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What our Clients Say about Allen & York

"I've been dealing with Allen and York for over 8 years and the Recruitment Consultants I have dealt with have exhibited exceptional skill in understanding the environment sector, matching CVs with requisitions and being proactive without being pushy. Without exception, candidates always speak very highly of Allen and York." Hyder Consulting (Sept 2008)

"Allen & York listen carefully to our specific and varied recruitment needs and provide a consistent high level of effort in assisting us fill vacancies with quality personnel. Their professionalism and proven results coupled with regular personal, single-point contact make them our first choice partner in this challenging recruitment sector. In short, Allen & York continue to do a great job." Delta Simons (July 2008)

"I enjoy dealing with Allen & York – you manage the company / new starter relationship so well."
Metoc (July 2008)

"The particular thing I like about Allen & York is that the consultants all show a good technical maturity, I have never come across an inexperienced consultant. I tend to close a lot of deals directly but feel confident that consultants will do just as good a job. Overall, I am very satisfied, Allen & York are one of the top 3 agencies we use. In a recent meeting Allen & York were favoured as one of the agencies which was used right across the board that is internationally within Mott MacDonald." Mott MacDonald (July 2008)

"Because of the excellent business relationship that we have with Allen & York and that you are highly recommended due to your professional expertise we are looking forward to working with you."
Mouchel Parkman International (June 2008)

"Allen & York's Recruitment Consultant developed a strong working relationship with JCI whilst I was Head Of Energy. As we grew the size and complexity of the team, she ensured that she understood our needs and helped us find a number of excellent candidates." Johnson Controls International (June 2008)

"Generally very pleased with the service and happy to consider Allen & York as a resource for our specilalist energy related roles." Allen and Leitch (June 2008)

"Thanks for your help in placing the successful candidate with Atkins. I found Allen & York's service responsive and helpful, keeping me advised as to the candidate's requirements, thoughts and position and negotiations were carried out in a professional manner." Atkins (May 2008)

"I felt like my criteria for candidates was taken onboard and you didn’t waste my time with under-specified potentials. I was constantly updated on candidates progress and final closure of applicants. Fabulous – I would come straight to Allen & York's Waste Recruitment Group for future recruitment needs."
Medical Waste Solutions (May 2008)

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What Our Candidates Say about Allen & York

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance with my search for employment in the United Kingdom. I have been very impressed by your prompt response to my correspondence, your professionalism, your attention to detail and your genuine interest in my search for employment. To arrive in the United Kingdom with an interview scheduled with Hyder Consulting gave me a feeling of security. I was fortunate enough to be offered a position with Hyder Consulting, which I feel was due to your expertise in matching my CV with the position advertised by the company. You are a credit to your company. Relocating to another country and starting a new life is exciting and daunting at the same time. Your efforts have however given me cause for great optimism at the prospect of a bright new beginning in England." Allen & York Environment Jobs (Sept 2008)

"I have used recruitment agency's before and had various degrees of satisfaction from their efforts, but since using Allen & York I can't imagine using anyone else in the future. I would strongly recommend them to all my sales exec friends as I know they will be given the first class treatment I was , Thank you Allen & York and thank you to my Recruitment Consultant for all your help." Allen & York Waste Jobs (Sept 2008)

"I have found your service helpful, efficient and personal. The offer of care and advice throughout the process has been useful and supportive. You have acted as go-between me and my employer-to-be, easing the procedure of interview and post-interview.  The service I have recieved at Allen-York would persuade me to return in the future."  Allen & York Built Environment Jobs (Sept 2008)

"I must say that of all the recruiting agencies which I have come across during the last decade, this is the most efficient, keen and amicable service that I have met. I do really appreciate your effort a lot.  I think that it's sometimes good to have some positive feedback from job well done -  Just so easy to forget to give it  among all hectic tasks - so, thanks!" Allen & York Environment Jobs (Sept 2008)

"Thanks for your help over the past months, I was impressed with the way you work and I appreciate the help you gave.  If I need to find a new job for whatever reason I’ll be in touch. Likewise, if I have recruitment requirements myself in the future I would certainly get in touch."  Allen & York Energy Jobs (Sept 2008)
 
"Just a quick note to say thankyou for your help over the last month or so.  You helped me to secure a position at Valpak Recycling.  I have found both you and your organisation to be more than helpful and feel I have received a professional service.  I would quite happily recomend you to colleagues and friends looking to further their career."  Allen & York Waste Jobs (Sept 2008)

"I would just like to say Thank You for all your help in securing me a position at SITA UK.  You have worked tirelessly on my behalf and I thank you for all your efforts. I hope I can have a long career within SITA, as I am confident that all the negotiations have been concluded, and concluded professionally and successfully on your part.  I can honestly say that I would recommend Allen & York and my dedicated Consultant in the Waste Team, to my colleagues for doing such a wonderful job."  Allen & York Waste Jobs (August 2008)

"Allen & York were extremely helpful in following up on opportunities and the staff were very quick to respond to questions and relay information between client and employee.  I consider this to be exceptional for a recruitment agency and would definitely consider using them again in the future."  Allen & York Energy Jobs (August 2008)

"About a year ago you did a great job in finding me a job. Just to let you know I am loving it and getting along really well. In light of the excellent service I received from you I have recommended you to a friend who is now looking to find a job in the private sector." Allen & York Built Environment Jobs (August 2008)

"Allen and York were very professional and friendly Company to work with. They listened carefully to my needs for a new career and by having a good relationship with their clients they were able to place me into a new role within a couple of weeks."  Allen & York Energy Jobs (August 2008)

"Thank you very much for looking after us, it has made the move to Dubai that much smoother. The accommodation package should cover everything, I am looking forward to working straight away and can't wait." Allen & York Engineering Jobs (August 2008)

“You provided a very positive service and I was particularly impressed that you managed to keep on top of arrangements…You listened to what I actually wanted and didn't try to arrange unsuitable interviews, but at the same time obviously 'sold' my CV to a lot of firms out in Australia.” Allen & York International Jobs (August 2008)

“I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate the work you did in getting me the job. I am really enjoying myself and the role suits my skills and I think the experience at the Olympics will really help my career in the long run. I'm very grateful for the effort you put in as I know it was a long slog from start to finish for both of us!  I really did feel you were on my side, fighting my cause, which is not always the case in these situations and you put my mind at ease. Changing jobs is stressful enough but it was made easier through your diligence and professionalism. So thanks very much to you and to Allen & York. Next time I am in the market I will be contacting Allen & York and would not hesitate to recommend you and your firms services in the future.”Allen & York Built Environment Jobs (August 2008)

“Thank you for your real interest in me as the applicant. I am extremely impressed with the professional way in which you handled my application for this position. This is indeed a world class service.” Allen & York International Jobs (August 2008)

"From the onset of contact with my Recruitment Consultant he was able to understand exactly my requirements for a professional consultancy position. It is very rare to find a recruitment consultant who is up to speed on a specialised industry such as regeneration and infrastructure planning, its emerging changes and growth. Allen & York's Recruitment Consultant required minimal direction from myself which was very impressive and understood the value of time and worked to my schedule and timeframe efficiently."
Allen & York Built Environment Jobs (July 2008)

"I would like to thank you and Allen & York for the service you provided. With such a big relocation involved you made it very easy. All the details of interviews etc. were passed on to me with plenty of notice. You were very accommodating with regard to scheduling meetings around my previous work commitments. Overall I think the service provided was excellent and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a career in this sector."
Allen & York Waste Jobs (June 2008)

"Let me say to you that this has been a team: you and me so thank you. I have some workmates (also mechanical engineers with experience and expertise in the thermal power generation field and they are very interested in Allen & York because I have told them the way you work, brilliant in my opinion). Un saludo/Best Regards."
Allen & York Energy Jobs (May 2008)

"I would like to thank you both for your friendship, help and guidance over the last few months. You have shown great professional integrity and instilled confidence during this period of change, the advice you provided me has been greatly valued. I look forward to working with you for my recruitment needs in the future."
Allen & York Environment Jobs (May 2008)

"On sending in my profile in response to an advertisement on Allen & York's website, a consultant called almost immediately and following some searching questions, indicated that I was a strong candidate for the advertised post.......After being in post for nearly 3 months now, both my employer and myself are totally satisfied with the outcome and I am looking forward to further progression within the company. I have had a lot of dealings with recruitment consultants over my career and I have found Allen & York the most professional that I have come across."  Allen & York Health & Safety Jobs (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."
Allen & York Engineering Jobs (April 2008)

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