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FEBRUARY 2010 Fairford Associates launch CV writing service.
APRIL 2009 Fairford Associates offer new services
JULY 2008 Andrew Mayer joins our security systems division
MAY 2008 Fairford Associates announce the launch of their new division
SEPTEMBER 2007 Fairford Associates are now able to offer SIA licensed Security Officers
OCTOBER 2008 Fairford Associates improve their FREE replacement period
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FEBRUARY 2009 Fairford Associates now offer a professional CV writing service. Currently we are in the toughest employment market for job hunters arguably since the 1920’s great depression. With each vacancy advertised receiving possibly thousands of applications, an employer cannot spend more than about 30 seconds perusing each individual CV. ‘You can’t judge a book by a cover’ is the old adage, however a CV it is the only way that an employer can initially rank applications. You may have exactly the qualities and experience that the employer is looking for but if they cannot see these immediately on paper your opportunity to be interviewed may have passed. It is therefore vital that your CV stands right out from the crowd to give you the very best possible chance of being interviewed and ultimately securing the role you desire. To ensure yours will there really is no substitute for taking advantage of in-depth professional experience and expertise. The benefits of submitting an expertly written, polished and professionally presented CV are obvious. There are literally tens of thousands of templates available on the internet outlining how a CV should look visually. However the key to a successful CV is knowing what to include, what not to include, how to highlight your skills and achievements and demonstrate the value you can bring to an organisation. We offer three levels of service with prices starting from as little as £30.00. For a FREE APPRAISAL of your current CV please send us an email, remembering to attach your CV. Click here
APRIL 2009 Fairford Associates broaden the range of services they offer following the introduction of Vetting and Business Consultancy services offered in association with our partners. Please see Other services offered in the website.
JULY 2008 Fairford Associates are pleased to announce that Andrew Mayer will now be handling our Security Systems vacancies. If you are a candidate looking for a new role in this sector or you are a client looking to fill a vacancy please contact him on 01730 234563 or email andrew@fairfordassociates.co.uk
MAY 2008 Fairford Associates are proud to announce the launch of their new division specialising in the recruitment of staff for manufacturers and distributors of security and security related products. We are confident that we have the resources to successfully fill sales, management (including Director level appointments), technical and support roles. Please contact us for special opening fee offers.
SEPTEMBER 2007 Fairford Associates are now able to introduce Security Officers for permanent assignments. We have a national database of SIA licenced officers. Please call us with your requirements.
OCTOBER 2008 Fairford Associates improve their Terms of Business FREE replacement period, extending from twelve to twenty-four weeks.
In order to further improve our service, we have recently reviewed our Terms of Business. The majority of our terms have in the main remained the same. However we have made one significant change. We have decided to DOUBLE the length of our FREE replacement guarantee from the existing twelve, to TWENTY-FOUR weeks. The revised replacement schedule is detailed below.
Up to 4 weeks FREE replacement or FULL refund
Weeks 4 to 24 FREE replacement
We have instigated this improvement because experience tells us that the vast majority of Fairford Associates placements become productive, long-serving, and valued members of staff for their new employers. By extending our free replacement period, we have demonstrated the faith we have in our skills as recruiters, to find you the right person, whilst at the same time, offering our clients increased piece of mind for when events happen that are beyond their control.
In order to qualify, the Client must pay the Agency’s fee within 14 days of the date of invoice and must notify the Agency in writing, of the termination of the Engagement within 10 working days of the termination. If the Engagement terminates before the expiry of 24 weeks from the commencement of the Engagement, (except where the Applicant is made redundant or relocates) the above refund/replacement schedule applies.