
The Catagories are:
- Best Recruitment Advert
- Best Recruitment Advertising Campaign
- Best Team
- Best Manager
- Unsung Hero
- Best Recruitment Consultant
- Best Recruitment Website
- Magnetism
- Rising Star
- Client Satisfaction
Best Recruitment Advert
Criteria:
A copy of the advertisement which appeared in a Johnston Press publication must be attached. This may be mounted on card for impact. The judges will be looking for:
- An eye catching advertisement
- An advertisement which provides all the relevant contact detail and is non discriminatory
- Individuality
- Reader Interest …Does the copy sell the role?
- Action!...Does it make you want to get up and do?
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words, why does your advert deserve to win?
- What was the main purpose of the advert?
- How successful was the advert in achieving its purpose?
- Where did the idea come from?
Best Recruitment Advertising Campaign
Criteria:
A series of advertisement or recruitment materials designed to meet a defined objective. This may be aimed at one kind of applicant or a range of audiences as long as the campaign has a clearly developed theme, applied over a period of time. The same advertisements hitting the press again and again does NOT qualify as a campaign, nor does a number of items (e.g. advertisement, poster, radio commercial) all appearing in the same week. Key criteria will be:
- Development of an idea across at least 3 advertisements or items.
- Consistency and longevity of approach.
- Overall impact and brand awareness
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words, why does your campaign deserve to win?
- What was the main purpose of the campaign?
- How successful was the campaign?
- Where did the idea come from?
- Does the campaign make you want to work for this company?
Best Team Sponsored by
Criteria:
The judges will be looking for a real team of people who pull together to achieve & succeed.
A team of 2 to 200 may be considered.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words, why does this team deserve to win?
- What is the team structure?
- What is the secret of the Teams success?
- Has the team overcome any obstacles together?
- How does the team share ideas/resources?
- How does the team resolve conflict?
- How has the team impacted on the company's business results?
- Two individual accounts from team members or two outside testimonials may be submitted.
Best Manager
Criteria:
This award is aimed at Branch Managers, supervisors, Team Leaders, Account Managers and anyone who manages a team. The judges will be looking for a manager who provides direction and purpose, who motivates others to achieve a high level of success and takes ownership for the team’s performance. This manager must have credibility within their organisation and act as a role model.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words please explain why this person deserves to win the best Manager Award.
- How do they inspire and energize the team, maintaining a positive can do attitude to encourage the same in others?
- You may include two brief testimonials from the team as long as they are totally relevant to skills of the manager.
- How do they create an environment of joint achievement?
- Are they willing to put in additional effort to create success for the business?
- How do they coach others to solve their own problems and allow them to try new things?
- Do they actively encourage ownership of plans through gathering ideas and expectations from the team?
- Are they approachable even under pressure?
- Is there a succession plan in place?
- How do they motivate their team?
Unsung Hero
Criteria:
The judges will be looking for a behind the scenes person who makes that special difference. Open to everyone in the workplace.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words explain why they deserve to win this award.
- Why is this person so vital in their role?
- How do they make their contribution?
- Is there a specific area where they have made the difference and given that extra value?
- What makes them special?
- You may include two brief testimonials to support this nomination.
Best Recruitment Consultant
Criteria:
The judges will be looking for a consultant who presents a professional image, is totally customer focused and cares enough to go that extra mile in pursuit of excellence.
Guidelines:
- In no more than 250 words, explain why this consultant deserves to win this award.
- Is the consultant well organised and efficient?
- What are their key attributes?
- Is the consultant solutions focused?
- Do they consistently exceed company expectations and targets?
- What drives and motivates them?
- How flexible are they when it comes to delivering clients and candidate’s needs?
- What do they look for in a role model?
- You may include two brief testimonials from external customers.
Best Recruitment Website
Criteria:
The Website must be easy to demonstrate to the judges. They will be looking for:
- A clear format
- User friendly entry Interactivity/Printability
- Clear job descriptions
- Online ability to register CVs
- Useful hints and tips.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words explain why your website is the best.
- Is the website accessible to all?
- How easy is it to navigate?
- How regularly is the website updated?
- How well does the website sell the company & its culture?
Magnetism
Criteria:
This award is designed to recognise the effort for attracting clients to your particular agency/company. The judges will be looking at various areas including: overall attraction, front of house, promotional/marketing material, corporate image (e.g. uniform / branding)
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words explain why your company deserves this award.
- How does your agency attract the clients? What makes your business special?
- Why should a client visit your agency as opposed to another one across the street?
- What unique or interesting techniques do you use to attract customers?
- Do you have a consistent image or style that you always adhere to?
- Do you care about your reputation and actively try to promote and entice people to your business?
- Have you spent considerable time and energy into making your agency appear the most attractive contender in your field?
Rising Star
Criteria:
The judges will be looking for an individual who has shown true promise in their role. A new or young employee, an existing employee who has grown naturally or a long standing employee who has taken on additional responsibility willingly and graciously within the last 12 months.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words say why this person is deserving of the Rising Star Award.
- What is the rising star's key role?
- What key achievement or contribution have they made to the business/organisation?
- How long has the rising star been employed in the company?
- Does this rising star recognise their own ability?
Client Satisfaction
Criteria:
This award is designed to recognize excellent customer service and client satisfaction.
Customer focus and client relations is key in this award.
Guidelines:
In no more than 250 words explain why your company deserve this award.
- Can the recruitment team demonstrate good client analysis?
- Is there a structured approach to client relationships?
- What products and services are offered and are there valued added (inclusive) extras?
- Is there a high level of service offered by staff throughout the company?
- Can the company demonstrate repeat business or internal referral?
