News

As part of our continuous process of development, we have re-aligned the business over the last year into four distinct markets.  We now have specialist teams focusing solely on Healthcare, Engineering, Construction & Building Products, and FMCG.  By working to our core strengths we will continue to deliver the exceptional levels of service our clients and candidates expect of us, and set a clear framework for our growth plans going forward.

Established in Leeds in 2003, Rilwood is now one of the most successful executive recruitment businesses in the country, and we have an ambitious vision for the future.

The website has been updated over Christmas to better reflect what we see as our principal areas of expertise and opportunity, along with some improvements to its operation and overall look.  If you have any feedback please contact us at info@rilwood.com

We wish everyone a happy New Year!

**Preparing for Interview as a Recruitment Consultant**
We interview lots of candidates every year in our search for talent. In order to help candidates make the best of themselves, we’ve put together a basic guide which you might find useful.

Follow the link above to get a better idea of what we’re looking for in our recruitment superstars of the future – any comments or questions welcome. I can be contacted directly at james.willerton@rilwood.com

So you’ve got the interview arranged for the job you want… what next?

There are a range of things you need to consider, and one of those things is your personal presentation. How you come across in the first seconds can make or break your chances, even before the interview proper has begun.

Getting on the right career path could be worth a huge amount of money to you over future years. Why not put a little investment into it, and give yourself an edge over the competition?

Here are some pointers on dress code from Pat Lister at Topaz Image Consultancy to get you thinking…

• Research the company and find out what their branding values, culture, expectations and standards are (may be influenced by industry or sector work environment and location, quality standards, statutory requirements); they may have a dress/grooming code or policy.

• Dress appropriately for interview and as if you are already a member of the team and have been successful in the interview process. Dress to suit the employer’s expectations of all its employees, managers and leaders. Consider what those who interview you will be wearing and what their position and influence could have on the outcome of the interview. Do they expect conformity – suited/booted, collar and tie, uniform or corporate colours or clothing? Be smart and professional and look the part.

• Wear understated accessories. No Mickey-Mouse watches, diver’s chronometers; no clunky bracelets or earrings, no body piercing jewellery on display. Minimal “bling”. Good quality handbag, briefcase, portfolio, pen, spectacle case (leave big bags/luggage, rucksacks at reception)

For further information or advice on colour, style, makeup, grooming and image services, please contact:
Pat Lister, Topaz Image Consultancy on 07803180325 or 01924 507756 patlister@live.com
www.topazimageconsultancy.co.uk

Congratulations to the four new Consultants who have just completed their induction training!

Our bespoke training programme consists of two weeks blended theory and practical sessions, ensuring our new staff have the best possible grounding before taking to their markets and wowing their clients and candidates.

Delivered by award-winning trainer Chris Mercer-Jones, feedback from delegates is always excellent.

Our new Consultants will be given 1-1 support and coaching as they take their first steps in the business, and will have the benefit of many decades of recruitment experience around them in their teams. We aim to develop people to their full potential here, and support people into a sustainable and rewarding career.

For more information on our current vacancies, please check out the “Work For Us” section, or apply directly in confidence to james.willerton@rilwood.com

As we seek to employ the very best consultants and offer the excellent service we’re known for, it’s important that we encourage referrals.

We are launching a new incentive scheme for people who refer consultants to us, who we subsequently employ, of up to £250.

For more information, please contact James Willerton in confidence (james.willerton@rilwood.com), 08712 888 888 or 07581 042 586.

Rilwood offers class-leading training, a fantastic career development programme, and the opportunity to establish or enhance your career in recruitment and enjoy the benefits of success.  Spread the word and receive some cash!

Rilwood has donated three bags full of toys to the Radio Aire Christmas toy appeal.

The appeal distributes gifts to children through many charities and groups including: Barnado’s, Candlelighters, Safe Anchor Trust, Getaway Girls, St Vincent’s, St George’s Crypt, Leeds Social Care, South and West Leeds Family Resource Centre, local refuges, children’s wards at the Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s Hospital.

We are delighted to support this excellent cause.

On behalf of the owners, directors and staff at Rilwood Associates, we would like to wish all of our candidates, clients and suppliers a very merry Christmas and a profitable New Year.

We are still very busy and looking to grow through next year.  Even in challenging times we are proving that it is possible to thrive by delivering exceptional service and value.

A special thanks to our own consultants and support staff.  Their dedication and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty keeps Rilwood at the forefront of the industry.

Rilwood, in partnership with Flair Creative and Wonder Media, are proud to announce its new website for 2012.  Operations Manager James Willerton commented: “We wanted something which reflected the professionalism and scale of the business, and which didn’t fall into the usual recruitment clichés of improbable groups of smiling people in suits looking successful.

The new look is fresh.  At Rilwood, we do the basics of recruitment exceptionally well.  We get to the heart of the value-add by finding great recruits for our clients; placing people who make positive impact to business in these challenging times.

I believe our new website shows a modern business with expertise in key vertical markets, and a focus on doing the things which get results.”

The new site goes live as Rilwood looks to build on 8 years of growth.  The business continues to invest in its people and infrastructure as it builds on an enviable track record.

In order to provide an improved environment for staff and visitors, the London office moved to prestigious offices in the City from 1^st December 2011.

Mark Beattie, who runs the office as well as operating as Business Manager over the FMCG division, has had a busy time!

The new office gives bright and modern meeting facilities for clients and candidates, and is situated in a vibrant part of the City, next to the Barbican Centre, two minutes walk from the Barbican tube station.

Given the expansion plans of the business, it was also important to find a new location which gave the room to bring in more consultants, and provides a great place to work or meet.

For more information on our London business, please contact us on the main Rilwood number, or Mark Beattie directly on 0207 826 8518.