Optimus Search is a growing recruitment firm that placed over 240 professionals in 23 countries last year. They build long-term relationships with clients across various industries to understand job requirements. Most candidates placed with Optimus use them again due to their high placement success rate of 94%. Optimus offers competitive pay, bonuses, and career progression opportunities for new recruits. They provide hands-on training and mentorship to help recruits succeed in their roles.

1. Work for us

2. Over the past 10 years, Optimus Search has built an unrivalled network of clients throughout Europe from
the most exciting and fast-paced industries.
Last year, we placed over 240 niche professionals across 23 countries. We provided expert recruitment
solutions for 84 different clients and a sizeable 87% of our new business came from people we placed.
Across our Data & Technology, Engineering and Life Science Divisions, we build long-term relationships
with clients, which means we have a good understanding of their technical and working environments. We
communicate extensively with the companies we work with to ascertain a well-rounded understanding of
every position, so candidates know they’re taking the right job.
We do not make a habit of forcing square pegs into round holes and it shows – 94% of the people we place
use us again the next time they’re looking for a job.
We don’t want to sound like the rest, but we’re genuinely growing at speed. In 2013 we ranked on the
Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, with profits growing by 70% year-on-year.
We’ve gone from strength-to-strength and this is entirely down to the people we hire. It’s simple – we only
hire the best and our clients can feel safe in the fact that they’ll receive a top-class service from a recruiter
who really knows their field. Because of this, we offer unrivalled career progression. All of our managers
have grown organically within the business. We really give you the opportunity to make a name for
yourself and be rewarded for your hard work.
Trainees can expect a fun team environment with mutual respect
where it’s due. New starters are mentored by our managers – the
most successful and skilled recruiters in the business.

3. Who we are
At Optimus Search we’re committed to being the best we can be and our values are integral to our company growth. Because of this we’re not only
focussed on hiring the best candidates based on aptitude, but it’s important that our staff know and share our values and culture:
• Ambition – without ambition we wouldn’t be here. We know what works and we’re committed to making sure we’re always taking the right
steps to get to where we want to be.
• Accountability – Every member of staff is accountable from day one. While we support you entirely, you’re responsible for your own success.
• Adaptability – We always focus on keeping our market knowledge up-to-date but accept that not every client is the same. We are constantly
customizing our approach to offer a tailored solution.
• Meritocracy – we believe in rewarding success. If you work hard and are good at what you do, you’ll be duly rewarded. We acknowledge your
success unlike any other company.
• Entrepreneurialism – We’re intelligent and work intelligently, always seeking new opportunities in new fields. Our managers are trusted to build
new teams from scratch.

4. Who we look for
Overall, we look for business minded, intelligent people with the desire to be the best they can be. A natural ability to build relationships is also a
given, with maturity and a passion for the recruitment industry.
You’ll also need to be able to take instruction, learn quickly from your mistakes and be engrained with a strong work ethic. A bit of common sense
never goes a-miss either.
The Basics:
 No sales experience is necessary, just a can-do attitude and a winning mentality.
 Must be persistent and persuasive with good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to develop and sustain strong client and
candidate relationships.
 Good time-management skills.
 Sense of urgency.
 Energetic and enthusiastic.
Fundamentally this is a tough challenge, and your desire to succeed will need to be genuine. You’ll have fun, but you’ll work hard along the way and be
resilient to everything that’s thrown at you.
You need to be ready to sacrifice, get out of your comfort zone and never be afraid of failure. We expect you to
progress quickly within our company. If you put in the hours, and have a determination to succeed then we’ll do
everything in our power to help you do so.

5. Training
If you fit the spec, experience isn’t essential. If you commit fully to becoming the best recruitment consultant you can be, we’ll help with the rest.
We’ll equip you to work with both clients and candidates and become a skilled negotiator.
Our training is tailored to you. Don’t expect to be sat in a classroom for two weeks working through a textbook – at Optimus, you’ll be on the phone
from day one. We’ll have you speaking to real clients so you can start building your skills and confidence. Your induction at Optimus is a direct
induction to the clients and candidates we work with, and their needs.
You’ll more than likely be trained by one of our Managing Directors and will also be given a 1-2-1 mentor, usually one of the longest standing members
in the business.
At Optimus we believe in continuous development. You’ll continue to build your commercial knowledge on a daily basis, have weekly meetings with
your manager and we actively encourage ad-hoc support. An industry expert will always be on hand to guide you in specific situations.

6. Benefits/Incentives
On top of a competitive starting salary and tailored training plan, we also offer the following:
• The best commission scheme in the industry – it’s a fact. We also pay our commission in the same month
that you’ve earned it – no other agency can match this!
• Quarterly top biller prize – in the past this has included an iWatch, Macbook Pro and a top-class bike.
• Quarterly £100 vouchers for top billers in each team and 2 x £50 vouchers awarded for superior
performance.
• An annual prize of up to £5,000. Last year’s top biller won a Rolex.
• Monthly lunch club to London’s top restaurants for Consultants who’ve reached their monthly target.
• Half year holidays for reaching your target – last year we went to Las Vegas and Morzine.
• Summer and Christmas parties.
• 2 x team days out of the office per year.
• Dress down and early home on a Friday.
• Birthday beers.
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the best consultants in the industry.

7. Meet the teamThe Optimus team are a good bunch of people, sociable and regularly go for after-work drinks. We’re diverse, from a variety of backgrounds and ages
and we break a lot of the negative sales stereotypes. We’ve got a sense of humour and some great stories about previous work parties to go with it!
Great people make a solid work environment and it’s this that makes Optimus a great place to learn the recruitment trade.
We asked some of our consultants to describe Optimus Search in 3 words, and here’s what they said:
“Fast-paced, exciting, ever-evolving.”
“Energising, focussed, driven.”
“Real. Good. Banter.” (There’s always one)

8. We’re currently recruiting for Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join the Optimus team.
Do you think you have what it takes?
Send your CV and cover letter to info@optimussearch.com.
Your cover letter should explain the following:
• Why you’re interested in this role.
• Why you want to work for Optimus Search.
• Why you’re the right person for the job.
Apply now