Candidate Testimonials

"Dear Dominic and Fiona

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance while looking for employment. I understand what you mean when you tell me that you receive most of your business through repeat clients and referrals. From all the recruiting agencies I visited I felt that yours was the one that listened to my wants and needs and understood the type of position that I would excel at. Even more importantly - you actually delivered! I found this extremely impressive, especially in today's market. I will definitely be sending any job seekers or potential business your way.

Unfortunately, in this situation it did not work out, but I appreciate your time and effort (and I'm sure I'll always wonder if I made the right choice!). I will be sure to contact you if my situation ever changes.".

Jules, Finance Manager

"I sent an application to Venator about three months ago for a role, and because I had no time to go to the office to have the first meeting, I thought that my profile would be just an archive file. That is why I was really surprised and appreciated when I received the call from Venator about a possible role. I had my first meeting late in the afternoon and my consultant listened and asked detailed questions to understand my background, strengths, personality and career ambition.

Throughout the process, Venator was very supportive and professional. They had a tailored pre-interview prep up with me and offered very constructive feedback after each interview. They were with me every step to ensure all my concerns were answered. During the anxious waiting period, his prompt calls always made my day. Venator and their people distinguish themselves with awarding services. I definitely recommend them."

Yi, Management Accountant

"After returning from a six month break, Venator is the first agency I contacted for a particular role. Having not heard of them before, I expected nothing more than a usual first meeting.

Unlike most recruiters who have little intention to get to know their candidates, the consultant listened and asked detailed questions to understand my background, strengths, personality and career ambition. Though the employer already shortlisted candidates at that time, he thought I would fit perfectly and decided to put me forward. What impressed me the most was the dedication he showed by organising the first interview when he was on his day off.

After three interviews within two weeks, I received an offer from my current employer. Throughout the process, my consultant was very supportive and professional. He had a tailored pre-interview preparation with me and offered very constructive feedback after each interview. He was with me every step to ensure all my concerns were answered. The communication was always smooth and prompt. He also called to follow up with me to know if I was settling in well and if the role continued to meet my requirements. Venator and their people distinguish themselves. I definitely recommend them."

Jasmine, Tax Accountant

"What I value the most is the time and effort that my Venator consultant, took to actually understand the strength of my experiences and the opportunities that I was after. This sets Venator apart from other recruitment agencies which often make you wonder if they have thought about the best interest of the candidate at all.

I highly appreciate the useful advice and moral support provided by Dominic throughout the process. I also noticed that Venator consultants maintain regular communication even when they have no progress to update you with. This is particularly great as you feel like they are on top of things and you always know where you're at with your job application, in case you need to make decisions. Venator is now on my go-to list for any recruitment needs and I will not hesitate recommending them to both job seekers and employers."

Marsha, Financial Accountant

"I've started the process with Andrew, who helped me be considered for the role I really wanted. And although the process ended up taking longer than a year due to the GFC, Venator didn't give up on me.

When Andrew left the business, David continued with the process until the company made the offer. I didn't notice there was a change in recruitment agent and the process was really smooth. David was always available for me when I needed to ask a question and he continued being interested on how I was doing even after I joined the company."

Cynthia, Associate - Financial Services

"I took a wrong turn in my career and because of this Andrew took the time and effort to ensure he really understood me and my past experiences. They were very conscious of not rushing me into just any role but the right role."

Evette, Senior Business Analyst

"Greatly appreciated David's professionalism and ability to follow through with great results. David is personable, honest and approachable, as well as being reliable. Highly recommended!"

Stephen, Financial Governance Manager

"Dominic has professionally and successfully placed me in several roles that fit my career objectives over the years. I find Dominic's expertise and professionalism is second to none and highly recommend him as an Executive Recruiter to anyone in the job search process!"

Christina, Process Improvement Consultant

"In a stagnant and tight labour market 2009/2010 it was Venator, and in particular Ed who delivered on an opportunity. Ed is a no nonsense type of guy who reads cultural fit, candidate viz a viz employer very well. It is testament to him that I was able to secure a role with Don KRC as a Trade Spend Accountant and more recently a Trade Spend Manager. The recruitment process was transparent and I felt a sense of sincerity and integrity displayed by all contacts at Venator through-out my journey. I highly recommend Venator as a service provider and look forward to dealing with them in the future."

Tom, Trade Spend Accountant

"Ed has been a fantastic asset to my career and I recommend him and Venator to anyone that values their career. Every dealing I have had with Ed and Venator has been a positive one. I like the fact that Ed provides a personal service and is keen to understand my goals and aspirations before advising of opportunities. Ed values long term working relationships and it is this mindset that differentiates him and Venator from the pack."

Rob, Finance Business Partner

"I was in the market looking at prospective positions, and after having some unpleasant experiences with other agencies I found Ed and Venator. I found the entire experience to be of the highest quality. Whilst my key contact was Ed, he also introduced me to the rest of the Venator team, and I felt that I had the support of the agency to find my new role rather than just an individual.

Ed was 100% honest and transparent throughout, a quality that is much appreciated in recruitment. He listened to what I was looking for and found me the best available role rather than putting me in the first available role. I would highly recommend Ed and the Venator team to anybody looking for a new role."

Brendan, Senior Finance Analyst

"It's rare that a recruitment agency actually listens to a candidate and provides real career advice. They usually concentrate more on their clients, but Venator definitely cares about their candidates more than other agencies I have dealt with in the past!"

Lauren, Finance Analyst

"Venator is a recruiting firm that provided me with a very different experience. I had applied for one of the roles they advertised and in talking to them they suggested that I should consider another role that they were recruiting for which I had not seen.

Venator explained this role to me in fair detail, interviewed me to confirm my fit to the role, organised an interview with the company recruiting manager and helped negotiate my salary with the company.

Ten days later I was working in a role that completely fits my skills and experience. Since then, Venator has kept in touch with me and I have used them for other roles that we have recruited. The experience has always been positive."

Sandeep, Shared Services Manager

"Having used some of the major finance and accounting recruitment agencies in London and interviewing for roles that did not meet my requirements, I was determined to find a recruitment agency that would help me find the right role.

I was specific about the type of role, industry, location and culture I wanted to work at and Venator took the time to understand me and my career goals and only put me forward for roles I agreed to. I completed a series of online tests for my current role and the Venator office was open for me to complete these tests. I value the time they took to make sure I was getting what I needed and have referred Venator's services to many people."

Kiera, Financial Analyst

"My experience dealing with Ed has been nothing short of excellent. Ed was able to find the right opportunity that matched my skills base (and also not be sold short) where I could contribute as well as grow and learn.

The professionalism demonstrated by Ed, right from our first introduction to the follow up after I was placed in my current role, has been excellent. Also I would have no hesitation in contacting Ed if I were to look for further opportunities or have to engage him in resourcing the right talent."

Sheahan, Senior Business Analyst

"Without doubt, the critical characteristics for a recruiter are integrity and the ability to listen to what people want. The overriding principle that is enshrined at Venator is one of finding the right people for the right position. They take the time to understand what it is you want, where your career path leads, what motivates you and the person behind the 'talent'. They do not forego all else simply to fill the position. I never hesitate to recommend Venator to friends and colleagues from the profession when the opportunity arises, and indeed continue to see Venator as an ongoing resource."

Nicolas, Finance Manager

"My experience with Venator has been nothing short of first class. It was refreshing dealing with Ed, an experienced consultant who took the time to thoroughly understand my background and future career aspirations, as well as providing valuable search guidance. This investment in candidates, as opposed to a "filling a role" attitude clearly provides Venator with an innate ability to better align candidates to suitable roles. Within a week of meeting Ed, I was shortlisted for two well suited roles and successfully secured one. I would not hesitate in recommending Venator to both candidates and clients alike."

David, Commercial Manager

"In my twenty plus years of dealings with recruitment agencies, few have matched the ethos of holistically aligning employer/employee needs as Venator did in managing my recent placement with one of Australia's iconic companies.

Ed is a consummate professional uncompromising in managing the process with integrity and alacrity."

Sanjay, Commercial Manager

"Dealing with Venator was very rewarding; I found them highly qualified and very professional. Andrew and Dominic were always available and helpful when I needed to reach them.

They took their time to get to know me, to familiarise themselves with my skill set and previous work experiences, to understand my preferences and what I was looking for in my next role, and that allowed them to place me in a great position with a fantastic organisation. I definitely recommend them!"

Gus, Commercial Manager

"Venator was definitely superior to other recruitment agencies. There was a distinct professionalism when directly compared to some of their competitors who seemed to have a lot of junior recruiters trying to sell all sorts of jobs that didn't quite match my qualifications.

Venator was different. They listened, they asked questions and then they executed by providing real opportunities. My first contact was with Dominic and it was great to see that a partner/owner in a company like Venator was interested enough to have an initial consultation with me and I found him to be extremely knowledgeable about the industry and the current market and I really appreciated the chat we had.

It was Ed however, that ended up placing me in a full time Senior Analyst role with Schweppes and as it's turned out, it's been a great move for me personally. Ed was very pleasant to deal with, and gave me great advice along the way. He delivered a phenomenal opportunity in a very difficult market. Communication is definitely one of Ed's strong points and I will definitely keep the Venator team in the forefront of my mind for recruiting needs in the future, whether it be for Schweppes' recruiting needs, or personally."

Simon, Senior Finance Analyst

"My contract role ended just as the job market was shrinking, and I was reluctantly meeting with numerous consultants from the leading recruitment firms. I had been unsuccessfully job-searching for three months when I came across Venator. My initial contact was with Andrew Coleman, who explained how Venator's service differs from the other players in the market.

At that time, Andrew didn't have any suitable roles for me but said he would share my details with his colleagues and contact me if anything suitable came in. I received a call from Dominic Cara a few weeks later with the perfect role in mind. I wasn't required to meet with him - Andrew's notes on my skills and experience were enough for Dominic to confidently present my details to his client. It's great to see how Venator really work together as a team.

Luckily for me, I got the job and Venator have been very supportive since I started in my new role."

Sally-Anne, Senior Reporting Analyst

"I found dealing with Venator a pleasure for many reasons. I felt supported and I felt that my best interests were being put forward, and that the best possible outcome was being targeted for me. This was from both the presentation of my skills to the negotiation of my salary, which is very beneficial when you are seeking a role".

David, Shared Services Manager

"Ed was fantastic because he "really" listened to my career aspirations and took on board the challenges I am seeking both now and in the future when he placed me at SMS. One of my key requirements was to work in a great team environment, with direct access to executive management and to have a great manager in order to maximise my opportunity to learn and feel part of the business. Ticks all round and I have not looked back"

Henry, Finance Manager

"My experience with Venator has been nothing short of excellent. From the moment I met with Ed, he understood the motivations behind my search, and more importantly, he understood the type of companies and roles that I was after. The clients that were on Venator's list (well-known, established Australian and international companies in a variety of industries) were also very impressive. I was presented with a number of job descriptions within a few days that were all of relevance and of much interest to me, which eventually led me to my current role at Pacific Brands.

I believe Ed's professionalism was the main point of difference with Venator. In my search, I met with a number of recruitment companies, but rather than understanding what I was after in a role, I felt a lot of these consultants were only trying to fill their vacancies without real consideration for me as a candidate. Fortunately, Ed was not like any of those consultants and took the time to understand me as a candidate, and found roles that were not only of interest to me, but also suited my experience and personal goals.

I will have no hesitation in recommending Venator and Ed to my friends (and I have definitely done that many times already). I will certainly be in touch when I am ready for my next move."

Anthony, Group Management Accountant

"As I was returning from the US after 15 months, Dominic's initial contact was very welcome and extremely helpful. Initially, Dominic contacted me via phone and then organised an initial phone interview with a suitable company, when I was still in Chicago.

The one area that stood out is that from my initial application and contact, my resume was circulated to companies that had roles that were specifically suitable for my qualifications. In previous experiences with other agencies, there appears a blanket submission or circulation to all companies, which results in interviews for jobs that are not suitable, either on behalf of the company or the job seeker.
Finally, the follow up to see how I was going in the new role, also just continued to show that Venator are focused on matching recipients with their clients requirements"

Tim, Internal Auditor