1. To require candidates to complete an application, which will require the provision of the following information;
    
   • Personal details (address, age, telephone number, nationality, availability).
   • Experience and qualifications and employment history relevant to the post.
   • Whether the candidate has a criminal record.
      
   REC will have the right to inspect application forms when an organisation applies for membership and members agree to provide their forms upon request for approval by REC.
    
2. To check identity of candidate, by having sight of a document such as a driving licence, passport or birth certificate.
    
3. To request and verify reasons for gaps in employment history.
    
4. To inspect original certificate(s) of qualification. In the absence of original certificates members must check the candidate's qualifications with the relevant awarding body or college.
    
5. To interview all applicants in person before submission to employers except in exceptional circumstances when the clients must be informed if no personal interview has taken place.
    
6. To take up at least two references to confirm a candidate's competence and suitability 
   
   
7. Procedures 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 must be completed before a candidate's details are presented to a client or an interview arranged.
    
8. Appropriate employers in the last two years should be contacted to provide a reference or statement that the individual worked for the period stated. Open references or testimonials will not be accepted without verification.
    
9. To ensure that both the client and applicant are made fully aware of the agency procedures.
    
10. To put forward candidates only for positions for which they appear to be suited by their qualifications, experience and personality.
     
11. To provide full and relevant information to both the prospective employee and employer about one another before an interview.
     
12. To respect the confidentiality of both clients and candidates.
     
13. Not to attempt to influence a client's or candidate's decision by offering misleading information.
     
14. To advertise only genuine vacancies at the salary quoted by the client.
     
15. To provide their service free to job-seekers, whether the post is in the UK or overseas (with the exception of au-pairs)

This is in accordance with the REC Code of Practice

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