Business Continuity Consultants
Richard Penfold
 Business
Continuity Consultants Richard Penfold Specialism: UK
Recruitment of Business
Continuity Consultants.
Company:
Sentient Selection Ltd
Profile: Adequate
academic history, paved the way for a highly enjoyable, but remarkably
unsuccessful 6 years as a pro-golfer, where the many distractions, and
obvious lack of natural talent soon marked my card (excuse the
pun).
I then embarked on a corporate sales career, selling both systems and
services, for various telecommunications companies (Mitel, SVS, and
Energis), before setting up Sentient Selection Ltd in 1998.
Though I did not set out to specialise in Business Continuity
recruitment, one of my earliest assignments was to find the head of a
then brand new Business Continuity Practice within a Large US IT
services firm.
The assignment was a success, and in helping to grow the team through
subsequent years, my bond with Business Continuity had been formed.
Though we recruit for other disciplines
I am delighted that BCM
remained the staple.
Business
continuity Consultants - Questions:
Why move from sales to recruitment?
"
I had been on both sides of the recruitment fence, and felt I could add
something. I wanted to start my own business, and given the chance to
with a very talented and established recruiter took the opportunity."
Any
Regrets?
"I hope I have learnt my lessons
on the way, but as there is no rewind - No Regrets"
Would
you advice a younger brother or sister to go into Business Continuity
or some other specialism?
"Some other
specialisms pay a lot more, and there is often frustration that though
critical to most organisations Business Continuity can be sidelined as
it may be seen as the art of recovering from what may never happen. On
the positive side BCM touches every function of a business, and is
therefore provides great opportunity for variety and challenge... YES!"
What do you think the next year
will bring?
"Being of an optimistic and upbeat nature,
I'll answer by saying that I have some service ideas that I am excited
about turning into reality"
What would be
your three best recruitment tips for Business Continuity job seekers?
"For your CV always translate responsibilities into tangible
achievement statements, and if you can add one or two verifiable
testimonials from bosses, co workers, clients. This removes any hint of
skepticism for the reader and will triple your interview rate!"
"Use the STAR method (I will put a link to it below) to frame your
achievements on your CV, and translate them into practiced STAR stories
ready for your interview"
"View interviewers for what they are. People who WANT to hire YOU. They
don't want to spend their lives interviewing, they want you to be the
right person for the job. Be yourself, be positive and go with the
intention meeting someone new and enjoying it!"
What
3 words best describe you?
"Loyal
like a Labrador, Fun Like a Labrador Puppy, Integrity Like a Labrador
guide dog!"
- my wife wanted to add pain in the @#X# like trying to train a guide
dog puppy, which she did once.
Business
Continuity Consultants - Testimonials
“Richard takes a considered approach to matching
candidates with positions to ensure that the fit works well for both
parties.” November 12, 2008
Top
qualities:
Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Heather Wilson
hired Richard as a Recruiter in 2005
“Richard provides a service that represents his
clients' interests
at all juncture. He takes the time to understand the brief and ensures
that he remains in constant touch throughout the process. He is very
easy to work with and is completely professional. He provides a service
that is honest, helpful and delivered with integrity.” December 5, 2007
Kinna Amin BSc MBA MBCS
, Business Consultant/Project Manager ,
Charteris
was with another company when working with Richard at Sentient
Selection Ltd
“One of the things that has always impressed me
about Richard is
that if says he will do something he does it, even if this may be a
follow up call in six months! Richard works hard to achieve a succesful
outcome for all concerned.” July 1,
2007
Top
qualities:
Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Tony Haberfield
hired Richard as a Recruiter in 2003
Business
Continuity Consultants -Other stuff:
STAR method is available as a
downloadable guide "Great
Answers to Tough Interview Questions"
Recent
articles
Linkedin Business Network Profile
Business
Continuity Consultants - Contact Details
Contact
Richard Penfold by email
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