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Concept Personnel’s highlights from 2022

Spotify’s wrapped campaign has had its yearly viral social media moment, we’ve had a wee December arctic blast and the Christmas tunes are on. It can only mean one thing. Time for a look back at our highlights from the year before we disappear for the holidays.

10 Years at Concept Personnel: Steph’s Story

Our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Steph, celebrated her 10th work anniversary with us.

1 year on – examining the impacts of COVID-19 on recruitment

Who remembers where they were on March 23rd, 2020, lockdown day 1.0? Simultaneously the fastest and slowest passing year ever is now behind us, and it’s time to take stock…

Why positivity should still be high around recruitment

Obviously, we’re currently in a world of fear and uncertainty – these are testing times, and we’re not trying to deny it. But great things often come out of adversity…

Five ways to motivate your staff through the post-holiday blues

January 20th was officially ‘Blue Monday’ according to those clever marketeers at Sky Travel who created the phenomenon in 2005 to encourage us to book a holiday. But whilst their…

Video Interviewing – The Future of Recruitment

Recruitment has and always will be about people, but technology is changing the way we hire, with video interviewing the latest tool tipped to become the future of recruitment. Sixty…

Concept moves closer to digital talent cluster in Gateshead

Specialist North East recruitment consultancy, Concept Personnel, has relocated to be closer to the growing digital community on Tyneside. Concept has moved from Newcastle city centre to larger offices in…

New look, same great service from Concept

Digital and creative recruitment agency, Concept, is continuing to thrive in its 16th year of business with the launch of a new website and brand overhaul. The new website and…

Concept strengthens senior management team

Award-winning creative and digital recruitment agency, Concept Personnel, has a new hand at the helm of its Newcastle Office. Following its most successful year ever, Erin Kirtley has been promoted…

Concept heads South with new expansion

Newcastle-based recruitment firm, Concept Personnel is marking its 16th anniversary in business by setting up a Milton Keynes office. This is to support a growing client base in the Midlands…

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10:44 19 May 21

Steph Relph is a breath of fresh air as a recruitment advisor, she provided an extremely personalised, knowledgeable and friendly experience. An absolute joy to deal with. Presuming the other consultants are at this level I'd highly recommend Concept!

Stephanie Stobbs

10:56 17 May 21

Highly recommended using this company for your recruitment needs or your own personal job search. Steph Relph was amazing to deal with the whole way through. She really is an asset to the company!

StAn1S

09:39 28 Apr 21

Most recruiters just want to get to know you just enough to try and showcase you to their clients. Concept Personnel (CP) got to know me not only professionally but also made sure I felt like they cared about both my job hunt and the clients' needs. Even with tricky Covid situations, CP got me thought it and got me the dream job I've always wanted. Great company and great team running it!

Daniel Graham

21:33 25 Mar 21

Jo has helped me gain my first developer role out of university. She is the first recruiter I have spoken with who has a genuine interest in her clients and finding the most suitable position, which was clear from our initial phone call all the way through to receiving a job offer. She is knowledgable of the tech industry and very approachable. I would definitely recommend using Concept Personnel. Thanks again, Jo!

Matthew Gibson

09:46 02 Mar 21

Jo helped me secure employment in my ideal job. Jo was informative, helpful and approachable throughout the process. Everything was professional with an impressive personal touch that assured me my best interests were always at the forefront of the decisions. Honest, professional & experienced. Would highly recommend!

victoria lewis

13:15 17 Feb 21

Working with Stephanie Relph was an absolute delight, every step of the way I felt supported, fully briefed with what was happening. Steph made the whole process so easy and enjoyable, that’s not something you hear when looking for a new role! Her professionalism goes above and beyond I wouldn’t look for another role without speaking to Steph first. I couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you!

Graham Morby

17:53 26 Feb 20

Jo at concept personnel has been fantastic in helping me find a new role! Great service on a very personal level helping match me with the right company ! Should I ever need a new role Jo would be the first person on my contacts list I would get in touch with!

Robert Heckels

11:31 25 Feb 20

I was delighted with the service from Jo and Erin at Concept Personnel. Jo quickly found a job for me that is the best I've come across. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a helpful and proactive recruitment agency.

Danielle Wilkinson

15:42 03 Feb 20

I can't thank Erin enough for putting me forward for my current role. Having worked in a company which I was very unhappy in, for almost a year, my confidence was low and I felt like I had hit a dead end. Erin suggested this job for me and reassured me that I was suited for the role. She encouraged and supported me during the recruitment process and seemed genuinely excited when she called to say I had the job! Four months later and I absolutely LOVE my job - I have found my spark again and passion for my career which I had lost.

Samantha Hunter

11:21 20 Nov 19

There's a great team at Concept who are very encouraging and really understand you and what you are looking for in a job. They've given me confidence in my abilities and I have had the pleasure of working with them for a few years now - friendly, really helpful, always a quick response time; would definitely recommend.

Calvin Bone

08:00 01 Nov 19

Concept Personnel are absolutely amazing! I got a phone call not long after i signed up on the website with two interview opportunities. One of which progressed into full time employment. Without these guys i wouldn't have landed this fantastic job. I was given solid advice for my interviews and felt like they really cared. Couldn't have done it without Concept!

Matt Fenton

09:18 12 Sep 19

They were great, couldn't recommend them high enough

Kevin Stewart

12:34 19 Jul 19

In my recent job hunt I signed up with a number of recruitment companies. Concept was far and away the best one. I worked with Jo, she was extremely personable, it was always a pleasure to chat with her on the phone and via email. She offered excellent advice for interviews. Even after accepting the job she has continued to be extremely helpful. In short I can't recommend concept enough, it was a great experience, and made an otherwise potentially stressful job hunt much more pleasurable

Mikey Adams

14:58 27 Feb 19

When I first started out as a graphic designer Steph gave me invaluable advise on what I needed to do to get started and what to do if I wanted to work in an agency in future. After three years of freelance work I went back to Concept and Erin helped me get my first agency job! Which I love! They were fantastic! I can't recommend them enough, and they were always on hand with honest and helpful advise about what I needed to do going forward.

Clare Brown

09:42 19 Feb 19

My experience with Concept Personnel has been great and speaking direct with Managing Director, Jo has been a valuable experience. Jo was super helpful in the recruitment process, giving me tips for the interview and always on hand to answer any queries I had. If you are looking for a recruitment agency who knows what they are talking about when it comes to all things Design & Digital, be sure to speak to the Concept Personnel team!

Jordan Kwok

09:14 03 Aug 18

Thank you Jo at Concept Personnel, who has been very patient, kind and supportive throughout the entire recruitment process. In fact, my case had been going on almost a year, but we got there in the end. A big thank you once again.

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21:06 14 Mar 18

I had a fantastic experience using Concept Personnel. Erin was amazing, she kept me updated throughout the interview process and was always on hand if I had any questions. Would highly recommend A+++++++

Ri C

16:19 04 Feb 18

Thank you to Jo and Concept Personnel for a truly excellent, responsive and supportive experience. I was very impressed with the clear and detailed communication throughout the process. Jo’s friendly and easy to work with approach means I would not hesitate to recommend them to other potential candidates.

Jade Lambourne

16:53 25 Nov 17

Having recently gotten a new job through Concept Personnel, I would strongly recommend them to any other candidates looking for the next challenge in their career. I dealt with Erin who was personable, supportive and genuinely pleased for my success. Brilliant experience from start to finish.

Lauren M

20:24 31 Oct 17

Erin was fantastic throughout the whole process, giving me advice along the way and reassuring me with any concerns I had. I now have an amazing job doing exactly what I want - thank you!

Scott Shannon

17:56 28 Oct 17

Erin and all the other guys at Concept were great. Erin completely understood the direction in which I wanted to take my career and found the perfect position for me. Erin kept in regular contact with myself and offered plenty of advice throughout my job seeking process. I would certainly recommend Concept to anyone seeking employment in the creative sector.

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