Client Testimonials | Candidate Testimonials

What our Clients Say

“Just following up on the discussion we had a couple of weeks back……our candidate is settling in well and I’m glad to be able to say that (following on from your near perfect track record for me) it looks like Allen and York have again managed to find a good candidate to fill a vacancy.”  Infinis (Febuary 2008)

"I have no doubt that you were by far the best recruiter we used for the Corporate Environmental Manager role, all of your candidates were very close to the mark.  Allen and York are definitely my first choice recruiter" EON (January 2008)

"Allen and York provided a valuable service to New Look enabling us to find the right person to join our business in a new field of operation for us. Using a specialist agency certainly made the process simple and effective. I would certainly use Allen & York in relation to a new role in our environmental team should we choose to expand.
Overall I would rate the service and selected candidate very highly." New Look (January 2008)

What Our Candidates Say

"I have found Allen & York's proactiveness in matching candidates with prospective job opportunities second to none. I was contacted the same day I registered to discuss my skills and experience, career aspirations, and a possible job opportunity. This was quickly followed by further contact regarding my potential suitability for another position. After only a matter of weeks, I received an excellent job offer which I was delighted to accept! I can honestly say that Allen & York add value to the job seeking experience, and give excellent advice. I have found my Consultant particularly helpful, professional, friendly and proactive, exemplifying excellent customer service". (April 2008)

“As this was our first contract with Allen & York, I've been very satisfied with the level and service. Everybody I've dealt with whilst employing our successful candidate has been helpful and responded to queries promptly.”
(April 2008)

“Thanks very much. Your service has been brilliant. I shall certainly recommend you to all who are looking for change within environmental.” (April 2008)

“My experience with Allen & York was very professional. I would say it was one of my best with any recruiting outfit that I have come across. The counseling and advice provided by you enabled me to review my judgements and come to new ones which have been beneficial. I am grateful.” (April 2008)

“I am emailing to express my thanks to yourself and Allen York for all the hard work and effort you have taken in order to provide me with a great career opportunity with Fenland. I would like to thank you for contacting me and, although I was happy in my current post this has been a great opportunity to develop my career, as well as a substantial pay rise. It has been a pleasure working with you and I appreciated your approach and support throughout the interview process and in negotiating the terms of the offer.” (April 2008)

“I should take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement in securing my interview and subsequent appointment. Your support throughout the process was invaluable and the service I received was friendly and very effective. I would be happy to recommend Allen and York to any friends or associates who are seeking a change of employment.” (April 2008)

”The service you have provided me with is second to none and I can assure you that when I do eventually decide to move jobs and take a position in London, I will come to you for your assistance - of course, this will only happen when I am prepared to relocate.” (April 2008)

"Further to my call, I thought I'd quickly put something in writing to express my gratitude to you and the staff at Allen and York for your assistance in my job search. I have been signed up with somewhere between 15 and 20 recruitment consultancies but can safely say that the service provided by Allen and York has outshone its competitors by some margin, both in terms of identifying appropriate opportunities and keeping me well informed. I will certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to friends or colleagues." (March 2008)

"I have been using the services of Allen and York for well over a year and have found them to be most professional in their approach, particularly the way the job is matched to your needs and aspirations and with the highest of integrity. Additionally I have found my Consultant most helpful and supportive when I was relocating to start my new job and continue with my career in Safety & Risk management, thereby reducing the amount of paperwork and response times, he implemented most of the documentation as part of his service. For the above reasons I have no hesitation in recommending Allen and York recruitment services to anyone who wants a true tailored service to meet their needs, career aspirations, and personal objectives." (March 2008)

“I am so grateful for everything you did for me and for making what, potentially was a very nerve-racking experience into something manageable. I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Natural England, and already I have been given huge opportunities for my professional development. It really has been a life changing event and I am embracing every moment of it. Thanks again for all your support and assistance. (March 2008)

I wanted to take this opportunity to state how helpful and professional Allen and York, have been in placing me in a permanent position. My Consultant kept me informed throughout the process, updating me regularly on developments and was always available to provide advice and support. I would have no hesitation in recommending Allen & York to any friends or colleagues who were seeking new career opportunities. (March 2008)

Just to confirm that the offer made to me is one I am extremely happy to accept. Many thanks for your input and help with this, it has been one of the most stress free, but rewarding recruitment processes I have experienced. (March 2008)

"I have found Allen and York's proactiveness in matching candidates with prospective job opportunities second to none. I was contacted the same day I registered to discuss my skills and experience, career aspirations, and a possible job opportunity. This was quickly followed by further contact regarding my potential suitability for another position. After only a couple of weeks, I have already had a second interview for a prospective job! I can honestly say that Allen and York add value to the job seeking experience, and give excellent advice. I found my consultant particularly helpful, professional, friendly and proactive, exemplifying excellent customer service". (February 2008)

"Thanks for your personal support in the recruitment process, I can see clearly through my personal experience with working with you just why Allen and York are considered by many to be at the leading edge. I certainly agree." (February 2008)

“I am very pleased with the prompt, polite and responsive service received from Allen and York. Having submitted my CV, the agent was very quick to contact me to discuss my specific needs. Within a week a possible opportunity had been suggested, and an inteview was swiftly arranged. The agent was intested to hear my feedback from this, and was very quick to discuss matters I raised with the prospective employer, to which I soon received a positive response and a good offer. The agent then arranged for a further meeting with the company at my request. The entire service has been very helpful and hassle-free, without the potentially lengthy delays, and intensive form filling associated with the normal job application-process. I have no hesitation in recommending Allen and York.”  (February 2008)

"Can I thank you and your team for such a quick response, considering I only sent my details to you at about 11.30am yesterday morning I think the feedback and support from yourselves has been amazing! I will contact you after my interview, but again my thanks for your support." (January 2008)

"As the recruitment agency dedicated to the energy professional, one name appears to stand above all others - Allen and York of course." (January 2008)

"Thanks for your help.  I was very impressed with your communication, understanding of the job market and my role and discretion, compared with other agents I have dealt with and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others." (January 2008)