FAQs 

Below we have answered our most asked questions

Client FAQs

How much does a recruitment agency charge in the UK? 

In the UK we charge between 15% and 30% fees. This includes full talent mapping, benchmarking, search and selection and onboarding.

How quickly can Nine Twenty fill a role in Scotland? 

Average 5 weeks, in some cases we will place a permanent person in 7 working days. Longer processes may take up to 12 weeks.

What do I get from Nine Twenty Recruitment that I wouldn't get from a standard agency? 

Technology and Marketing recruiting specialists which are thought leaders within the Scottish market place. The Nine Twenty team are experts within the Technology and Marketing place. Scottish business landscape as well as the latest Marketing and Technology News.

What does a long-term recruitment partnership with Nine Twenty look like? 

In addition to finding the best people you get regular support with retention, employer branding, changes in the recruitment industry, access to our network and partnerships.

How does Nine Twenty find candidates who aren't on job boards?

Recommendations, 100% of our placements will come with a recommendation, either from a network, through events such as The Scottish Marketing Network & Tech Talk X, speaking on LinkedIn, or applying through job. 

Can you tell me what a role should pay before I advertise it? 

Yes, we can pull through data from the last 6 months considering your size of company and the scale of the opportunity, we can pin point exactly what you should be paying.

What does Scotland-based recruiter understand that a national agency doesn't? 

A Scottish based recruiter is ingrained in the business landscape understand the local priority the demographic and the difference on scalability of businesses in Scotland in comparison to global.

Will I deal with the same recruiter? 

Yes, you will deal with the same recruiter throughout the process.

Job Seeker FAQs

How do I choose the right recruiter for my career? 

Ask great people within your industry, search online and attend industry specific events.

What's it like working with Nine Twenty as a candidate? 

It is a straight forward process with one point of contact, not a lot of admin or work from your end and you should feel like your getting real value.

What does it cost to work with a recruiter? 

It's free for a candidate, all advice, support, the journey, insights is all free. 

Which companies in Scotland hire through Nine Twenty?

Majority are scale up businesses in Scotland who employ between 50-500 people. About 50% of our clients are deep rooted in the Technology sector. We also work across Professional Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism, Renewable Energy and Life Sciences.

What do Scottish employers look for right now? 

Trainability is the key skill that employers are looking for alongside AI literacy and Technology skills, Communication and Cultural Behaviours.

What salary should I expect for my role in Scotland? 

Please check out our Salary Guide in our Candidate Hub page, or reach out to our recruiter.

Can Nine Twenty tell me about roles that aren't advertised? 

Yes, we are always talking to our clients about their pipe-line and growth plans. So if you do not see your ideal job advertised it is worth speaking to your recruiter for what you are looking for.

What happens after I start a new job through Nine Twenty?

We keep regular contact for the first 3 months to make sure you are happy, settling in and answer any questions you may have long term. We offer advice to ensure employees are making the most out of the job and meeting objectives.

What if it doesn't work out?

The most robust doesn't offer a guarantee sometimes you can't predict what is ahead, if you start a new job and find out it is not for you. Your recruiter will be there to help you manage how you move forward in the best possible way.

How do you find the best people and best jobs?

100% of our network and roles comes from referrals.

How many people does Nine Twenty place?

We have placed on average 4½ Mid-Senior Professionals in Technology and Marketing a week.

How much experience does your recruiters have?

We have a minimum of 10 years consultants experience.

If you still have questions feel free to reach out to our team who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.