Candidate Testimonials

"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

"Contacting Venator a few days after it was announced that Australia was on the verge of sliding into a 'technical recession' it's fair to say I was a bit nervous about the prospects of finding a job full stop, never mind discovering a career path that would be genuinely fulfilling.

Most recruiters I spoke with seemed to want to slot me into any job that was available, but Andrew was able to objectively provide me with the tools to assess where I would be able to best progress my career. Andrew was fantastic at providing support and very proactive in providing feedback throughout a rigorous recruitment process.

This level of service continues today, with Andrew regularly following up how things are progressing."

Jason, Financial Analyst

"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

"Andrew has a great understanding of candidate strengths, personality and is very pleasant to deal with. Service provided is very unique in comparison to other agencies, this is where understanding of candidates, culture fit, career ambition and path are very important in successful placement. In short, Andrew has done a great job in providing me a 'personalised' service - and has proven that 'one-size fits all' approach won't work in tough job market."

Johan, Senior Business Analyst

"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.

I also had contact with Andrew Coleman about some temp opportunities and found him to be extremely likeable and also very willing to place me in an industry that interested me and he had multiple follow-ups with me keeping me in the loop of opportunities that arose.

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

"My experience with Venator has been fantastic. I received a phone call from Andrew Coleman less than 24 hours after I had sent in my application. Within 5 days, my interview was organized and 7 days later, I received an offer from my current employer. Throughout the process, Andrew and Ed had always acted very promptly, all my questions were answered quickly and clearly. What impresses me the most is that I receive follow up calls now I've started to ensure everything is OK. Ed wants to know how I'm doing, if everything was working for me and assures me that if I have any problems, I can always contact him."

Quyen, Pricing Analyst

"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

"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