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Yellow Cat do the ground work and always send us someone that fits with our company culture. 

Arnold KLP: AM, PA to Senior Directors

I have worked with Yellow Cat over the last two and half years and I highly recommend them. They are an effective and efficient organisation who are extremely reliable, honest and resourceful. They have always worked to and met our deadlines and have always been able to provide high quality candidates for interview. 

ITV: AB, Operational Support Manager

We have used Yellow Cat a few times for our recruitment requirements and have always found them to be
highly responsive. 

20th Century Fox: JS, Resourcing Manager

We have worked successfully with Yellow Cat for several years now for both temporary and permanent placements. They are a professional personable outfit who are able to provide strong industry relevant candidates. 

MRM London: CH, Human Resources Manager

I have worked with Yellow Cat Recruitment many times in the past and have always found them to be extremely approachable, professional and determined to find me the best person for the job, no matter how short the booking. They always gives complete confidence and are a pleasure to work with. 

Pathe: KL, PA to Senior Director.

I have worked with Yellow Cat for a number of years and would recommend Yellow Cat without hesitation. Jonny has built a fantastic team and everyone at Yellow Cat is professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate their openness and honesty which has helped to build a strong and long lasting working relationship. 

Publicis: BA, Group HR Manager

We have worked with Yellow Cat for a number of years and have employed some great staff through them. They are such a nice bunch of people that you forget its work; they get the brief quickly and work really hard to produce the right results. Yellow Cat form good relationships with their clients which is key to why we use them! 

Clinic: JM, HR Manager

I have nothing but praise for the Yellow Cat team. They have efficiently provided an excellent stream of potential candidates for various positions and we have recruited several first class people. I highly recommend Yellow Cat. 

Probability: RR, Director

Working with Yellow Cat was a pleasure. All the candidates put forward matched our brief and the whole process was very simple from start to finish. We would not hesitate to recommend Yellow Cat as a resource for anyone looking to recruit in the media industry. 

PR4: CW, Managing Director

My requirements/requests are always with a tight deadline. Yellow Cat always comes up on top. Not only do they find me someone but they are always the right type of person needed for Evos. I know I can count on Yellow Cats at all times no matter what I need or the deadline I have. Thanks guys! 

Evolutions Post Production: KL, Client Services Manager

I have been working with Yellow Cat since 2006 and they have always proved to be highly professional. They understand my needs and send me candidates that are relevant for the role. I am impressed with their approach in a market that is very competitive. They care about building long term relationships. 

Tribe Marketing: ML, Director

Yellow Cat really cares about getting it right and understands our industry. To their credit we've simply kept many of their excellent freelances for permanent positions. The relationship works and makes our life easier. Thanks for all your excellent help, as ever. 

Smoke & Mirrors: EI, Facilities Director

Reliable, professional and friendly are three words I would use to describe Yellow Cat Recruitment. Whether it is last minute temp bookings or permanent roles, Yellow Cat provides top class individuals for our needs. YCR is my first choice of recruitment agency and definitely gets my recommendation. 

Virgin Media: JF, Office Services

We're always very happy with the quick and professional service given by Yellow Cats. We often put them under a lot of pressure by needing temporary staffing solutions ASAP, but they never fail to deliver! 

Monsoon Accessorize: LB, Resourcing Coordinator

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Yellow Cat Annual Recruitment Survey Results

10 January 2011

According to our Annual Recruitment Survey, it is easier to find a new job when you are unemployed as opposed to when you are in work. The survey, completed by 100 randomly selected candidates who registered with Yellow Cat over the past 3 months, asked a variety of questions regarding their quest to find a new job. The results go against the old cliché that it is easier to find a job when in a job. Of the 65 candidates who were out of work when they registered, 82 % had interviewed recently compared to only 51% of candidates who were job hunting whilst in a job.

Adam Richardson, at Yellow Cat believes that a change in employer’s attitudes goes some way to explaining these statistics: "Although it is true to say that being in a job gives you the security required to be flexible about your job search, it is no longer such a large obstacle when it comes to finding a new position. During the economic downturn many strong candidates were made redundant so therefore have valid and understandable reasons for being out of work. Because of this employers are no longer as sceptical about candidates who are not currently employed. Additionally, the lack of a notice period means that employers can get a vacancy filled quicker."

Of the surveyed candidates who were currently in work 32% had attended one interview in the past month with 19% attending 2 or more. This is considerably lower than the 52% of unemployed candidates who had attended one interview and 30% who had attended 2 or more. Although these stats suggest that leaving your job may help you find another one, Adam does not agree: "If you are in a secure and stable job, stay in it. Being in work helps you keep in the loop when it comes to your industry and will make spotting future opportunities much easier. Your self confidence is also likely to be much stronger if you are not worrying about where your next pay check is going to come from which will allow you to perform to your highest level when you secure an interview. The last thing you want to do is come across as desperate."

Interestingly, the Yellow Cat survey also revealed that the majority (86%) of job hunters who had attended interviews over the past month had found out about their jobs through an online job board. This compared to the 9% who had used local or trade press and the 5% who had heard through word of mouth.

 

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