Candidates

At The Next Step, we strive to provide the best service we can to the HR marketplace. Our values guide our approach in delivering our services to the market and our candidates.

As a candidate, what can you expect from The Next Step?

Listen - The consultants of The Next Step are committed to listening and maintaining focus on your career aspirations and will in turn provide you with open and honest communication.

Partner - At The Next Step you will not be treated as a number. The Next Step values you as a candidate and takes a long-term partnership approach to its relationship with you as a HR Practitioner.

Value - The Next Step team is only made up of experienced human resources recruitment consultants who can add value by providing intelligent insights into each assignment.

Focus - The Next Step are focused on matching candidates with client organisations based on a skills, motivation and cultural fit perspective.

Team - The Next Step works together with candidates to create a professional relationship based on the principles of dignity, integrity and respect.

Straight - The Next Step employs a rigorous and standardised behavioural interviewing process to ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly and equitably on the basis of specific criteria, competencies and attributes.

Flexible - The Next Step endeavour to support you in exploring a range of roles and industry types and facilitate the interview process by working with you to schedule interview times with consultants and clients which are suitable for you.

As a candidate, what does The Next Step expect from you?

Listen - By listening, you will benefit from The Next Step's experience and knowledge of the HR market including market trends, interview techniques and briefings on assignments and organisations.

Partner - By notifying us of any changes to your contact details and availability, you will assist us in presenting to you appropriate opportunities with our clients.

Value - You will assist the recruitment process by providing timely and honest feedback to The Next Step on your thoughts on specific roles and broader career aspirations.

Focus - You will be focused at client interviews and will prepare well by seeking information on the organisation, culture and role.

Team - You will tap into the knowledge, expertise and experience across the permanent and contracting teams and take onboard advice, constructive feedback and career coaching in the manner in which it was intended.

Straight - You will ensure that all information and communication provided to us, accurately reflects you and your career including qualifications and salary details.

Flexible - By informing us of how you would like to work with us, we will be able to afford you greater flexibility and support you in your career search.

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