written by Parrish161 on 30/09/2022
I have had dealings with several recruitment agencies , and I can honestly say that DEXTER NICHOLAS, is the worst experience I have ever had ... Ringing at 7:30am ,saying they have vacancies,then get called back by someone else , who then says they haven't ..?? This has happened for over 6 years , and I'm sick of their unwanted phone calls, who hasn't got a clue what he is doing. I've requested numerous times that they remove my details from their data base , but they keep ringing at silly o'clock in the morning. So if your looking for work , I recommend you stay away from this crowd , as I've read reviews on other sites , and it's clear they are a bunch of chancers , who have no idea what they're doing .
written by Kyla498 on 25/05/2021
I would urge anyone thinking of using Dexter Nichlas, either as an employee or employer, to think again. In over 30 years of being in business I have never come across a ruder and more unprofessional outfit. I had the temerity to question their invoice and I have received what can only be described as two puerile and defamatory tirades. I would suggest that they are not in interested in clients so watch out if you choose to employ this agency. The one star incidentally is because there is no facility to give no stars.
written by Hopperkf217 on 13/06/2019
I feel extremely sorry for all the new starters at this company who have only just realised they have joined the most ridiculed recruitment company in the UK, although had they even searched one company review website they would have easily come to the conclusion to walk away from Dexter Nicholas (quickly and never looking back) think; Lemmings and a cliff.
written by ShelbyPower187 on 29/12/2017
after giving them the lead and the name of the company I wonted to work for, they arranged a interview, then rang to say I have another interview, after that I have never heard from them again! please avoid this silly company!!!
written by 316Bentley on 07/08/2017
Kids doing a grown ups job, rude and unarticulate. I am amazed at them to be honest it is no wonder they have this bad reviews
written by vsNoonan149 on 01/08/2017
This has to be one of the most annoying agencies around - You call to speak to them and are treated with disrespect, anger and bad attidue. Not something you would expect from something who is trying to promote themselves for future candidates - If the candidates are anything like the staff then GOD forbid. Pushy and do not listen to your requests
written by Nevillela47 on 26/04/2017
I have worked with a number of headhunters and recruitment consultants over the years as a candidate and I have to say that DN are by far the worse I've ever used. They never respond to emails and calls and when you call them, they are rude and arrogant (including the Director). I told them to delete my CV and never call me again. I wouldn't want DN to ever represent me to a prospective employer. They give the whole industry a bad name. I only gave them 1 star as I couldn't give them 0 stars. I WOULD AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS.
written by bgParks1946 on 21/04/2017
Worst recruitment agency in the UK.ARROGANT,ILL MANNERED STAFF.Call people at all hours in the early morning,waking up the household.
written by peedoffpeeple on 24/02/2017
WARNING AVOID AT ALL COSTS! We've never come across a more bent bunch in our lives. They are rude, belligerent, underhand and their fees are just exorbitant. They use deceitful methods to lure companies into dealing with them and then try and charge for interviewing a prospect. They really believe that by sending you an email with their terms and conditions attached that this constitutes a contract between you and them and that because you've read the terms they sent that you've accepted them - at which point they stick their sweaty palms out for 2 or 3 grand. Clearly they have no understanding of the 4 cornerstones of English contract law which are OFFER, ACCEPTANCE, PERFORMANCE and CONSIDERATION in that order. Sending an email with terms and conditions does not constitute a contract and unfortunately for them, we have in-house people with legal knowledge who examined their terms and reviewed their practices and we heard many bad words from the cupboard where we keep the legal team. Our recommendation is that if you want to use a recruitment firm then whatever you do - DO NOT use this outfit as they are not there to service your needs as a business they are there to line their own pockets with your money and they really don't care how they go about getting it out of you. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
written by on 16/01/2017
I only put one star because I couldn't put zero which is what it should beI must get one of their spam-mails at least once a week - I have never used them or any other recruitment agency for that matter but I can't get rid of them. They just seem to send the same information out in every email so this supposed client they have must be pretty rubbish if he can't get a job after all these years. Furthermore they are up North - I'm on the South Coast. Halifax Trading Standards call on these people and close down their Spamming Team.
written by Maceyh132 on 05/10/2016
One must question this companies ethics when they continually send unsolicited emails and the unsubscribe option does absolutely nothing. Furthermore, direct calls to their office to request removal from their mailing list are totally ignored and never returned. If i were to engage a recruitment agency to either find a candidate or a new position then trust, ethics and belief in that they would do as they say would be utmost but sadly i doubt this would be the case with this outfit.
written by 133Curran on 13/09/2016
They find all there "new" companies from google, they think they are the best but little do you all know the emails you get from some1 is just a bogus email address and when you think you are put threw and speaking to him you are actually speaking to Mr Smart himself, also when you ring up and ask for her, she is again a false email address and you will gwt the same answer she is out of the office at the moment, if you are wondering why I know this I worked there and did not like the way they spoke to people and how they did the recruitment process, by far the worst bunch of money obsessed nasty people. All they care about is money and getting people below the age of 54 which is also against the law. So if you are over 54 and have gave them all your details well sorry to say that it will have been ripped up and thrown in the bin.
written by Deandre416 on 03/09/2016
Just had a very awkward conversation with my MD about them touting for my job to him and i am currently still in employment. They try to make a position out of nothing and it stinks. Do not touch this company with a barge pole. If you speak to him, he will pass on your details to your existing employer and make your life hell.
written by NickRobinson on 14/07/2016
We have had one dealing with this company they are the lowest of the low. Their terms and conditions are like concrete and work for them only. DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
written by 43Johnston on 10/06/2016
Similar to the others. Emailed asking them to remove us from their mailing list to no avail. Called to politely ask and got told that I should "Get my business in order before telling them what to do" and then the "Consultant" hung up on me. no sense of professionalism. Steer well clear and add them to your spam filter.
written by richardbarnes1956 on 26/04/2016
Without doubt the worst company i have ever dealt with . Agressive and rude at every turn . The correspondence was garbled and threatening . We reported him to police for his threating behaviour . His son was little better and tried to get money with menaces . In the end Smart senior even threatened our lawyers !!! I expect many people just pay up to be rid of him. Horrible man and to be avoided at all costs . I wish i had checked them out before engaging them ..
written by RickyRowan11 on 15/03/2016
I have never had the bad misfortune of dealing with such a rude, aggressive and despicable man during the whole of my working life until I dealt with this company. I just wish I had read the rest of the reviews before having dealings with them. How on earth the company continues to trade, I have no idea. I see that Mr. Smart has been Director of 5 other companies of varying professions. I wonder what happened to those companies? I also came across an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post from some time ago saying, "A judge at Leeds Crown Court heard he was involved in submitting bogus invoices totalling over 1.3m to the Department of Environment....." I wonder if it was the same guy? If his rudeness is an indication of his character, then I wouldn't be at all surprised.
written by Amya136 on 10/01/2016
Cancelled a telephone interview and recieved several abbusive, rude and unprofessional emails from one of the directors. Stay well away from this company.
written by Maurerel136 on 22/12/2015
Please do not have anything to do with his company. Their staff, including directors, are extremely rude and aggressive and seem to believe it is acceptable practice to ring your home and mobile telephone at 7.35am. Upon being challenged about this practice and it's acceptability, either the phone is hung up or you get a mouthful of abuse. I'm surprised they find anyone a job with attitudes like that. Safe to say number now blocked.
written by rlDaugherty1954 on 13/11/2015
Worst recruitment company I've ever dealt with. They just send out terrible spam non stop and if you ask them to stop they will swear at you and hang up. I would never use this company
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Written on: 15/03/2016
Totally agree!! I have never had the bad misfortune of dealing with such a rude, aggressive and despicable man during the whole of my working life until I dealt with this company. I just wish I had read the rest of the reviews before having dealings with them. How on earth the company continues to trade, I have no idea. I see that he has been Director of 5 other companies of varying professions. I wonder what happened to those companies? I also came across an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post from some time ago saying, "A judge at Leeds Crown Court heard Kenneth Smart was involved in submitting bogus invoices totalling over 1.3m to the Department of Environment....." If his rudeness is an indication of his character, then I wouldn't be at all surprised.