Job-seekers looking for their next career move have a number of questions about us: Is resourceindia.com a career portal? Do I pay anything to post my resumé here? Will my candidature be confidential? Why approach staffing companies? The answers to some of these common questions are furnished here.

Is resourceindia.com a job portal?

No, it is not a job-portal. Though it has some features that career portals normally have, it is the website Resource Management Consultants, a recruitment services company.

Are there any fees for posting my resumé here?

Our service to candidates is free. We earn our money from clients who recruit using our services. Job-seekers like you do not have to pay us anything to post your resumé here or to avail any of our services.

Will you keep my resumé confidential? Who can view my resumé? Can my employer see my resumé?

Your CV is a confidential document and will not be viewed by anyone except authorised employees of Resource. We share your resumé with our clients only after you authorise us to do so. Since we share your CV with any client only after approval, there is no possibility of Resource sharing your CV to your employer.

Why should I use a consultant to assist in changing jobs? Can I not apply directly to the company? What is the problem in approaching a company through my friends/relatives who works there?

Most companies don't publicise all their requirements. They neither have the time to do that nor the time to validate all the responses that they get. They just rely on a trusted few consultants like us to close these positions. By availing our services, you have a chance to put forward your candidature at some of the best companies in India.

Approaching a company directly or through friends / existing employees does appear to yield quicker results in that this approach wins you a meeting. But more often than not, this approach does not eventually produce the desired results.

The problems with this approach are:

  • It exposes you, especially, if the right vacancy is not available

  • A meeting (without a specific objective), may be arranged to satisfy the intermediary

  • It limits your ability to discuss job roles before a meeting and affects the preparation for the meeting

  • It limits your ability to negotiate

Good consultants work closely with client organisations and know them well - the organisation structure, grades/levels, salary structures, hiring policies, current vacancies etc. Likewise, consultants also try to know you, the candidate, well - your abilities, aspirations, job expectations, salary expectations etc. All of this helps in a better alignment of expectations before an actual meeting.

Consultants are also in a position to present multiple options to a candidate at the time when a job change is felt necessary. It gives you many options to consider before deciding on an appropriate move.

Good consultants also provide you information about grade/level, salary fitments, joining dates etc. and assist you in delicate negotiations regarding these. Even arranging for meetings/discussions at mutually convenient times is a service that is highly appreciated by both parties.

A good consultant is your advertiser, lawyer, and a doctor. Consultants champion your cause, advice on career moves and keep the entire process confidential.

Will you help me in negotiating the salary package?

Salary negotiation is a delicate and intrinsic part of any job-search. We have adequate information about the compensation structures of companies and we progress with your candidature only when your expectations are in line with structure of our clients. Often, we share with you this information even before you go for the first meeting. Where there is a disconnect between your expectations and the client's offer, we try and assist both sides in bridging the gap and arrive at an acceptable solution.

Why should I use Resource for my job search?

Resource is a good consultant - we champion your cause, advice you on career moves and keep the entire process confidential. We believe that we can add value to your career. We have facilitated the career transitions of hundreds of candidates and we know we can enable your career move meeting your realistic aspirations and help you consolidate your career.