Throughout my career I have been fortunate to have dealt with some excellent consultants. Alison is in a league of her own due to one critical trait – her “care factor”.  From the moment of our initial discussion, she organised meetings with my future employer, provided constant feedback on the progress of my application, assisted with great advice and suggestions, and followed up on any calls and queries I may have had immediately. It is clearly evident that Alison does not just fill a role, but places a candidate and employer who are mutually a great fit for each other. She obviously has a great insight into what the candidate and the employer are seeking, and matches the criteria accordingly. Alison has secured an exciting and excellent role for me and I cannot thank her enough for her time and devotion throughout the entire process. Her honesty and integrity is also something that impressed me greatly.  I thoroughly recommend Alison to any person wishing to engage a totally professional consultant, either as a candidate or an employer, as Alison and Aptitude Recruitment, go above and beyond the call of duty. A consummate professional.

I couldn't recommend Aptitude Recruitment more highly. Throughout the entire process I felt like I was in the hands of people I could trust and who genuinely cared about my happiness, well-being and the compatibility of my future job.  The level of support provided by both Alison and Sarah from start to finish was beyond exceptional and I can't thank them enough for everything they have done.

As a candidate I’ve had experience with various recruitment agencies and Aptitude stands out as the most effective. They take the time to fully understand each job vacancy and take pains to match the candidate carefully. They not only look at work experience but also cultural fit and the career aspirations of the individual.  It has been a pleasure working with Alison and the team and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a career in the research space.

What can I say about Alison. Head and shoulders the best recruiter I've ever had the pleasure of working with. As a candidate I felt completely up to date with everything that was going on and most importantly I never felt like a number or like I was filling a gap. Alison took the time to get to know me and understand what I was looking for before putting me forward to someone who she genuinely thought would be a good fit for me. The personal touch was certainly appreciated by me and I can't recommend her highly enough.

I was unhappy working in a corporate environment which really stifled my creativity, and I was so busy that I could not focus on my academic pursuits. Having worked with a colleague of Alison’s in the past, I trusted their recommendation. Alison took a thorough look at my academics, career experience, and my future goals in order to tailor the perfect opportunity from her extensive list of contacts. She addressed my time-poor situation and my burning desire for intellectual and creative engagement. Recruiters in the past have taken a surface level view, focusing on your CV and qualifications, whilst Alison is really committed to finding the perfect fit. She won’t just throw you at any business that requires your skillset, she’ll really narrow down what it is you want to achieve in both your professional and personal life. I appreciate Alison’s emphasis on building client relationships, she really helped to smooth out the entire process. Alison’s approach to keeping in touch with both the employer and employee really helps build my confidence in the objectivity behind her decisions. The whole process was fast, efficient, and most importantly, very successful! If you’re looking to find your perfect role and build a successful career, it would be wise to contact Alison for a chat.

Thank you so much for your great effort and assistance to help me secure this job.  You are a magician to make thing happen very fast! Big thank you for what you did for me.

I've been delighted to work with Alison so far.  As a recent graduate I found it not so easy to know what role and company would suit me best.  At the same time it is also important that you fit the company you choose.  Alison has provided me with a lot of support in my job search journey by getting to know me better - my experience, what kind of person I am, what my strengths and weaknesses are etc - and matching these with potential skill set employers were looking for.  She clearly explained me advantages and disadvantages of working for different companies I was offered a place in and never influenced me to make a final decision as many other recruiters tend to do.  I'm thankful to Alison for taking the time to guide me through this journey and helping to find the right place to work for.

For nearly 10 years, my collaboration with Alison O'Connell has been that of a candidate as well as a client.  Alison has contributed significantly to the rapid advancement of my career through her comprehensive understanding of the industries related to analytics and research specialists.   Her extensive experience in career placement and her uncanny ability to match candidates with roles and organisations, makes her a true professional. As a client, I've witnessed Alison employing these attributes to successfully find and recruit the right people to my team.   People who not only possess the knowledge and skills to manage their roles expertly but also possess that innate 'spark'; which drives the business via innovation into the future.

I have worked closely with Alison O’Connell for the last eight years when I was CEO of GA Research and then Managing Director of Newgate Research.  During that time she recruited nearly all members of both teams.  She has an excellent grasp of our business and our team dynamics and is the recruiter I always turn to for top-quality candidates who are a good cultural fit.  I find Alison very easy to deal with and have no hesitation in recommending her.

Just when I was about to give up on my career-change prospects, Aptitude Recruitment came through!  The personal interest in my well-being Alison exhibited made me feel like I had a trusted companion on my rather tumultuous job-hunting journey.  I highly doubt I would have been offered this amazing opportunity were it not for her and the team.  Thank you.