“Nice guys don’t succeed at Oscar” - Recruitment Consultant Oscar Recruit Employee Review

1.0
8 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You find some amazing friends in the office, 1pm finishes on a Friday and decent work socials. You will become more resilient from the constant micromanagement. If you require 0 training and support from your managers and are feeling lucky you can earn alot of money.

Cons

The overall management and business structure at Oscar has changed significantly from top to bottom in the last 12 months causing instability and lack of attention to trainees. The interview process is far too long, "Condense the interview process" is always preached, but expect a lengthy 4-5 pointless identical conversations about how money hungry you are if you want to work at Oscar. Support from management is only really given if you are one of the top billers, or alternatively, a resource consultant under them who will make them money. It is Frowned upon and often used against you if you don't stay at least an extra hour or two per day. I have never worked in such a toxic work environment and cannot believe how most of us put up with it for so long. During my exit interview I got told that “nice guys don’t succeed at Oscar”. If you want to sell your soul and compromise your morals and core beliefs then you have a half chance at being “successful”… that’s if being successful in life means earning money and constantly being on edge about the security of your job. First 3 months are ok, but as soon as you get promotion you are actively let known by management that you are replaceable. How much money the company spends on you per month to be there is widely known and rubbed in your face which makes you feel worthless and just a number as many other reviews have shared.

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing company and great people

Cons

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1.0
7 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Useful training program and intro into the recruitment industry and supportive teammates

Cons

We all know recruitment is a challenging industry (“champagne and razor blades”), but the culture here makes it significantly harder to succeed. The leadership frequently talks about accountability and avoiding perfectionism, but in practice expectations feel unrealistic and mistakes are heavily scrutinized. The environment is highly micromanaged, which makes it difficult for recruiters to develop their own approach or feel trusted in their role. Support and expectations are also inconsistent. Some teams receive more resources and guidance, while others are expected to achieve similar results without the same level of support. Feedback tends to focus on not doing enough rather than recognizing the work being put in, which became discouraging

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