Why do employers use Raeburn rather than advertise their own vacancies?
Why register with Raeburn?
What are the benefits of registering with Raeburn?
How do I register with Raeburn?
What happens on the day of my appointment?
Once registered, what should I do?
What information is required when registering with Raeburn?

Why do employers use Raeburn rather than advertise their own vacancies?

Many businesses recruit as and when they require personnel and, in many instances, they want to do so quickly and effectively. The recruitment process can be very time consuming and costly to organisations and, as a result, many turn to agencies who are specialists in handling vacancy advertising and selecting the most suitable candidates for a position. Companies may decide to use Raeburn if they do not want competitors to know their recruitment activities, they are recruiting for a new type of job that they have limited experience in, they wish to reduce management time, or they need assistance with acquiring and selecting candidates.

Our extensive knowledge of today's employment marketplace, coupled with our network of contacts acquired through our many years of experience, serve to constantly grow our pool of available talent. Our clients are comfortable in the knowledge that we know what is required to fill their vacancies and we know how to source their ideal candidates.

Why register with Raeburn?

Raeburn are a leading independent recruitment agency in Scotland with an unrivalled track record of successfully completing over 50,000 assignments for more than 400 clients over 25 years. At Raeburn, our challenge is to understand the aspirations of our clients and our candidates and we provide professional, expert services to show our commitment to excellence because - whether managing people's careers or businesses' HR requirements - Raeburn knows that this is not as simple as match-making.

Raeburn specialise in engineering, nursing and commercial professions, and our experienced team of REC qualified recruitment consultants have specialist knowledge and, in many cases, qualifications in their chosen areas. This expert know how, combined with market knowledge, reinforces our ability to ensure candidates find the best possible position to fit their needs.

What are the benefits of registering with Raeburn?

By registering with Raeburn you will:

• Maximise your efficiency as a job seeker, as you are getting expert help from us when searching for a job
• Receive access and information on jobs that are only advertised through Raeburn.
• Reduce your costs involved in sending out your CV to a variety of recruiters.
• Receive expert advice and support whilst looking for a job.
• Receive expert advice and support if placed in a temporary / contract assignment.
• Be contacted on a regular basis to discuss any new job opportunities and to receive any updates on pending job applications.

How do I register with Raeburn?

Telephone us on 0808 208 44 88 to make an appointment to come in and register.

Check out our website prior to coming in to get an idea of the sort of jobs we deal with and see if there is anything which catches your eye so that we can give you more detail when you come in. Please note the reference number of the vacancies you are interested in before calling.

If you like, you can go ahead and begin the process by registering on our website. This gives you the facility to upload your CV and begin to apply for vacancies until you are able to come in and complete the registration process.

Make sure your CV is up to date prior to coming in - if you need help with this then you can request us to send you a CV template - or click here to download. Ideally e-mail in your CV (or register on the website) so that we can look over it before meeting you. You can e-mail your CV to apply@raeburn.com

Dress smartly - initial impressions count and our Clients often ask for feedback on how you came across.

Please take a form of photographic ID - click here for details

Please take along any certificates of your relevant qualifications / medical / survival / first aid or any other documents which are appropriate to the type of position you wish to apply for.

You will be asked to provide us with details of two referees we can contact for a reference - ideally one from a previous employer if you have worked before. A tutor is also acceptable. It is best if you can contact these people prior to your appointment to ensure they are hapy to provide you with a reference.

What happens on the day of my appointment?

When you arrive at Ruby House, take the elevator to the third floor and make your way through to our reception area. You will be asked to fill in a short registration form detailing personal information and to provide any certificates, forms of ID, and references.

Once your form has been completed and handed back to a member of staff, you may be asked to complete a couple of short assessments on packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This is routine for many new candidates as it allows us to assess your IT skills and abilities. These quick tests will be carried out on a computer in one of our offices. In addition, we offer free access to online training in a multitude of software packages.

Once you have completed the registration form and any assessments, you will be met by your consultant who will go through your CV with you and discuss your career goals and aspirations. Our recruitment consultants are qualified in their specialist areas and will be more than happy to discuss job opportunities that you have viewed prior to your appointment or vacancies which we think might be of interest to you. We appreciate that jobs searching can be difficult and stressful, so our consultants will also be happy to discuss any questions and concerns you may have.

Once registered, what should I do?

During your initial registration appointment, any current vacancies that are of interest to you will have been discussed. If agreed, your CV will be submitted by our consultants for any relevant positions and you will be updated of any progress. One the main benefits of joining Raeburn is that we approach you with jobs that we think may be of interest to you. If this is the case we will contact you immediately. We may, however, also ask that you regularly check our website for any vacancy updates - and contact us if see anything that you feel may be suitable for you.

Please keep in regular contact to let us know your availability - this will provide a good opportunity for you to hear about any new job openings.

What information is required when registering with Raeburn?

As a result of recent changes in legislation, for candidates wishing to register for work, we are required to check and copy the following documents:

• Original references where available (alternatively the names of 2 referees we can contact)
• Qualifications, where appropriate

We also require a form of identification as detailed in the below list:

• A passport*

(*further information on what constitutes stand-alone documentation is available from Raeburn)

Or any two items from below

• A document giving your permanent National Insurance Number and name. This could be a P45, P60, National Insurance card, or a letter from a Government agency.
• A full birth certificate issued in the United Kingdom, which includes the names of the holder's parents OR
• A birth certificate issued in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland; OR
• A Certificate of registration or naturalisation stating that the holder is a British citizen; OR
• A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder which indicates that the person named in it can stay indefinitely in the United Kingdom, or has no time limit on their stay; OR
• An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named in it can stay indefinitely in the United Kingdom, or has not time limit on their stay; OR
• A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder, which indicates that the person named in it can stay in the United Kingdom, and this allows them to do the type of work being offered; OR
• An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named in it can stay in the United Kingdom, and this allows to do the type of work being offered
• A work permit or other approval to take employment that has been issued by Work Permits UK
• A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is able to stay in the United Kingdom and can take the work permit employment in question' OR
• A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder confirming that the person named in it is able to stay in the United Kingdom and can take the work permit employment in question.

Or any two items from below

• A work permit or other approval to take employment that has been issued by Work Permits UK

And

• A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is able to stay in the United Kingdom and can take the work permit employment in question

OR

• A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder confirming that the person named in it is able to stay in the United Kingdom and can take the work permit employment in question.