Agency All-Rounder - Evie Barker joins The Candidate!

Agency Recruitment Executive, Evie Barker, tells us all about her professional background, what attracted her to The Candidate, and who she can help find the job of their dreams!

Lovely to have you onboard. First of all tell us, what is your background and experience?

I studied Marketing at university, whilst studying I picked up placements and internships at places like Urban Splash in Manchester and Liverpool Sound City to get real hands-on experience. Then I landed myself a job in social media at a Manchester Agency for 2 years, afterwards I went into retail management, where I had my first insight into the recruitment process.

What attracted you to The Candidate before you started?

I wanted to work for a company that really valued their staff and understand that we’re all human. The Candidate stood out to me as a team of people that work alongside each other to get the job done.

What was the recruitment process like?

I applied through our website, 5 minutes later had a call from Elliot, later that day I had an interview then a week later I met Brian. It was informal and we had a laugh, but the guys really understood me as a person.

What is your current role at The Candidate and what will you be working on?

I work with the agency team recruiting for talented professionals at all levels, who are looking for a new position at some of the top UK agencies.

What is the culture like?

Work hard, play harder! An office with lots of music, laughs and drinks. Tonnes of encouragement from the team, but the understanding that you might have a bad day and that’s completely fine, the next day will be better.

What is the best thing about working at The Candidate?

For me the flexibility to work on projects you’re really passionate about and manage your own time. I can work from anywhere and if I want a Friday afternoon off I can.

What is the benefit of using you at The Candidate?

Benefits for my Candidates:

I have a genuine interest in finding people the perfect role for them, there’s so many hidden gems out there with bags of talent who find the applying process difficult. That’s what I’m here for… I take away the long process, really get to know you as a person and find the position in an agency that suits your needs.

Benefits for my Clients:

As a client we’ll work together to figure out the skills and experience the ideal candidate needs to be an addition to your team. You’ll get my consultancy advice so we can navigate salaries and expectations within the roles together.

Who should speak to you?

If you’re looking for a new position, applying advice or a new addition to your team get in touch. There’s a whole bunch of skills I’m currently looking for, SEO, PR, Social media, PPC… the list goes on.

Don’t hesitate to get in contact with me because those missed opportunities feel worse than rejections.

Interested in an Agency based role? Get in touch with Evie today on 0161 833 1044 or [email protected].

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