Chris Potter
Challenge: Due to an existing supplier being unable to deliver multiple business critical hires for a time sensitive programme, BPM Tech are approached by the Head of IT to urgently assist.
Solution: BPM arranged a series of meetings with the client and key stakeholders to understand their requirements and devised and agreed a recruitment plan with the client to attract best in market candidates urgently.
With BPM Tech being a niche IT recruiter, complete with an extensive network across the Midlands and having just completed an assignment with one of the client’s key competitors, BPM Tech immediately went about contacting their exclusive network of professionals.
Outcome: 5 years on, having filled 7 of the business-critical positions in a matter of weeks, BPM Tech are very much a key partner to the client, and currently support them in their ongoing journey, migrating their on-prem software to a cloud solution.
Testimonial: Having BPM Tech on the case for our IT recruitment meant we had little to no need to deal with other recruiters, allowing me to get on with my day job knowing the role was always in safe hands.
Challenge: Upon the appointment of a new MD, the client, an industry leading Data Services company is embarking on the company’s biggest and most critical cloud and transformation programme in their 70 year history.
Solution: In partnership with the client, BPM Tech undertook an extensive talent pooling exercise, resulting in BPM Tech presenting to the client in a timely and cost-effective manner, access to the best in market talent with the skills, knowledge and expertise to immediately add value and help deliver the programme.
Outcome: With the support of BPM Tech, resulting in successful placements of over 70 contract and permanent professionals across IT, Business Transformation and Compliance, the client has been able to transform their service offering to members, resulting in the client offering additional services and increasing satisfaction to its members.
Testimonial: Having a partnership with James and Ben at BPM Tech has significantly improved our time-to-hire on several key roles. What I value the most is that they always listen but are never afraid to push back when they feel that someone is the right fit for our business.
Challenge: With significant investment, coupled with exponential growth and industry awards success, the Director of the client needs to find a true recruitment partner to facilitate the client’s onward journey.
Solution: BPM Tech took time to understand the client’s culture and vision. BPM Tech offered a long-term holistic approach, which would add value across every stage of the recruitment lifecycle and additional value-added consultative services that include:
• Proactive recruitment planning and talent pooling partnership.
• Continuous candidate engagement and management strategy to land key hires
• Diversity, accessibility and inclusion best practice throughout the hiring process.
• Streamlining the recruitment and on boarding process.
• Improving the client’s employee value proposition (EVP).
Outcome: Overtime, the partnership has grown from strength to strength, offering continued support and reassurance so management can recruit with confidence, whilst investing in the upskilling of staff and systems, improving their already award-winning software and level of client care.
Challenge: The client has to implement a time critical, multi-million pound transformation programme due to changing government legislation and the need for digitalisation within its main sector of work.
Solution: At the request of the client, BPM Tech worked exclusively on two, time critical recruitment campaigns, resulting in the client securing best in class talent in a quick and cost-effective manner.
Typical requirements included: Business Analysts, Project and Programme Managers, Test Analysts, .NET Developers, Architects, Release and Configuration, IT Service Desk, IT Risk, InfoSec Analysts, Head of Application Services, Head of Project Development.
Outcome: The campaigns resulted in a number of keys hires within a short period of time and a relationship that has led to 80 permanent and contract placements with the client.
Testimonial: BPM Tech really understood our requirements and went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met.
Challenge: Working to a demanding timeline and budget, the client needs to deliver a complex programme of modernisation and scaling in respect of their software and client solutions.
Solution: Off the back of a recommendation, the Director partnered with BPM Tech to undertake a product resource plan for the software programme which lasted two years. BPM Tech were involved with initial scoping of the programme, mapping out technical requirements, benchmarking of costs, creating job descriptions, streamlining the interview and onboarding process.
Outcome: Within two weeks, BPM tech sourced a team of five consultants, providing the resource for a specific workstream.
Thrilled with the results and quality of consultants provided, over the next 12 months, BPM Tech provided a number of Test Analysts, Business Analysts, Project Managers and a Technical Architect, cementing BPM Tech as the client’s sole recruitment partner.
Today, the partnership between BPM Tech and the client remains unblemished, build on trust and transparency.
Testimonial: Ben and the BPM team have impressed us with their professionalism and ability understand our needs. They have enabled us to quickly build out our team and deliver significant value to all clients.
Interview Advice
If you’re counting down the days till your next job interview, these helpful hints will help you get in the right mood so you can leave a lasting impression on the interviewers.
1. Do your research
Fail to plan, and you plan to fail. You are certain to be asked specific questions about the company, so make sure you’ve done your homework on things like their last year’s profits and latest product launches. Also take a look at the latest developments in the industry so you can converse with confidence.
2. Practice your answers
Although there is no set format that every job interview will follow, there are some questions that you can almost guarantee will crop up. You should prepare answers to some of the most common interview questions about your personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as being able to explain why you would be the best person for the job and why you want to work for the company.
3. Look the part
Appearances shouldn’t matter, but the plain fact is that you are often judged before you’ve even uttered a word. Make sure your shoes are polished, your clothes fit correctly and that your accessories are subtle. Dressing one level above the job you’re applying for shows a desire to succeed.
4. Stay calm
Good preparation is the key to staying in control. Plan your route, allowing extra time for any unexpected delays, and get everything you need to take with you ready the night before. Remember to speak clearly, smile and remember that your interviewers are just normal people, and they may be nervous too!
5. Ask questions
You should always have some questions for your interviewer to demonstrate your interest in the position. Prepare a minimum of five questions, some which will give you more information about the job, and some which delve deeper into the culture and goals of the company.
CV Advice
It takes an employer just seven seconds to save or reject a job applicant’s CV. This means creating a succinct CV is absolutely vital if you want to land that all-important interview.
CV Presentation
A CV is the first thing an employer will see when hiring for a vacancy. So how it looks at first glance will be a major reason any potential employer will decide to read in more detail. A badly laid out or confusing CV probably won’t get a second look. So, keep it professional, clear, short and succinct.
Tailor your CV
Every job is different and so should your CV, if you want to stand out. Tailor your CV according to the job you are applying for. Make sure you highlight the specific skills, experience and any personal qualities that make you the right match for the job.
Don’t leave the reader guessing
The reason may be genuine, but if not explained in your CV, you may never get the change to. Always explain a career change or state reasons for any gaps in career history.
What should I include on my CV
Personal details: Clearly presented at the top of your CV, name, email, contact number and address
Personal statement: The first element of your CV and your first opportunity to stand out. In one short and concise paragraph state who you are and what you can offer.
Work Experience: In reverse chronological order to highlight your most recent experience first, state the job title, the organisations name, the date between which you were engaged. Finish with your key responsibilities whilst in the role.
Achievements: Applying these to the role you are after and using examples, show how your previous experience has given you the skills to make you a suitable candidate
Education: The further into your career, the less emphasis you need to place on this section. So only mention relevant elements, such as a degree.
Hobbies & Interests: Not always needed, but mentioning something that is potentially value adding is never a bad thing and also may give you something to talk about at any interview you attend.
Check, check, check
Check your CV thoroughly. Make sure your grammar and spelling are on point.
