Candidate Testimonials
“Martin did an exceptional job in helping me secure a new position. He is open minded and a great expert in his field, which meant the whole process went smoothly.”
"I was approached by Martin following a referral from another consultant. Martin provided me with the guidance and support required to make a change in career direction - I was impressed by his knowledge of the industry and in specific of the business I now work for. He provided with comprehensive preparation and information so that I felt confident and assured when it came to interview. I would recommend Martin to recruiters looking for new opportunities and businesses looking for new talent."
“I found Martin to be really helpful when I was searching for a new position. He was able to give me expert knowledge on the Glasgow market place and offered my various options until I found the right role for me. He really helped with interview preperation and advise, and was available throughout the whole process to support me."
“Martin was very professional while helping me find a new position. He presented me with a number of great opportunities and was very patient helping me secure the right role. He always kept me informed and was able to provide me with valuable insights into his clients, and at no point did he push me into anything. I am very happy in the role he helped me find."
“Martin is an excellent communicator, engaging and direct. His relaxed approach combined with recruitment industry knowledge makes him a top recruitment specialist and an all round good guy"
“Martin helped me find my next recruitment role earlier on this year and I was blown away by his professionalism and knowledge of the industry as a whole.
He knew his clients inside out and made sure that he matched me to the right company to suit me and my skills and always took the time to talk me through any thoughts or concerns I had pre and post interview.
Overall, Martin is an excellent recruiter and is exactly what you would want from a rec-to-rec consultant - he is honest, reliable and really puts the candidates needs first at all times."
“Martin was recommended to me by an ex-colleague. His patience, advice and direction on taking the next step in my career has proved invaluable and I would urge anyone in recruitment who is thinking about making a move within the industry to contact Martin without delay.”
“I cannot recommend Martin highly enough. Martin was incredibly patient with me during a cross roads in my career. I always found him to be completely upfront and honest with me, kept in touch and called when he said he would and whilst he provided me with different options, I never felt pushed by him in a specific direction. Very knowledgable and I really felt he wanted to get the best fit not just for my experience but for me as a person also.
A BIG thank you to Martin and I would happily recommend him”
“I contacted Martin to help when I found myself looking for a new opportunity in the Recruitment sector. From the first time we spoke to my eventual succesful placement he was a consummate professional who delivered exactly what he promised. I have to also add not only did he find me a fantastic position, I believe he has found me a career and also surpassed my expectations when negotiating my package. I could not recommend Martin highly enough to both clients and recruitment professionals considering their next career move as my experience has been nothing but positive. I wish him every success in the future and once again will thank him for everything he has done!”
"Martin sourced an opportunity for me at a time when I was at a real crossroads about my career. I had been exploring various opportunities outside of Route2 also, attending interviews over a course of a few months. Martin spoke with me openly and honestly about each potential prospect, even the prospects that made no benefit to his business. It was a refreshing pleasure to have his sound advice, without feeling he was trying to line his own pockets - which is a very rare quality in recruitment. It really felt like I was chatting to a friend, who cared about my needs. In the end, I accepted a role with Escape and declined the offer that Martin sourced for me. Martin handled this extremely well, after some considerable time and investment in my move. I would like to personally thank Martin for this and also highly recommend him to any recruiter looking for a good person to have on their side."
"Martin was patient with me in a time of uncertainty. He made it easy to be honest, which enhanced the trust between us...at least from my perspective.
Martin was confident in his subject matter but not too pushy, showing a good degree of understanding of my situation whilst maintaining the patience to make sure I was comfortable with the choices I was making (and it did require some patience...). I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to his prospective candidates and clients and wish him and Route 2 Recruitment the best of luck."
Dale Kenny"Martin was highly recommended to me by a number of ex recruitment colleagues who I had worked with in the past. Martin had successfully placed them in roles which they were all really happy with. When the time came for me to move on from my present employer it made sense for me to approach Martin for help. Our first meeting Martin took the time to really understand me and what I was about. What my likes and dislikes were, what I wanted from my next role and what really motivated me. This allowed Martin to match me up to companies on his impressive client list. Martin has helped me secure a new role which I believe is going to be good for me and look forward to starting with my new employer.
I have no problem recommending Martin to anyone and will no doubt do so to anyone considering a move"
“What can I say about Martin? I will start by saying "thank you", Martin recruited me for the role here at Ably Resources. He kept intouch every day, giving great feedback on every stage of the interview process. I am hoping he never has to recruit me in the future because I LOVE it here....You got me the best job ever.
I will continue to recommend Martin to everyone I know.
Thank you again"
Martin was instrumental in securing my current position at MBN Recruitment. Martin came highly recommended and he lived up to every word making me aware of all the opportunities available to me at that time. With his expert knowledge he provided me with all the information I required.
He is personable, reliable and an expert in his field. I would not hesitate in recommending him to friends in the future.
"I had the recent pleasure of Martin's assistance in seeking a new role in Scotland. He was extremely efficient as he took time out to meet me at short notice and was clearly knowledgeable on the clients and roles on offer. I was impressed with his tenacity, professionalism and ability to understand what I was looking for and match it to live positions. Martin is very honest and open so you know exactly where you stand at every stage of the process. I would have no hesitation recommending Martin to anyone who is looking for the next move."
"Having known Martin through a friend, I decided to give him a call when things weren't going too well at my previous company. Martin did a great job of putting my mind at rest, he walked me through the Rec2Rec process and gave me a number of solid options for my next career move. Within 2 weeks I had been offered and accepted a position through my present company and I am delighted to be here. Thank you for your help Martin, much appreciated!"
"I approached Martin with regards to couple of vacancies he was adverising. There was one particular company which Martin recommended which I had not thought about approaching previously. I have now accepted and started with this company. Martin was quick at arranging interviews and facilitated the offer and start date seemlessly. I would not hesitate recommending Martin to other recruiters"
"Martin provided a first class service to me when finding my current role. He has a professional approach to his recruitment search and was a great help to ease my anxiety (I was searching for a new position after twelve years in my last company).He kept in regular contact advising how each step of the process was advancing and was very thorough when presenting the details of the client. His advice and commitment is very much appreciated, professional but personal. I would certainly use Martin's services again and have already recommended him to others. "
""This was the first time I had considered using a Rec to Rec agency and was initially apprehensive. However, from the introductory call with Martin at Route 2 Recruitment, I have received outstanding and excellent service. I found Martin extremely responsive, asking lots of questions to find out exactly what I wanted. An action plan was created immediately and I was confident my CV was in the right hands.
I knew I could count on Martin to get back to me when he said he would and to have the courtesy to call with regular updates, delivering excellent knowledge of his clients. Allowing not only more focussed interview preparation but more importantly why it was the “right job” to pursue
I am convinced that personalising customer service in the recruitment industry is definitely the way forward and that Martin has mastered the art."
"Having dealt with a number of Recruitment to Recruitment Consultants throughout my career in the industry (both personally and when hiring for vacancies within my previous organisations) dealing with Martin Kay has genuinely been a breath of fresh air.
From our very first conversation, Martin very quickly and efficiently established my needs and endeavoured not only to recommend a good career fit, but also an opportunity which matched my cultural and ethical requirements. Combined with his delivery of every promise made, and meticulous communication I very quickly took the decision to work with Martin on an exclusive basis.
At every step of the process from initial introduction to the most relevant of his Clients, through to a successful offer of employment Martin exceeded my expectations in terms of service provision. He was also always available for advice, guidance, or even just a friendly conversation.
Where Martin really came into his own, was in the post offer period. I had a number of issues at the referencing stage due to my previous employer having gone into liquidation and relevant Directors proving elusive. The Client withdrew the offer, and I was devastated to say the least. Many consultants may have given up when faced with such adversity, but not Martin!
Unknown to me and unprompted, he committed a great deal of time to researching and tracking down a relevant Director from my previous employer, and arranged for him to provide the required reference. Alongside this he managed the Client's expectations and ensured their initial interest did not evaporate completely. My 'dream position' was back on track thanks to Martin's perseverance, the offer re-issued, and I am now very very happy to have commenced employment with my new Consultancy.
This would not have happened without Martin's dedication, and his desire to tenaciously exceed the norm - to genuinely go the clichéd extra mile for his Candidates. He is truly a credit to the Recruitment Industry, and the level of service he provides should be encouraged and recognised as an example to us all!
Should I have any future Recruitment requirements, whether personal or business, Martin Kay will be my first - and only - point of contact. It is an absolute pleasure to submit this Testimonial in support of his nomination."
"Martin was instrumental in securing my current position. Martin had been recommended by an ex-colleague and as I had never used an agent before, I wasn't sure what to expect.
On Meeting Martin, I was quickly put at ease as he promptly accessed my abilities & career goals and was able to discuss suitable employers from the offset. Martin is knowledgeable, personable, determined and reliable and I would not hesitate in recommending him to friends."
“I have recently had the opportunity of working with Martin who has helped me secure a new and exciting position. During this process, I have found Martin to be someone of great character and high integrity. He was comfortable and very personable, and kept me involved during the process. Thank you Martin, and good luck for the future.”