deverellsmith Reviews Summary

Recruitment Service

Pros:

• "I am very grateful for Shaun to get me the perfect job and I will recommend this company for people who have experience and checkable work history, as Deverell's name is on the line after all."
• "Grace Dowd took her time to understand what my interest are in property, believed in me as well as made me understand my worth."
• "He has always been quick to reply and provide any information required."
• "I highly recommend this recruitment agency and in particular Isabella Laws- professional and friendly, never hesitant to answer any questions."
• "Mary Kuchina at Deverell Smith actually took time out to match me with a team that suited not just my skills but my personality."
• "They will always reliably contact you if they have an appropriate role, support you fully through the interview process and follow up with helpful feedback post interview."
• "Had the pleasure to have one interview and got a great job offer the very next couple of weeks."

Cons:

• "Having dealt with this agency I would not recommend them. I would not waste my time again."
• "I’m asking that you take an interest in your customers and not just your clients paying the fees."
• "As a jobseeker I have found the company very unprofessional."
• "Unprofessional and disrespectful."
• "In this time my apartment was vandalised and all my belongings where broken."
• "I was then informed that their client already had their quota of candidates for the position and were no longer interviewing."
• "James from the new homes team is useless, he never contacted me after we had an initial chat. 3 months with no interviews... it says it all!"

Consultant Professionalism

Pros:

• "Sophie listened to what I wanted in a role and helped me secure the best offer imaginable."
• "I would highly recommend any candidates and agents to use Deverell Smith as there is no other recruitment agency who can match their service."
• "Alisha is a lovely woman and I can’t thank her enough for helping me secure a fantastic role!"
• "Joseph Morris who I have been most closely associated with is bright and personable."
• "Grace is my #1 go to girl when I need new staff."
• "He is responsive and always kept me updated throughout the process; regularly advising and generally being very quick with moving things along."
• "Hannah has also been extremely supportive throughout the entire process, offering advice and constructive feedback where necessary."

Cons:

• "Only one issue that I have come across so far was the miscommunication between Deverell Smith and their accounts team, in regards to holiday pay."
• "I wish there was an option to give this company -1 star, they keep asking you for different things and they do not put you forward for any interview."
• "I have tried to call numerous amount of times only to be left with an answering machine, after leaving a message I have never received a call back."
• "Hate been lied to and false promises. Adam the consultant doesn't even have the decency to return calls."
• "Unreliable. Someone from the team reached out to me, we set a time to speak and she did not call."
• "You apply for positions they advertise, you even call to get feedback on your application and they do not come back to you."
• "Despite them telling me to not apply for any other positions or contact any other recruiters they have not been in touch since."

Client and Candidate Care

Pros:

• "I feel like she truly listened to everything I said and made it happen."
• "Deverell Smith is the best recruitment and property specialist company I have ever dealt with."
• "Fantastic experience from start to finish - 100% professional with the personal touch."
• "I am very happy with the service I have received."
• "I've had a GREAT experience with Deverell Smith."
• "She is always in contact with me and updating me with any new roles I may be interested in."
• "I am soooo happy that I got in to contact with Deverell Smith."

Cons:

• "I was about to make my way to the second hospital when my new director called to fire me."
• "I’m still enjoying it! It is good that she remains in contact to see if I have any issues!"
• "So the team work ethic at Deverell Smith must be very good and fun."
• "I wish to report an excellent experience with Will Kirby in finding me a new role."
• "Alasdair is an amazing person to get along with and I could not recommend him enough!"
• "I would like to personally thank Sadie Orwell for reflecting all this attributes I've just described."
• "She listened to all my requirements, wants and needs (many of them!) and tailor made the search to me as an individual."