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Personnel Screening
Before employing any individual who has either worked or is currently employed in Africa, you might want to consider their background and suitability for employment. Do they have the experience they claim to have?
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- By conducting background enquiries and pre-promotion investigations, you will know which applicants are better suited to a position and who should be employed or promoted.
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Before approaching a prospective customer or supplier in Africa, you might want to source specific background information to help you negotiate a better deal or to sell a high value proposal. What factors could influence the decision in your favour?
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- By knowing more about the decision-makers and influencers within the prospect organisation, you can sell more effectively.
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To help you with your recruitment and selection procedures, consider the following:
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- criminal and civil record searches in any African country
- verification of academic background and professional qualifications
- confirmation of employment history and experience within your specific market sectors
- solvency profiles to establish an individual’s net worth and asset base as well as commercial interests
- social and business networks used by prospective customer
- background enquiries to identify negotiating strategies
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Any of the above services will help you to make an informed business decision about any individual in Africa.
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