Why candidates use us
It's our business to get the real measure of you.
We work for you:
As a successful HR professional, you are dedicated to the development of others. Ironically, this often means that you are too busy to concentrate on developing your own career prospects and network. Dedicating time and expertise, we will advise you on your career options to ensure you are well positioned in the current marketplace. Honest feedback gives you the best opportunity of securing the right role. We will tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear.
Breadth of opportunities:
Our candidates become our clients. Even when we don’t place them, candidates have such a positive experience with us that they award us their business. As a result, our client base grows organically across all industries and sectors. The unrivalled experience we offer our candidates results in future opportunities which are exclusive to us and therefore exclusive to you.
What you can expect:
We take great care in evaluating candidates before we introduce them to our clients. After an initial phone call, we'd like to meet you for a comprehensive (but relaxed!) conversation to discuss your options. We want to challenge you and know your opinion; not just ask benign questions about why you left your last job.
The perfect match:
We want to find the best candidates for our clients, and that involves presenting people they would expect, and those they might not have considered. HR skills are only half the story; we want to know how you like to work, whether you will suit the dynamic of an HR team, and if the culture fits. By getting to know what makes you tick, we can assess which company is right for you.
Candidate Testimonials
International Assignments Manager
“Olivia provided me with dedicated support in securing an interim role. She acted as an excellent intermediary between myself and her client, and I would like to provide her with credit for her highly efficient and effective relationship skills. She has remained entirely focused at all times, and has been a complete pleasure to work with.”
HR Director
“I found Hugo to be knowledgeable in his market area, trustworthy, with a good network of contacts. He provided me with constructive advice, and I continue to value his opinion and his honesty. I would recommend Hugo to candidates and also to clients looking to find someone who will go the extra mile to find them the 'right' person, not just 'a' person! I look forward to working with Hugo in the future.”
Reward Manager
“Olivia provided a great service. She was professional, reliable, communicative, and a pleasure to deal with. She is an asset to her industry and her detailed client service comes highly recommended.”
Head of HR
“Olivia is highly engaging, appropriately challenging and knowledgeable. Her ability to quickly and effectively understand my background, strengths and my aspirations was a refreshing change. Olivia’s understanding of the organisations and roles we discussed was at all times accurate and insightful.”
Head of HR Shared Services
“To say that Hugo is a professional is an understatement as he's exceeded my expectations continually. He is a knowledgeable, proactive, accessible, friendly and very dependable. I look forward to working with Hugo for years to come either as a candidate or as a client.”
HR Manager, Media/Publishing House
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Tucker Stone to other HR professionals and will certainly work with them again in the future.”
HR Manager, Marketing Agency
“Working with Hugo was fantastic and restored my faith in recruiters –
Tucker Stone really do what they claim on their website. ”
Head of Recruitment, Global RPO
“I have known Hugo for a number of years and have enjoyed working with him. He is a very honest individual which is refreshing in this market. He has an excellent rapport and personality with candidates and clients.”
EMEA Consulting Director
“Olivia's verve, ability to think laterally on sources of talent, and confidence in promoting candidates who may not always be an obvious fit (but are often a better fit than the obvious!) differentiate her. Highly intellectual and a great person to work with!”
Head of Engagement, International Utilities Business
“A true recruitment professional I would recommend Hugo to both businesses and candidates.”
Recruitment Manager, Blue chip FMCG
“Hugo was recommended to me during my job search. He is one of the most professional, knowledgeable people that I have met in the recruitment/search industry. His integrity, honesty and depth of engagement with his clients and candidates are rare qualities.”
HR Manager, FMCG
“As a candidate, I have great pleasure in recommending Hugo Tucker. He has offered me excellent career advice and I have found him to be knowledgeable, engaging, supportive and honest. Hugo has a professional, yet friendly approach and I won't hesitate to use him as a candidate again (or as a recruiter).”
HR Advisor, FMCG
“Ruth was fantastic to deal with - extremely communicative and with an open and honest approach to my job hunting! I would thoroughly recommend Ruth to anyone looking for an expert, professional recruiter to help them forward their career.”
Recruitment Manager, Professional Services
“I was really impressed with Ruth's personable, yet professional approach and the fact that she actually listened to, and understood my experience. Unfortunately, in my experience, recruiters who really understand the roles that they are managing are few and far between. Ruth bucks the trend and is highly capable, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.”
HR Advisor, Retail
“As a candidate, I never felt Ruth pushed me in any way - she challenged my way of thinking though and I think there is an important difference. She knows her clients, is transparent, open and honest and has a great understanding of the market.”
Recruitment Manager, Healthcare
“Ruth is a dedicated recruitment professional who works exceptionally hard for her candidates and clients. She is a great networker and her strength lies in her ability to build valuable, lasting relationships.”