Described as ëthe logical choiceí and ëa natural evolutioní, more recruitment companies are finding that upgrading their software package seamlessly from First Choiceís free RDB Start to the market leading front office solution ñ RDB Pro ñ is bringing major benefits to their businesses.
RDB Start is a completely free-of-charge fully relational database incorporating many of the innovative and exciting features of First Choiceís popular RDB Pro package. Available for downloading by visiting www.rdbpro.co.uk, RDB Start offers the ideal solution for start-up recruitment companies requiring efficient and easy to use software at minimal cost ñ in this case, at no cost at all!
Another major RDB Start benefit is that as companies expand and software needs grow, the transition to RDB Pro is quick and simple, with the added plus of already being familiar with the system. Dilectus are a specialist recruitment firm dealing with the provision of Quantity Surveyors. For Matthew Smith, Managing Director, upgrading to RDB Pro was a no-brainer: ìI decided to use RDB Start because its free, it was simple to use and intuitive. When the time came to upgrade there was really no decision to make.î
Chris Platts from Revive Recruitment, a firm specialising in construction, catering and office recruitment, agrees: ì RDB Start was perfect because we could install and use it quickly, easily and best of all ñ at no cost. Taking on more staff we needed a more comprehensive programme and RDB Pro was the logical choice, the windows-based system is so easy to use.î
On the upgrading process, Steve Thomas of quantity surveying and construction recruitment consultancy Maxim Recruitment says: ìIt went extremely smoothly and was completed in less than a day. Efficient technical support and friendly First Choice staff were on hand to answer any questions. In addition, we were given valuable help and advice on how to tailor the product to our own operations. Being familiar with the programme was invaluable.î
Asked whether they are satisfied with RDB Pro after using RDB Start, the unanimous answer is ìyesî. Steve comments: ìRDB Pro didnít require the bespoke tailoring that other online applications would need. It provides the ability to recognise clients and candidates by whoever answers the phone and its possible to access the system remotely.î
Matthew is equally impressed: ì I like the way RDB Pro is specifically targeted at recruitment companies, it offers something that other standard packages wouldnít give you.î For example Chris says RDB Pro has improved customer service ìten foldî.
All three recruitment agencies say they would strongly advise using RDB Start, as itís perfect for newly founded small businesses, before then switching to RDB Pro when the company expands. Chris adds: ìAlthough I would advise companies to use RDB Start and Pro I wouldnít really want to suggest it to other agencies in my county as I donít want competitors to get an edge!î
RDB Start to Pro - A Natural Progression
First Choices free RDB Start success prompts growing recruitment companies to go RDB Pro
