Read what our clients and candidates have to say:

'Search & Select were instrumental in securing me the job I wanted. Their ‘can do’ attitude really sets them apart from other agencies, both in the Douglas and on the mainland. They completed the registration process and arranged several of my interviews via e-mail, since I was in the process of returning from the Far East. They have many excellent contacts, and I have found them to be likeable, professional, and highly efficient. I have no hesitation in recommending them. ' (Candidate)

'Search & Select operated with my best interests in mind by looking for suitable employment to suit my skills. The Six Sigma skill set is new to the island and as such proved to be a new challenge to your team in placing me. I have to say that whoever I have dealt with provided me an accurate update of the progress that had been made and everyone knew me and my situation. This service has made the search for employment one of the easiest and speediest I have experienced. I would like to thank everyone to who I have spoken with for the friendly and extremely professional service that has been experienced.' (Candidate)

'I've been really pleased with the courteous & professional service provided by Sally & Lucy at Search & Select. They've been attentive, understanding & supportive throughout, and their help in securing a new job is much appreciated.' (Candidate)

'I'd just like to say i've reccommended you to several people as i really felt you were the best agency by a very long way. I felt like you really wanted to help me find the right job for me and gave me some great advice. ' (Candidate)

'Karann and Erica made true on their promise - I walked into Search and Select on a Monday, and confidently into my new job the Monday following. From my first point of contact with Search and Select I found them inexhaustably helpful, efficient and professional - the initial interview was thorough and expanded even my own horizons; I left that day with a renewed excitement at the prospect of the jobsearch, which they went on to do with veritable aplomb. Over the course of the week, I honestly felt as though I must be the only client they had (which certainly was not the case), as I was suddenly inundated with requests for interviews and job offers - I would almost recommend S&S even if you aren't seeking employment, purely for the ego boost - and by the end of the week had found a position which seemed ideal. I received a call from Erica perhaps half an hour after the interview to say that I had been offered the position, and thanks to a near-transcendental feat of organisation on her part (on a Friday afternoon!) I was able to start on Monday. Prior to discovering Search and Select, I had signed with a veritable plethora of on-Island recruiting agencies without any success (and in most cases, without any sort of follow up at all that I hadn't forcibly wrangled out of them myself via answerphone recordings) - and can thankfuly say that my lack of success up until then seems to speak more for said 'agencies' than myself. Similarly, the 'direct' approach to CV distribution often fails long before the CV (or applicant) gets to its intended recipient without internal contacts (I myself later received requests for interview, via Search and Select, from companies I had myself applied to in person without result). I certainly recommend saving time, effort and sanity, by joining Search and Select. ' (Graduate)

'Search and Select were extremely helpful. They were attentive to every little detail and invaluable to finding me a friendly work team to be a part of. Within days, Seach and Select had got me my first interview and before the week was up, I was offered a position that was perfect for me. ' (Candidate - Jnr Accounts )

'Erica,thank you very much for your help, you have made this seemingly painful process very easy. ' (Candidate )

'Dear Lucy, I would just like to thank you so much for all the help and assistance you have given me with my job search. I especially appreciate the information advice and confidentiality you provided with the contacts and forms I had to fill in.Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process. Again, thank you so much. I do appreciate the time and phone calls. ' (Candidate - Client Accountant )

'Search & Select are the best recruitment firm I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Erica's professionalism, dedication and genuine concern for her clients is a real credit to the service. I cannot thank her enough for landing me my dream job and would recommend her to anybody!'' ' (Graduate )

'When dealing with Search & Select, Lucy was professional at all times and honest about whether my expectations were realistic or not. I was provided with a number of roles to consider, with fantastic communication at all times from the agency. My family requirements were taken into account at all times and I was presented to potential employers exactly the way I wanted. S & S did not shy away from my requirements and there were no nasty surprises at interview stage. I was given numerous tips & advice on what areas to research further before my interviews and I believe this has helped me secure the job I have now and love! ' (Candidate )

'Thanks for your excellent work in finding me my new job. Your consultancy services was so efficient. I would strongly recommend you and your firm to my friends in future when they are thinking about changing jobs or career. ' (Candidate - Part ACCA )

'As you know I placed my CV with various agencies on the Isle of Man but after the initial interest they made no further contact, you have been the only one that has showed a continued interest. I would like to thank you for you help and assistance and should I be asked to recommend any agency yours would be the only one on my list. Thanks once again. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks for all your help and patience in finding me an alternative role, you have been both professional and supportive, i'll be sure to recommend you to my friends who find themselves unhappy in their current employment. Thanks again Lucy!' (Candidate - Customer Services Manager)

'I want to thank you for the excellent job you have done for me. Without your assistance, I would still be lost in the woods. Search and Select is an indispensable agency for anyone seriously looking for a job.' (Candidate)

'Lucy: Thanks very much for all your help. You have provided a really good, professional service, much better than the other recruitment agencies that I've registered with and I'll definitely use your services again in the future. ' (Candidate - Marketing Manager)

'I have had a most positive experience with Sally at Search and Select. Her attention to detail and diligent updates kept me informed at all stages. The phrase 'Know Your Client' rings true here, Sally took the time to get to know me and throughout left me in no doubt she was genuinely interested in working with me to reach a satisfactory conclusion. I have no hesitation in recommending Search and Select. ' (Candidate)

'Thanks for everything you have done for me. I have to say that I think you've provided an excellent service to me and I would certainly recommend you and the company to others. ' (Banking Candidate)

'Lucy provided an excellent service to me and I would certainly recommend both her and the company to others. Lucy went the extra mile to ensure she understood me and exactly what I was looking for from a job. When opportunities arose, she carefully explained not only the particular role, but why she saw it as suitable for me and why I'd be an asset to the particular company. When I was about to go for a second interview at a particular company and had some concerns I wanted to discuss, Lucy was on holiday. Two colleagues admirably stepped up to the mark and spent some considerable time chatting to me to address my concerns and reassure me. Teamwork is most evident within Search and Select - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone or use them again myself in the future' (Banking Candidate)

'Erica, really I cannot speak highly enough of your company, how welcome you made me feel or how impressed I am at the close relationship you have formed with XXX. Also, the fact that you kept me updated every step of the way, and were eager to meet me at short notice. You really do know your stuff and are extremely good at what you do. I felt that you were interested in me from the very beginning and were most eager to help me to find the right job. This has contrasted sharply with the experiences I have had with employment agencies in the past...where I have been left waiting for weeks on end, without hearing anything and where I didn't feel that they really cared. It has been incredibly refreshing to find the opposite with you. You do leave your competitors standing. ' (candidate)

'Thank you very much for all your help over the last few months. I have been more than happy with the service you have offered and have provided me with more quality referrals than some of the other agencies with which I registered. Have a lovely Christmas and once again thank you for your help. ' (Banking Candidate)

'I would like to give my thanks to everyone at Search and Select, particularly Sally for the help, support and advice given to me during my search for a job. The entire process has been entirely painless and stress-free, and I always felt that I was in good hands, and that Search and Select were looking out for my best interests. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a change in employer' (Executive Candidate)

'Dear Sally I had used a number of agencies on the island and was disappointed with their proactiveness. In some cases I have not heard from them since me initial interview with them. However I found the professionalism of search and select and you in particular excellent and the best feedback I can provide is that you would be the only agency I would use in the future. Thanks ' (Executive Candidate)

'Lucy, Just wanted to let you know and to thankyou for all your help and assistance. I can't praise you enough really, your a credit to your company and to yourself. Thanks for everything. ' (Candidate X)

'Lucy: I just wanted to say thanks for all your efforts in connection with the job hunt, I really do appreciate your continued support and professional assistance over the last couple of months. I will recommend S&S to those looking currently and in the future for new positions. ' (ACCA Candidate)

'Thanks for your efforts over the last few months. I signed on with three agencies (I was in panic mode to begin with), but you were the only one who gave regular updates - one of them hasn't actually been in touch at all since I registered with them. Thanks again Lucy and all the best for the future. ' (Senior Investments Candidate)

'Hi ladies Just thought I would say cheerio. My last day at work tomorrow and then the boat on Thursday to Scotland from whence I came! Sally you were my first contact with the island via email and you and Karran got me my first temporary job at Abacus and from there I never looked back. Thanks for all your help and for being so nice.I wish you both much happiness' (Candidate)

'Dear Lucy, As you know, in the course of seeking employment I had registered with several agencies. I would just like to say that out of all the people I had dealings with I found you to be the most professional and I came away feeling very confident about the future. You have a very positive attitude and I got the impression that you really care about your clients, whether they be the employer or the employee. I would like to express my thanks for all your help and to say that I will have no hesitation in recommending Search and Select to everyone I know, and I will certainly be singing your praises too! ' (Senior Trust Administrator)

'I want to take this time to thank both you (Lucy) and Karann for all your assistance and support to me since I have been here on the Isle of Man. From the moment I met both of you I felt comfortable and had nothing but a positive experience from your office, all the staff included. It is not common place and I hope your aware of that. ' (Candidate X)

'Lucy: Thank you for all your help, I wouldn't have done it without you. I appreciate Karann's efforts as well. I will be utterly honest when highly recommending your company. ' (STEP Qualified Administrator)

'Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help over the last few weeks - you've definitely restored my faith in agencies and will recommend you to everyone. Looking forward to starting with ****** on monday and will be back in touch nearer the end of the placement ' (Candidate)

'Lucy & Karann: Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help over the last few weeks - you've definitely restored my faith in agencies and will recommend you to everyone ' (Banking Candidate)

'Absolutely brilliant Lucy, Sally and team. Wish i had come to you sooner but the 2 years or so i have been searching and been with you for about a year now, the other agencies dont come close. I am so chuffed with the service, the confidence you have given me to believe in myself as you think finding the perfect job is never going to happen, feel like losing the will to live and then Search and Select happened and in these tough times they have performed a miracle, so you guys out there, go and search out and select the best in town. They found my perfect role and i have finally, at last handed in my notice...they answered all my questions and most importantly they are prompt and always on hand to help. They really do care!! So go on pop in and find your perfect role with ease. I recommend S&S to everyone simply brilliant, simply the best. Fantastic.... really really exstatic. Thanks a million, really cant thank you enough. ' (Accounts Candidate X)

'I was most impressed with Search and Select's ability to find my ideal job. The whole process was helpful, friendly and efficient.' (Executive Candidate)

'I have found the service from Search and Select outstanding. They listened to exactly what I wanted from my career - I was treated as a person rather than a name on a list! They most certainly had the best selection of jobs out of all the agencies and I would not hesitate in recomending Search and Select to anyone looking for a job. Special thanks to Anne for all her hard work!' (Candidate)

'I have found Search & Select to be a very professional Company but also welcoming in their approach to assisting with the search of a new position. They kept me up to date with all the new roles that came in that they thought might be suitable for me, which I really appreciated. I would recommend Search & Select to anyone who was looking to move job and need help as they take all the stress away. ' (Candidate)

'After dealing with agencies in the past I was a little sceptical at the effectiveness of recruitment agencies on the island. I initiated contact with Search and Select as they advertised available positions with clients in my sector. I was very impressed with the levels of service throughout my contact with the company. The friendly team is keen to assist and I was also enthused with the honesty of advice I received in consultation. However, the most impressive aspect was the turnaround period to receiving an exciting job offer. Overall definitely the best agency I have dealt with. ' (Junior Web Development Candidate)

'Thank you very much for all your hard work over the past months. You have been the most proactive employment agency I have dealt with and I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone, or utilising them again myself if I am involved with further recruitment with my new employer. I wish you and your company future success and look forward to dealing with you again. ' (Executive Candidate)

'I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sally and the team at Search and Select. You have been everything I could have hoped for in a recruitment agent, professional, responsive, proactive and most of all encouraging. You don't seem to spare any attention to detail and take the time to get to know your candidates, the organisations you deal with and of course the roles, which is vital for all concerned. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone, in fact, I already have, to everyone! I really appreciate all you have done and wish you all the success you deserve in the future. ' (Executive Candidate)

'I am very pleased and grateful for your time and efforts given to me. I very much appreciated your approach regarding calling me rather than a bland text, which is my experience with another recruitment agency. In fact, ever since I joined the "other" agency I have not spoken to anyone there at all! Something that was apparent was that you were able to be realistic in the applicable roles for me and my experience but were also able meet my requirements. All in all I am very pleased with the service and would recommend you to others. ' (Executive Candidate)

When you register with Search and Select we’ll spend time with you to identify and define your career expectations. We have the experience and skills to help prepare you for that new position – check out our CV tips and interview tips – because your success is as important to you as it is to us.