Search Recruitment Reviews 

1,435
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Evaluating 36 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers consistently highlight the professionalism and dedication of the staff, praising their supportive approach and clear communication throughout the recruitment process. Reviewers often commend the team for providing valuable advice and assistance that helped them secure suitable employment opportunities and achieve successful outcomes like permanent contracts. However, some customers also noted significant dissatisfaction with communication and follow-up, reporting instances of being ignored or receiving no response to inquiries. A few other people also felt that the company exhibited unprofessional behavior, including poor treatment and insufficient support when concerns were raised.

What people talk about most

Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, with many praising specific consultants for their... See more

Customer service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on customer service, with some reviewers expressing significant... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting professional, friendly, and dedicated support... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barry who worked there, went above and beyond with his service towards myself; even stretching to out of hours to provide information. I can't praise them all enough, they really helped me out, so... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Search has been excellent and amazing. I always dealt with Barry Chapman, the principal consultant and I was impressed with the professionalism, advice and support that he gave me.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very grateful to Barry Chapman, he handled the recruitment process very professionally and efficiently. I felt supported and engaged at every stage. He was always available to answer any questions... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Search Recruitment, and I can honestly say they’ve been nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, their care and support for employees hav... See more

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Company details

  1. Recruitment Service
  2. Educational Institution

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Search is one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline recruitment agencies, covering 13 different specialisms and operating from 13 offices nationwide. With over 35 years’ recruitment experience, we’ve built trusted relationships with over 6,000 clients and have expert knowledge in a range of markets. We have an extended candidate database of over 320,000 professionals, with an average of 4,900 job seekers registering with us each month and a successful hiring rate of 80%. Through our partnership approach, flexible delivery and ability to adapt to changing market conditions we match the right candidates with the right employers. It’s why people return to us time and time again – so you can trust us to get it right. We recruit for 13 distinct specialisms across the UK. Many of our consultants have worked in the industry they recruit for, so they have unique insight into market conditions, business needs and employment expectations. They understand what employers are looking for and what skills make candidates stand out. Our success is built on trust, expert guidance and realistic targets. That’s why thousands of clients and candidates every year have us as their recruitment agency of choice.


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Search Consultancy are BRILLIANT

Search Consultancy are brilliant, they helped me find employment within two days. My consultant Jody Vickers is excellent at her job, quick responses, really helpful and deals with my queries at a reasonable time frame. It's been a pleasure working with Search Consultancy and I would recommend if you are seeking employment to register with them.

20 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jody from search

I had a really positive experience with Jody from search. She was really attentive and supportive, and I felt comfortable asking her any questions I had. As I was interviewing for my first job, it was a daunting experience, but Jody made it a lot nicer. Thank you Jody!

31 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jody Vickers has been an absolute gem!

Jody Vickers has been an absolute gem! Called me about a great role, suited to my skills, arranged a prompt interview for which I was successful. I'm truly thankful to her for negotiating an even better salary for me! Really caring in going above and beyond. Great communication throughout, very genuine, encouraging and supportive. I highly recommend Search Consultancy to all especially Jody Vickers. Professional. Prompt. Supportive. Secured me a great job with an excellent salary, all in a few days! Thank you again Jody

24 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got the job!

Kirsty was great at helping me find a role. It was a perfect fit for me and she guided me through the interview process so I felt very prepared.

11 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thanks so much to Kirsty Brooke from…

I thanks so much to Kirsty Brooke from Search for helping me find a job! She is a real professional, a very kind and nice person! I am a refugee from Ukraine, so I had many questions and nuances, but with Kirsty Brooke, the search was quick, easy and successful! Now I found a good job in Leeds! My thanks to Kirsty Brooke and the Search team for their help!

10 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was contacted by Search by recruiter…

I was contacted by Search by recruiter named Levi Jackson for a customer service role . I would like to thank Levi Jackson for helping me through the whole process in getting the job from start to finish she stayed in contact with me all the way through . She she is a credit to the company thank you very much

Umar

9 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drew Sellers @ Search

Joined November 2021 to date and have had a fantastic experience. Drew (my consultant) is professional, helpful and we get on very well. I have been offered a permanent contract at my assignment now but would happily work for him again - highly recommended!

3 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Search consultancy

Was contacted by a consultant for search about a job opportunity, kirsty was great, talked me through the whole process and helped adjust my cv to better enhance it. She was very polite and enthusiastic about helping me prepare for the interview.

2 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was contacted by Kirsty from Search for…

Was contacted by Kirsty from Search for a job opportunity which led to a successful interview and offer of employment. The whole process was able to progress smoothly due to the help of Kirsty.

21 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kirsty Brooke is wonderful …

I applied for a job vacancy and Kirsty Brooke called me back to discuss the role and my suitability. I can honestly say she is one of the most helpful people I have had the pleasure to speak to. She explained the role in full, made me aware of what to expect in the interview and put my mind at rest with any queries I had around this particular job. She is a credit to her company and to add I got the job applied for !!

19 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barry Chapman: Search Consultancy

My consultant at Search recruitment in Crawley was Barry Chapman.
I worked for the agency for six months. From start to finish, Barry promptly responded to messages, was always there to support me if I had any issues, he kept in regular touch to enquire if everything was going OK. He even filled in my time sheet on a couple of occasions when I had issues with the system. Eventfully I was offered a position by the company I worked for, Barry made sure that the transition was done accordingly and in timely manner.
Barry is an asset to the Search Consultancy, I wish him all the best.

12 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful Experience

Dreadful Experience, Don’t Consider !!!
I had Paige Williams as a agent, her correspondence was dreadful, wrong name, and even put me and potential employer in wrong interview time slots.
I should of stirred away and trusted my instincts when she got my name wrong …..
Anyway guys don’t use,

DB
Leeds, Roundhay

22 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not disability friendly

Finally got in contact with a consultant after days of trying.
Feel a little bit irked by my experience though.
After a brief interrogation about my disability (which I now realise was wholly inappropriate) I was informed the role I applied for was no longer hiring (she could have told me that before subjecting me to a phone call at 8:30am), however it definitely is still hiring because the agent was still actively advertising it hours after our conversation.
Make of that what you will, however that seems a little too convenient to be a coincidence.

7 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

Overall outstanding never Missed a payment always checking up on you to make sure your okay and now helped through temp to perm!

1 June 2022
Unprompted review

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