Angela eyes up the diploma next

ANGELA FERGUSON has been awarded a top honour in the Recruitment and Employment Confederation certificate in recruitment practice. She was one of only 8.6% of candidates across the British Isles to achieve a distinction in the nationally-recognised qualification.

Mrs Ferguson, a consultant for OSA Recruitment, plans to study towards the diploma next year and sees the certification as a key element in her own professional development.

'I am absolutely delighted to have done as well as I have. I feel a great sense of achievement not just for myself but also for OSA as its support was instrumental in my final success,' she said.

Managing director Nick Graham congratulated her on her success.

'We are very proud of Angela's accomplishment. She has worked exceptionally hard and it is a great accolade to be ranked within the top 8.6% of consultants taking the REC qualification in the British Isles.

'Qualifications such as this are important to ensure high standards in the recruitment process and therefore we actively support all of our staff in their personal development.'

The certificate in recruitment practice encompasses the role the industry has to play in the economy, the legislation and procedures with which it is required to comply, sales and business development, interviewing, candidate care and marketing.