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    Aspire Reviews

    Updated 22 May 2017
    55 reviews

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    Chris Chandler
    44 Ratings

    55 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • With flexible working hours you can maintain a good work life balance, after 7 years of working here i still enjoy coming to work (in 6 reviews)

    • Always great people to work with, exciting and dynamic candidates and clients to work for (in 5 reviews)

    Cons

    • Poor management and structure, typical recruitment agency treating people like nothing (in 2 reviews)

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    1. "Area Manager"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Area Manager in Fulham, England
      Former Employee - Area Manager in Fulham, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Friendly Environment.
      Great Team Ethic.
      Awesome Boss - Matthew Dabell
      Relaxed, great brand and professional marketing material, my favourite place I have worked to be honest

      Cons

      Franchised brand and therefore every director/owner is different, so the Fulham experience isn't the same as most of the other offices. Still nice and friendly and generally a good place to work, but not as fun or as competitive in some of the other branches.

      Advice to Management

      Manage offices more like Matthew Dabell does

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Great place to work"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Senior Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Fantastic training and development, even during the interview process they really helped me improve as a recruiter. Not only that but the people genuinely want to help you do well, very collaborative culture and support structures in place.

      Cons

      Commission structure is not the best

    3. "Great company to work if you are looking for an agency side career"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The company offers a great and structured training program for graduates and experienced consultants. The environment is non-corporate and friendly. Good Benefits and flexible hours.

      Cons

      The KPI's are strict and the management style is micromanagement, however the managers are always willing to help you to achieve your goals.

      Advice to Management

      Keep investing on your workforce!

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    4. Helpful (3)

      "Executive Consultant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Brilliant Company to work for, they are innovative, forward thinking! The chairman and board really care about their staff and are constantly looking to make the employees lives more enjoyable and easier to make money. Would highly recommend Aspire!

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

      Advice to Management

      Kepp doing what you are doing

    5. Helpful (4)

      "Overall good place to work"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits, excellent training and management, overall very supportive of staff

      Cons

      Can be a little too KPI driven at times with people focusing more on activity rather than quality of output.

      Advice to Management

      Really listen to people's motivations/interests to ensure you are placing them in the right team and give more opportunities to move into other specialisms.

    6. "Great company, great place to work"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aspire part-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Flexible and supportive environment. Good culture

      Cons

      They really aren't any, it's a great place to work

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Brilliant, challenging, diversity in role, Collaborative culture where all parties do truly work together."

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Network Human Resources Director in London, England
      Current Employee - Network Human Resources Director in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      There is a fantastic atmosphere and culture which spans the globe. Always great people to work with, exciting and dynamic candidates and clients to work for. Aspire have really thought through and enhanced their remuneration package which truly makes it the best in it's sector. The values of the business - flexibility, communication, performance and accountability underpin everything and everyone really lives by them - rare to see.

      Cons

      There really aren't any, I have been here for 17 years, I would stay that long if there were!

      Advice to Management

      Keep it up

    8. "The leading Media and Digital Recruiter by quite some way!"

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      Current Employee - Associate Director in London, England
      Current Employee - Associate Director in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      The people are brilliant, from reception to the Directors, they make the company what it is. The Media and Digital sectors are fast paced, ever changing and growing they are a pleasure to recruit in.

      Cons

      I don't have any cons but I know the air con frustrates some people. But you cant please all the people all the time.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you are doing!

    9. "I have worked here for over 7 years, I have progressed well and enjoyed my time here."

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      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      PFJ has a great working environment, strong management team, great opportunities, and a fantastic benefits package. With flexible working hours you can maintain a good work life balance, after 7 years of working here i still enjoy coming to work!

      Cons

      There are no cons for me (apart from my long commute to work - but that is my choice). I have been given full training to do my job well, I have strong support from the management, i enjoy my team and working environment. The flexible hours mean my commute is more than manageable and i have earnt excellent commission / money here allowing me to embark on the property ladder and other exciting things.

      Advice to Management

      PFJ management team is always striving to improve the opportunities for the company and individuals, they listen to feedback and where applicable make improvements, i have been more than happy with all of my managers / directors over the years

    10. "Great place to be!"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      The atmosphere, salary, career advancement, flexible hours, social activities!

      Cons

      Very cold air conditioning, though if you're generally hot you'll love it.

      Advice to Management

      When we get to £250k a week can we go on a Euro trip again?? I miss those..

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