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Michael Page, Recruitment Agency Leeds

4.7

Eleanor N.

7 days ago

Emma Gillard was excellent help throughout my application and interview process. She gave me extrem... ely useful tips and advice during our prep call, and she kept closely in touch with me all the way through.read more

Oliver S.

12 days ago

Emma Gillard helped me find a new job within a month of our first contact. Emma has been amazing th... rough the process, preparing me for interviews and giving me a lot of confidence going into the interviews. I would highly recommend going through Michael Page recruitment agency for anyone just leaving university in Leeds.read more

Kyra

12 days ago

I can’t thank Emma Gillard enough for her incredible support throughout my job search. From our ver... y first conversation, she was attentive, proactive, and genuinely invested in finding the right opportunity for me. She kept me updated every step of the way, offered valuable advice, and made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her dedication, I’ve landed a role I’m genuinely excited about. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!read more

Martin P.

12 days ago

Emma Gillard has been extremely helpful in my application process and remained in contact throughou... t and within a short time I have now got a new Job, 100% recommend, great support.read more

Tatiana M.

16 days ago

I had the best experience with Michael Page! Leighton was the recruitment agent that helped me to f... ind my dream job. I cannot say thank you enough to Leighton! He is extremely professional and talented. Leighton prepared me for the interview making me feel supported giving me a boost of confidence I needed to have a successful interview. Thank you again Leighton, for helping to find my dream job. Tatiana McDougallread more

Jayde G.

20 days ago

Emma Gillard has been absolutely amazing throughout the process of me securing my customer service ... role. Emma has provided attentive assistance with pre-interview chats to ensure I was ready for the interview later that day. We have had a handful of calls along the way which have all been positive, detailed and efficient and moreover; Emma is a genuinely lovely person. I can't thank her enough for all of her help in securing me a new position in a wonderful company!read more

Deanna S.

21 days ago

Emma was so helpful with my preparation for an interview for a job I really wanted - I received an ... offer for this job and I can’t thank her enough. She’s so lovely! I would definitely recommend her. Thank you again Emma!read more

Abi M.

a month ago

Had some great help from Emma who was with me every step of the way, and I'm now happy in my new ro... le!read more

Taylor W.

a month ago

Emma Gillard has been a great help in finding me a full time role on a short timescale. Couldn’t re... commend her enough!read more

vic T.

a month ago

Emma has been beyond amazing and helpful when it came to assisting me with finding a new job. She h... as been very helpful during the entire job search process. I would most definitely recommend this company and Emma to anyone who needs assistance in finding work.read more

Alexandra C.

a month ago

Emma Gillard has been helping me through out my job search. I received a job offer today and it is ... all thanks to Emma! She was very attentive during this process, making sure I was happy and comfortable, whilst also maintaining a high level of professionalism. Thank you so much Emma for your help! Could not recommend more!read more

Iah

2 months ago

Emma was very lovely, very patient and helped calm my nerves. Thank you so much

Lisa W.

2 months ago

Emma Gillard has been amazing through the whole process from the beginning. Very supportive and fr... iendly person and is amazing at her job. Couldn’t recommend this company enough if your looking for work.read more

Tegan C.

2 months ago

Emma Gillard has been amazing throughout the process of being employed. So supportive and on top of... things that it meant I was kept up to date throughout the whole process, really impressed with how smoothly everything ranread more

Karen W.

3 months ago

I would highly recommend Michael Page recruitment and especially Charly

Iveta R.

3 months ago

Great, personalised and excellent service and opportunities.

Alanah H.

3 months ago

Emma Gillard has been fantastic in assisting me with finding my upcoming role. Emma was with me thr... oughout the whole process - we had numerous video and phone calls, talking through each step and was very welcoming and friendly. She listened to exactly what I wanted for my next professional step and found me the perfect role. Emma helped me prepare for my interview and phoned me after to check in how it went. Overall, Emma is attentive and conscientious; I look forward to starting my new role.read more

El R.

3 months ago

Emma was incredibly supportive throughout my work search - and helped me land the perfect role. Wou... ld 100% recommend to anyone.read more

Jordan D.

3 months ago

I recently worked with Emma Gillard for a job search. She was very friendly, proactive and knowledg... able. The advice she gave me for my interview was extremely effective and ultimately played a huge part in my success. Would recommend highly.read more

Steve C.

3 months ago

Emma Gillard has been absolutely incredible in helping find my new role and supported me brilliantl... y all throughout the application. A real credit to Michael Page and her colleagues and I can't thank them enough for their support and hard work. They've been a genuine pleasure to work with.read more

Craig O.

4 months ago

I dealt with Helen Dodds throughout the recruitment process. She was friendly, attentive and profes... sional throughout, and showed a genuine desire to see you succeed. Thank you very much for your help.read more

nicola C.

4 months ago

My recent experience with Michael Page was extremely positive. I dealt with Amy Smith (Nee Procter... ) and her industry knowledge was excellent and she was very personable and I look forward to working with her further.read more

Anirudh S.

7 months ago

Exceptional support throughout the process.

Kristy L.

8 months ago

Excellent experience from start to end

chathuri E.

10 months ago

Best career support received so far. Thank you for your support throughout the process. Highly reco... mmended.read more

Philip P.

10 months ago

Emma Douglas is an excellent, highly skilled recruitment professional. If all the MP staff are of h... er calibre, MP are the only agency you need.read more

Emil

a year ago

The agency stands out as the best in the market, offering exceptional communication every step of t... he way. Even a year after placement, they continue to maintain contact, ensuring everything is satisfactory and that I am content with my role. Louise and Mia exemplify professionalism and expertise, qualities often lacking in today's recruitment landscape. I highly recommend this agency to anyone seeking top-notch service and support in their career endeavors.read more

Anna R.

a year ago

Stacy is amazing and can't thank her enough

Paul B.

a year ago

Excellent service and support, would highly recommend

David A.

a year ago

great knowledgeable consultants

arman G.

a year ago

Extremely professional team with huge support and patience in all steps of the process.

Zsombor T.

a year ago

Melissa the Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant has been a pleasure to consult with and helped me... secure my new role in Supply Chain. Very Thankful!read more

Bryan S.

a year ago

An excellent recruitment to work with highly recommend

Sharath P.

a year ago

Proffesional job agency, looking forward to reach my career goal through them... will update once i... acheive it.read more