Review
I've had only negative experiences with this employment agency. I moved back to Devon from Manchester about two and a half years ago and I registered with them for some temp to perm work. I spent over an hour enduring an interview and two typing tests. They said that I would be suitable for about eight different jobs availiable and that they'd call me the following day. I'm still waiting.
Thankfully I found a permanent job a few days later. I feel that they like to make people jump through hoops. Whilst I was there several people popped in to ask if they had any vacancies suitable and each time they'd say "No nothing yet sorry" and as soon as the person had left they'd make a joke of it. It's bizarre.
Response from the business
I feel that this is a great shame that you have experienced such service. It is not what Blue Arrow is about and how they operate. In September last year I joined the company as the manager of the Exeter branch. I have built a team around me that puts customer service first and there has been dramatic change.
This review focusses on an experience that is now three years old and in that time the entire company has shown year on year growth winning new customers and keeping old ones as we have moved along. I am sure that if you were to meet with us again you would be impressed with how we operate and what we could do for you as a valued customer.
Finding the right position for your career is never a joke and we are here to help you should you ever need it.
Yours Sincerely,
David Fisher
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