Your approach to a recruitment consultant is equally important to the attention the consultant pays to your needs. We at MCA ask for a few small favours from all our candidates which will in turn ensure that we work as effectively, efficiently and fairly for everyone, always in the best interests of you, the job seeker. These are:

Honesty
Be honest at all times, if you are ever unsure about something, whether it be the location, the firm, or the position is question, please tell us as we are always the best person to be able to help resolve the situation.

We ask that you to tell us who you’re CV has gone to in the last 6 months so we can ensure that we don’t ask you about options you have already covered.

We also ask that on the occasions that we have ‘sole agent’ with a firm that you keep the position confidential. This protects the client from unwanted exposure to other agents, helps maintain our business relationships, and just as importantly, ensures you have less competition.

Keep it to a minimum
Although it can seem like a good idea to register with many agencies, believing that this will give you access to all of the opportunities available, MCA strongly recommend that candidates limit their job search to two, if not only one agent. This helps you keep control of your job search, avoids duplication, and gives you an unbiased opinion when choosing the right firm for you. MCA have established relationships with both large national law firms who use many agencies, but also work with many smaller private practices who are choosier when it comes to dealing with agencies, and have chosen MCA because of their high standard of service. This guarantees that you get exposure to a wide selection of positions available.

All consultants at MCA are highly professional, and whether you hold offers solely through MCA, or additional offers through another agent, MCA will always provide honest, unbiased advice in the interests of your career.

Listen
We at MCA understand that your career is of paramount importance, and that securing that ‘dream job’ is top priority. However, as market conditions constantly change, we ask that you listen to your consultant who will give you an honest and realistic view of what you can expect, whether it be the number of opportunities available, salaries, or if you are looking to change disciplines. It is because we understand the consequences of making bad career moves that we don’t want you to be disappointed unnecessarily.

Don’t be bullied
Candidates must understand that although the vast majority of recruitment agents operate ethically and fairly, there are the occasions where you could receive biased opinions and motivations that could potentially push you towards a role which is not suitable. Always stand your ground and be resilient. A candidate should never be made to feel in the wrong, pressurised unnecessarily or forced to make a decision they are unsure about.

Let us know
If your situation changes in anyway, please let your consultant know as soon as possible, whatever it is. If you have been successful in finding a new position, great! We will always be very happy for you. But if you decide to broaden your search, inform us so we can ensure we continue to provide an excellent service and not waste your or the client’s time.