Testimonials (Candidates)
Position: Operations Manager
Market Sector: Bulk Chemical Manufacture
Location: N.East Lincs
Date: June '10
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“I have worked closely with Lee Child and was delighted to offer my endorsement. Lee is extremely professional and is well equipped to closely match candidates with employers that meet the needs of both parties. He is confident in his abilities but without being arrogant. He demonstrates a strong business acumen that enables him to quickly understand the contextual requirements of a role. In contrast to many other recruitment professionals that I have worked with, Lee has an upbeat personality and has an engaging personal style that enables him to interact very effectively with people. Indeed, he puts people around him at ease and is then able to explore relevant experiences and personality traits, including understanding the many intangibles that lead to success in the workplace.
I am confident that he will deliver impressive results and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services.”
Position: Business Development Manager
Market Sector: Precision Engineering
Location: London
Date: May '10
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“I was contacted by Julia for a new position that she was recruiting for in central London. The position was something quite different to that which I was used to but Julia did a great job of explaining the benefits and opportunities working for the organisation in question.
From start to finish I was impressed with her level of professionalism. I have found in the past that some companies leave much to be desired in terms of looking after the "candidate", but I can honestly say that Julia and the rest of the team at Dudley Child have given me confidence that not all recruitment agents are the same - there are some gems out there.
I can highly recommend Dudley Child to anyone looking for a new role or looking to hire in the future.”
Top qualities: Great Results , High Integrity , Creative
Position: Lean Engineer
Market Sector: Print
Location: Home Counties
Date: Mar '10
"Dear Julia,
I would like to thank you for all the help you gave during my application and the interview process. I feel that you and the other Dudley Child staff look after candidates exceptionally well. The consistency of your support and speed of feedback was reassuring; much appreciated and over and above what is provided by other recruiters."
Position: Operations Manager
Market Sector: Electrical/ Electronic Assembly
Location: North East
Date: Feb '10
"I applied for a post of Manufacturing Operations Manager with Dudley Child via the Internet back in December 2009. It wasnt long before I was contacted via email to confirm receipt of my application shortly after that I was contacted by Stephanie to discuss the Post which they had advertised and to find out a little more about my experience.
In early January Jordan contacted me to discuss my previous career in a little more depth. 2 weeks later I attended a preliminary interview with both Stephanie and Jordan the whole experience was very professional and thorough the interview techniques which Dudley Child used were very good but very relaxing. This allowed me to stay composed and ultimately did bring the best out of the interview.
The information discussed during the interview regarding the Company profile was very detailed which gave me a really good understanding of the person their client was looking for.
Prior to meeting their client Jordan contacted me for a prep talk to give me some tips and direction how the interview should go.
I have to say I have dealt with many recruitment consultants over the years and I can honestly say I found the Dudley Child experience far more professional and informative than any other recruitment consultants I have dealt with in the past and would certainly recommend them to anyone else who is on the career path.
No doubt I will be using Dudley Child for any recruitment process I will need in the future.
I would like to take this opportunity thank the team at Dudley Child and wish them all the very best in the future.
Best Regards"
Position: Operations Manager
Market Sector: Pharmaceutical/ Chemical Process
Date: Feb '10
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"Dear Lee,
I am pleased to say that I have now secured a full time position as a Manufacturing Manager at a multinational healthcare company. This e mail is to inform you of this, but more importantly is an opportunity for me to give you some positive feedback.
I have worked for 20 years as professional manager in the chemical and Pharma industries, so being in a role that was made redundant was a new and unpleasant experience for me when I left GSK in September. I recognise that it is currently a difficult employment market and therefore a difficult time for recruiters too; it is very much a buyer’s market and competition is fierce. However, I have sent this e mail only to those recruiters who I felt maintained professionalism and courtesy towards me throughout my period looking for the right role.
If any of you have been unemployed before then you will know how frustrating it can be when recruiters ignore any attempt by a candidate to follow up on an application. I found that this was unfortunately true with the majority of recruiters out there except those recipients of this mail. Sometimes all a candidate requires is at least an acknowledgement that their correspondence has been received. So looking forward, times will improve and I will undoubtedly find myself recruiting again. I can assure you that there are a number of recruiters with whom I would not do business with, but that I would be more than happy to work with any of you again.
So thank you all for maintaining a level of courtesy and professionalism in your dealings with me. I look forward to possibly working with you in more buoyant times!"
Position: Operations Manager
Market Sector: Waste Management
Location: North West
Date: Dec '09
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"Hi Jordan
Thank you for the raft of information via phone calls and email. I am pretty much stress free about the role and feel that I will be more than capable of managing the issues the site currently has.
I have felt at ease with the style adopted by both yourself and Lee. I feel your team sound highly engaged and professional on a personal basis when I make contact. I am an experienced candidate with first hand experience of most reputable recruiters. I feel that both Lee and yourself have done a great job of building your business since it's inception barely a year ago. I am pleased that you approached me regarding this role as I believe that it will lead ultimately to me fulfilling my career potential. Having searched for the appropriate next step for the last two years I honestly feel that that moving into this role within this organisation is very much the right decision."
Position: Chemical Process & Maintenance Engineer
Market Sector: Waste Management
Location: North West
Date: Nov '09
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"Jordan,
Thanks for taking the time to see me today regarding the chemical process role. I found it a unique experience, particularly the comfortable surroundings which I believe allowed me to give a better interview. Also I am really grateful for your taking extra time at the end to give me advice for future interviews.
I've had the chance to read a little into lean manufacturing as you suggested and as well as finding it interesting I can relate to it as I have followed the result of its practices and experienced its success.
Whatever the outcome of my application I am glad we had the chance to meet as I feel a lot less trapped at the level im at off the back of the discussion we had.
Many thanks again and I hope to speak to you again soon regarding the chemical process job."
Position: Shift Manager
Market Sector: Chemical Process
Location: N.E.Lincs
Date: Sept '09
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" I was contacted by Dudley Child for a position I did not know existed, they set up the interview and delivered feedback in a timely and professional manner. I was always kept in the loop as to what was happening during a long selection process that ultimately resulted with me being offered and accepting a new role. I have dealt with many recruitment agencies which have left a bitter taste, Dudley Child are different and I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
Position: Production Planning Manager
Market Sector: Print
Location: Home Counties
Date: Sept '09
"I was recently approached by Jordan Dudley, a director of Dudley Child, who had accessed my CV from the website in relation to a logistics position he was handling for a well established high profile client in my region.
I hadn’t heard of Dudley Child before and my CV was already registered with many leading national recruitment consultants dealing with positions specifically within the “Supply Chain and Procurement” arena. As I was seeking new employment due to unfortunately being made redundant, I was naturally pleased to hear from him, especially as at the time, I was not getting any feedback from many of his established competitors that I was communicating with!
As he was planning a day in my area to select his chosen candidates for the position, I agreed to meet him in order to explore more about the opportunity. I enjoyed a very constructive meeting whereby I was deeply questioned on my career history, skills and achievements relating to my CV, also my strengths, weaknesses, systems knowledge, situation handling, interests, in all, a full character analysis of my personality. Jordan was very professional regarding his scrutiny of me, after all, I feel that it is very important for both the consultant and the client, that the selection process fits for both parties; otherwise we are wasting our time. To me, a career decision is the most important decision one makes in one’s life outside of marriage!!
Fortunately, I was selected for interview. Jordan kept in close contact with me in relation to the interview style, line of questioning, full company details, their website etc, and information regarding the person who would be conducting the interview. I therefore felt totally comfortable, confident, motivated, and prepared for my interview. Jordan also invited me to contact him at any time, should I have any concerns, questions or worries prior to my appointment. This was extra special to me, as at times when you have suffered a redundancy; it is only natural that one’s self-esteem and confidence takes a hit at times. I was also invited to make contact immediately after the interview to discuss feedback in order that he could share any opinions and information I had learnt, to discuss further with the client.
I enjoyed a fantastic interview with his client and we shared so much information relating to my skills and experience for the role and how we could progress further for the benefit of the company. I came away feeling very positive that I hopefully would be selected for a second interview. Sadly, I wasn’t, Jordan had put forward some excellent candidates, all of whom could have satisfied the client’s requirements, which is great, and a testimony of his professional selection process. The client must have had a very hard decision making their choice! I was however heartened by the fact that I was so close, and accepted the reasoning without doubt or question.
In effect, this has encouraged my motivation to stay close to Dudley Child and their team as I continue with my endeavours to secure a suitable position. Jordan is tough, demanding, but honest with his selection process. I have no problem with that. That is how it should be in this present economic climate with so many individuals applying for jobs. If you are lucky to be selected by Dudley Child, you will know that you have the best chance possible to get that job. Many recognised so called “professional” recruitment consultants and agencies could learn a great deal from Dudley Childs’ selection and honest “follow-up” procedures in order to maintain a professional relationship with their candidates that they wish to keep on file.
I will certainly hang on to their coat tails and keep Jordan’s business card to hand if I wish to move on in the future. In the meantime, I am certain that they will play a positive role in helping me continue searching for my “ideal” role.
With Best Regards to Jordan and his team.
John Hawkes"
Position: Quality Manager
Market Sector: Fabrication & Heavy Industry
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date: May '09
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"I’d like to thank Dudley Child for securing me the challenging role that I had been seeking for some time. Finding the elusive opportunity that would utilize my skills and stretch my abilities was always going to be a tough challenge. The professional approach of the selection and recruitment process used by Dudley Child was both thorough and robust, ensuring that client / candidate match was a good one.
From initial contact and detailed discussions, right though to subsequent interviews with my hiring manager and the president of the company, there has been strong consistency. This demonstrates that Dudley Child really does understand and gets to grips with the clients needs, and is a difficult part of the equation to get right.
Having been in the role for 7 weeks and just coming out of my honeymoon period, I am looking forward to delivering the necessary changes and improvement for my new employer over the coming months.
Being amongst like-minded professionals was a major consideration for me, especially when trying to drive change in a developing economy. My expat colleagues and boss all have a similar outlook and style, so delivery of demanding objectives will be that much easier as we start to gel as a team.
I would be happy to recommend DudleyChild from both a candidate and client perspective."
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Market Sector: Capital Equipment
Location: Midlands
Date: April '09
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"I have worked with a number of recruitment consultancies before when looking for a new position and I normally don’t find them to be very helpful. Often I have had to push them to update with me on relevant roles that may be available.
When recently looking to relocate to be with my family in the Midlands area, I was luckily approached by Dudley Child for a new position that suited me very well. After an interview with the consultant, an interview was arranged for me with the employer. Dudley Child provided me with detailed information about the job and the company, and they even rang me on the date of the interview to wish me good luck!
I have now been in my new position for nearly 3 months and i am really enjoying it. I appreciated the help and support that Dudley Child provided throughout the process. I would describe their working practices as being professional, friendly and efficient."
Position: Contracts Controller
Market Sector: Offsite Construction
Location: Midlands
Date: Mar '09
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"I was approached by Darragh regarding a position I might be interested in and agreed to meet at the Malmaison in Leeds. Throughout the meeting I was impressed by the attention to detail and professionalism displayed.
I had two interviews with the company in question and although I was unsuccessful on this occasion that should in no way reflect on Darragh who I found to be very supportive and informative.
I hope to have the opportunity to work with your company again but in the meantime I wish you well."
Position: Sales Manager
Market Sector: Environmental Services
Location: Scotland
Date: Jan '09
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"Having recently been made redundant from my Scottish Divisional Manager post following closure of the Scottish Office of my previous employer, I wanted to ensure that my next position was with an employer that was financially robust and offered me scope to advance my career. Such an opportunity was brought to my attention when the team at Dudley Child contacted me to discuss a Scottish Sales Manager position with their client who was an internationally recognised Environmental Services company. Despite being based in Leeds, days later a Senior Consultant travelled to Scotland to meet with me and discuss the opportunity in greater detail. Within 24 hours an interview was arranged with their client and, two weeks later I had been through two interviews with the client and offered the position.
Throughout the interview process the team at Dudley Child kept me fully informed of all the necessary information that I required to increase my chances of being successful in my application. They were also very efficient in obtaining additional information about the company and those that were interviewing me when I asked. I am of the firm belief that the preparation and information that the team assisted me with was a major factor in being offered the position with their client.
I have extensive experience of Recruitment Consultancies both as a candidate and an employer. I have found the team at Dudley Child to be professional, courteous and extremely honourable. Basically, they do what they say they will. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to candidates and employers alike. In fact I have already been told that I will need to recruit additional staff in my new post, and I will be using Dudley Child’s services to help me fill those posts."
Position: Site Manager
Market Sector: Environmental Services
Location: Scotland
Date: Jan '09
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"Following some 20 years within the construction industry, I needed a fresh challenge ideally within a different business sector. At the outset of my job search I truly believed that my wealth of management experience together with a sound knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques would place me in a very strong position to secure a suitable role in many industries. After signing up with several agencies, I had a great deal of success with interviews and indeed job offers from within construction, however, my success was not matched when it came to persuading employers from other industries to invite me to interview.
From my first meeting with Dudley Child it was clear to see that the team could see that my skills were readily transferable and that I was capable of adding value outside of the construction industry. Within a week of my first meeting with Dudley Child, I found myself on a shortlist for a Site Managers position within the Environmental Services Sector. There is little doubting that the persistence of the team in championing my case was instrumental in my ultimate success of landing the said position.
Following the start of my new position, I received a courtesy call from the Dudley Child team to ensure that the job was going well.
I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Dudley Child and indeed have already contacted them to help me fill a key position within my new team."