Jobnet is a FREE recruitment service that combines the employment expertise of 5 London boroughs. Where vacancies cannot be filled or staff cannot be found in one borough, Jobnet enables the information to be shared quickly between the others to find a solution.
Through matching jobseekers to jobs, Jobnet aims to provide greater opportunities for local people and local businesses in Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Havering, Lewisham and Redbridge.
Jobnet works by sharing job vacancies and jobseekers CV’s across the 5 participating boroughs. These are held on an online database which jobseekers and employers can search with our powerful search tool to help them find the jobs and potential employees that interest them
You should use Jobnet because it gives you access to the employment expertise of 5 London boroughs. You can search our database containing thousands of potential employees. All candidates have been pre-screened to ensure that they are eligible to work. Once you are registered with Jobnet you will be allocated your own personal business adviser who will work with you to help find the best candidates available and help arrange assessments and interviews. With Jobnet you can place your vacancies online and let job seekers find you faster.
5. What area does Jobnet operate in?
At present Jobnet operates in the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Havering, Lewisham and Redbridge. However, if you are interested in Jobnet and based outside of this area please get in touch as Jobnet can still help your business (call 0208 294643 or email us at enquiries@jobnet.org.uk).
6. What kinds of jobseekers are registered with Jobnet?
The jobseekers on our database have a wide range of employment histories, skills and experience. Jobnet covers every kind of job: full time, part time and contract work in fields such as administration, banking, catering, construction, education, engineering, finance, marketing, retail and sales.
7. I have a job vacancy I would like to advertise on Jobnet. How do I do this?
Once you are registered with Jobnet you will be allocated your own personal business adviser who will work with you to help find the best candidates available - doing the work to save you time. To register please contact you local Jobnet office for further details.
8. My business is located outside of the 5 Jobnet boroughs. Can I use jobnet?
Yes, please contact Jobnet (call 0208 294643 or email us at enquiries@jobnet.org.uk) and we will be able to advise you if we can help. If we are unable to help, we can let you know if there is a similar job search service operating in your area.
9. Do you carry out checks to ensure candidates are eligible to work in the UK?
Yes, we ask all candidates to provide the following:
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10. Do you pre-screen the candidates that are put forward for my vacancies?
Yes, all candidates are pre-assessed to ensure accurate skills matching of candidates to your job specifications.
11. Will it cost me any money to use Jobnet?
No, Jobnet is the FREE employment solution. Remember, other companies charge, we do it for free.
12. Is there lots of paperwork for me to fill out?
No, we appreciate that recruitment can be very time consuming, that’s why we have tried to keep paperwork to an absolute minimum. To advertise your vacancies on Jobnet we will require you to complete a company registration form. Once registered you will be assigned you own personal business adviser who will work with you to help find the best candidates available - doing the work to save you time.
13. I need to recruit large numbers of employees at once, can Jobnet help?
Yes, because Jobnet operates across 5 London Boroughs, we can provide you with access to a large pool of candidates with wide variety of skills. If you need to find 10 or more staff at once, we may be able to organise a recruitment day to help you target the right candidates. Your personal business adviser will be able to help with interview administration and may even be able to provide rooms and facilities.
14. I can’t find staff with the right experience or training, can Jobnet help?
Yes, we may be able to source workforce development programmes to help fill skills gaps.
15. Can I create online candidate shortlists?
Yes, you can create your own online shortlists, submit these to Jobnet and leave the work to us. Our powerful search tool enables you to search for candidates by keyword, qualification, career preferences, type of work and location.
16. Can Jobnet help advise me on recruitment legislation?
Yes, we may be able to provide training around employment law, including issues like equal opportunities and age discrimination.
17. Can you help arrange interviews?
Yes, your personal business adviser will be able to help with interview administration, arranging interviews to suit your timescales. They may even be able to provide rooms and other facilities for interviews.
18. Will I have one point of contact at Jobnet?
Yes, once you are registered with Jobnet you will be allocated your own personal business adviser who will work with you to help find the best candidates available - doing the work to save you time. Please contact you local Jobnet office for further details.
19. I want to provide work experience opportunities, can Jobnet help?
Yes, a work placement provides a cost effective recruitment solution, giving you the opportunity to assess potential employees for up to two days per week. Once registered, your own personal business adviser will be able offer advice and support regarding work experience placements. Please contact you local Jobnet office for further details.
20. How does Jobnet differ from a high street recruitment agency?
Jobnet is the FREE employment solution. Remember, other companies charge, we do it for free.
