Candidate Testimonials
“ In our 2011 candidate survey, Michael Warwick Nicholls were runners up for the award of Best Management Consultancy Recruitment Firm, as voted by more than 1,200 consultants and aspiring consultants. Candidates praised MWN for the excellent advice and career guidance they provide, built on a foundation of deep sector expertise; and for their responsiveness and professionalism in meticulously communicating with candidates throughout the process. In reading candidates’ responses you can sense a genuine warmth and respect for MWN and we would therefore recommend the firm to our candidate readership without hesitation. ”- T. R - Director & Co-Founder, Top-Consultant.com
“ Michael Warwick Nicholls is easily the best recruitment company that I have worked with. Not only do they have superior relationships with employers, they also take the time to listen to the priorities of their candidates and truly work with them to secure the best, most suitable role available.
The members of the team that I have spoken with have been both constantly available for discussing applications, at all their stages and have delivered invaluable no nonsense advice.
Prior to MWN I was trying to persuade recruiters to put me forward for consulting roles. 2 months after signing up with MWN I had the choice between consulting roles at 2 world renowned companies. ”
- B.B., Candidate
“ MWN helped me make an important career move in 2010. They were very helpful, candid, professional and efficient throughout the process. I am really impressed by their frank and open style, knowledge and networks in the financial management consulting marketplace. I have developed an excellent working relationship with them and they have become my trusted advisor for not only my career development but also for getting high quality resources in my team. ”
- G.M, Associate Partner, IBM
“ I have been working with MWN since March 2011 and I have found them to be a very professional team who strive to achieve the best for their candidates. They have worked very hard on my behalf and have provided me with the support and guidance to enable me to make a very important decision in my life.
I would highly recommend working with MWN. ”
- A.Z., Candidate
“ MWN are great recruiters, they helped me to move across consultancies in 2008 and were instrumental in ensuring that I got the deal I deserved. They were extremely good at understanding what kind of career change I needed and they supported me throughout the entire process. The MWN team understands the marketplace, the different technology consulting players and how to make a smooth transition. I can only recommend MWN for their commitment to getting things done. ”
- C.R., former Director, FS Transaction Advisory, Ernst & Young.
“ I highly valued the professional services and insights offered by MWN. What set them apart from other recruitment professionals is their ability to provide objective and balanced opinion about the roles, the clients and how I can add value to the clients. They established long term relationships with key people from the clients and are very knowledgeable about the client's organisation and processes. During the whole process they provided timely update and honest feedback and was very quick to respond to any queries I had. I would gladly work with MWN again, and highly recommend them ”
- Candidate
“ When I was first approached by MWN I was just beginning my search for a new role and right from the start they were very professional and knowledgeable regards the consulting field that I was looking at. Their approach and open manner was refreshing and he was always very honest - that gave me confidence and a sense that I was in good hands focussing on what I needed for my career. So much so, that I made a personal decision that MWN would be the only recruitment team I would work with as they had good opportunities but also I felt confident with them dealing with it. MWN made the whole process very simple and clear and their support along each stage of the interview and assessment process was invaluable. MWN also handled the relationship and communications between myself and the organisations I was applying to amazingly well, which I am very grateful to them for. I would recommend MWN and vouch for their ability as a top class recruiter. Many thanks MWN ”
- A.D., IT Strategy Consultant
“ MWN recently represented me on an opportunity with a Big 4 company. They did a very professional job, and in my experience, one of the best recruitment consultancies to work with. They provided me with regular and up to the point information on the company and what they were looking for. They also gave me excellent tips into interviewing well for this position. This really helped me immensely to prepare and do the interviews successfully. They also ably and honestly represented me and the company. I have no hesitation at all in strongly recommending them to be your recruitment adviser. ”
- R.S., Senior Strategy Manager
“ The entire process from CV submission through to job negotiation and acceptance was made less stressful by the up to date communications and support from Michael Warwick Nicholls. They gave me useful advice and preparation prior to each stage of the interview process so that I felt prepared and equipped to deliver my best. I felt that MWN truly representing my requirements to the client as well as discussing options in order that I could make the right informed decisions for my future career. I would not hesitate to use the services of Michael Warwick Nicholls again should I need to. ”
- T.W., Manager, Big 4 Advisory
“ Having worked with numerous recruitment agencies in the past year I can say, without hesitation, that MWN has been the best agent I have worked with. Not only he quickly identified the right opportunities for me, in line with my career objectives, but he always took the time to brief me before my interviews which was extremely useful. He was purely outstanding from the submission of my CV all the way through to the negotiation of my contract. I would strongly recommend MWN’s services to anyone looking for the right opportunity, especially in today’s competitive market. ”
- J.R., Senior Consultant
“ MWN are extremely knowledgeable about the IT strategy and transformation sector and the type of work generally undertaken by consulting firms. This means that they can really probe to find out level of experience and suitability of future candidates; thus any person put forward by him to their clients/consulting organisations has a much better chance of success.
They also has a significant amount of experience of the actual interview and selection process for his clients. They can therefore offer very good advice on how to approach interviews and is also an excellent mentor during the process. This again means that as a candidate you have a much improved chance of success.
Out of all the agencies that I liaised with when searching for a new role earlier this year, MWN was the most informed and helpful. In an extremely competitive recruitment environment, their knowledge and steer definitely made a difference in my performance at interview and hence helped me get the role I was looking for. I would recommend him as a “recruitment partner” of choice. ”
- Manager, IT Strategy Practice, Top Tier Consultancy
“ The support I had from MWN was spot on; for example he talked me through the possible areas to focus on for the interview and assessment centre. As I was informed of my assessment centre at short notice, they offered to be on hand over the weekend if I had any questions before my assessment centre.
I found the overall approach personable and down to earth. I did not feel at any time that I was being pressurised to go for anything I didn’t want to. I would definitely use MWN again and keep in touch with the team. On being successful at my interviews / assessment centre they were keen to take me out for a celebratory meal, which I felt was a nice touch.
I will be happy to recommend MWN to anyone I know who may be looking to move within the management consultancy area. ”
- M.B., KPMG
“ MWN spend a great deal of time and effort understanding the needs of their clients and the industry in order to ensure a high level of service. My experience with MWN was extremely professional and personable, honest and objective. They continually kept me updated at each stage of the recruitment process which is too often the fault of other recruiters. I am delighted to be starting a new role with with a leading, global consultancy - facilitated seamlessly by MWN. ”
- F. A. Candidate
“ I contacted MWN in February 2011 to look at the possibility of moving into consulting / advisory roles from industry. From the very start they provided a first class service and I would have no hesitation in recommending them in the future. My career goals and requirements were listened to but the MWN team also provided excellent advice. During the interview process, the communication was excellent in terms of pre-assessment advice, timely feedback and chasing companies for updates. Thank you to MWN for a brilliant service. ”
- A.R, M&A Advisory, PwC
