Michael Page

In a job like mine recruitment agencies are often a necessary evil. In order to get the best skill sets and save time many companies dispense with job advertising completely in favour of using agencies to find candidates. The more experienced and more qualified you become, the more difficult it is to find suitable employment without the help of an agency. With this in mind, it is essential that you find and agency that is singing from the same song-sheet as you are. An agency that has your career goals and objectives in mind when they put you forward for interviews, not just filling as many ... more

Michael Page are one of the biggest recruitment agencies in the UK. They have an impressive client list containing most of the top blue-chip organisations and have specialisms including finance, acountancy, retail and business management. Personally, I've had both very good and very bad experiences from the retail division. I initially contacted Michael Page some 6/7 years ago when I was seeking a move within the retail market. On receiving my CV they were quick to respond and diligently invited me in for an initial meeting to discuss different opportunities. They are refreshingly good in ... more

My job hunting experience with Michael Page International has been fantastic to date. They have offices in all major cities i.e. London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, etc etc. As well as Internationally. Having visited their wesbite, and signed up, I was immediately contacted by one of their agents inquiring about my situation, the type of job I was looking for, a realistic salary amount and ofcourse my CV. When the offers started coming through, they always phoned, discussed the opportunity with me, went through my suitability, and my interest in the position before putting my details forward ... more

I have registered with a variety of recruitment agencies in the past with little success and decided a long time ago to avoid them wherever possible. However, when looking for a new job in accountancy recently, I realised that most of the better jobs were being advertised through agencies and so I may have to grin and bear them I submitted an application for a job being advertised through Michael Page, and got such a pleasant surprise! There was no long registration process and they began submitting my CV for suitable vacancies immediately. I got an interview within a month (which is good ... more

Unfortunately I must say: this Company is ONLY wasting my time. There are pretending to have the biggest, most grateful Job offers at all.. BUT! If you get in Touch with them, latest within two days you will read: Italics"Thank you for your interest in the above position. Unfortunately, I have received applications from candidates whose experience more closely match my client's specific requirements. I will not, therefore, be progressing your application on this occasion". You will NOT hear any Reason.. AND! End of the Day, may be the next one you will find the Announcement of the same ... more