of the ideal person for the job. We search and select the most appropriate candidates from our extensive graduate database, and interview them, before shortlisting the best graduates for you to interview. We are not about 'bums on seats', we actively aim to place the right graduate for each company. We look at the culture of your organisation and the skills needs and fulfil both of these requirements.
Normal costs associated with a recruitment agency:
Advertising Costs: £2000
20% of first years salary: £3500
+ Cost of internal staff time and other associated costs such as room hire for interviewing, telephone calls and travel expenses.
Graduates for Growth only cost £1100
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