Testimonials

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Search & Select were instrumental in securing me the job I wanted. Their 'can do' attitude really sets them apart from other agencies, both in the Douglas and on the mainland. They completed the registration process and arranged several of my interviews via e-mail, since I was in the process of returning from the Far East. They have many excellent contacts, and I have found them to be likeable, professional, and highly efficient. I have no hesitation in recommending them.' (Candidate)

'Search & Select operated with my best interests in mind by looking for suitable employment to suit my skills. The Six Sigma skill set is new to the island and as such proved to be a new challenge to your team in placing me. I have to say that whoever I have dealt with provided me an accurate update of the progress that had been made and everyone knew me and my situation. This service has made the search for employment one of the easiest and speediest I have experienced. I would like to thank everyone to who I have spoken with for the friendly and extremely professional service that has been experienced.' (Candidate)

'I've been really pleased with the courteous & professional service provided by Sally & Lucy at Search & Select. They've been attentive, understanding & supportive throughout, and their help in securing a new job is much appreciated.' (Candidate)

'I'd just like to say i've reccommended you to several people as i really felt you were the best agency by a very long way. I felt like you really wanted to help me find the right job for me and gave me some great advice.' (Candidate)

'Search and Select were extremely helpful. They were attentive to every little detail and invaluable to finding me a friendly work team to be a part of. Within days, Seach and Select had got me my first interview and before the week was up, I was offered a position that was perfect for me. ' (Candidate - Jnr Accounts)

'Dear Lucy, I would just like to thank you so much for all the help and assistance you have given me with my job search. I especially appreciate the information advice and confidentiality you provided with the contacts and forms I had to fill in.Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process. Again, thank you so much. I do appreciate the time and phone calls. ' (Candidate - Client Accountant)

'When dealing with Search & Select, Lucy was professional at all times and honest about whether my expectations were realistic or not. I was provided with a number of roles to consider, with fantastic communication at all times from the agency. My family requirements were taken into account at all times and I was presented to potential employers exactly the way I wanted. S & S did not shy away from my requirements and there were no nasty surprises at interview stage. I was given numerous tips & advice on what areas to research further before my interviews and I believe this has helped me secure the job I have now and love! ' (Candidate)

'Thanks for your excellent work in finding me my new job. Your consultancy services was so efficient. I would strongly recommend you and your firm to my friends in future when they are thinking about changing jobs or career. ' (Candidate - Part ACCA)

'As you know I placed my CV with various agencies on the Isle of Man but after the initial interest they made no further contact, you have been the only one that has showed a continued interest. I would like to thank you for you help and assistance and should I be asked to recommend any agency yours would be the only one on my list. Thanks once again. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks for all your help and patience in finding me an alternative role, you have been both professional and supportive, i'll be sure to recommend you to my friends who find themselves unhappy in their current employment. Thanks again Lucy!' (Candidate - Customer Services Manager)

'I want to thank you for the excellent job you have done for me. Without your assistance, I would still be lost in the woods. Search and Select is an indispensable agency for anyone seriously looking for a job.' (Candidate)

'Lucy: Thanks very much for all your help. You have provided a really good, professional service, much better than the other recruitment agencies that I've registered with and I'll definitely use your services again in the future. ' (Candidate - Marketing Manager)

'I have had a most positive experience with Sally at Search and Select. Her attention to detail and diligent updates kept me informed at all stages. The phrase 'Know Your Client' rings true here, Sally took the time to get to know me and throughout left me in no doubt she was genuinely interested in working with me to reach a satisfactory conclusion. I have no hesitation in recommending Search and Select. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks for everything you have done for me. I have to say that I think you've provided an excellent service to me and I would certainly recommend you and the company to others. ' (Banking Candidate)

'Lucy provided an excellent service to me and I would certainly recommend both her and the company to others. Lucy went the extra mile to ensure she understood me and exactly what I was looking for from a job. When opportunities arose, she carefully explained not only the particular role, but why she saw it as suitable for me and why I'd be an asset to the particular company. When I was about to go for a second interview at a particular company and had some concerns I wanted to discuss, Lucy was on holiday. Two colleagues admirably stepped up to the mark and spent some considerable time chatting to me to address my concerns and reassure me. Teamwork is most evident within Search and Select - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone or use them again myself in the future' (Banking Candidate)

'Thank you very much for all your help over the last few months. I have been more than happy with the service you have offered and have provided me with more quality referrals than some of the other agencies with which I registered. Have a lovely Christmas and once again thank you for your help. ' (Banking Candidate)

'I would like to give my thanks to everyone at Search and Select, particularly Sally for the help, support and advice given to me during my search for a job. The entire process has been entirely painless and stress-free, and I always felt that I was in good hands, and that Search and Select were looking out for my best interests. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a change in employer' (Executive Candidate)

'Dear Sally I had used a number of agencies on the island and was disappointed with their proactiveness. In some cases I have not heard from them since me initial interview with them. However I found the professionalism of search and select and you in particular excellent and the best feedback I can provide is that you would be the only agency I would use in the future. Thanks ' (Executive Candidate)

'Lucy, Just wanted to let you know and to thankyou for all your help and assistance. I can't praise you enough really, your a credit to your company and to yourself. Thanks for everything. ' (Candidate X)

'Lucy: I just wanted to say thanks for all your efforts in connection with the job hunt, I really do appreciate your continued support and professional assistance over the last couple of months. I will recommend S&S to those looking currently and in the future for new positions. ' (ACCA Candidate)

'Thanks for your efforts over the last few months. I signed on with three agencies (I was in panic mode to begin with), but you were the only one who gave regular updates - one of them hasn't actually been in touch at all since I registered with them. Thanks again Lucy and all the best for the future. ' (Senior Investments Candidate)

'Hi ladies Just thought I would say cheerio. My last day at work tomorrow and then the boat on Thursday to Scotland from whence I came! Sally you were my first contact with the island via email and you got me my first temporary job at Abacus and from there I never looked back. Thanks for all your help and for being so nice.I wish you both much happiness' (Candidate)

'Dear Lucy, As you know, in the course of seeking employment I had registered with several agencies. I would just like to say that out of all the people I had dealings with I found you to be the most professional and I came away feeling very confident about the future. You have a very positive attitude and I got the impression that you really care about your clients, whether they be the employer or the employee. I would like to express my thanks for all your help and to say that I will have no hesitation in recommending Search and Select to everyone I know, and I will certainly be singing your praises too! ' (Senior Trust Administrator)

'I want to take this time to thank you to Lucy for all your assistance and support to me since I have been here on the Isle of Man. From the moment I met both of you I felt comfortable and had nothing but a positive experience from your office, all the staff included. It is not common place and I hope your aware of that. ' (Candidate X)

'Lucy: Thank you for all your help, I wouldn't have done it without you. I will be utterly honest when highly recommending your company. ' (STEP Qualified Administrator)

'Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help over the last few weeks - you've definitely restored my faith in agencies and will recommend you to everyone. Looking forward to starting with ****** on monday and will be back in touch nearer the end of the placement ' (Candidate)

'Absolutely brilliant Lucy, Sally and team. Wish i had come to you sooner but the 2 years or so i have been searching and been with you for about a year now, the other agencies dont come close. I am so chuffed with the service, the confidence you have given me to believe in myself as you think finding the perfect job is never going to happen, feel like losing the will to live and then Search and Select happened and in these tough times they have performed a miracle, so you guys out there, go and search out and select the best in town. They found my perfect role and i have finally, at last handed in my notice...they answered all my questions and most importantly they are prompt and always on hand to help. They really do care!! So go on pop in and find your perfect role with ease. I recommend S&S to everyone simply brilliant, simply the best. Fantastic.... really really exstatic. Thanks a million, really cant thank you enough. ' (Accounts Candidate X)

'I was most impressed with Search and Select's ability to find my ideal job. The whole process was helpful, friendly and efficient.' (Executive Candidate)

'I have found the service from Search and Select outstanding. They listened to exactly what I wanted from my career - I was treated as a person rather than a name on a list! They most certainly had the best selection of jobs out of all the agencies and I would not hesitate in recomending Search and Select to anyone looking for a job. Special thanks to Anne for all her hard work!' (Candidate)

'I have found Search & Select to be a very professional Company but also welcoming in their approach to assisting with the search of a new position. They kept me up to date with all the new roles that came in that they thought might be suitable for me, which I really appreciated. I would recommend Search & Select to anyone who was looking to move job and need help as they take all the stress away. ' (Candidate)

'Thank you very much for all your hard work over the past months. You have been the most proactive employment agency I have dealt with and I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone, or utilising them again myself if I am involved with further recruitment with my new employer. I wish you and your company future success and look forward to dealing with you again. ' (Executive Candidate)

'I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sally and the team at Search and Select. You have been everything I could have hoped for in a recruitment agent, professional, responsive, proactive and most of all encouraging. You don't seem to spare any attention to detail and take the time to get to know your candidates, the organisations you deal with and of course the roles, which is vital for all concerned. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone, in fact, I already have, to everyone! I really appreciate all you have done and wish you all the success you deserve in the future. ' (Executive Candidate)

'I am very pleased and grateful for your time and efforts given to me. I very much appreciated your approach regarding calling me rather than a bland text, which is my experience with another recruitment agency. In fact, ever since I joined the "other" agency I have not spoken to anyone there at all! Something that was apparent was that you were able to be realistic in the applicable roles for me and my experience but were also able meet my requirements. All in all I am very pleased with the service and would recommend you to others. ' (Executive Candidate)

'Anne Firstly, I would like to Thank You for all your help and advice and finding me a secure and permanent role in line with my expectations. I am so pleased and looking forward to joining Xxxxxx.You are a credit to the Team always professional,generous with your time and feedback, nothing was too much effort and more importantly made me feel positive and valued. Sadly I cannot say the same for some other agencies. You were recommended to me and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to any of my friends. With your enthusiastic, commited attitude and genuine interest in people I am sure you will do well and wish you every success for the future and once again Thank You. ' (Candidate)

'I found the staff at Search and Select to not only be extremely helpful with my search for the perfect job to suit me, but also sympathetic to my needs. I was very specific with the criteria for my future job and they gave me valuable advice, that wouldn't always benefit them, but would be beneficial to my career. I would happily recommend Search and Select to anyone trying to find their perfect job.' (Candidate)

'Working with Search and Select has been as efficient as it was effective, a personal service with a true care and passion for career progression and placement.' (Candidate)

'I want to say a big thank you, you have been brilliant, you always kept in touch and kept me up to date with all job vacancies, gave me valuable feedback, which helped to ensure that I got the perfect job for me. My daughter also wants me to say thank you on her behalf as well because you found her the perfect job and she is still very happy in her role there. Thank you again, it has been a pleasure knowing you and the help has been tremendous. ' (Candidate)

'A personal note of thanks for the exceptional service provided during my recent job search. My expectations were exceeded in every aspect, by the level of professionalism, proactivity and local business knowledge. Securing a job offer within a matter of weeks is proof of the commitment in both time and effort offered to each individual candidate.' (Candidate)

'I went to Search & Select to seek advice and help on my career with no expectations. Knowing that I keen to develop my career further Sue took on the job of finding the next step in my career path. She excelled in more ways that I could have imagined and now I sit here with what looks like a really promising but also exciting job opportunity. Sue and her team provided a top quality service and I extremely grateful for all they have done and would definitely recommend them to friends and family looking for new employment.' (Candidate)

'Many thanks for all your trouble you have been brilliant, it was very difficult to start looking for a new job after the 2 long term positions I have held, however you gave me new confidence to move forward and pursue other roles. Indeed to come up with several options and secure 3 interviews in the first ten days of looking was amazing. ' (Candidate)

'Just a short note to say a big ''thank you'' for your commitment to finding me the perfect job within a very short space of time. I am now looking forward to my new start and new life on the Isle of Man. I am delighted to say that without your help this might not have been possible. I will recommend your services to anyone as I have found you to be the most helpful in finding me a position where I can utilise all my skills and progress in a great company.Once again Thank you! ' (Candidate)

'I have been with Search and Select for about two months now and i have come to find they are an extremely friendly and helpful team who have helped me successfully start my career in the finance sector. They have constantly kept in touch to let me know of possible roles i could be put forward to and to generally keep me updated on the recruitment process. Excellent communication has allowed me to gain a great relationship with the agency. They have helped me not only in searching for jobs but also with preparing for interviews, interviewing tips and with making my CV the best it can be to allow companies to see my full potential. So happy i went to Search and Select to help me start my career in the finance sector.' (Candidate)

'Search and Select have been brilliant, I was always kept up to date with applications and I was contacted immediately when new vacancies came up. I actually felt like this agency was on my side, doing what they could to help me. If I ever need help with employment again I will be in contact. Thank you for all your help, you've been amazing! ' (Candidate)

'I would best some up my experience with Search and Select as friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I always felt like I was in good hands and they fully understood what I was looking for. The whole process for me was made much easier and smoother with the help of the team and I already have, and will continue to recommend people to go and see Search and Select to find employment. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks to your team for all their help, in particular Lucy who has stayed in touch over the years and provided such a fantastic service from a candidate point of view - the best service I have ever received, very very impressive.' (Candidate)

'Lucy has been outstanding, prompt and very courteous – if I’m ever looking for a new job again I would not hesitate in contacting her, every agency could learn a valuable lesson from her.' (Qualified Accountant)

'Good morning Lucy Just wanted to wish you and all your colleagues a happy and healthy 2013! I also wanted to say thank you for all your support last year - you and your colleagues were so supportive, understanding and patient! Should I need to move on in employment in the future you guys will be my first port of call! I also recommend you to any friends who are looking for a career move too! Please pass on my thanks to all the team there. ' (Candidate X)

'Search and Select were really professional and offered an efficient service. They kept in contact so I always knew what jobs were around and where applications were up to. They encouraged me to think about different types of jobs that I might be suitable for. Thanks again for all your help ' (Candidate)

'It has been an amazing year in many ways and the support from you and Search & Select has been fundamental to the success I have achieved.' (Candidate)

'I was recently made redundant after many years with one employer. Having experienced Search & Select when recruiting staff I was certain they were the best people to help me find a new role. I had a meeting within 24 hours and was confident Search & Select would be able to help. They went above and beyond by contacting the many companies they are associated with. Within a week I had 2 interviews arranged and was able to secure a new job only 9 working days following the redundancy on the same terms as before. Anne was a rock throughout this stressful time and I am immensely grateful for all her help and would strongly recommend Search & Select to anyone. They're fab!' (Candidate)

'I was recently made aware that things were going to be changing within my current employment. This being the case, I decided to contact Search and Select to assist me in the search for a new position. Quite honestly, the help, support and advice that I received from Anne along with the information on the Search and Select Website were what turned a sorry situation into a fantastic offer of employment and a great future. I couldn’t be more grateful to them for this. ' (Candidate)

'I cannot thank you enough for all your support and assistance in finding me a suitable position. Your hard work and dedication is second to none. This has been proven without doubt in the speed in which you found me a permanent position within a matter of a few weeks. Your excellent advice and professional approach to my job requirements gave me the confidence I needed and has certainly paid off. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks again for all your help, I was very impressed with how you (Lucy) and search and select worked with me over the past months. ' (Senior HR Manager)

'Thanks for all of your help & support Lucy, of all the agencies/people I've dealt with you've been the most helpful & proactive by a country mile, you're a star. 😊' (Senior HR Candidate)

'I just also want to thank you for giving a chance and the opportunity to work with Barclays, without your support and service I wouldn't be where I am today. I have learned and gain a lot of skills and experience through this, which I will carry and use to continue in developing my career.' (School Leaver)

'Lucy: I would like to take this opportunity, to thank you for all the assistance I received throughout this process. I would like to comment you for your professionalism and efficiency. I have had the privilege to work with a number of head hunters/ personnel agencies before. And I can say with utmost certainty, Search and Select and yourself, are the best and most professional I had the fortune to work with. ' (International Candidate X)