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Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec

Industry qualified workforce at Preferred International

73% of its workforce has successfully completed the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Accredited Induction Scheme

Preferred International, the award winning* IT recruitment consultancy with offices in Southampton and Leeds, has not only an enviable reputation for innovative IT resource solutions, but can also boast an enviable industry qualified workforce.

Preferred International is pleased to announce that 73% of its workforce has successfully completed the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Accredited Induction Scheme ìFoundation Award in Recruitment Practiceî (AIS) and are on target for 100% uptake by the end of the year.

ìWe are very proud of all the Account Managers, Team Leaders, Resourcers and Support staff that passed the relevant exams,î said David Clayden, Director of Preferred International. ìEveryone at Preferred International works very hard and undertaking exams on top of their current workload was a big obligation. However all our people appreciated that this programme consolidates Preferred Internationalís commitment to our clients, our candidates and to our peopleís professional development.î

As corporate members of the REC, the AIS provides a solid foundation upon which to build consultantsí training and further consolidates Preferred Internationalís commitment to best practice. ìWe are proud to have both ISO:9001 as well as Investors in People accreditations and are constantly seeking programmes that reflect and reinforce our commitment to quality service and processes,î said Kathleen Smith, Director of Preferred International. ìThe AIS gives our new employees the confidence to advise clients and candidates effectively as well as consolidating more experienced consultantsí industry knowledge. Congratulations to all that passed and good luck to those taking the exams later this yearî.

For further information, photography or interviews, please contact Nicky Orton, Office Manager, on 44 (0)23 8023 4780 or n.orton@preferredintl.com