The Basics

The basic concept of Purple Square splits the program into three main sections : Candidates, Clients and Vacancies. Incorporated into these are standard features that ensure consistency and ease of use for consultants.

Most of the information is immediately available on one screen - contact details, current and required salary and/or temp rates, notice period, current employer, etc. There are tick boxes that allows you to quickly see, for example, if the candidate has been interviewed, CV has been received, has transport, or is on the hotlist.

You can also keep records of bank details and references, as well as a photograph.

You can easily link both the original and your own formatted CV for instant access.

I addition, you can link any number of documents you require - test results, certificates, references.

The main client screen shows contact details, size and type of company (you can search on these fields). Double click on a contact name, and it takes you to the contact screen with all their relevant details.

All related vacancies can be accessed from this screen, and you can also look up which candidates are employed by the company.

Vacancies can be added from the client screen, or from the main splash screen. All the details of the vacancy are visible on one screen, including skills required, actions taken (such as candidates contacted, etc).

Purple Square is fully integrated with Microsoft Outlook, linking through to allow you to use the calendar and task reminder facilities.