The Candidate Recruitment Agency for Marketing, Technology and Digital Reviews Summary

Recruitment Process

Pros:

• "They managed to arrange an interview and placed me in a new Job within 2 weeks."
• "Elliot helped me to secure my dream role as a Digital Marketing Lead in Manchester."
• "I was very lucky I had one interview and within an hour I had a job offer!"
• "Both of them were really proactive on setting up calls, sending open roles that would fit my profile and getting feedback as soon as my interviews were done."
• "After only a few days she managed to arrange an interview with an amazing agency."
• "Within 1 week 3 interviews were booked (Paid Media) and less than 2 weeks I had found a new job :)"
• "I had 2 job offers from great businesses within 5 working-days from first contact with Elliot."

Cons:

• "Absolutely no feedback on the interview a week later after multiple phone calls and emails chasing them."
• "I submitted my CV for a role... Absolutely no feedback on the interview."
• "Their methods of data collection are very unprofessional and recruitment adverts will be sent out via spamming methods."
• "When requesting how they knew my information, their data security officer Colin informed me they simply guessed by email address and sent me spam constantly."
• "I found it incredibly difficult to find any opportunities that suited me."
• "After this experience I would be sure to never employ anyone from this agency."

Communication

Pros:

• "Laura... communicated with me throughout the process."
• "I was always kept in the loop on new developments too, which was great."
• "He was well-informed, pro-active, friendly, and answered all the questions I had."
• "Jamie... was friendly and personable always being available on the other end of the phone throughout the whole process."
• "He kept in constant contact, offered expert interviewing advice."
• "The communication was thorough and was something that had me appreciate recruitment advisors more."
• "Communication and updates were proactive during the application process and right thought to offer, and then starting."

Cons:

• "I wouldn’t recommend this company if you’re looking to recruit seriously or be employed and taken seriously!"

Support and Guidance

Pros:

• "She was also so thoughtful when it came to interview feedback and was really able to coach me through the process."
• "A wonderful team of people who supported me throughout my journey to secure a new role."
• "His genuine care for my success made all the difference."
• "She stayed persistent throughout the whole process without trying to sell me other jobs and gave me a massive confidence booster."
• "He gave me the confidence and the ability to show my skills when it came to the day of the interview."
• "The prep emails/ phone calls before both interviews were invaluable and helped me to feel more confident and relaxed."
• "Jamie went the extra mile when helping me with my job search."

Cons:

• "I was approached non-stop by recruiters from Manchester, many of whom were just a little bit irritating."

Professionalism

Pros:

• "The approach was very professional and he went out of his way to help me with any queries I had, definitely would recommend this agency."
• "They were very professional and I felt like they listened to what sort of job I was looking for and found me the perfect role!"
• "Great communication throughout, always felt well informed and everything was handled in a professional friendly manner!"
• "I was really impressed with the quality of candidates that we met."
• "He made the recruitment process painless, easy and quick."

Cons:

• "I wouldn’t recommend this company if you’re looking to recruit seriously or be employed and taken seriously!"

Overall Satisfaction

Pros:

• "I will be working with them again!"
• "I am now in a new role and I couldn’t be happier, all thanks to The Candidate."
• "And of course I'm so happy now in my new job :)"
• "I am an incredibly satisfied customer."
• "I would highly recommend working with The Candidate."
• "I can't recommend them enough and will always turn to them as my first choice when I recruit."
• "I would absolutely recommend The Candidate to a family member or a friend."

Cons:

• "I wouldn’t recommend this company if you’re looking to recruit seriously or be employed and taken seriously!"
• "After this experience I would be sure to never employ anyone from this agency."