Optima Recruitment Reviews Summary

Recruitment Process

Pros:

• "They even went the extra mile as to call me an hour before my interview to prepare me for it."
• "Within a week I had a job that can easily progress to a career!"
• "I had multiple interviews lined up, and soon after had job offers to decide on."
• "This is the only agency that keeps their word and will call even if it’s to say there is no updates."
• "They made sure that I got an interview within 24 hours and the coaching and preparation they give is outstanding!"
• "Helped prepare me for my interview as well as continued the relationship with me once I actually was offered the role."
• "I recieved calls before the interview to ensure I was prepared and a quick call after to make sure it all went well."

Cons:

• "I worked for Optima end of 2017 for couple of months and everything was going smooth, joined them again summer of 2018 and when I got the first payment I found out that I was missing 2 days of payment."
• "They fiddle there contracts."
• "Last company I was sent to paid double time to employees on a Sunday...yet the agency only paid is time and a half!"
• "I called them back to find out what is going on and they told me that they overpaid me at the previous job, that is robbing me to wait such a long gap and why didn’t they say that in the first place back then but wait till I start a new job and deduct the money by surprise which left me in a pretty bad situation."

Communication & Support

Pros:

• "Thanks to the whole Team in Optima for all the hard work. Very kind and professional."
• "Natalie has kept me updated, responded to my calls and emails within an hour and never went missing."
• "Karen and Laurie were both extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process."
• "The team are experienced, approachable and ensure that they fully understand your business needs and requirements."
• "Everyone there is very friendly and professional."
• "Response was very quick. They have quite the personal touch, keeping up with the progress of the applications for both jobseeker (me) and the employer."
• "Both Jackie and Karen have been exceptional from start to finish with their support. From keeping in contact, preparation for interviews and following up after interviews."

Cons:

• "I worked for Optima end of 2017 for couple of months and everything was going smooth, joined them again summer of 2018 and when I got the first payment I found out that I was missing 2 days of payment."

Professionalism & Efficiency

Pros:

• "Fantastic Recruitment company based in Leatherhead Surrey, they have supplied us with some top class candidates and we will continue to use them."
• "I would highly recommend Jeanette to anybody, extremely professional and efficient but with a personable manner."
• "Fantastic Recruiters. Abbie has done a great job getting me work, and her enthusiasm and professionalism has been brilliant."
• "Laurie is the most thorough and professional recruitment agent I have dealt with."
• "The support and briefing I received before every interview was excellent."
• "Throughout the process Jasmine was on the ball and continued to keep me in the loop, the whole process was professional and slick."
• "Fantastic professional service, keeping me updated at ever turn."

Cons:

• "They fiddle there contracts."

Personalized Experience

Pros:

• "It has been an absolute pleasure working with Optima Recruitment to find a good fit for me."
• "By far the best experience I have had with a recruitment agency. Natalie found my CV online and even though I didn't get the job - I was amazed by the whole process and how she kept me in the loop the entire time."
• "They are a friendly company and really do care about the individual and find the perfect roles to suit their character."
• "I really enjoyed having Jeanette help me find a new job and to be honest will miss her checking up on me!"
• "I've had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie at Optima Recruitment who has been so helpful in finding me a job! Throughout the whole process she always kept me updated on any roles she had put me forward for."
• "Made to feel like a real person and they were working to find the best job for me and not just filling positions they had."
• "I was even asked how my football was going every time they rung, it really is the little touches that count."

Cons:

• "I called them back to find out what is going on and they told me that they overpaid me at the previous job, that is robbing me to wait such a long gap and why didn’t they say that in the first place back then but wait till I start a new job and deduct the money by surprise which left me in a pretty bad situation."

Job Placement Success

Pros:

• "So if you are looking for work go Optima they found me my dream job :)"
• "I highly recommend Optima to all job seekers as one of the top recruiters in Surrey."
• "Optima recruitment have been amazing and helpful."
• "I secured a really amazing job, thanks to Optima Recruitment."
• "With Optima's help, I have found a new job in the industry and area I was looking to work!"
• "Optima found me my dream role at the first attempt!"
• "Optima were incredible in helping me land my first grad job after Uni - I couldn’t have done it without them."

Cons:

• "I worked for Optima end of 2017 for couple of months and everything was going smooth, joined them again summer of 2018 and when I got the first payment I found out that I was missing 2 days of payment."