We would like to thank both our clients and our candidates for the faith and trust they have placed in us. Here is a flavour of their experience of working with Barclay Simpson.
Client testimonials
“Barclay Simpson was truly professional and provided excellent service in meeting our needs to hire an Internal Auditor for Switzerland. Daniela Senior will be the first person we call when we look to recruit for Internal Audit positions.”
Head of Internal Audit - Noble Group, Hong Kong
“Over the years, I've been acquainted with many recruiters and related firms. What distinguished the recruiting efforts of Barclay Simpson was that they not only worked to identify candidates with the relevant technical skills, but also those with the proper cultural fit.”
Head of Internal Audit - US Manufacturing Group
“Barclay Simpson has clearly demonstrated that they have a sound understanding of what our business needs. They have been extremely responsive and proactive in their approach to our recruitment campaigns. Barclay Simpson has a wide European coverage, which has meant that they have been able to fulfil demanding briefs more accurately and quickly than ever before. Having proven successful, we have no doubts in their ability to manage future recruitment campaigns for us.”
HR Manager - Global retail manufacturing organisation
“We have been delighted by the professional, efficient and, above all, effective service provided by Daniela Senior at Barclay Simpson. Daniela very quickly showed an understanding of our culture and business needs, met our aggressive schedule within Internal Audit and found the right people for each job. With their proven capabilities and overall value, the company will be our first port of call when we next need to recruit.”
Audit Manager - Retail / FMCG organisation
“We have been pleased with Barclay Simpson’s professional attitude and in particular with Daniela Senior’s capabilities. Daniela has shown a quick understanding of our recruitment needs and of our business culture. She has found good people with the right skills to work in an international team. With her German skills, that allowed us to interview the right candidates, and with her enthusiasm, she made recruitment an easier and nicer process. Daniela is now a point of reference for our business and we look forward to working with her again in the future.”
Audit Manager - International production, manufacturing and safety products provider
Candidate testimonials
“My experience finding a position in audit with Barclay Simpson was just great. They go further than just trying to match their client's needs with randomly chosen candidates. I think that at Barclay Simpson they have understood that taking care of this part of the business (us, the candidates) is as important as providing a good service to their clients. In my case, they kept a permanent friendly dialogue with me, trying to finding out about my needs and my likes, and asking me about my feelings and opinions after an interview. Also, the great amount of information (and the quality of it) that they supplied me in order to be successful at my interviews was crucial. I really think that these two things (the continuous personal contact during all the process, and their ability to prepare you for an interview) are the real assets of Barclay Simpson compared to other agencies I have worked with. After several weeks I ended up with a really good relationship with my consultant...and a great offer in my pocket!”
FG – Internal Auditor, Manufacturing organization – Spain
“Barclay Simpson really helped me boost my career. When I applied for a position which had already been filled, they proposed another post matching my professional background. From the first contact by email to the final decision about hiring, I was constantly supported by Daniela Senior; she arranged for me several phone-encounters with the company, gave me some important tips for the interview as well as some logistical information about how to reach the office for the face-to-face interview during my one-day travel from Italy. I can undoubtedly consider her service as highly professional and Barclay Simpson will be my first choice for a possible future job search.”
AB – Senior Internal Auditor, Global production & manufacturing company - Italy
“Barclay Simpson listened carefully to me. Their search was well targeted and they respected my professional objectives. One week after my first interview with one of their consultants, I met the client. The Barclay Simpson consultant described the company to me, as well as its culture, the position, the recruitment context, the team (background, profile, fieldwork), the perspective. I was always kept informed by feedback about each meeting and each assessment session. All the recruitment steps have been well prepared by the consultant who put me in favourable conditions for my interviews. And I must underline the kindness and availability of the consultant. I really appreciated the high quality of Barclay Simpson’s services and today I still thank you for having allowed me to achieve my professional objectives.”
EH – International Auditor, Multinational telecoms organisation – France
“I have been recruited by a talent search firm on several occasions in the past and must say that this experience was unique. The questioning was done in a professional manner; it was thorough and left me with the impression that the art of matching employer with the best candidate is taken very seriously at Barclay Simpson. What I appreciated most in this experience was that the process was clearly described and organised, communication of the process was done on a regular basis, employer expectations and details were described quite accurately and finally it facilitated the negotiation process in a manner that was fair for both sides.”
MR – Senior Internal Auditor, International manufacturing company - Germany
“I have felt very comfortable working with Daniela at Barclay Simpson and felt real support from her in relation to the different interviews. Moreover, I have spoken to some friends and, if they are interested in trying to search for an international career or opportunity, they should contact Barclay Simpson without any doubt. Lastly but not least, I hope to have found not only an international recruiter, but a good friend inside Barclay Simpson for the future.”
AC - Senior Internal Auditor, Chemical production organization - Netherlands
For more testimonials or further information on our international division, please call Steve McCann on 020 7936 2601, sm@barclaysimpson.com
