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“RUN A MILE”

★☆☆☆☆

written by BrycenHensley315 on 04/09/2020

RUN A MILE Utterly awful! They market themselves as an end to end recruitment and retention company - assessment; recruitment; training - with an average retention rate of 92% after 2 years. They then tie you up in a contract that is not clear, provides them with 100% rights and you with 0%. They presented me with a chap who, on day one, had blue hair was homeless, had a drink issue and did not attend their training. The candidate's contract was terminated accordingly. So poor was the Pareto process that I could not stomach dealing with them again. 4 Years later they sued me for breach of contract. The worst recruitment company I have ever had dealings with!

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“Worst recruitment agency I have worked with hands down. ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Jondubs13 on 23/06/2017

I had reservations about Pareto Law when they called me, as I had given up with them 6 months prior due to NEVER getting a call back. However, this consultant was friendly and helpful. I was called pretty much when I was expecting and it was all good. This friendly consultant told me how great my CV was and how I should attend an assessment centre. It was 100 miles away, but as I was promised so much I thought I would go for it. WHAT A MISTAKE. I drove 100 miles each way, sat through a 6 hour assesment and got interviewed by a consultant who had been with the company 1 WEEK!! I was one of the few in my group to pass the assessment. I had great feedback from all people involved and thought it was great. I was expecting loads of calls as promised. However, not a thing. Not even this friendly consultant got back to me.(Turns out once you have passed the assessment you are not there responsibility anymore, just a stat, as they get commission for the amount of people they get through the day) I was confused because of the great feedback I had received. So I sent an email to them, asking for some help. True to form, I heard nothing. I eventually got a call from another consultant telling me about a job that I had already said no too before the assessment, and then a couple more telesales roles that were not even close to what I told them I wanted. I have been so let down by Pareto and I would recommend not bothering with them. You dont actually meet with the consultants who work with you, they dont listen to what you are looking for, and they dont get back to you. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. They trick you into going along to an assessment centre and then dont bother with you once you pass.

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“Cliche, false, Timewasters ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 08/05/2017

I write this review in urge that potential graduates looking for work read the reviews prior to attending their " assessment day" which is only supposed to be a group of 10 however 30 students were there. It was a day filled with very inflated egos considering they are essentially middle men with tarted up job titles to deter from the fact they are recruiters, i recieved a call from a "graduate manager" who less of backbone than a jellyfish, who invited me to this exclusive assessment day that only a select few make it. I traveled to their Winslow office to attend. It is sold as this dynamic process, when in fact it is, a glorified seminar of how Pareto discover electrify and walked on the moon ... then to be judged by a group of 22 years old with inflated egos who have "set the world a blaze" If you Outspoken very obnioxious and full of business cliche you will make the cut. Having attended whilst currently in the role of telesales at my current job for 10 months told sales doesn't seem right for you. In essence save your time and apply directly to employers don't waste your time and money to sit in from of arrogant middle man looking to massage his ego .

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“Incredibly unprofessional and egotistical ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by 103Burgess on 10/04/2017

I was sceptical of this agency at first after reading other reviews, but decided to give it a chance. I can say with the utmost certainty the negative reviews are right. Initially I received a phone call from a "graduate manager", who without really asking me any questions invited me to assessment. He also scheduled a call to take place two days after the initial call, but this never happened. I had to chase for information on the assessment two days prior to the event, due to the lack of communication from Pareto. The assessment was even worse, I expected 20 people tops, however the number was closer to 60, probably even more. The event started late, and much of the day we were just sat around with no idea as to what was going on. The employee operating the event was, by far, the most egotistical human I have ever had the displeasure of meeting, ranting and raving about his own achievements, as if to elevate himself above the room full of undergrads before him. A typical - and professional - assessment day would comprise of at least 2 group exercises, however Pareto operated just one, whereby a celebrity we said we were inspired by, among others, were trapped on a boat and half had to be kicked off. Despite the pleas of the event coordinator stating it was not a shouting match, it most definitely was. The only guaranteed way to not get kicked off the boat is to choose bear grylls, and most certainly not a sporting figure. Following this, a three minute presentation ensued, whereby you presented why you want to work in sales, and why they should pick you. The graduate manager on the phone will tell you to script what you aim to say, much to the detriment of individuals who feel more comfortable free styling so as not to panic during their presentation. Considering the nature of sales, and the fact thinking on your feet and reacting quickly is an important skill, I find it bizzare to be marked down for demonstrating such ability. As one of the last people selected to present, I had to wait a significant time, and while I was presenting, other candidates were offered food, which I unfortunately missed out on thanks to the poor organisation and scheduling skills of the assessment staff. The food however, according to fellow candidates consisted of crisps and biscuits, so not appropriate for all diets. After this was more waiting around until finally, the candidates are split apart, with the successful being removed from the room, and the unsuccessful receiving a very brief and abrupt farewell. We were also asked not to write reviews like this. In summary, if you are good at shouting and forcing opinions on other people, then Pareto is great for you. But if you are a civilised human, no matter how skilled you are, a Pareto assessment simply gives insufficient to showcase your abilities. Avoid this place like the plague, you are much better served spending your time finding jobs elsewhere!

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“Supportive and Professional ”

★★★★★

written by Jhook1993 on 13/03/2017

From the beginning, I was offered a lot of support by the recruiters. They found me a well-paying job very quickly and offered a lot of help through the interview process. Since then I've been given very useful training and my recruitment agent has been in contact through the whole process. I really do feel as though this has kickstarted my career and I am very grateful for this. Even the assessment day was nowhere near as gruelling as others I've attended and, in contrast to some of these more negative reviews, nothing about my current role was misrepresented.

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“Nightmare”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Djvddubjhvfsxhb on 02/02/2017

Nightmare from start to finish..The assessment day involved a mass of people shouting over one another..I'd written on my cv that I was in a choir and i was asked to sing infront of the entire room of people (approx 50 people) and was marked down because I declined..The man leading the day was very arrogant and rude.. I found the whole thing quite degrading and embarassing to be quite honest and i cant quite believe that companies operate in this way.. I'm a confident person but i do not feel comfortable shouting over others to be heard or humiliating people for the sake of a job!! STAY AWAY!!!

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“Good experience”

★★★★★

written by Rauln346 on 23/10/2016

I had a really good experience with Pareto. They have managed to find me the perfect role. I would definitely recommend.

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“If you have any morals, stay well away.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by RodolfoDavenport on 15/10/2016

I cannot articulate strongly enough how much I would not recommend Pareto. They are unethical, and possibly very damaging to your career. I gave up a secure, if boring, job where I was treated incredibly well, to take on something new and more challenging. I wanted something that was intellectually more interesting than my previous job. After passing the assessment day with Pareto, I was placed into a role that 'fitted all my requirements' ... I wanted something Monday-Friday. Commutable from home and that did not involve much travelling, and with some flexibility of hours to ensure a good work/life balance. I wanted something consultative, where I could build relationships and genuinely help clients. I am especially passionate about young people/education so something that linked to that, ideally. I made all of this clear to Pareto. They told me they had the perfect role... The company I was placed with told us in the induction that they were consultative in their sales and cared about their customer service. We were told they took time to train each new employee, that we would be given support, development and training. In the actual job I was to be placing young people into employment, which sounded, from what they told us, perfect for me. They told me they valued doing the right thing above all else. They lied. I was repeatedly forced into pushing clients to make the wrong decisions, so that my manager would get her commission. I was told to make young people take jobs they didn't want, so that my manager would meet target. I was told that profit was more important than the future of a young person. We spent 99% of the time cold-calling, which was never in the job description, and were micro-managed constantly. We had our calls monitored and criticised. Being stuck in traffic for an hour and a half on the way to work was not an acceptable excuse for being 5 minutes late, but we were expected to work through lunch and stay late in the evening. We were sent all over the country for 'training' with little notice, and I was often forced to travel on a Sunday to stay overnight. We didn't even get paid sick days. Meanwhile Pareto didn't deliver any of the promised training. When I raised some of my concerns with them during a standard feedback call I was told, 'that's just sales.' -- all they cared about was meeting their own targets and making a profit for themselves. 4 months in to the job, whilst I was actually meeting targets, I asked my manager about the possiblility of moving to a different (non-sales) role that suited my skills better - I was immediately forced to resign. I don't know what kind of person succeeds in these jobs, but morally, they're not all there. I am happier to be unemployed.

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“Positive Experience”

★★★★★

written by UrielOlson on 15/10/2016

I had a very positive experience with a recruiter from Pareto Law about a specific graduate position. A very positive approach, very willing to help and checked on the progress of my application.

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“Pareto Law review”

★★★★★

written by DeclanOsborn on 11/10/2016

Pareto Law offered me an opportunity into sales, which I would not have gone into otherwise. Offering great training with an entertaining delivery made learning the ropes fun and has set me up for a promising future. The speed in which I got a job through Pareto came as a brilliant surprise.

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“My Pareto Experience”

★★★★★

written by RaidenGlass on 06/09/2016

Pareto Law has not only kickstarted my career, it has helped me realise exactly what I want to achieve for the future. The process is inclusive of all, from the thousands like me who come out of university not knowing what they want to do, to those that know they want to work in sales. They do not select candidates based on experience, rather a positive and engaging attitude. Their access to some of the best companies means that based on your personality and profile, you have a great chance of being put forward to the most exciting, competitive and growing organisations in the UK. Since starting my job in January, I have received brilliant sales training that have provided me with tools to succeed in sales, and have regular support from my Pareto point of contact. To anyone who is thinking of starting a career in sales, or those that want to kickstart a career in business, my advice would definitely be to do it through Pareto.

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“Great Opportunity - Dodgy People”

★☆☆☆☆

written by RobEdmondson on 14/08/2016

Pareto helped me find the job I wanted and I am now 2 weeks in. That is the only reason I would recommend them to a friend. However, my experience of getting there was unfortunately very negative. 1. The Assessment day - I think the assessment is well thought out, it gives you the opportunity to show your strengths and discuss your options. 2. The company allocation process - Once you have passed the assessment Pareto get in contact to find you a job. I was actually asked to interview with Pareto, and until I was absolutely crystal clear that I did not want to accept they would not show me any other jobs. I explained to them several times that I wanted to be able to make the decision with all my options in front of me but they wouldn't let me do that. Once I was certain about wanting to interview with a company (Mimecast) we went ahead and arranged the interview. This is where my story gets very negative. The Pareto employee who was in discussions with me asked me how £33K sounded as a starting salary. I was very excited. He later revealed that this was including basic + OTE. At this point he then told me that the OTE was calculated by a formula that works out the average bonus earnt by a first year employee. When I later received a job offer this turned out to be a flat out lie. Perhaps I was gullible, but there is no excuse for lying about money. He was essentially saying that I could expect to earn £33K if I was average. The truth is that this is was a strong first year will earn. Another thing that frustrated me - when various acc. managers from Pareto contact you, they write their adverts assuming that you are a teenager with no intelligence or ambition. Seriously! The first things they mention are typically: 1. This job lets you dress down on Fridays! 2. Theres a pool table! 3. There is a beer fridge! 4. Young working culture! I find this really embarressing. It makes me cringe that they havn't even attempted to find out what MY priorities are.... I MEAN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SALES EXPERTS!!! Isn't it a basic principle that you pitch the product to match the prospects concerns?? Bleurgh.... Anyway. In conclusion! Pareto may be able to help you find the job you want. But no matter what they say, they really don't give a flying fish about you. They are the worse kind of sales people. I've heard the working culture there is bad, and to be honest, based on the tactics used on me, it wouldn't surprise me. Pareto, if I could give you no stars I probably would. - This is just MY experience, I hope that others didn't have these issues -

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“Graduate recruitment day”

★★★★★

written by danlee27 on 27/07/2016

After graduating and deciding to relocate to London I got the opportunity for a graduate recruitment assessment day at Pareto. After a successful phone interview I attended the assessment day 3 days later that week. The process was challenging but fun, it included speaking in front of the others on the assessment day and the Pareto team. It was a good icebreaker and a good opportunity to make an impression. After a couple of group exercises you have to do a 5 minute speech on 'Why sales is for'. This is done in a room in front of Pareto employee's and clients they use (potential employers of successful candidates.) As long as your prepare for the day and approach it with confidence then you should be successful. Pareto placed me into a good role within 3 days of being successful so I would recommend the process to anyone. I have done so to friends who have also been successfully placed into roles.

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“Pareto Law Graduate Jobs”

★★★★★

written by TRoden on 12/07/2016

I went for an assessment day in the Wilmslow office in April. I was fortunate enough to get through what was a very tough process. All the staff, however, were brilliant all the way through from initial phone interview to finding me a job. Thanks to my account manager, I've now got a brilliant job and it pays very well like all their jobs seem to. Couldn't recommend it more, just be prepared for the fact that they assessment day is very tough and that not everyone can be successful. If you do get through their jobs are brilliant and their staff very helpful.

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“Don't listen to the negative comments”

★★★★☆

written by AJRK19 on 06/07/2016

I went through an assessment day with Pareto in April and have now done 2 months at my job, found through them. They are slightly unorthodox in their methods but they have found me a great job, one which I never would have found by myself, and they have continued to support me since being placed in work, by training weeks etc. I would recommend Pareto.

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“FTSE250 job in weeks. ”

★★★★★

written by ybArsenault494 on 20/06/2016

I originally applied to a job post that I didn't know Pareto were recruiting for. I had a call with my initial recruiter and was invited to take part in the telephone interview. The same day I passed through that stage and was sent details of the next graduate assessment day. Mine was at the Radisson Blu in Leeds. I didn't really know what to expect of the day as it was my first graduate day. After getting parked and settling in, I joined a few graduates who had already gathered, and began to mingle. Everyone was in the same boat and didn't know what to expect. There was a huge mix of people from different backgrounds with a 50/50 split of male and female. After getting through the day, a mix of group and individual exercises, I was told that I had been chosen as one of the 12 from 43 to be selected. In fact, I was being put forward for an interview that week at a start up tech business extremely close to my home. My account manager was fantastic through this process, aiding in my interview prep and answering all my questions. Unfortunately I didn't get this job, but was assured that something else would come along. The next week I had my first stage interview at a FTSE 250 world renown company, and 3 weeks later had the job. Through the entire process, my account manager bent over backwards accommodating any requests and questions that I had, and even fought to raise my basic salary. Within 3 months my role has changed and I sit within the account management team. With the entire Pareto process, you get out what you put in. Take it all with a pinch of salt, do your best, be yourself, and let yourself shine. You'll go far. If you don't like the pressure, sales isn't for you I'm afraid. I have nothing but positive feedback for my process, and my account manager and I are now good friends.

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“Highly recommended!”

★★★★★

written by on 20/06/2016

Had a brilliant experience with Pareto. Uploaded my CV on their site a few months back and had a call regarding a global organisation not too far from me. After a really motivating chat with a recruiter, we had a telephone interview, where i was then invited to the assessment centre a week later. I was fortunate enough to have the job offered on the same day as the assessment. There was roughly 45 graduates being assessed on the day and only 10 got the job. It was a brilliant experience. I have been in my role for a year now, and still keep in touch with Pareto. Really nice people who listen to your concerns and give genuine advice.

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“assessment and training”

★★★★★

written by paulatpenketh on 14/06/2016

the assessment day was very professional but overall great - was conducted in a very professional manner and resulted in me being offered the job. On going training has helped massively and the teaching staff have been very insightful and current in their delivery. Support from Pareto has been good too and I would recommend any graduate looking for either their first job or a change of role to engage with these guys. They tell it straight and for some that can be a shock to the system - however - the support is always there and I cant fault them

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“assessment and training”

★★★★★

written by paulatpenketh on 14/06/2016

the assessment day was very professional but overall great - was conducted in a very professional manner and resulted in me being offered the job. On going training has helped massively and the teaching staff have been very insightful and current in their delivery. Support from Pareto has been good too and I would recommend any graduate looking for either their first job or a change of role to engage with these guys. They tell it straight and for some that can be a shock to the system - however - the support is always there and I cant fault them

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“Great training with account management course”

★★★★★

written by Glover1969 on 27/05/2016

Lou shared a lot of tactics I find useful and can be applied directly on my day to day work. I will recommend her course!

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