Pros
Blue Octopus are a forward thinking, innovative company. They realise that their people are key to their success and they cultivate a friendly atmosphere, where everyone really cares about each other. Its great to be part of an organisation that has grown and seen many successes since 2010. Also, unusually in the recruitment world, they have an abundance of solid, long term relationships with clients, and many happy clients who enjoy benefiting from the honest, friendly and enthusiastic approach that the team here take to looking after them. Its really refreshing to be part of, in an industry that can otherwise be quite cut throat. Very different from your typical city centre agency. I feel that working here, you can be 100% yourself at work as well as feeling truly valued and inspired to be the best that you can be.
Cons
If you are looking to work for a more 'agency-like' company and want to be part of a recruitment world that involves late night partying, city living, champagne drinking and splashing cash around, this isn't the right place for you. However, on the plus side, I would say that as long as you honestly want to work hard, look after people and do things properly, you will find an extremely rewarding career here.