Owen Reed Legal Secretaries Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Very friendly and helpful staff."
• "Always answered my calls and questions and if they were busy, they always got back to me the same day :)"
• "The team’s professionalism can only be surpassed by their kindness."
• "Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful."
• "Not only are they extremely friendly, they are also extremely helpful with their prompt responses and excellent all round service."
• "They are in contact with you all the time and really make you feel like you are well looked-after."
• "The whole team guides you through each placement from start to finish, you're kept up to date throughout the whole process."

Cons:

• "Awful agency! Extremely unprofessional."
• "First time was in person a few years ago where the consultant (not dressed business-like more casual) called me in for a short meeting and the results were fruitless."
• "They never respond to emails or have a clue about the sector anymore."
• "These joke agencies are what makes finding a ‘real’ job 10x harder."
• "I messaged and rang her next day several times but she blanked me."
• "Archie talks the talk and has several 'sales phrases' for her candidates but like most recruiters these days is focused on sales not candidates."
• "Will never use Owen Reed again."

Recruitment Process

Pros:

• "Continuous calls and always keeping me in the loop and interview prep before my interviews and what a difference it made!"
• "Throughout the search process, Archie has provided guidance, interview notes/tips, coaching sessions and encouragement, all of which have proved invaluable!"
• "She really gives you everything you need to do your best at interview."
• "Both made sure I was fully prepared for the testing and interview resulting in me getting my dream job."
• "Her interview prep was amazing and gave me confidence going into my interview."
• "They gave me interview tips and answered any questions that I had."
• "Guided me through interviews and prepped me for potential questions so there wouldn’t be any awkward gaps or silences."

Cons:

• "I still don’t have much faith in her agency but she did give me advice which I’ve taken on board."
• "I am currently still looking, and have been on a few interviews arranged by the girls at Owen Reed and although no success yet, the way the process has been handled so far has been consistent and professional."
• "I was constantly contacted about jobs which did not match my criteria and was sent multiple emails by different people everyday about the same job I'd already said no to."

Support and Communication

Pros:

• "Archie even called me on the morning of starting my new role to wish me luck, she truly has the personal touch."
• "Anna sent me lots of info and ensured I was ready by phoning me and going through all potential interview questions and answers."
• "What a lovely professional team they are at Owen Reed."
• "Offered so much guidance which was brilliant."
• "Anna really helped me believe in myself and ensure that I was comfortable and confident going into the interviews."
• "Kelly has also kept in touch throughout the transition making sure that everything is running smoothly."
• "They have been a joy to liaise with and I greatly appreciate their time and efforts."

Cons:

• "I would have no hesitation in recommending Archie and her colleagues at Owen Reed."