Reed Recruitment Agency Reviews Summary

Communication

Pros:

• "Mason’s communication throughout the process was excellent."
• "Jack from Reed Recruitment in Manchester he was very caring and following up with me step by step until the job process is done."
• "John Carr was brilliant throughout the process, efficient, prompt and checked in regularly to see if I needed any support and to see how the interviews went."
• "The support up until the interview is very good. John would call a few hours before the interview to make sure all is well and I was ready."
• "Mark was there immediately after every step to get my feedback and give me their feedback in a timely fashion."
• "He has always been just one phone call or email way."
• "Gavin's communication throughout the process was excellent and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to others looking for a job in education."

Cons:

• "Bitterly disappointed at Hayley Moore's response."
• "It's now Friday 31st Jan, frickin Brexit Day of all days, and I've sent three emails, no response."
• "I've sent three emails, no response, I've called only to be told 'Sorry Hayley isn't at her desk right now.'"

Professionalism

Pros:

• "Harrop is very professional and made the interview experience a success."
• "Lewis Paterson he is an experienced and very professional recruitment manager within Further Education."
• "She is a very nice, professional and extremely conscientious person who has been a delight to work with."
• "Mehrin Nahvi has been extremely helpful, very professional, and trustworthy."
• "Laura who has also been great and very professional as well."
• "Lewis is an extremely professional, polite, understanding."
• "His dedication and professionalism is unmatched."

Cons:

• "I was appointed to a Lucy Bowden who was extremely misleading."
• "All lies! I have heard nothing from Hayley."

Support and Guidance

Pros:

• "With her help, I was able to continue contracting for over 16 months."
• "Gabriella Smith was able to provide me with necessary details of my prospective role, tips and tricks for the interview and pointers on what to ask where necessary."
• "I'd like to thank the fabulous Mackenzie Harrop for all her efforts and hard work on my behalf: oh, and not to mention the fact that she was instrumental in helping me land my wonderful new role."
• "They have both provided me with an excellent service and secured many reasonably-long posts."
• "Laura Eaton... She never over stepped boundaries if another staff member placed you. She would be clear about her role, confirming that she is a real team player."
• "I had the pleasure of working with Lewis to obtain positions in Law Lecturer positions, which I was successful in receiving contracts for."
• "Catherine Iredale​ in helping me secure a new job after being made redundant."

Cons:

• "For someone unemployed and in my position this is totally unacceptable and it is wrong to string people who are desperate for work along and then fob them off."
• "Advertised a 'immediate start next week' job... THEN was told it was actually just a trial and only a 2 week job."

Efficiency

Pros:

• "Couldn’t be happier with the help given by Reed, in particular Jack, it took a total of 48 hours from him contacting me to see if I was interested in a role, to getting a job offer."
• "I highly recommend this agency as it can open doors to many great things!"
• "No nonsense service provided by the professional Nathan, who was great and helpful throughout the whole process."
• "I have worked for Reed Manchester for 12 months in 3 different colleges."
• "Helped in advancing my professional career."
• "Such lovely people, very profession amazing at their jobs and always want to go above and beyond to help you."
• "I was able to secure a job and start my new career quickly, and with plenty of support."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately Government checks and systems always take a long time."
• "Would not use again."