1. Client Testimonials for Debbie Webb
Fiona Bowers,Accountant + BusinessAdvisor + Non-Executive director+ Tax advisor:
Debbie trulyisa recruiterwithadifference.She actuallygetstoknow herclientsandthe position
she isrecruitingforbefore sendingthroughanyCVs.Thismeansthattheyare all tailoredtothe roll
whichreducesyourtime siftingthroughthem.
Last time I usedherserviceswe interviewedabout90% of the candidatesshe suggestedandhired
one of them.
On topof thisherprofessionalismandcare forherclientsissecondtonone.
I have no hesitationinrecommendingher.
GillianHalverson,Financial Controllerat Ultra Electronics Sonar Systems:
Debbie recentlyplacedme atUltra ElectronicSonarSystems,howeverIhave known Debbie for
more than 5 years.
As a candidate lookingfew anewpositionIhave alwaysfoundDebbieaverywarm, empatheticand
friendlypersontobe incontact with,irrespectiveof if she hada suitable vacancytosubmitmy
detailsfor.Thismeansa lotto a candidate whensometimeswe are facingalotof closeddoorsand
consultantswhodon'trespondtoour approachesregardingvacancies.
Duringthe recruitmentprocessforthe vacancy at Sonar SystemsIwasable to experience how
professionalandswitched-onDebbie is.She leftnothingtodoubtduringthe whole process,
ensuringthatI had the rightinformationaboutcompanyandalsothat we bothunderstoodwhyI
was a goodfitfor jobon the table.
She managesthe whole processtoensure thatall hercandidatesare well preparedforall possible
questionsandanypotential situations - evendowntowhattodo if youcan't finda parkingspace on
the day of the interview.
She was alwaysthere onthe endof the phone encouraging andsupportingme.
As a candidate Ireallyappreciatedthissupportbutasa potential recruiterIknow thatDebbie will
have performedherdue diligence andthatanycandidatesthatshe submitsfora vacancy will have
appropriate experience andbe anexcellentfitforthe role.
Since I have startedworkat Sonar SystemsDebbie haskeptincontactto ensure thateverythingis
goingwell.Thisshowshowimportantshe sees maintaininglongtermrelationshipswithherclients
and alsohercandidates.
Thank youagainDebbie forall yourhelp!
James Stuart, Specialistin serious,highprofile programme rescue and averting very,very costly
disaster:
I've knownDebbie fora numberof years.Believe me,itisalwaysajoyto hear fromher.
Withover23 yearsof Financial ExecutiveRecruitmentexperience,Ihave hadthe
pleasure of placingsome exceptional candidatesandworkingwithmajorblue chip
organisations.Here are some testimonialsfrom satisfiedclients:
2. I mustadmit,I am probablycontactedbyliterallyhundredsof recruitmentprofessionalsandyet
Debbie isthe one thatconsistentlyisatthe forefrontof myminddue to herprofessionalism, her
depthof knowledge andof course,hersmile.
I wouldreadilyrecommendDebbie toanycandidate oremployerasanhonestandcompletely
worthwhile recruitmentpartner,withthe highlevelof integritythat issoclearlymissingfrommany
otherareas of the recruitmentindustry.Ilookforwardtothe nexttime whenwe canwork together.
Debbie ...keepupthe outstandingwork - the worldnoticeswhenyoumake adifference.
David Mills,Managing Director at Casa Compliance Ltd:
Whilstinan intense periodof development,IworkedwithDebbieWebbandthe teamat Parkside to
recruita professional finance andsenioradministrationsectionfora startupbusiness.Whilstthe
calibre of the candidatesandappointeeswereexcellent,itwasthe highlevelsof communication,
on-goingsupport,personal commitmentandsheerdrive to deliverthe brief thatstoodout.
Phenomenalrecruiterandnohesitationtorecommend.
HelenHall, CFO:
The firsttime that I workedwithDebbie wasasa candidate wasin1994. I have continuedtouse her
excellentservice asbothrecruiterandcandidate manytimesoverthe years.She ismyfirstcall when
I have a gap in the businessanddue toherprofessionalismandattentiontothe needsof the
business;she hasalwaysbeenmyonlycall.Iwouldnothesitate torecommendherservices.
Paula Sousa Guedes,Financial/ManagementReportingat GlaxoSmithKline:
Debbie isone of the bestagentsI have workedwith.Gave greathonestadvise andthoroughly
briefedme onthe role thatshe helpme secure.Great towork with!!
Libby Hunter, ResourcingBusinessPartner for Bupa on behalfofCieloTalent:
Debbie isanextremelyhardworking,passionate andenergeticrecruiterandmanager.We worked
togetheratParkside where we bothmanagedlarge teams.Debbieshowedboundlessenergyand
absolutelydeterminationtobe the mostrespectedandcapable financial specialistthatherclients
had workedwith.She achievedthisbydeliveringveryquicklyonsenior,difficulttofill rolesand
demonstratedarelentlessandhighlycommittedattitude.Thisenabledhertoformlonglastingand
trustedrelationshipswithadifficultanddemandingclientbase.Imissworking withDebandwould
do so againwithouthesitation.
Debbie WickensMCIPD,Training to become a Counsellor:
3. I have workedwithDebbie bothasa candidate anda client.InbothcasesI have alwaysreceivedan
excellent,honestservice.
Debbie takestime tounderstandthe business,ourrequirementsandhow we worksothat she can
provide the mostappropriate candidatesandservice.
Diligentandthorough,Ihave nohesitationinrecommendingDebbieasa finance recruitment
partnerand will continue toworkwithherwhereverIwork.
Graham Barnetson, Commercial Director at HeavenlyGroupLtd:
I have no hesitationinsayingthatDebbie isone of the bestseniorrecruitersthatIhave worked
with.Herimmenselypersonable style,hugeattentiontodetail and abilitytounderstandbriefs
quicklyandaccuratelyisa great skill inanindustryfull of pretenders.Exceptionallyprofessional and
an individualwhotakescommendablepride inherwork,Debbieinvestssignificanttime inbuilding
personal relationships withbothherclientsandcandidatesthatensuresthatherrecommendations
are almostalwaysaccurate.
Siobhan Tracey, Compliance Manager – Payroll & Expensesat Skanska UK:
I have workedwithDebbie asaclient.She isa true professional.She isagreat listener,takestimeto
understandyourconcerns/issuesandisalwayspreparedtogive straightanswers,eventodifficult
questions.She will explainwhyajobissuitable/unsuitable foryouorwhere the clienthas specific
requirementswhichexcludeyou.She reallytakesaninterestinyouandprovidesveryuseful advice
bothabout the jobmarket& marketingyourskills.Herbreathof knowledge onthe recruitment
scene issecondto none.