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🧑💼 Recruiters
Resources for external recruiters using reviews to build trust, sharpen reputation and run a tighter, fairer operation.
Blog series
How-to guidesUsing reviews for marketing
Turn feedback into proof points that convert. Credibility that shows up before the sales call does.
Dealing with subject access requests
Mass applications management
Process volume without treating humans like ticket numbers.
Responding to negative reviews
Protect reputation while keeping your dignity intact. No keyboard duels.
Reputation management
Stay intentional and consistent across platforms. "Chaotic-good branding" is still chaos.
Top tips on asking for reviews
When, how and who to ask, without sounding desperate.
What really matters in online reviews
Beyond stars: substance, patterns and credibility.
The benefits of online reviews in the recruitment industry
Why reviews are a trust engine, not a vanity metric.
Additional resources
ToolsReview request templates
Email/SMS/LinkedIn prompts you can copy-paste and tailor.
RAR profile optimisation checklist
Quick wins to tighten your profile and boost credibility.
UK GDPR compliance basics
Plain-English refreshers for recruiters who want fewer headaches.
🏢 Clients
Guidance for hiring managers and businesses working with external recruiters.
Blog series
Client lensHow to choose a recruiter
What to look for beyond the pitch deck and shiny logo.
Understanding recruiter reviews
How to spot signal vs noise (and what patterns actually matter).
Getting more value from agencies
Set expectations, share feedback, and treat recruitment like a partnership.
Additional resources
Experts & toolkitsCareer coach bios
Add featured coach profiles here (bio, specialism, booking link).
Hiring manager toolkit
Job brief template, interview scorecard, structured feedback prompts.
🧭 Candidates
Support for job-hunters navigating recruitment agencies.
Blog series
Candidate lensUsing recruiter reviews when job hunting
Choose recruiters who show up like professionals (and avoid the time-wasters).
Writing helpful reviews
Be fair, be specific, and keep it useful. Context is queen.
Data and privacy basics
What recruiters can hold, what you can ask for, and how to do it.
Additional resources
Guides & supportCandidate toolkit
CV structure, interview prep, follow-up scripts, and boundary setting.
Report a concern
If something feels off, flag it. We'll point you to the right route.
🤝 Supporters
For partners, allies and industry bodies helping raise recruitment standards.
Blog series
Industry lensWhy recruitment reviews matter
Transparency without shaming. Accountability without pile-ons.
The RAR 6Cs explained
A shared language for "good recruitment" that's practical and human.
Additional resources
CollaborationPartnership pack
How to collaborate with RAR (events, resources, standards, community).
Brand assets & guidelines
Logos, palette, and "please don't stretch the R" notes.