Flair 4 Recruitment

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Drew C.

13 years ago

Like the vast majority of similar agencies, Flair 4 Recruitment will waste your time by making you visit 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. read more

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16 years ago

You'll either know about them or have found these guys on the internet, as you definitely won't just 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. read more

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I love this agency! The staff are so friendly and honest, which makes a refreshing change. After seeing a few jobs that appealed to me on Reed that had been placed by Flair 4 Recruitment I went onto their website and then sent them my CV direct. Sarah responded to my email and CV quickly and invited me to come in for a registration. The office is at the top end of Whiteladies Road below street level so unless you know what you're looking for you may not find it. This definitely works in their favour - there is not a constant stream of people coming in looking for work. My registration was calm and relaxed and I really felt that Sarah listened to what I had to say, she asked me if I would be interested in a role straight away but I hesitated as the money was not quite enough for what I needed. Not if I want to maintain my faberge egg collection. I was concerned that because I had resisted the role I had been offered that I would not hear from them again, but Sarah phoned me on a weekly basis, she discussed any jobs I might be interested in and just asked how my job hunt was going. Although she did not always phone with a job to offer it was great to know I had not been forgotten, and after 5 weeks Flair4 had found me a great job. Perfecto. Flair 4 Recruitment are not a temp or a job agency (although they do do temporary positions!) they are a career agency. Ask for Juliet she is fantastic, caring and insightful. She knows how to get people the jobs they deserve. read more

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Lisa B.

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17 years ago

This agency really care, unlike most of the others across the city, especially those at the bottom of town. Instead, flair4 is up Whiteladies Road, and set in the basement of a building, so partially hidden from the road, and it means that they are not so frazzled by prospective employees as most. My consultant, the vivacious and enthusiastic, Sarah, calls every week to ask if I'm still looking for work and if I'm interested in the lasted vacancies. Flair4 offer work across a wide range of offices, also including telephone work and the dreaded charity mugging. Give these a try if you're at the end of your tether and need a pair of sympathetic ears. read more

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Mark M.

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16 years ago

I haven't used this recruitment agency for a few years now, but when I moved to Bristol they were certainly the most helpful and friendliest temping agency I approached when looking for a job. In fact they got me my first job in Bristol. I believe they have grown a little over the past few years and have a second agency in Bath now, but the one on Whiteladies is the original and although hidden away in a basement flat, the warm, smiling faces of the girls that work there are a welcome change to the cold, couldn't careless attitudes you'll find in most high street agencies. Only slight criticism I have is in there keenness to find you work (should you inform that you are looking for some) they will bombard you with all sorts of crap jobs. After a while it becomes a little difficult to think of reasons to turn them down and eventually they stopped looking for things for me and didn't call again. read more

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P J.

12 years ago

Flair 4 Recruitment were enthusiastic on the phone, and as they were so keen i made the 200 mile round trip up to Bristol to register. I was told despite 4 years experience and a Masters qualification that it was unrealistic to expected salaries above 18K and the positions position i had expected. That was the last i heard from Flair for Recruitment. I sent a few follow up emails with no reply. I have just been offered a position better than my expectations and a salary of 29k, but not by F4R . I would advise their advice is taken with caution! The young man i was dealing with did appear inexperienced, perhaps with another consultant it could have been a different experience. read more

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More info about Flair 4 Recruitment

155 Whiteladies Road
Clifton
Bristol BS8 2RF
United Kingdom
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0117 970 6505
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http://www.flair4recruitment.co.uk

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Innovative, passionate and honest, we can recruit for all types of roles, from junior to senior and from professional to specialist positions. We're experts in four key recruitment sectors: Marketing, Legal, Finance and Support. Because we have a bespoke approach to each individual assignment, we're able to find out what makes your company or department tick and what you're looking for, which means we're better positioned to find you the perfect person for the job, every time.

History

Established in 2004.

We have always wanted Flair 4 to be different. To be an agency that is built on honesty, integrity and hard work - the values that we really believed in. From humble beginnings (Leah at home with just her trusty phone and laptop) we've developed a team that has gone from strength to strength and the rest is history! Leah Burrows and Sarah Tiltman have built an agency with a fantastic client base and great reputation. This has all been recognised at the Bristol Evening Post Recruitment Awards - we are proud winners of 'Best Recruitment Consultancy'. Indeed Leah has been recognised as one of Bristol's leading entrepreneurs at the Bristol Business Awards. This success story hasn't just happened and Leah and Sarah have worked tirelessly to build a team around them of like-minded professionals. The Flair 4 team is now the envy of the industry they work in and what's more they're genuinely lovely people who take a real pride in what they do.

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Select Appointments

(3 reviews)

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

(1 review)

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.

Sue Sheppard

(2 reviews)

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.

Robert Half UK - Bristol

(1 review)

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.

Pamela Neave

(6 reviews)

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.

Pertemps Office and Professional

(5 reviews)

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.

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Daniel H.

14 years ago

I had been looking tirelessly for a job since moving back to the Bristol area, all to no avail until I found flair 4 recruitment. I discovered them via www.reed.co.uk as I was applying furiously on their website for jobs in the local area. It was merely by chance that I applied for a job that flair had posted and was immediately rang by a very helpful consultant - Sarah Tiltman, who invited me for a meeting to discuss my options. I went to their office based in Clifton (Bristol) where I registered and pretty much on arrival I was offered the prospect of two interviews by Sarah I was initially sceptical because I hadn't got an interview in months and the thought of two immediately seemed unlikely, but sure enough Sarah worked effortlessly to ensure I got an interview which I attended (within a week of registering with flair) and I was offered the job the week after that. To say that it was a whistle stop experience is an understatement flair 4 recruitment worked brilliant from start to finish, Sarah especially, who would keep me informed with how the job process was going, not only discussing the state of play but making you feel completely at ease and that she was caring, enthusiastic and most importantly understanding of your situation throughout! 10/10 flair 4 recruitment a brilliant agency, friendly, enthusiastic and better than all the rest! read more

Dani M.

15 years ago

I have never met an agency as friendly, enthusiastic and helpful as Flair 4 Recruitment. I graduated from university in May 2011 and have struggled to find a job ever since. After so many job applications and rejections, I started to give up hope. I noticed a job on Reed.co.uk one night, which sounded perfect for me so I decided to go for it. First thing the next morning, I received a reply from Leah (the director), wanting to talk to me about the job. I was on holiday at the time so couldn't talk for very long, but she kept emailing me with a few questions so I didn't miss out on applying for the job. Both Leah and Sarah rang me frequently throughout the month, offering me interviews for the job, asking how I thought it went, giving me feedback from the employer... And by the end of the month, I somehow managed to get the job! Leah even posted a card to me to say congratulations on my job, which was very thoughtful of her. This contact, and the advice they gave me for interview prep, was really helpful and boosted my confidence in order to 'fight' for my new job. I can't thank them enough for all the help and support they gave me. If you're looking for work in and around Bristol, I can't recommend Flair 4 Recruitment enough! read more

Samantha B.

14 years ago

I discovered Flair4Recruitment by googling top recruitment agencies, Bristol! As soon as I arrived, a very smiley young lady greeted me. I then had an informal discussion with two of the directors, Leah and Sarah. They were very enthusiastic, professional and clearly passionate about their work. It was fantastic to be told I have an excellent CV and that finding me a good job would be quick and easy. They were friendly and filled me with confidence. Having dealt with a few recruitment agencies in the past, I am convinced I have found one of the better ones, if not THE BEST! Leah and Sarah were incredibly easy to talk to and came across as very down to earth and honest individuals. I have since had correspondence via telephone and email with a few of the ladies at Flair 4 Recruitment. They are efficient and polite and I feel highly comfortable when dealing with them - I am thrilled I found this agency and do not feel the need to register with another! Flair 4 Recruitment is NOT your ordinary recruitment agency and I would recommend anyone to use them should you require a service from honest, efficient and dynamic individuals who clearly care and are passionate about their line of work! Thank you F4R! read more

Victoria D.

14 years ago

The girls at Flair 4 Recrutiment are fantastic! Having been looking for a job for the past 6 months on my own and with luck, I decided to get in touch. The very next day Leah got in touch and unvited me to meet with Juliet. Juliet was great, she really took the time to understand the type of role I was after and most importantly me! There prompt and quick response to my CV, spoke a thousands words. They really made me feel like I was there number one priority. They soon found me a job in Bristol at a company which was for everything I had hoped for. Sarah excelled in supporting me in my final decision, even to go as far as look up bus timetables for me:) Flair 4 recrutiment are a unique recrutiment firm, without having that typical recrutiment feel. They have a very friendly personal approach always happy to talk to you, even if it is 6 o'clock on a Friday. I would most definitely recommend Flair 4 Recrutiment to anyone looking for jobs in the Bristol area. These girls will always go the extra mile for you. read more

Amy D.

14 years ago

Sarah and Leah are possibly the two nicest people I have ever met in recruitment. I have been through a number of different agencies to do temp work during and after University, and I can honestly say that Flair4recruitment have offered the best service. They job they put me forward for was exactly what I was looking for, and the guidance given from Sarah before the interview was so helpful. I have been in this job for almost 2 months now and I am still so happy with it. I saw Sarah and Leah a few weeks ago at a work function, and they are still on hand for general advice if any is needed. I would definitely recommend Flair4recruitment to anyone who is job hunting, as the service they provide is so professional, personal and friendly. read more

Amy C.

11 years ago

Flair4Recruitment were fantastic - personalised, supportive, and efficient. Far more helpful and genuine than any other recruitment agency I had contact with. I dealt with James, who, after a face-to-face meeting where we discussed my skills and personality, seemed to genuinely want to find the perfect job to fit me. Unlike other agencies, they didn't waste my time with rubbish vacancies that didn't suit. They found me an ideal vacancy, dealt with the application, and called me to go through interview preparation. And now, thanks to James and Flair4, I'm in my first week of a job that suits me and my skills perfectly. Thank you Flair4Recruitment! read more

Stuart B.

14 years ago

I didn't go into the office to meet Leah, Naomi or Juliet which makes it even more remarkable that they were able to provide such a good service. They provided me with an interview within a matter of days and gave me in depth information on the company etc. Throughout the recruitment process they regularly kept in contact to let me know how my application was progressing and always seemed to have my satisfaction as their number one priority. I would reccomend using this agency if a friendly, professional and efficient service is what you are looking for. read more

Danielle B.

14 years ago

Flair 4 Recuitment are such a friendly, honest and hard working group of people. They have just helped to secure me my ideal role. Pre-interview, a staff member called and helped to calm my nerves! This was amazing because the team suggested possible answers and reminded me what the company were looking for. Post-interview, the team continued to update me on progress through the interview stage. I finally secured the role and the team even sent me a congratulations card. Such a great experience searching for jobs with this agency! read more

Qype User (clio19…)

13 years ago

Don't use Flair 4 Recruitment as they tend to waste your time. The website looks attractive and a positive feel towards it but when entering the office there was a totally different vibe. They promise you that they will find and match you to something but it's not reliable, It also seems that the company have fixed their reviews on google as well. I rate a good company that can keep it's clients in the loop and letting them know where they stand. This company fails that, a total waste to any job seekers job search. read more

James T.

11 years ago

I recently graduated from University and was struggling to look for work. However Flair 4 Recruitment were very friendly and helpful, and set me up with several interviews. As a result of this I managed to get a job within a couple of weeks of first talking to the people at Flair 4. With a welcoming atmosphere at their office and advice during the interview process, I would definitely recommend Flair 4 Recruitment to anyone who is looking for work. read more

Laura J.

14 years ago

Such a fantastic agency and extremely helpful. I was only looking when I came across a job and thought Flair4 would be the same as any other agency and not get back to me but they did and extremely quickly as well! I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone, they are quick responders, easy to talk too, professional and very approachable. I would certainly recommend Flair4 to anyone I know who wants a job in the future!! read more

Charlotte W.

11 years ago

Leah was amazingly helpful and I was placed in a super job in less than 2 weeks! Absolutely love my new place of work and couldn't recommend this company enough. If you're looking for genuine recruiters who are dedicated to there job and really care then this company should be your first choice. Even received a "well done on your new job" card through the post! Thanks again guys! read more

Leanna K.

12 years ago

'The agency that listens to its clients needs.' I spoke mostly with Phillipa who was very friendly and full of honest advice. I didn't feel any any point that I was being pushed into something that I didn't want to do. When I explained what I wanted out of my future career, Phillipa went out of her way to make sure I got what I was looking for. Would definitely recommend! read more

Magali F.

14 years ago

The best agency ever!! They found me a great job in such a short time and they were really helpfull during all the recruitment process. They always checked on me to make sure I have got all the information I needed and kept me updated. Claire was very friendly and really professional like all the Flair4recruitment team. I definitely highly recommend them! read more

Rob B.

12 years ago

Fantastic friendly efficient and professional customer service. Constant communication and feedback every step of the way, and hired within 3 weeks of first meeting the team! would highly recommend, and use again should the need arise. read more

alex m.