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Zoe Darnbrough Berry Recruitment 01392 308423 www.berryrecruitment.co.uk

What advice would you give to any new candidate? Always be honest and transparent with your agency. We are only here to help you find the job you really want. What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Managing both client and candidate expectations. What is the most common mistake candidates make when interviewing? Not preparing fully by investigating everything about the company who are intervewing them. What sectors /organisations do you recruit for? exeter@berryrecruitment.co.uk Cover commercial, industrial, finance, catering and driving. What is unique about your recruitment company? Our aim is to locate talented individuals and combine them with entirely suitable client opportunities. The key to achieving this is that we take pride and pleasure in our work. What are the top 3 qualities you look for in a candidate? Strong work ethic, honesty and integrity. What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever heard in an interview? Client question: “Why do you want the job?” Candidate answer: “Money helps because I’m passionate about buying food.”

Lisa Thomas

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Dani Osborne

What advice would you give to any new candidate? Always do your research. This never fails to impress potential employers. These days, company websites will reveal a whole host of company information – check out the ‘About Us’ so you can see the existing employees, also maybe research their competitors and company developments.

What advice would you give to any new candidate? Preparation is key to interview success. Research the organisation, find out more than just what is published on their website. Can you answer the question ‘What do you know about us?’ confidently? Rehearse answers to standard interview questions. Ensure your outfit is clean and shoes polished. Know your route to the interview and get there a little early. Be yourself. Be authentic. Make eye contact – and smile!

What’s the one bit of advice you would give to any new candidate? To know and understand their motivations for seeking a new role in the first place – this will ensure their next step is the right one.

Isca Recruitment Ltd 01392 466830 www.iscarecruitment.co.uk

What sectors / organisations do you recruit for? I work within Accountancy & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Management and Technical roles, finding quality temporary and permanent candidates. In addition, I also work as a head hunter - these are generally for the more difficult to fill roles where the salary levels can be £50k plus, and the skill set my clients are looking for are more difficult to find. What is unique about your recruitment company? ISCA Recruitment is not a chain – it’s me, Lisa Thomas, and I have over 13 years experience of working within the Exeter recruitment market, from a permanent recruitment consultant to a branch manager for one of the larger recruitment agencies based in Exeter. I am also born and bred in Exeter so know my market well. I offer a straight, honest and professional service to my clients and won’t submit any candidate who I feel is not a good match – it’s my personal reputation I have to lose!

Sarah West Recruitment Ltd 01392 873813 www.sarahwestrecruit.co.uk

What is unique about your recruitment company? The directors are hands on. Celina and I love talking to clients and solving their recruitment-related problems, giving guidance on staff retention, salaries in the area or interview technique amongst other things. Equally, giving guidance and support to those that are searching for new jobs. Managing the recruitment process brings us huge satisfaction – and, of course, the clients really benefit from our many years of experience. What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever seen on a CV? We see some funny things on CVs, largely because they haven’t been proofread or spellchecked properly. Our favourites include the person who said they were ‘responsible for all the complaints that came into the office!’ or the person who claimed to work in a ‘busty environment!’

Cathedral Appointments 01392 413577 www.cathedralappointments.co.uk

What is the most common mistake candidates make when interviewing? Often it’s the basics not doing thorough and meaningful research before the interview or expressing a clear interest in the job. What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Everyone’s needs are different, and we can’t always help everyone – much as we try! What sectors / organisations do you recruit for? I specialise in HR roles from Graduate/Assistant posts through to HR Manager, and all areas of Marketing, PR, Media and Design both client side and agency - email me at dani@ cathedralappointments.co.uk What is unique about your recruitment company? Apart from our 28 years in business in Exeter? We are a consultancy in the true sense of the word, each of us are experts in our sector and able to advise and partner with our clients and candidates. People come back to us as a result.