This is certainly one of the better employment agencies in town. The recruitment consultants are…read morefriendly and helpful, and most importantly, they tend to find you work quickly - probably everyone's priority when visiting such a place. Select would be my first port of call when staring into the great void that is unemployment, as they've never let me down yet. Actually, they've always managed to get me office temp work in the public sector at favourable rates, and anyone who's temped for a while will know that the public sector is most definitely the place to be. To get on their books, you just need to send them a CV and then go in for an interview and word/excel test. It's all pretty standard stuff. Once I'd completed my interview and filled out my forms, they found me a job within a week. Bonza.

Select Appointments are one of the friendlier recruitment agencies on the recruitment walk. As long…read moreas you come in here with an assertive manner and self assurance, you'll go a long way. The consultants are extremely helpful in discussing your career aims and also worked with me to completely reorder my CV, making the skills I had look far more impressive. These guys are especially good for office work but make sure you have a little experience (or at least some kind of spiel) before you walk through the door.

Office Team is one of the best recruitment agencies in Bristol, but it's difficult to get on their…read morebooks. They get a respectable amount of temporary and permanent work come through, in both the private and public sectors, but be prepared for a fairly rigorous screening process. Office experience is pretty much essential and they're always on the look out for "quality candidates", meaning that if you're recommended by an employer then you're much more likely to get the go-ahead. Nevertheless, it's worth a shot if you're going it alone, as with a good CV and a confident attitude, you'll certainly have a decent chance.

I don't really too much to say about Sue Sheppard apart from the fact that they gave me an…read moreinterview straight away which I liked. They also got me a job within a week which is something that again I appreciated. It wasn't exactly what I hoped for, but hey, a job is a job when you are broke! Worth signing up as I reckon it's one of the better recruitment consultants in the area.

Without letting my prejudices turn into discrimination, I don't think I'm too keen on recruitment…read moreconsultants. So when I first moved to Bristol and needed to find a job fast, unfortunately it was the only option. Man, am I glad I went straight to Sue Sheppard. -They are genuine -They care about your education/results/previous experience -They want to find you a career that caters to your need, temporary or permanent -They listen They found me a nice temp job starting immediately, in the location I'd asked for and with reasonable money (though no doubt they were also getting paid a bomb). Obviously I cannot vouch for it in current economic climes/times of unemployment, but I imagine they still outshine some of the other smarm-mongers employed by high street recruitment chains. A definite plus are their offices are large, with comfy seats and a water cooler for while you sit and do the inevitable form-filling or computer tests. They're also famed for their amazing changing window displays near the 'naked hanging man' Banksy mural at the bottom of Park Street.

One of the best recruitment agencies I've been with in Bristol if you're an accountant or part…read morequalified. They keep in regular contact and have always found me positions or interviews in companies that suit my personality. Don't allow them to pressure you into a role though. You need to remember that they work on commission.

I know the recruitment agency's of Bristol all to well. They can be judged chiefly on two measures,…read moretheir ability to get you work and their ability to treat like a human being. Pamela Neave gets middling marks on the first measure and top marks on the second. Located in Bristol city centre, it looks a bit tired and dowdy on the outside and this feel increases when you enter. Don't let this put you off though. The friendly-ish receptionist will give you some forms to fill out and then you'll talk to one of the consultants. This is where Pamela Neave is a bit different - they actually seem to listen a little bit and don't try to either fob you off at the first opportunity or steam roller you into work you don't want. These might not sound like great achievements, but are nonetheless rare in the depressing world that is high street recruitment. If you're looking for work and want to be treated like person and not a commodity then head down to Pamela Neave.

Although a little old-fashioned in appearance, the staff at Pamela Neave try their best to…read moreaccommodate you and find work no matter how much or little experience you have. From anything to stock takes to charity fundraising or telephone operating the jobs are offered relatively often for a small recruitment agency. Try visiting here if you're feeling a little defeated by the blank faced and bored looking staff at the other agencies, the friendly staff here will make you feel like a person again and may even remember your name after a visit or two.

Like the vast majority of similar agencies, Flair 4 Recruitment will waste your time by making you…read morevisit their premises and registering, only for them to give the usual excuse of there being no relevant positions available (despite a website full of positions). Clearly the website is nothing more than a façade to provide the illusion of a legitimate agency acting in the interests of qualified and experienced job seekers but in reality they are nothing more than time wasters, undoubtedly passing jobs to people they know. This is coming from a recent graduate, lucky enough to posses at least three years of administration and customer service experience, currently looking for temp positions within these fields. If you are in a similar position, avoid Flair 4 Recruitment unless you enjoy having your time and energy wasted, and being given false expectations and hopes only to be fobbed off with excuses.

You'll either know about them or have found these guys on the internet, as you definitely won't…read morejust stumble into their office - it's very well camouflaged in a basement on Whiteladies Road. That's not a negative thing though, by any means; on the contrary it means they have a lot more time for the prospective employees who do come their way. In my lengthy search for a job flair4recruitment singled themselves out as one of the better agencies in town. They're extremely friendly and don't turn anyone away on face value; perhaps the only downside is that they'll be so enthusiastic that you'll live thinking they've given you a job, when in reality that's not quite the case. They operate in a range of industries and will look over your CV there and then and let you know the kind of companies that they deal with who may be suitable for you. Beat the crowds and make these guys a first choice in a job hunt.

I received a phone call from one of the recruiters about a potential job which alas, was too far…read moreout of town for me to take on as I have no car. I was passing by and popped in to register, was put through some tests and had an interview there and then which was convenience. I was asked would I be interested in a temporary post which was alas again too far out of town. A week later I was contacted about a potential job and was put forward for it. Before going on holiday, the recruiter both emailed and called to let me know. Also unlike other recruiters when I said what I was looking for she didn't just ignore me and start marketing me for roles exactly like my previous job which I wasn't interested in. Still not found my dream job through them but they treat you with respect. A rare commodity in the world of recruitment.

When I moved to Bristol, jobless and penniless, Pertemps Recruitment Agency was my first port of…read morecall. After a short interview with a friendly adviser, I took a typing test, passed it and had a job by the end of the week. The initiation process was smooth and painless, and I found the staff to be genuinely accommodating and helpful. I had a few different administrative based jobs courtesy of Pertemps, and was on an average wage of £7 per hour. I never had any problems receiving my payment, which was paid directly into my bank account on a weekly basis (oh joy!) An all round thumbs up for this one, then.