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Oakstone International 13/10/2022 Oakstone International 13/10/2022

“I have had a brilliant experience working with Oakstone International to find my new role. Tom Richardson in particular has been amazing! The kind of experienced recruitment professional you want to work with as a candidate at leadership level. Always a phone call away, very proactive, great communication and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend and will definitely work with Oakstone again as a hiring manager or a candidate.”

V.F. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, Tom Richardson.

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Oakstone International 13/10/2022 Oakstone International 13/10/2022

“I cannot say enough good things about working with Oakstone. Lexie was so incredibly thoughtful and professional every step of the way - even connecting me with Tristan while she was out of office to ensure that the process was seamless as I worked with my prospective employer from first interview to my offer letter.”

E.P. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, Lexie Whiting and Divisional Director, Tristan Heywood

Oakstone International 29/09/2022 Oakstone International 29/09/2022

“My experience working with Arran and Oakstone was very positive and professional. Arran sourced me as a passive candidate and his information and knowledge of the role, the organization, and the leader he was recruiting for drew me in. I have worked with a few recruiters in the past and Arran was by far the most prepared and informed. He took the time to get to know me and what was important to me. He was looking for a legit match rather than just putting another person in front of his client. Arran guided me through the process and interviews, always following up after each interview plus providing feedback as things progressed. I really felt like I had a partner plus I added a really great human to my network! Overall, great experience and would readily recommend Arran and his team to both candidate and prospective employer.”

C.R. regardng their experience with Managing Consultant, Arran Campbell.

Oakstone International 29/09/2022 Oakstone International 29/09/2022

“Hands down the best firm I have ever had the honor to work with.”

A.K. regarding their experience with Recruitment Consultant, Ollie Hill.

Oakstone International 07/09/2022 Oakstone International 07/09/2022

“Oakstone helped me secure an excellent role with a leading global technology and financial services firm. From the first contact, I was taken aback by the attention taken by their people (1 hour + spent understanding my motivations and requirements). It really did feel like a headhunting process rather than simply shoved into an empty seat. Communication was prompt and relevant throughout, such that I was never left waiting unduly. Getting the job was the cherry on top! Thank you, Oakstone (and Dan H. and Harry W. in particular). We will definitely do business together in the future if I have my way.”

O.M. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Dan Hammond-Smith & Recruitment Consultant Harry Weston.

Oakstone International 30/08/2022 Oakstone International 30/08/2022

“I had a really positive experience with Oakstone, more particularly with Lexie. She was very communicative, transparent and a good listener. I appreciated her guidance throughout the process and her taking the time to find answers to all my questions. I knew from the beginning she had my best interest at heart and we were working together in this process. I strongly recommend Lexie, and Oakstone.”

Candidate regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, Lexie Whiting

Oakstone International 15/08/2022 Oakstone International 15/08/2022

“Oakstone provided a hugely professional service to me from start to finish. Very highly recommended.”

S.B. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Andy Strong and Recruitment Consultant Ben Whaley.

Oakstone International 27/07/2022 Oakstone International 27/07/2022

“Only upon reflecting on my experience to write this review has it truly dawned on me that Oakstone is a recruitment company. That is a testament to a number of things

1) The partnership approach

2) Them (specifically Burnice) having my best interest at heart vs. forcing a fit for commission purposes

3) For this particular role, Burnice demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the Employer, the personality of the hiring managers and their reporting lines all the way up to the CEO, the company focus, direction, priorities and culture; most importantly, she was clear on the type of attitude, the philosophical and practical approach the application of the ideal candidate’s skill set and personality that would provide the best-fit outcome for candidate and employer.

4) Her conviction and belief in the fit between myself and the now soon-to-be new employer was inspiring, and even more so when I experienced why she had such a belief in the fit myself (as the interview stages progressed). It definitely NEVER felt like pressure or a selfish belief she had that didn’t have a strong basis in understanding...etc

5) She also basically provided everything I needed - presenting all of it like a project pack/portfolio containing all I needed to know about the company and the individuals involved in the process - that was impressive as it made my research starting point a lot easier

6) Lastly, Burnice and I could have very candid and robust conversations to get on the same page about any concerns, queries, approaches to negotiations, realistic outcomes...etc. Not once did I experience that guilt or pressure when I knew you have to tell the recruiter that the role wasn't right, but they cannot see it because they are under pressure to hit targets and fill a role, and you happen to be the only decent fish they have found in their net! LOL!

They even offered to send me a card - for landing me my ideal and the best offer of my career-seeking campaign!!!! Fantastic experience. I hope I will not have to use Oakstone again anytime soon - but if I do, then I will be happy to.”

N.N. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant Burnice Lange.

Oakstone International 20/07/2022 Oakstone International 20/07/2022

“Arran was great to work with throughout the recruitment process. He went out of his way to keep me well informed on progress and clearly explained each step. He was always very friendly and positive and played a big part in the positive outcome.”

C.P. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant, Arran Campbell.

Oakstone International 20/07/2022 Oakstone International 20/07/2022

“Burnice is a class act and found a position which was perfect for me. Throughout the whole process she was professional, polite, helpful and a wonderful mediator. If I was looking for a recruiter or a recruitment company to help my company hire, I would look no further than Oakstone. Burnice, I know you keep saying that the candidates do the hard work but I really appreciate your ability to match candidates with suitable roles and would not have my new job without you. Thanks”

A.T. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, Burnice Lange.

Oakstone International 18/07/2022 Oakstone International 18/07/2022

“George and Steve were of great help through the entire process of getting me where I needed to apply to my new sales role with their client. As we work together through the recruitment process, I really enjoyed the communication I had with both of them and the insight on the company, role and stakeholders. I recommend Oakstone Intl”

A.P. regarding their experience with Consultant, George Hollington and Divisional Director, Steve Farr.

Oakstone International 08/07/2022 Oakstone International 08/07/2022

“Mithy and Steve were nothing short of excellent to work with through the recruitment process and I really enjoyed the communication I had with both of them. The process was transparent and feedback was given as soon as they received it from the hiring company, and they also went above and beyond to provide support if needed before any of the interviews. Thank you so much for the great experience, Oakstone!”

A.A. regarding their experience with Divisional Director, Andy Strong and Senior Consultant, Mithy Ashmore.

Oakstone International 06/07/2022 Oakstone International 06/07/2022

“From first contact through to offer & acceptance, Ollie Hill & Andy Strong were with me every step of the way. Their guidance, diligence & thoughtfulness was impressive & very much appreciated. I highly recommend taking the meeting if Oakstone contacts you!”

T.T. regarding their experience with Divisional Director Andy Strong and Recruitment Consultant Ollie Hill.

Oakstone International 27/06/2022 Oakstone International 27/06/2022

“Arran was great to work with. Very professional and responsive.”

K.R. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant, Arran Campbell.

Oakstone International 23/06/2022 Oakstone International 23/06/2022

“I have had a great working relationship (as a candidate) with Oakstone going back at least 20 years. However, my experience with them this month was the first time that I have accepted a job that they introduced me to. I received outstanding service from George, who worked with great enthusiasm and urgency to assist me through the process to a successful conclusion.”

R.C. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, George Griffiths.

Oakstone International 22/06/2022 Oakstone International 22/06/2022

“I’ve been working with Oakstone for a few decades now in a number of different roles, and I choose to work with them due to the fantastic candidate experience that they provide and how much effort they put into understanding the company and the role, and fitting the right candidates to those roles.

I think it’s important in business to work with people you like, and I always find it really easy to speak to all of the team at Oakstone.

I think it’s Oakstone’s focus on the business and making sure there is the right cultural fit between the candidates and the roles and that makes Oakstone stand out.”

Henry Smith, Henry Smith Consulting.

Oakstone International 21/06/2022 Oakstone International 21/06/2022

“Absolutely exceptional help from Oakstone. From the offset I’ve had nothing but great support, guidance and advice from Luke. I would definitely recommend Oakstone.”

B.D. regarding their experience with Senior Consultant, Luke Garman.

Oakstone International 08/06/2022 Oakstone International 08/06/2022

“I have been contacted by Oakstone International several times over the years, but the timing hasn’t been right until this year. Oakstone and Arran Campbell want not only you to truly succeed in the process of finding a new job and challenges but also to get to know you as a person. This isn’t always the case with some other players in the market. They work tight with you as a candidate in keeping you continuously up-to-speed with relevant information about development and how you’re potentially positioned against other candidates. Once, I told Arran that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had Mino Raiola as an agent, and I had Arran. If you’re serious in your search for a new role and job, Oakstone International should definitely be on your radar. If Arran Campbell is your “partner in crime”, you’re in for a ride.”

B.O. regarding their experience with Managing Consultant Arran Campbell.

Oakstone International 07/06/2022 Oakstone International 07/06/2022

“I was contacted on LinkedIn by Laura, who caught my attention with a message that was personal and to the point. She put me in touch with Arran, who took things from there. He really understood my current frustrations and aligned the opportunity perfectly. He was thorough and diligent and fought my corner all the way. His persistence was unique, as I have dealt with recruiters who fit the stereotype of going quiet and only caring about the commission. Arran could not be further from that. If all the team at Oakstone are like Arran, I highly recommend them.”

T.F. regarding their experience with Specialist SaaS Talent Researcher Laura Cuff and Managing Consultant Arran Campbell.

Oakstone International 06/06/2022 Oakstone International 06/06/2022

“I have nothing but good things to say about my experience at Oakstone. From the initial contact to the screening and interview preparation, Ollie was actively engaged, professional, and communicative every step of the way.”

A.N. regarding their experience with Recruitment Consultant Ollie Hill.