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Whether you’re scaling a startup or strengthening a national brand, our recruitment solutions are tailored, strategic, and built for real impact. Let’s shape the future, one hire at a time.

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FAQ's

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Curious about how recruitment works? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a job seeker exploring new opportunities or an employer looking to build your dream team, we know you have questions. This section is here to offer clear, honest answers to the most common queries, so you can move forward with confidence.

We’ve gathered insights from real conversations, candidate journeys, and client experiences to help you understand what to expect, how we work, and how we support you every step of the way.

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Covering the Basics

From application tips to hiring timelines, we’re here to make the process smoother, clearer, and more human.

While many successfully navigate job searches independently, a specialist consultant offers unique advantages. We provide direct access to exclusive roles not publicly advertised, professionally market your profile to target companies, and offer expert guidance on market trends, salary benchmarks, and interview strategies. Partnering with us saves you time and enhances your chances of securing the ideal role.
Your CV is often your first, and fastest, introduction to a potential employer. In a competitive market, recruiters spend mere seconds on each CV. While you can write your own, investing in a professionally crafted CV ensures it cuts through the noise, highlights your unique value, and makes a powerful first impression, significantly increasing your interview opportunities.
Choosing a recruitment consultant is about finding a trusted partner. Look for genuine professionalism, transparent communication, and consistent updates. A good consultant offers honest advice, deep market insights, and is committed to understanding both your career aspirations and the client’s needs, treating you with respect throughout the process.
While personal career journeys vary, a proactive approach ensures you’re steering your professional path, not just reacting to it. A career management partner provides objective insights, helps define your long-term goals, identifies growth opportunities, and keeps you informed on market trends, ensuring your career development is strategic and fulfilling.
Recruiting effectively is a specialised skill. Many companies, while excellent at their core business, face challenges in talent acquisition due to time constraints, lack of specialized recruitment expertise, rapidly evolving market trends, or an unclear definition of their ideal candidate. This can lead to costly mis-hires and lost productivity. Partnering with a specialist consultancy mitigates these risks.
How do recruitment consultancies really work? At Selhurst Recruitment Consulting, our approach differs from the typical ‘volume’ model. We act as talent scouts, carefully identifying, evaluating, and presenting candidates who are not just a skill match, but a cultural fit for your organisation. Our focus is on deeply understanding both client and candidate needs, ensuring precise, impactful placements rather than simply processing applications. We prioritise quality over quantity in every interaction.
Recruiting top talent is critical but often complex, time-consuming, and takes focus away from your core business. A specialized recruitment consultant offers access to a wider pool of vetted candidates, streamlines the hiring process, and significantly reduces the risk and cost associated with a mis-hire, allowing your internal teams to concentrate on what they do best.

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