Exclusive Testimonials
I have worked with Mark both as a client and as a candidate and in both cases he demonstrated a high degree of professionalism. As a client, I found that Mark took time to really understand the assignment and the organisation, ensuring that applicants were fully briefed about the role which was of enormous assistance in matching the most appropriate applicants. As a candidate, Mark maintained regular contact, keeping me fully updated and aware of progress and was supportive and encouraging in his approach.
HR DirectorI would also like to thank you for all your help and support as you have been a fantastic help over the last few weeks...
Selda Mallinder, HR Advisor, July 2008Mark always displays a high amount of commitment, integrity and tact and I am confident that I can rely on him solely to support all of our HR recruitment needs.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Mark to any prospective employers seeking a highly competent and professional service provider in the field of recruitment.
UK Human Resources ManagerExclusive Human Resources are professionable, approachable and extremely client focused. Exclusive Human Resources is much more than a recruitment agency - it endeavours to develop human resource professionals via informative updates and by being active in the HR community.
Sue Browell, HR Director, May 2008As always there are no guarantees in life however what I will openly promise to you is that when I have future recruitment needs, whatever discipline although I recognise that HR is your true passion, I will certainly give you a call and see if you can be of assistance as the experience I had with you left a lasting impression.
HR Manager, North EastI cannot speak highly enough of the service I received from Exclusive Human Resources.
Not only was I treated as an individual, but they also took the time to fully understand my strengths, past experience and skills and how these might be best transferred to my next opportunity.
This kind of personalised service, ’to go the extra mile’, is extremely rare in such a competitive market place and I would most certainly use their services again and have already recommended them to others.
I have dealt with Mark as both a candidate and a client and have always found him to be extremely personable and professional. Mark has always demonstrated the utmost integrity towards his profession and I am sure that with this approach Exclusive HR will continue to go from strength to strength.
Gillian Smith, HR Director, January 2008Many thanks for your consideration and advice. I have found your agency to be highly professional and would have no hesitation in approaching you if I wished to recruit for HR roles.
Carol Easton, HR Manager, January 2008Within a week of giving my CV to Mark at Exclusive HR, my skills and qualifications had been matched to a potential position. I was helped at every stage from advice in regard my CV and its layout, to the boost of confidence before walking into the interview.
Within a few months I have gone from HR Assistant to HR Consultant with a fantastic FTSE 200 company, I've even moved across the country and again Mark was on the phone making sure that at every stage I was happy with the decisions I'd made and providing support and advice.
I found everyone at Exclusive HR professional and quick to help, if and when I want to progress in my career and aspirations again I will be sure to contact them.
Claire Whitehouse , HR Consultant, April 2008I would like to say Mark that you live up to everything you say on your website. I have found your approach totally approachable and professional. You have always made me feel an 'equal partner' in the process, not just another CV. I wish you and your business every success.
Alison Tucker, HR Director, February 2008As a candidate of Exclusive Human Resources I feel that I have received a very high quality service from Mark Ions and his team. I am aware that this sounds cliched but Mark takes extreme care to ensure I am dealt with as a person and not a commodity, something which I too often find a rarity in today's market.
I have been included in a number of interview processes with Exclusive Human Resources and I always feel I have been thoroughly briefed pre-interview and excellently served with concise and informative feedback post-interview. I find that the positions I have been put forward for definitely suit my career requirements and on two occassions my applications have gone to second stage which has indicated to me that Mark's thorough approach isn't just restricted to the candidate but also the client in ensuring that the client is right for the candidate and vice versa.
I would not hesitate in recommending Mark Ions and the Exclusive Human Resources team to any Human Resources Professional looking for a career change or to seek out new challenges. Mark has provided me with excellent career advice in the past and he is often my first port of call in such matters due to his objective stance and industry knowledge.
It’s always a pleasure to meet enthusiastic business owners, but Mark has got an extra special something. He has started Exclusive Human Resources following an exemplary track record with a National HR Consultancy and I’m sure will find mutually beneficial HR solutions for clients in the niche market that he has chosen to focus his expertise on.
Caroline Theobald, Managing Director of the Bridge Club, Entrepreneur in Residence at Newcastle University and Board Member of Young Enterprise North EastMark Ions has a natural talent for inspiring both internal staff and external candidates. Faced with a tight timescale, the Exclusive Human Resources team was focused and approachable throughout the process and excelled themselves with their meticulous attention to detail. We value Exclusive Human Resources personalised approach, each member of staff integrating fully with our team to ensure complete understanding of our company, our identity and our aims. Remaining focused on communication Exclusive Human Resources exceeded our expectations and has proved to be a huge success with the company and clients.
Lucy Hill, Company Director, NewcastleI would like to congratulate Exclusive Human Resources on their exceptional service which was insightful, thorough and positive. Using his knowledge of the HR industry Mark Ions created a strategic recruitment exercise for our business effectively sourcing candidates with the right cultural fit as well as technical abilities. He quickly assimilated our business needs and offered sound advice bespoke to our industry. Although this was not an exclusive assignment he demonstrated a unique approach to recruitment ensuring candidates were fully briefed and providing a synopsis of rational for selection as opposed to a flurry of CVs in a race to beat competitors. As a result of this successful partnering we have developed a strong working relationship and we would recommend without hesitation Exclusive HR to any business seeking peace of mind in their recruitment process.
Coreen Bone, HR Director, March 2008I worked with Mark and Exclusive Human Resources as a candidate and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of dealing with a specialist organisation that maintained a personal touch. As a candidate I was well informed of suitable vacancies and enjoyed the ensuing discussions about potential new roles and challenges. I would be happy to recommend Exclusive Human Resources to potential clients and candidates alike as the levels of service and integrity are unrivalled.
I wish Mark all the best with the organisation and am grateful for his support and encouragement.
As a client I have been pleased with the service I have received in terms of approachability, responsiveness and an understanding of my requirements. I would recommend your service and would use you again should the need arise.
HR & Performance Manager, February 2008I have known and worked with Mark Ions for some time now. He views each interaction with either candidate or client as an opportunity to build a long term relationship, rather than a quick win. He approaches his work with honesty and integrity. I would thoroughly recommend Mark and would like to thank him for his support.
L&D ManagerIn my professional dealings with Mark I have found him refreshing and focussed with a strong desire to deliver a match suitable to both client and candidate...
Dave Gibson, Managing Director of TaxAssist Accountants