Frank Recruitment Group Employee Reviews about "work hard play"

Pros

Buzzing company with lots of energy and a fun culture, never a dull moment. I worked in the Newcastle HQ and it thrives on a work hard play hard environment. If you are new to sales or recruitment, it's a great way to get started. Trainers are amazing people and you can really build your skillset. Team nights out, incentives and great office bants and fun.

Cons

KPI driven business. It's all about the money and the investment behind the company (TPG). If numbers are low, you are going to feel the pressure across the floor and what was once rewarding can become painstaking work. If you are an internal recruiter or you do not believe in Sales as part of your daily work, this is NOT the company for you

Pros

It's a great first job out of college. It teaches you so many different things not just on the recruiting side of things but also real life things. I personally have been here for a little over 2 years and have seen 3 promotions and now have a team reporting into me. I saw these promotions because of the hard work and dedication I put in so I think that is one of the biggest pros to working at FRG - there is definitely room to grow. I also have met the best people working here. From managers to TRCs - FRG really does know how to hire the right people. You can't complain about an open bar either.

Cons

Sure, there are cons. Not everything is perfect - especially when the company was looking to be bought out in 2020 and then a global pandemic comes and ruins it all. That will lead to some angry c-suite people and it all trickles down to management and below. So there's that - which I get but it gets to be so frustrating at times because this company does have so many good things to it and I've been here for it, it just seems like they're losing it a bit. The job as a recruiter is challenging - especially in the beginning. If you're someone who is just going to pout and not ask questions...you're going to struggle. Ask questions, talk to people that have been on your team for a while and get their advice, go out of your way to talk to the EVP of the office. Be a go-getter and take advantage of what you have at FRG and you should be just fine. I think that FRG is more of a stepping stone type of company but that isn't always a bad thing. I used to drink the Kool-aid and love everything about FRG but I now know that FRG isn't my forever home for many different reasons. And I'm okay with that. Again, I've learned so much and don't know where i'd be without the experiences that I've had.

Pros

- Great environment to work in, work hard, play hard - Initiative to work hard and go the extra mile - Training in depth, anything you don't understand you can pull Michael to one side and he will talk you through a way of doing it tailored to yourself - Meet people from all different backgrounds - Career progression is non comparable, there is no ceiling here people have been here 3/4 years and are currently in managing positions

Cons

Only con which isn't a bad thing, is long hours - but if you put the hours in then you will get what you want out of this job, you hear from other people in the business which only makes you want to do the same, This is a lifestyle not a job! Same with your starting wage packet it's not the best, but again if you work smartly put the hours in you will quickly change that.

Pros

The company is growing and therefore there is a huge amount of career development. Lots of coaching and support in your role. Work hard, play hard mentality. Hardworking senior mgmt team. Friendly environment.

Cons

Very fast-paced which isn't for everyone. It isn't a 9-5 role.