Testimonials

Russell Clarke and I worked together for 4 years during the early 1990s. Russell introduced me to the industry, and provided my base training in recruitment and labour hire practice.

In my 18 years in this industry I have come across few people with the in-depth knowledge of recruitment practice than Russell Clarke. Many of the things I was taught by Russell, my company still utilizes today. What sets Russell apart from other trainers in this industry is attention to detail. His methods leave nothing to chance – he has systems and procedures for countering any situation that any consultant could possibly find themselves in. Moreover, by following Russell’s methods for candidate and client control – the key to recruitment efficiency – you find you do not get into sticky situations in the first place!

Russell is passionate about this industry, and that passion shows through in the way Russell does everything. He is meticulous in his planning, thorough in his assessments of business, and business opportunities and highly creative in his thinking.

He has run successful recruitment agencies in Australia for more years than most people working in this industry. For anyone considering a move into the industry, I could not think of a better teacher.

My company now employs over 40 staff, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. We operate across numerous recruitment sectors, including international recruitment and under 4 separate brands. As I said above, the key issues we focus on in our day to day operations are those taught to me by Russell Clarke 18 years ago. Why – because they work.

Greg Lee
Managing Director
United Recruitment

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I have known Russell Clarke for 8 years, having been inducted into the recruitment industry by Russell through a National Recruitment franchise. I worked for Russell, both as an Account Manager and a Franchise Development Manager. I have remained in contact with Russell over the following years.

I was trained / mentored by Russell in the key elements of recruitment and running a small business. I regard Russell as a thorough, practical and entertaining trainer. Several years ago I started my own recruitment business. The structures and disciplines taught by Russell have been passed on to my fellow directors and our staff, now across 2 offices. This knowledge remains fundamental to my business today.

Russell is an entrepreneurial and innovative recruitment “thinker”. He remains at the forefront of best practice recruitment operations and his staff and franchisees benefit from this wealth of recruitment and business expertise. Russell has trained hundreds of recruiters throughout his career in recruitment. You won’t hear this from Russell, but several have risen to the very highest levels in recruitment within Australia. Many are successful recruiters both within and outside of National Recruitment. Others like me have started their own recruitment businesses/franchises. The success of recruiters/franchisees trained, developed and coached by Russell is no coincidence.

I provide this testimonial in recognition of (and thanks for) Russell’s influence on my development and success as a professional recruiter and business owner.

Matthew Johnson
Director
ESE Consulting Pty Ltd

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My first experience of a Recruitment Agency was in 1987 when I walked through the doors of a modern city office and was interviewed by the owner, Mr. Russell Clarke. I was employed with him as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and after only 18 months was given the opportunity to manage a new branch he was setting up on Albert Road, Melbourne. Not only did Russell develop me as a Recruitment Consultant but guided me as a Manager both in the handling of staff and the acumen required to operate a successful branch. Incredibly he shared intimate financial savvy and business principles that have allowed me to be very successful today. Russell was a very unselfish trainer who shared his experience unconditionally. I have always appreciated and respected Russell for imparting his knowledge and experience that very few Owners would.

Russell had an innate training style that gave you a passion for the industry. His training was incredibly thorough, well thought out and empowering. Russell’s training takes you on a journey where integrating psychology, methodology, analysis, fact finding, logic and gut feelings are all essential ingredients for success in Recruitment.

His devotion and commitment to the Industry was infectious. The depth of knowledge, care and tenacity Russell shared has underpinned all that I continue to do in my own Recruitment Agency.

It is quite extraordinary that the recruitment processes, practices and formulas Russell shared with me in 1987 have been the framework adopted by my Agency, TMC, since its inception in 1992 and remain at the forefront of all my internal training and day to day recruitment philosophies.

Annette Briffa
Managing Director
The Macintosh Corporation (TMC)

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