What you put in is what you get. - Senior Consultant Oscar Recruit Employee Review

5.0
5 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I started at Oscar in 2022 as someone with only 6 months prior recruitment knowledge. When I was offered the role to join Oscar, I knew what would be expected of me. They're well known brand across Tech Recruitment and their standards have always been set high. It was known that if you had a career at Oscar, that you wouldn't struggle to find work else where in the future as you are taught to be the best, from the best. I had a rough start to my career when it came to BD, but I came into work each day and give 110%, yes the core hours are between 8:30-5:30. But if you want to succeed in this job you have to be willing to put in the time, whether thats coming in early/staying late. Taking calls on your way home, at the end of the day this could be the difference between your base rate, and £££ in commission. I was fortunate enough to be given a different role after 6 months in the business to focus purely on Candidate Development, this was the best decision I and the company could of made for me. Since then Ive received 3 promotions, been on countless Achievers Meals to some of the best restaurant's in Manchester, and went on a all expenses trip to Monaco earlier this year. I got into recruitment with the same goals as most people, but the main one for me was to pay off my debt I accrued from university. Ive done this and for the first time since I was 18, I'm finally debt free. I have also managed to save £££ to afford my trip travelling across the world which is the reason I'm leaving the business. The company has really good core values, and these have not changed over the 3 years ive been in the business, work hard and be rewarded (this is the same as any other recruitment company you go). Oscar has the resources to really develop your career, if you really want to succeed, earn money, and make friends for life then this is the place to be.

Cons

5 days a week in the office - some people may see this as a con but to me, this isn't as I actually like coming into the office and being around other consultants, especially when people do deals, it creates a really good atmosphere. Ive had flexibility to attend doctors appointments etc and they're accommodating of this.

Explore other reviews about Oscar Recruit

5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing company and great people

Cons

Not too many cons I would go back

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

3
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All