Dezeen has launched Dezeen Recruit, a recruitment service that matches candidates to job vacancies in architecture, interiors and design.
The service is free for jobseekers, while employers pay around half the fees charged by traditional recruitment agencies.
Architecture and design recruitment. By Dezeen
Dezeen Recruit is an extension of Dezeen Jobs, our highly popular jobs board, which is the world's most visited architecture and design jobs site.
Positions advertised via Dezeen Recruit will be listed on Dezeen Jobs, ensuring maximum exposure to the best international candidates.
The difference is that when candidates apply for these positions, the applications will first be screened by the Dezeen Recruit team. Only hand-picked candidates will be forwarded for interview. This saves employers time and hassle and allows them to focus on running their businesses. Like a recruitment agency. But cheaper
The idea for Dezeen Recruit came when we surveyed employers who advertise on Dezeen Jobs and asked them what frustrated them about the recruiting process.
The overwhelming complaint was over the high fees charged by recruitment agencies.
Agencies typically charge between 15 and 20 per cent of the first-year salary if they place a candidate with a firm.
Instead, Dezeen Recruit will charge just 10 per cent of the first-year salary when we successfully place a candidate at a firm (subject to terms and conditions).
Dezeen Jobs has over 35,000 registered candidates, meaning we alrea...