About
Hi, I'm Scott. I run Scott Brown Recruitment and I am not a recruitment agent.
Instead, SBR establishes or enhances internal hiring best practice with the in-house developed DASH System. Working with clients on a strategic level, SBR focuses on diagnosis of current hiring systems, assessment of where they are now and where they want to be and strategic development of a hiring plan aligned with the overall business plan. Perfect for the first time hirers. SBR's motto is: Plan. Hire. Grow.
Solutions
Hiring Best Practice Consulting
By using the DASH System, SBR will Diagnose any hiring issues in your current system. Assess what needs to be done to build a robust hiring process. Develop a Strategy designed to give your business hiring best practice. Finally, offer the tools and templates to give your business the Head Start it needs to win the hiring race.
FIND Principal
Methodology used to install a strategic hiring plan to any business, of any size.
DASH System
Consulting process aimed at giving a comprehensive look at hiring systems and aligning it to overall business strategy.
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Questions & Answers
Do you find marketing enjoyable or is it a necessary evil?
Some...actually a lot...of marketing I love. Networking, conducting seminars and generally speaking on topics I love to speak on, content marketing, that sort of stuff is exciting for me. However, my dark, dark recruitment days had me doing cold...
How to start in networking and infrastructure as a student?
Hi Danh, Best advice is to build a career path, with the goal of getting into network / infrastructure. I would look at a HelpDesk 1 role for starters, as it will be a great entry point into any sized organisation. Move then into Level 2 and 3....
What Is The Biggest Challenge You Face With People In Business?
Whilst I don't have employees myself, I have worked with plenty of businesses who do. The major challenge that comes up time and time again is keeping a cohesive culture. James' 5 points are excellent and all pertain to keeping a positive, engaged...
How much do recruiters typically charge?
During my career as an IT recruiter (and as the initial scope of my business subsequently - moved into internal hiring consulting now), some agencies are bound to charge nominal, non-negotiable fees for all recruitment activity. Averages sit in the...