As businesses begin to embrace the rapidly changing technology landscape, data is fast becoming the currency of tomorrow. As such, never before has talent become such a vital commodity, with the right recruitment decisions capable of transforming organisations by enhancing and leveraging skillsets.
Political and economic uncertainty has also contributed to skills shortages that have made competition for the best people even more fierce. Yet businesses more than ever need experienced and skilled technology staff that can add value, deliver on critical projects or help win new clients.
Finding the right talent can seem like a never-ending, time consuming task which is why we, at Portsoken Associates, are trusted partners for a growing number of companies.
Services we offer
We recruit for Permanent, Contract and Temporary staffing roles and maintain a very hands-on approach, from the search and shortlisting process right through to client interview and offer stage.
With our impressive network of contacts within the data, technology and development sectors, we are able to respond quickly to plug your immediate resource requirements, and flexible enough to engage with you at a moment’s notice.
Our expert industry knowledge coupled with our integrity means that we are often approached by companies, often before a search assignment begins, to advise on what talent requirements may be needed.
We are also frequently called on to provide information on market intelligence, salary guides, the latest legal compliance issues and best practice on gender diversity. Similarly, candidates frequently use us a soundboard for their next career move. Either way, we have established a network of industry professionals that regard Portsoken Associates as the foremost leader in data and technology recruitment.
We are also excellent closers, so once you’ve selected the chosen candidate, we will close the deal.
Our recruitment process
Every assignment is director-led, meaning that our senior consultants are personally responsible for all aspects of the search assignment, and in particular the front-line contact with our clients and all correspondence with candidates.
We begin by working with each client by preparing a comprehensive job specification, to ensure a full understanding of the culture, structure and competences required for the role. We then build a profile of the type of candidate that would fit this role and then begin the process of, first searching, and then shortlisting potential candidates.
Initial candidate screening calls are conducted by one of our consultants, before a shortlist of candidates are presented to the client together with detailed CVs, additional background information and consultant recommendations. We then assist in managing the interview process, ensuring regular communication with both the client and candidates.
Following this, we then provide valuable assistance at the offer stage and also help with the placement of the successful candidate into the client company. We will then follow up once the candidate has settled in to ensure that expectations are being met.
Our core values
Portsoken Associates’ values are fundamental to everything that what we do, and each of our consultants live and breathe by these basic principles:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Work Ethic
- Passion