V1 FAQ - Candidate

CANDIDATES GUIDE

1. For Candidates: What Commitment Am I Making by Joining the GRC? Is It Free for Candidates?

Your Commitment as a Candidate Includes:

1.1 Registering with the GRC: Join a recruitment collaborative designed to streamline the candidate search and hiring process.

1.2. No Fees: There are no costs to join the GRC. This means no subscription fees, no fees to attend in-person fairs, and no placement fees for schools hiring candidates. No party is authorized to collect fees on behalf of the Global Recruitment Collaborative.

1.3. Maintaining an Up-to-Date Profile:

Ensure your profile is accurate and current.
Include at least two supervisory references with official email addresses.
Keep your experience, total experience, education certification, and CV updated.
Recruiters rely on updated resumes, so this is crucial.

1.4. Single Profile Requirement: Each candidate is allowed only one profile. Multiple profiles will be flagged, disabled, or deleted.

1.5. Profile Inactivity: If your account is not accessed within six months, your profile will be disabled. Log in and update your information regularly to avoid this.

1.6. Application Compliance: If a registered candidate applies for a position that does not meet the requirements outlined in the job description, their profile will be disabled permanently. This policy ensures that all applications are aligned with the qualifications and criteria set by our partner schools, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the recruitment process.

1.7. Terms Agreement: Agree to the Terms of the GRC Privacy Policy.

1.8. Approval Benefits:

Once approved, LIKE and FOLLOW schools in our database.
Liking a school under their school profile will prompt the school to contact you for any vacancies before they post them.
Following a school ensures you receive updates on all job vacancies from that school.
Access to sign up for in-person and virtual fairs.
Participation in GRC workshops.
Receive vacancy updates from GRC schools.

1.10. Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnity:

GRC, its officers, directors, advisory board, agents, contractors, or any third parties mentioned on our site or in the provision of our services shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use our services. GRC is not responsible for the actions of individual schools, recruiters, or candidates. You agree to defend and indemnify GRC against any claims or demands arising from your use of our services.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and connect with us on WhatsApp and Telegram for instant job alerts and job fair information.

2. What candidate data will be stored in the database?

Simplified Profiles: The database is designed to capture essential candidate data. Candidates registering with the GRC are only required to provide basic biographical data, contact details, a resume, a photo, and a list of references for confidential endorsements. We have also included hired from in the experience section which is visible only to the GRC team for data analysis.

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3. Do GRC candidates undergo background or criminal checks?

While GRC does not conduct background or criminal checks, we accept candidates based on endorsements, references, and qualifications. However, it is mandatory for all candidates in our database to have a clean criminal record with no history of criminal activity or pending cases, as they will be working directly with children.

Please note that our collaborative schools perform thorough background and criminal checks on all candidates before finalizing any hiring decisions. This ensures the safety and well-being of the students and upholds the trust and standards of our educational partners.

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4. How do confidential recommendations and reference checks work in the collaborative?

In line with "Recruitment Simplified," we do not require candidates' supervisors to complete lengthy recommendation forms. Instead, we have integrated an "endorsement and reference function" into the database.

What are endorsements and who can receive them?

Endorsements are available only to individuals with a school-registered account from a GRC-registered school.

What are references, and how do candidates request them?
References are requested by candidates from their supervisors. After their profiles are approved, candidates need to click the request button to initiate the process.

When filling out the endorsements or references, referees will encounter one of the following statements:

I would hire this teacher again without reservations or conditions.
A good candidate, give me a call.
I would not rehire this teacher.

Additionally, there's a text box for references to add a sentence or two about the candidate.

Each school is responsible for and encouraged to conduct further reference checks on candidates. Registered candidates should expect recruiting schools to complete comprehensive reference and background checks.

5. Can I add, delete, or modify endorsements and references?

You can add as many references as you like. Once a reference has been listed, you cannot delete it.

References cannot be deleted. If you need to change a reference email, please email info@grcfair.org and include a copy to the reference. Candidates can only update their reference’s position, phone number, and city by clicking on the reference entry. Remember to use professional email addresses for references; personal emails will result in your profile not being approved.

6. Will the Head of School be notified when teachers register in the database?

Yes, only candidates from GRC-registered schools who register using their school email will trigger a notification to their Head of School, as well as to active recruiters at that school. We encourage all candidates to keep their schools informed, as we value transparency and mutual respect in this process.

7. Do candidates need to resign before signing up?

By requiring teachers to use their work email ID to join the Collaborative, recruiters will be aware of any teacher who has joined the Collaborative. We aim to work in a "no surprises" environment. It is a candidate’s responsibility to follow any notification procedures or requirements set by their current school. For those candidates who are not part of the collaborative schools, they can register as an alumni of the GRC by choosing GRC Candidate in the school dropdown.

9. How do I register for the Fairs?

Log in to your profile.
Click on the “Settings” tab.
Check the box next to the in-person pr virtual fair you want to attend.

You will have to register for each Face-to-Face-Fair separately.

GRC will send you a confirmation for your registration.

To check if you are registered for a Fair:

Log in to your profile.
You will see "I will attend the GRC Face-to-Face Fair xxxx" on your profile.

8. Are other search agencies going to charge me for using their database even though I acquired my position through the Collaborative?

The Collaborative is not responsible for, and will not mitigate, any fees charged by any other organizations, nor will it reimburse or equalize these fees.

11. What if I register for the Face-to-Face-Fair and I am unable to attend?

You must cancel your registration by going into your profile settings and check the fair you will not be attenging.
Candidates who register and do not attend will not be able to register for future GRC Fairs.

10. Are all candidates able to attend the GRC Fairs?

Yes, however, fairs have a maximum number of candidates that can be accommodated. As soon as we have reached maximum capacity, we will close registration for the Fair.

13. Can I delete my profile?

Once a profile is deleted, you cannot re-register as a candidate.

12. If I am registered in the GRC Database and I change my school, can I still participate in the GRC?

Yes, you will need to change your profile to an “Alumni” status. This option only applied to those registered from a GRC registered school:
Log in to your profile and select the "Settings" tab.
Change your email to your personal email under “Make me an Alumni.”
Activate the button next to “Make me an Alumni.”
Once you change your status to "Alumni," an email is sent to your school to confirm your candidacy. As soon as the school approves, you will receive an email with your login and password.

15. Are all candidate profiles confirmed by the GRC?

The GRC reserves the right to decline candidates.
Candidates may be declined if:
They have not worked at accredited schools.
They lack professional (supervisor) references.
Reference details are incomplete.
Profiles are incomplete or filled incorrectly.
The details provided are incorrect.

14. I have completed my job search. How do I disable my profile?

Log in to your profile:
Click on "Settings"
Activate the "Hide Profile" button
Once you disable your profile, recruiters will not be able to view you as a candidate in the GRC database.You can log in and activate your profile at any time. Please retain your login and password.

17. CAUTION : Beware of Fraudulent Emails

The Global Recruitment Collaborative (GRC) does not:
Charge candidates or recruiters any fees.
Send employment offers.
Authorize anyone to collect money or make any monetary arrangements in return for a job.
The Global Recruitment Collaborative reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against any individuals or entities making employment offers in return for money or other types of gain.
If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please send an email to info@grcfair.org.

16. How does GRC support diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in recruitment?

GRC follows DEIJ principles, ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their background or experience, have an equal opportunity to thrive in the international education community. Our platform is accessible to everyone, and we actively promote diversity in the recruitment process.