Taking a sales portfolio to your sales interview is crucial for several reasons. It visually showcases your accomplishments and expertise, demonstrates your preparation and credibility, facilitates discussion and storytelling, and helps you differentiate yourself from other candidates. A well-organised and compelling sales portfolio leaves a lasting impression and increases your chances of securing the sales …
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Preparing for a Design Engineer interview can help demonstrate your interest in the role/business and articulate your skills and suitability. Preparing for your design engineering interview is essential to demonstrate your knowledge, align your skills with the company, and increase your chances of securing the position. By reviewing key concepts and industry trends, understanding the …
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We understand the power of networking and the value of personal recommendations. That’s why we’ve launched this referral scheme to encourage our network to help us connect with companies and candidates. Here’s how the referral scheme works: Identify a candidate or a job opening: Keep an eye out for individuals in your network who would …
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Preparing for a sales interview can help demonstrate your interest in the role/business and articulate your skills and suitability. Preparation boosts your confidence. By thoroughly researching the company, understanding the role, and practicing potential interview questions, you will feel more self-assured during the interview. When you prepare for a sales interview, you gain a deeper …
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Negotiating a higher salary at the final interview can be a delicate task, but here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of success: Research the market: Research the salary range for the position in your industry and location. This information will help you determine a reasonable salary range to negotiate. Highlight …
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Explaining gaps in your CV can be challenging, but it’s important to be transparent and honest with potential employers. Here are some tips for explaining gaps in your CV: Be upfront and honest: If you took time off for personal reasons such as illness, family care, or travel, be honest about it. Explain the reason …
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Four benefits of using a specialist recruiter. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: We have access to a larger pool of candidates than you might be able to reach. TalentTech has a database of qualified active candidates, together with an extensive network of contacts within the industry, which helps us identify suitable candidates quickly. …
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‘Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble. And if I stay there will be double…’ We’re pretty sure The Clash didn’t pen their iconic lyrics with the counter offer in mind. But it got us thinking… What are the consequences of not leaving your job when you’ve …
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Do you have any questions for me? THE most important interview question to answer! This is a huge opportunity to make a good impression, well-thought-out questions show curiosity and engagement and that you have prepared for the interview. it’s the interviewer’s way of gauging your level of interest in the job; and helps you develop …
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Jack Edwards started his football career Leamington F.C in 2014, making 327 appearances to date, with an impressive 57 goals, one of the most influential figures at Leamington saw him named Club Captain in 2019/20, and awarded both the Manager’s and the Players’ Player of the Year Awards that season. Alongside Jack’s footballing career he …
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TalentTech are thrilled to welcome our 9th member to the team. Isaac will be starting with us on a 12-month internship from Coventry University. Isaac’s focus will be within the Technology Sales team; however, he will have exposure to all areas of the business, helping to gain a greater understanding of the recruitment world! “After …
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Recruitment. A breeze or the bane of your life? We’re guessing the latter. It was recently reported by business leaders that recruitment problems are at record highs as no less than 76% of companies struggle to hire new staff, putting livelihoods at risk and damaging the economy. How much money have you wasted on fruitless …
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According to Albert Einstein, ‘The only source of knowledge is experience.’ And he should know, right? Experience counts. Rated one of the highest attributes in all walks of life, it’s what sets us apart from the crowd. It separates the wheat from the chaff. From a pilot making the most challenging of landings in adverse …
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What is the job of an SDR? The job of an SDR or Sales Development Representative is to generate new business sales appointments for more senior members of the team. An SDR’s day-to-day tasks include researching potential customers, conducting outreach (such as emailing, proactive calling, networking, or LinkedIn messaging), and scheduling appointments for the sales …
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It’s currently a very buoyant recruitment landscape, with job opportunities at a high, so we suggest before you make any big career decisions, it’s important to ask yourself a few key questions. What are your goals? What do you hope to achieve in your career? Once you know what you want to accomplish, you can …
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Giving feedback is always a delicate task, but it can be even more challenging when you’re not face-to-face with the person. You don’t want to appear negative, but you also need to ensure your message is delivered effectively. Feedback is often referred to as a gift so here are a few tips we recommend for …
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As any good senior leadership team knows, employees are an organisation’s most important asset. Not only do they provide the skills and knowledge necessary to get the job done, but they also contribute to the overall culture of the workplace. Therefore, it is important to keep your prize assets happy, engaged, and motivated, in order …
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A recent study by Google found that the single most important predictor of a team’s success was not intelligence, experience, or even work ethic–it was social cohesion. In other words, teams that were more connected to each other were also more successful. The researchers speculated that this was because teams with strong social ties were …
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Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever, and employees are increasingly seeking out opportunities for flexible work arrangements. While some managers may view this trend with suspicion, there are many ways to increase flexibility without sacrificing productivity. Here are three tips TalentTech use to promote productivity within the workplace: Create a clear collaboration policy. In …
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It’s a common misconception that the key to productivity is working hard and grinding it out. In reality, however, research has shown that taking breaks and focusing on quality over quantity can actually lead to better results. One study found that employees who took more frequent breaks were able to stay focused and had higher …
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How did this all start? This all started with my colleagues, the ongoing support I get in the workplace is great. Everyone is so motivating and encourages me to keep going, work harder & don’t stop. What have you learnt over the last 3 years that’s relevant to the working world? Routine and consistency are …
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Onboarding Can Make or Break a New Hire’s Experience The onboarding process is critical to a new hire’s success. It sets expectations for their entire candidate experience with the organisation and can ultimately determine the success of any recruitment project. The onboarding process should be designed to welcome the new hire and help them integrate …
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It’s our birthday today and TalentTech turns 3! We never expected it to be easy, but we certainly weren’t expecting the challenges that life has thrown us all over the last 2 years. However, we wouldn’t change the decision we made to start TalentTech as it’s been the most amazing, exciting and interesting 3 years …
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When in recruitment, you often get asked “why recruitment?” So, we asked Nick “What led you to recruitment and why are you still here 25 years on?!” I left University with an engineering degree but knew I didn’t want to be an engineer, so thinking I’d be more suited to a career in sales I …
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It’s well known within the working world that Hard Work Pays Off, anyone that has ever succeeded or achieved anything inside or outside of the workplace has put the necessary effort to achieve their goal. This is as true for the next generation of students as it is for anyone. We were grateful for the …
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TalentTech recruitment are super excited as we welcome our latest addition Callum Bird to the TT Squad! Callum joins the business as the magic #8 as we continue to expand and strengthen the team. With Callum’s previous engineering & technical recruitment experience and his enthusiasm, drive and ambition we are delighted to have you on …
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In 2019, ‘burnout’ was recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an ‘occupational phenomenon’. Lockdowns have drastically affected our work-life balance and working environments. With much of the population working from home in a variety of conditions, it’s not surprising that nearly half (46%) of people, asked by Mental Health UK, felt that working from home …
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According to Mental Health UK 1 in 5 UK workers felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work Job burnout can have significant consequences, including: Excessive stress Fatigue Insomnia Sadness, anger or irritability Alcohol or substance misuse Heart disease High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Vulnerability to illnesses It is important to recognise …
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Blue Monday is a term coined by the media in 2005 to describe the third Monday of January, which has been found to be statistically one of the most depressing days of the year. The effects of this day can be felt throughout your workplace. From an increase in sick leave and tardiness, to reduced …
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Set clear goals Set clear and detailed goals about your expectations and create actionable steps to help you achieve them. Some examples of professional growth include obtaining an academic degree, earning industry certification, learning new technology and increasing duties and responsibilities. Step-by-step plan Once you have established your goal, break it down into a step-by-step …
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A few things to consider before accepting a counter offer: By turning down the offer of a new job you have lined up will, more than likely, burn your bridges with that company. The new role may be the more suitable opportunity. Think over all the reasons why you started looking in the first place …
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1. Aim to keep your CV to no more than two A4 pages. 2. Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for, research the company and read the job description. 3. Make it look good, clear layout, use bullet points and short sentences. 4. Don’t leave gaps and tell the truth! 5. Check …
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DO Ensure contact information is correct Use simple business fonts e.g. Calibri, Arial (10-12 pts) List employment history in reverse order (most recent first) Include facts and figures in your achievements Include keywords wherever possible (skills, achievements, sector, location, customers, level of interaction (senior management etc.) DONT Exceed three pages (ideally two) Overuse the word …
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1. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail! Research the company and the role. Look at any information you have been sent, for example the job description and person specification. 2. Be organised Make sure you have all your notes together, your battery is fully charged, you’ve checked your signal strength and have a quiet environment to take the call. …
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Great fun at the Your Local Air Ambulance WNDLR quiz!! Delighted that TalentTech Recruitment was able to sponsor the event and also for Team TT to come 2nd out of 29 teams. Great turn out and I’m sure loads of money was raised!
TalentTech recruitment is delighted to welcome our 7th member to the team. Lyndsey Hulm joins the organisation at a time of hyper growth and will only help to push the company further forward on the current trajectory. Read more about Lyndsey below and on the meet the team section of the website. “I’ve previously worked …
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TalentTech are delighted to announce the aquisition of Ryan Parfrey as Executive Recruiter working in the Sales and Engineering division. Read below more about Ryan. “I have joined TalentTech Recruitment as an Executive Recruiter and really looking forward to joining a growing and forward-thinking company who are specialists in Technical and Technology Recruitment. Having worked …
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As the world opens up and restrictions of the last 18 months start to ease, we are experiencing a major impact on the UK recruitment landscape. Business confidence has returned with gusto and we are witnessing a sharp increase in organisations scrambling to strengthen their human capital as companies take the opportunity to reshape and …
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Specialists in Technical and Technology recruitment, TalentTech have further strengthened their team with the appointment of Richard Shortland as an Executive Recruiter. Richard joins the business at a particularly exciting time, as TalentTech expedite plans to accelerate the company’s growth and market penetration in the post-pandemic era. Richard brings with him 14 years’ experience in …
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Background: Sercon are innovators in Stable Isotope analysis, occupying a market niche of collaboration and bespoke systems, tailored to research applications. The company is committed to delivering excellent customer service and support for their instrumentation. A critical part of this is having dedicated members of the engineering team who go above and beyond for users …
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We are so excited to finally share the news that TalentTech Recruitment are able to offer additional services to employers and employees through our unique, Mployerbility™ Consulting process; an integral part of TalentTech. At Mployerbility™ Consulting, we believe that positive experiences produce lasting benefits for both employers and employees. Through detailed consultancy, training and support, …
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It’s been unlike anything we’ve seen before in our lifetimes. A whirlwind of unprecedented events, as Covid 19 struck the lives of everyone and turned things upside down for many. Who, up until a few months ago, had even heard of the term ‘furlough’. Now, emerging on the other side, we’ve been reflecting on life …
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In view of the current climate, we wish to reassure all of our valued clients and candidates at TalentTech Recruitment that your health and wellbeing remain our top priority. We are currently monitoring COVID-19 developments on a daily basis and will act swiftly and in accordance with official advice from the Home Office. During this time …
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The importance of ‘giving back’ is an ethos close to our hearts at TalentTech and, this year, we’re especially proud to work in partnership with The Air Ambulance Service and help raise vital funds to enable this very special charity to carry out their lifesaving missions. The Air Ambulance Service works tirelessly to save lives …
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They say if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. And, with Valentine’s Day approaching, it got us thinking at TalentTech about just how important it is to be content in your relationship with work. For many of us, a large percentage of our day is spent …
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If you haven’t heard the news, where have you been?! We are cock-a-hoop, over the moon and beyond excited at TalentTech Recruitment to be a finalist in the FSB West Midlands Awards for Start-Up Business of the Year! The recognition means so much, after putting our heart and soul into the business. Our vision was …
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One question we’re often asked at TalentTech is how to construct a graduate CV which stands out in the market and, ultimately, puts you at the ‘top of the pile’ with both recruitment companies and employers alike. There is, unfortunately, no perfect CV formula but by incorporating some best practice guidelines, you could stand out …
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If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to focus on your career, you’re not alone. When it comes to good intentions, securing a new job often features amongst our top three goals, along with exercising more and achieving a better work-life balance. But, all too soon, those good intentions can slide. This year’s so-called …
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New Decade, New me, New challenge! I am thrilled to be joining the incredible team here at TalentTech Recruitment as an Executive Recruiter. Despite only being with the team for a matter of days, I already love the atmosphere, the determination and ambition of the company. Everybody wants to succeed and is pulling in the …
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Since deciding to work with Bullhorn back in August here at TalentTech we are delighted we made the right choice. Bullhorn is clearly the market leader and we can see why! Some of the tools, intergrations and automation are making us more efficient and ultimately better at recruiting for both candidates and companies alike. We …
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As a hiring manager, I have found TalentTech to be the most professional, transparent and effective recruitment service I have worked with throughout my career. They truly understand the market.Garry Armstrong - Senior Product Manager
The team are extremely professional and helped me immensely throughout my whole interview process, going above and beyond expectations to ensure I was fully prepared. They did an incredible job and I would recommend TalentTech highly.Emily Reddi - Sales Development Representative
Superb recruitment company. I sent Talent Tech a detailed skill set description of what it was I was looking for in terms of maintenance engineers, and they delivered exactly that. Cannot fault the service. Excellent all round. I have no doubt where to go when I need to recruit.Steve Clews - Maintenance ManagerClose
A big thankyou to Dave at TalentTech Recruitment who helped me secure my new role. His help and support through this challenging time has been invaluable and without his input I very much doubt I would have got this position. I have let my new employer know of TalentTech's input and will happily recommend them for all future recruitment.Louise Oldham - Sales Account ManagerClose
John and the team at TalentTech Recruitment are an absolute credit to themselves. John worked tirelessly with myself throughout every stage of the recruitment process, and it was with his help and support that I was successful in securing the perfect role within a fantastic company. He made sure that I was constantly kept informed during every step of the process, providing me with even the smallest details and information required. His extensive knowledge of the whole recruitment process and his attention to detail were second to none and I would absolutely not hesitate in recommending John, Nick and the team at TalentTech to anyone with specialist recruitment requirements, the guys will 100% give you the upmost effort and commitment. I can't thank them enough, it has been an absolute pleasure working with them.Neil Foster - National Trade Sales ManagerClose
John was very timely throughout the process, and very easy to talk with. Constructive input without the need to follow up for information made communication very practical. John was very considerate and professional, which helped put my mind at ease. I have now secured a brilliant role in an excellent company with the help of a faultless process from TalentTech.Dominic Protacio - Sales Development RepresentativeClose
I cannot recommend TalentTech Recruitment highly enough! They have been an incredible partner in our recruitment process, providing us with expert guidance, support, and exceptional talent. From the very start, the team at TalentTech took the time to understand our company culture, our values, and the specific skills and experience we were looking for in candidates. They were always available to answer any questions we had, and they were proactive in keeping us informed throughout the recruitment process. What impressed me most about TalentTech was their commitment to finding the right fit for our team. They took the time to thoroughly screen candidates, and presented us with high-quality candidates that exceeded our expectations. Thanks to TalentTech, we were able to find the perfect candidate for our open position quickly and efficiently. We are thrilled with our new team member and couldn't have done it without TalentTech's expertise and support. If you're looking for a recruitment partner who truly cares about finding the right talent for your team, then I highly recommend TalentTech Recruitment. They are a top-notch team that we would work with again in a heartbeat.Jason Sykes - DirectorClose
John was a complete professional when it came to supporting me through the interview process. Very easy to speak to and gave great advice on his client. Would go to again if I find myself out of a job!Thomas Davies - Customer Success Executive
Ryan is a fantastic and thorough recruiter who provided guidance and updates which within two weeks landed me in a dream role at an awesome company! From his professional approach to his friendly and helpful demeanour, he was brilliant throughout the process. For anyone looking to change roles, I couldn't recommend anyone more.Ben Rioda - Sales Development RepresentativeClose
John is very professional and persistent. I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with him. Without his help I would not have been successful in my recent job search.Martin Reppion - Business Development Manager
Ryan was absolutely fantastic at helping me to find the perfect job. His brilliant communication and continued service throughout enabled me to find a role that is ideal for me at an incredible company! I would highly recommend Ryan for any of your recruitment needs, he was very easy to talk to, professional and identified my strengths to align me to a specific job role.Harry Woodard - Business Development ExecutiveClose
David was fantastic to work with. Very helpful, supportive and I'm very grateful to him for putting me forward to a cracking sales role that I have now secured. I highly recommend David and the team around him at talenttech recruitment!Anton Archer - Area Sales ManagerClose
Dave and Nick were very helpful in supporting me on the recruitment process. They were very accommodating during my out of hours office calls and responded to emails and messages very promptly. They ensured that the company was fit for purpose for my needs and demands and encouraged me to Pursue this company which being part of Filtermist now has been challenging and fulfilling. John and Nick are professional, pro-active and pleasant gentlemen to be involved with. I would certainly recommend them as a recruiter both from a candidate and a hiring managers perspectiveManpreet Maan - Proposals EngineerClose
From first contact with John, he was open, friendly & offered some great advice. Throughout the process he was efficient & diligent with his communication/feedback & having this from a recruiter made the interview/job change process far easier - which is a rare thing! I thoroughly recommend John & his business when you’re looking for a new role/career changeWill McCullough - Area Sales ManagerClose
We were struggling to find the right candidate for our Marketing vacancy so reached out to Nick and the team at TalentTech, we went through every aspect of the role and our company culture in detail. He gave us valuable insight into the current market and from this we were able to readdress the job spec, which helped attract a higher calibre candidate. I would without a doubt recommend TalentTech Recruitment. They are attentive, detailed and the person who we hired has been nothing but brilliant.Lee Bunting - Air AmbulanceClose
I worked with John to secure my current position. He is hands down the best Recruiter I have ever worked with. 10/10. Excellent communicator, friendly, helpful, efficient. Moreover, John is intelligent, he has great knowledge and can provide insight if required. I have every confidence in John and he is easily my number one choice for any future needs.Stephanie Lyttle - Business Development ManagerClose
Highly recommend John for the professionalism and support during the whole recruitment process. Very Encouraging to be kept up to date and informed through out. Many thanks for your help and advice.Craig McCormack - Systems Engineer
David was helpful and prudent, supplying helpful information and advice when assisting me with first and second stage interviews after he introduced my CV to a role I'm very happy to have received. Thanks DavidJoshua Palmer - Design Engineer
Recruiting engineers with the right technical skillsets has always been a challenge however with the ongoing support to any live roles TalentTech continue support our ongoing recruitment campaigns. We were kept fully informed throughout the process, the detail and lines of communications kept us up to speed and we were made fully aware of every stage of the process. In an increasingly difficult to recruit with they overcame this by listening to our requirements, spent time to understand our business. The shortlisted candidates have always been consistently good and it’s a refreshing experience to often have a choice of a strong shortlist, and on occasions we have recruited more than initial requirements due to the quality and depth of the shortlist. We’ve found the TalentTech engineering recruitment team to be knowledgeable, personal and a please to deal with.Hannah Craig - Zwick Roell LtdClose
John has been absolutely first class since the moment I applied for a role with TalentTech. He gave me instant feedback on my CV which was a massive help as I hadn’t had to write one for a while! He also provided advice throughout the interview process which was really valuable. I managed to land the role and this was in no small part down to John and his unwavering support. Checking in to see how I was getting on, asking me if I needed advice on anything and even after I’d secured the position, I could tell he was genuinely buzzing for me. A top recruiter and a top person to deal with. Highly recommend his expertise.Michael Hyneman - Business Development RepresentativeClose
Ryan has been amazing in getting me the sales job of my dreams! The help and support has been unreal. He has been very professional and understanding with giving the best advice and preparing me for all 3 of my interviews. Never have I had such great support from a recruiter before.Kashala Whittingham - Sales Development RepresentativeClose
The TalentTech team are honest, transparent, and efficient. They are a trusted partner with great experience in matching clients to new staff. Working with TalentTech must be treated as a true partnership. When tooled with the right level of information and expectation the TalentTech team deliver on what they promise. I am grateful for the advice provided in a straightforward manner during the recruitment process to enable me to make decisive decisions to secure the best talent. Their approach to recruitment is refreshing, I will continue to recommend them to both candidates and employers.Steve Rowland - Business Unit General ManagerClose
I’d worked with John, Richard and Lyndsey for a few years, so when I was planning the next move in my career it seemed right to speak with TalentTech. They listened to exactly what I wanted and needed, went away and did their research and then presented me with opportunities that were a good fit. John helped me with interview preparation and organised each step with the company. I got a job which is my perfect fit and I know I will be there for a long time. I hadn’t come across the company before and wouldn’t have known about them without TT’s help and expertise. TalentTech are professional, helpful and knowledgeable in their market!Lori Wheatman - Account ExecutiveClose
I can't recommend Nick Goodwin at TalentTech highly enough. Not only is he thorough and knowledgeable from a recruitment perspective but also goes the extra mile for his candidates.....even speaking to my son to give him a recruiter's perspective as he entered the job market after university. Thanks Nick for all your support.Richard Davies - Member Board Of TrusteesClose
