About Us

Be Different Recruitment was formed in a flourishing South African job market and in a bid to offer companies a different type of recruitment service. In today’s economy attracting and retaining talented and bright people is the key to success. It is becoming more important than ever to invest in the right people for your business and to build strong, enduring relationships with your company’s assets – your employees.

Be Different strives to find the best and brightest people. We want our candidates to get a chance to shine and show that real talent and diversity is to be celebrated.

Business Scope

Our target market includes a wide range of businesses and disciplines; we recruit from junior through to Executive Level assignments. We recruit for permanent, contract and for project assignments.

	Retail Banking
	Investment Banking
	Finance
	Human Resources
	IT / ICT
	Telecommunications;
	Project Management
	Legal
	Management / Executives
	Media / Advertising / TV
	Office Administration / Support / Reception
	Safety and Security
	Marketing / Sales
	Training, Learning and Development
	Pharmaceuticals

Our Approach & Methodology

We work closely with our clients to capture their requirements and present a true and accurate account of the job opportunity. Our aim is to present well prepared and suitable candidates to our clients that meet their brief. We appreciate the time pressures that businesses and interviewers face when recruiting for a new employee.

We also appreciate that for some candidates the interview process can be confusing and daunting. Within the competitive job market of South Africa we feel that it is important that our candidates be given the tools to express their value and enjoy the interview process.

For example, we work with our candidates in the following areas to ensure that they have the best possible advantage:

	Offer advice and information pertaining to the South African job market
	Assisting candidates on CV writing to enable them to effectively use their CV as their selling tool
	Provide interview preparation to enable to them to present themselves in the best possible way to our clients
	Advice on body language, dress code and presentation
	Provide information on job opportunities in London

 We also appreciate the importance of candidate referrals and other supplementary avenues. We work with our clients to define the most appropriate channels for their individual needs

Why use Be Different?

	We aim to set ourselves apart in the industry by being different, providing exceptional service and consulting on recruitment
	As demonstrated from our current client base we aim to build long term relationships with our clients, being accountable as we don’t to make a quick placement and move on. We want to get to know our clients so when a role comes up in the future we already know the type of person who is going to fit into their environment, thus saving clients time
	We want our candidates to thrive in our clients working environments, ensuring that the match is as close to 100% as you can get, we appreciate how long it takes to select a candidate for a role that we don’t want our clients going back to the beginning should a candidate not work out for a position
	We offer a very thorough approach when sourcing and selecting candidates for our clients. We strive to provide candidates that are well suited for the position, the company and the culture as well as many other factors
	We believe in open, clear transfer of information and feedback to our candidates so they are aware of the role, the package, the company and well suited for the position so they know what to expect and what our clients have to offer. We believe candidates should always be kept up to date on the progress of their application
	We focus on honest and open communication with our clients. We would rather walk away from a placement because we pick up something with the candidate. We would rather tell our clients than make the placement and something goes wrong
	We cover the spectrum from junior to senior management positions in all areas, what our clients need, is what we provide.
	We work closely with our clients to capture their requirements accurately, we spend time finding out exactly what our clients are looking for, job specifications are useful but it’s the small details that can count the most in attracting the right candidate.
	We aim to present well prepared and suitable candidates ensuring that they meet the clients’ job specification and always ensure we send well suited candidates for our clients positions, we appreciate the time constrains that interviewers face
	We believe in being professional and diligent at all times. We feel that it’s important to be aware that we are performing a PR function for the companies we are recruiting for. We strive to represent our clients in a positive and professional way. Ensuring that candidates always have a pleasant experience even if they don’t get the job they so badly want
	We are passionate and love recruitment; we enjoy the challenge of finding talented candidates for our clients and the enriching positions for our candidates
	We are driven by success and constantly want to show our clients that we are providing the best service and not just sending a CV. We want to place candidates that will add value to their business and be an asset to their company
	We aim to place candidates who are committed to our clients

Candidate Warehouse and Database Capacity

Be Different has access to a number of different databases which include the following: Be Different’s own in-house custom built web based database, which is able to report on number of candidates within each race, numbers on male or female candidates as well as disabled candidates. The database is secure and able to store all electronic information on candidates.

Alternative Sources of Candidates

Be Different has access to the Career Junction database www.careerjunction.co.za which consists of almost 700 000 registered users as well as PNET database www.pnet.co.za which provides Be Different access to a database of 530 000 registered users.

Be Different has access to a number candidates with specialized skills who are referred to Be Different. This network has been created through past relationships and quality relationships built through service delivered.

Search Assignments

Be Different is able to provide search services depending on the specification of the client. Be Different is able to demonstrate situations whereby clients have requested specialized skills within specific sectors.

CV Requirements and Salary Information

Be Different will compile a comprehensive CV containing the following details:

	Full names and surname
	ID number or passport number
	Current geographic location
	Accurate details of qualifications
	Continuous details of employment
	Full details of roles and responsibilities
	Detailed package analysis (with copy of recent pay slip)
	Position for which the candidate’s CV is being submitted

Criminal and Reference Checks

Be Different confirms that the following checks will be able to be presented to our clients at our clients request when required:

	ITC and Experian credit check
	Identification document validation
	Copy of Matric certificate and any other qualifications if required
	Criminal check.

 Be Different will also request completed reference details on all candidates.

Psychometric Assessments and Other Selection Modes

We are able to provide assessments on candidates if requested. These assessments are internationally recognized and provide useful tools to clients in determining the suitability of candidates. We also have a link with a company that offers every type of psychometric assessment available with Qualified Psychometrists.