Candidate Testimonials
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Candidate Testimonials

Again I would like to thank you for all your support during the last few years as at the start was pretty tough but you managed to secure me a very good position while I finished my degree, for which I am eternally grateful for.
I wish you all the best for the future
Chris (Candidate) January 2012
Tom, It has been a while since I have been made permanent in the role you found for me, but just wanted to say thank you for giving me such a big opportunity in a big company.
I appreciate your hard work and June's efforts to make sure I am paid every week on time. Please send my thanks to her as well.
Ahilan (Candidate) January 2012
Janine, thank you very much for placing me in my job! After speaking to fellow graduates who are struggling to find roles in the current climate, I realise how lucky I was to be employed so quickly from finishing University. Not only to be placed in a friendly, well coordinated team in my work place, but to use Catherine Johnstone with their welcoming, enthusiastic group was even better! Many thanks.
Lisa (Candidate) October 2011
Janine, I’ve got to thank you for finding this job for me. I must admit at one point I thought I would never find a new role considering how many I was applying for and not hearing back from the majority of them, it was starting to affect my confidence a bit. Then you told me about this vacancy and it sounded great. Though It has only been two weeks it seems like the kind of job I can develop and make a career out of so I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart
Ricky (Candidate) Sept 2011
Hi Janine,
Sorry for the late reply I have been so busy here! I have settled in well, everyone is so friendly and my manager has given me extra responsibility already. Can't believe I have been here 3 weeks already, once again thanks for this opportunity
Clarissa (Candidate) September 2011
Camy, your lovely nature and genuine desire to help people and make a difference shone through you the moment I met you. You treated me as a person and not just a number. I will never forget that… you have been so kind and supportive
Vicky (Candidate) August 2011
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and effort but especially for your attitude at our first meeting, you were welcoming, open and honest, something I had not experienced at other agencies. Should I ever need assistance again CJR will be my agency of choice.
Heather (Candidate) August 2011
Tom, I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. You have done a great job setting me up with a fantastic opportunity. Thanks for all your hard work and effort finding me work and also for your commitment to me. I always recommend your agency and will always speak very highly of you
Jenni (Candiate) August 2011
Jason It was great meeting with you today. I learned a lot from my meeting with you. I thought you were very professional, honest, helpful and amusing at times. You made me laugh which I thought was a good thing because in the past, I have found the process of signing up with an agency a very quick and serious process. I felt that you made time for me today, listening to everything I had to say
Gill (Candidate) June 2010
Thank you for your fantastic efforts in getting me the job… I wanted to put in writing how efficient and professional you all are at CJR and how you stand out head and shoulders above other recruitment agencies.
I've been very impressed with all stages of your process and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you
PF (Candidate) May 2011
You are one of my favourite recruiters, you are so professional and keep in touch in a very professional way. I am always happy to hear from you! Thanks for all your efforts on my behalf, not all agencies are the same!
MS (Candidate) March 2011
To the wonderful staff at Catherine Johnstone,
I recently joined the bank staff for the NHS, after working a few years through your agency. I didn't want to leave without saying thank you so much for the roles you have found me over the years and the support you have given. Everytime i had expressed interest for work, i was informed of an opening the following day. It's a testament to the great work you do.
I wish you all the best for the future, and keep up the good work 
Tom (Candidate) February 2011
I went to Catherine Johnstone after having struggled to find work since graduating University with a Business degree. I was impressed with how friendly and helpful Sue & Michelle were in the inital meeting as they seemed to genuinely want to find me a job that I would enjoy and help progress my career and not just offer me the first random job that came in.
Their help was even to the extent of recommending other good recruitment agencies. It wasn't long after being registered that they got me an interview for exactly the type of job I was after. As I lacked interview experience I had meetings with Michelle before each of my two interviews to help prepare and run through some potential questions. These meetings helped greatly and within a month of registering with Catherine Johnstone they had guided and helped me into a permanent job in the sector that I was after
Tim (Candidate) February 2011
I have been working for CJ Recruitment on and off for many years now and have always found going into the office to be a pleasure due to the incredibly friendly staff working there. In my experience everyone working in the office has gone out of their way to find me exactly what I have been looking for.
Having registered with other agencies in the past, I can compare the treatment I received and CJR have always been undoubtedly the most considerate and professional agency I have ever worked for. I have recently been successful in getting a new job due to CJR introducing me to the most suitable role /company for me and I can confirm that CJR have just got better and better and I would (and do) highly recommend them to friends / colleagues / strangers on a regular basis.
They have the knack of making you feel that you matter and what you want out of a job is of utmost importance. In my opinion there is only one recruitment agency worth visiting in Croydon
Michelle (Candidate) February 2011
It has been a pleasure to work with and for Catherine Johnstone over the last 4 ½ years (think I started in Sept ’06). All the staff at CJR have been professional, helpful and friendly to the last and my upmost thanks goes out to you all
Madeline (Candidate) January 2011
A big big thanks to you, you've been amazing! You've helped me out when I was in need of work, you have been supportive and so helpful. Catherine Johnstone should make you employee of the year!! Without doubt I will be sending your line manager a nice email about how good you've been. Thank you thank you once again! Keep up the good work!
Vicky (Candidate) January 2011
I just wanted to take the time to say a huge thank you to you both and all at Catherine Johnstone. In September Aaron and Tom placed me with NSSLGlobal as Maternity cover. I have just heard that they would like me to apply for a full time position! I cannot thank you enough for all your support, not only to myself but also to my husband, Gareth, over the years. Thank you once again for everything you have done
Jessi (Candidate) January 2011
I would like to thank all the staff at Catherine Johnstone for their help and caring attitude towards me whilst I have been employed by yourselves
Matt (Candidate) December 2010
Hi Sasha and Jeremy, just to let you both know that I started last Wednesday and am thoroughly enjoying my time here! I have been meaning to email you both for sometime now but have been really busy of late. I have been working for just over a week now and its been very hectic learning new roles and responsibilties but everyone I am working with is great and they have all been very welcoming and helpful. I just wanted to thank you both again for all your help and advice that led to me getting this role. Your help has been greatly appreciated and I couldn't have done it without you!
Heeren (Candidate) November 2010
CJ make you feel very much like one of the family
Lucie (Candidate) November 2010
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for all your help and support from day one, your service is professional and second to none, one I would recommend to any job seeker
Stephanie (Candidate) July 2010
Jeremy is a breath of fresh air, in comparison to the service at other agencies. Jeremy clearly takes pride in his job, he invested much time in me, to find out what work I really wanted. Then we went through how best to achieve this.
After just a couple of appointments Jeremy had helped me re-write my CV and get me ready for interviews. I had two interviews in the first week and managed to secure one of them.
The truth is though, unlike most agencies, Jeremy had taken the time to enquire into my personality and requirements and so the interview and job I had got were perfectly suited. I have been in the same job for 2 years now, I have had four promotions and I am very happy.
Jeremy is very personable and considerate. He has excellent customer service skills, is reliable, trustworthy and of course is extremely good at his job
Emma (Candidate) June 2010
It was a pleasure meeting you this morning. Both Glynis and Gio were totally right about Catherine Johnstone being the best agency to sign up with, your help and advise made me feel really positive and valued
Teresa (Candidate) June 2010
I know that you, as a team, have been thinking creatively to place me with your contacts and sincerely thank you for your endeavours during this tough time. It is truly appreciated and sometimes positive feedback is not communicated to those who deserve praise
Julie (Candidate) March 2010
You were totally instrumental in boosting my self-confidence again and enabling me to feel like a "high calibre PA-sec"!
Chris (Candidate) February 2010
I'd like to say how much I have enjoyed my time with the Unit and what a pleasure it has been working with Catherine Johnstone and all the staff on the temp desk. I have always received friendly help and advice from everyone, especially when making a mess of submitting my hours (which I may have done today but it looks as though the timesheet has gone through!). All good wishes to everyone
Susan H (Candidate) February 2010
Thanks so much for taking a look at Leo's CV & arranging for him to register. I know how frustrating finding work can be & so many agencies don't really listen but I have been registered with CJ since I was about 16, so nearly ten years & I can honestly say that your team are always so, so helpful & actually listen & give your time
Caroline (Candidate) February 2010
Dear Jason, I would like to thank you and Jeremy for your support during the recruitment process. Your candidate care skills are beyond compare in the vicinity and your coaching enabled me to give my best in the interview. I would recommend Catherine Johnstone Recruitment to others. Thank you very much for all your help
Clare (Candidate) February 2010
Its been a long time since I last worked for Catherine Johnstone, but I thought I would send a quick email to say thank you for giving me the job with Paul at Wates Construction on the building site in Banstead about 5 years ago. Paul and I actually got married on September 19th of this year. Thought I would send you a picture. Hope all is well
Emily (Candidate) February 2010
I would like to personally thank Jason for his help, guidance and advice he had given throughout my job search;
He has demonstrated his ability to build strong rapport with his clients and candidates which enable him to send the right person to do the right job, ensured my CV was of a specific standard and reflective of his client requests and kept me informed and up-to-date all the way through
My grateful thanks for the excellent service provided which showed efficiency and professionalism
Kelly (Candidate) February 2010
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all and wish you well for the future. Rest assures that if I know anyone looking for work in the future, I will recommend your agency
Helen (Candidate) February 2010
I have applied for a job through Catherine Johnstone Recruitment in where I first met Jeremy who showed enthusiasm and energy which really helped me to find motivation, he also prepared me for a long and difficult interview which I have passed with success.
I would like to strongly recommend Jeremy to work prospects as well as employers as he always make sure the candidate is the correct candidate for the right job
Mahmoud (Candidate) January 2010
It’s been a pleasure Jeremy - just from a professionalism perspective - you have been brilliant!! Great information and prepping... really one of the best I had in London!!!
Gary (Candidate) January 2010
It has been such a pleasure working with the Catherine Johnstone Recruitment Agency and all their staff on the temps desk. This is the first time I have worked through an agency and I did not know what to expect but I have always received friendly help and advice from everyone there. Nothing is too much trouble nor are you made to feel awkward if you have misunderstood anything. This is a really professional, efficient company with a human face. They are very supportive and I feel that they would deal with everyone who works via the agency on an equal footing
Sue (Candidate) January 2010





