Info for ApplicantsPlacement Procedures

General Placement Procedures

The following general procedures are followed by consultants when placing a candidate:-

1. Consultant searches on database for applicants who comply with the job specification
2. Consultant contacts applicant and discusses the position with him/her
3. Consultant submits applicant's CV to the company
4. Consultant arranges an interview between the Applicant and the Company
   Note: The time period for submission of CV to a prospective employer and an interview or even job offer depends solely on the prospective employer and can take days to even months
5. If no suitable applicants are on the database, PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES will advertise and interview applicants

Processing of Job Applicants

1. Applicant calls/emails/faxes a CV in response to an advert or recommendation.
2. Consultant interviews suitable applicant.
3. CV is transferred onto PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES computerised database.
4. All applicants are accessible to all PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES Consultants. Therefore DO NOT send your CV to more than one consultant.
5. The consultant who interviewed you initially will be your consultant.
6. Any CV updates must be sent to your consultant.
7. Your Consultant might also market your CV (without divulging your name and current employer) to selected companies.
8. PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES also submits lists of short summaries of applicants to companies on a regular basis to market selected applicants.

What to bring with you when you come for an interview

1. Copy of recent payslip.
2. Copy of all certificates, diplomas, degrees.
3. Proof of registration with professional Bodies/Societies.
4. Proof of residence or work permit if you are not a South African Citizen.