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      Raw Selection

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      Raw Selection Reviews

      4.4

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (16 total reviews)

      Alex Rawlings

      72% approve of CEO

      84% positive business outlook

      Raw Selection has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Raw Selection employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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      16 reviews
      2.0
      20 June 2025

      Approach with caution

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      High expectations could be motivating for certain individuals.

      Cons

      I worked at Raw Selection and, unfortunately, my experience was less than ideal. While the company markets itself as having high standards and offering ample opportunities for growth, the reality often felt very different. The training provided was inconsistent, and new employees were not given the tools needed to succeed. High staff turnover was a constant issue, which created a cycle of new hires struggling to keep up and then leaving shortly after. While managers emphasized making money, it was clear that they prioritized results over genuinely helping staff develop their skills or careers. The company also seemed to expect more than what was reasonable in terms of working hours. Leaving at your designated finish time wasn’t encouraged, and there was pressure to come in early, which impacted work-life balance. For graduates or entry-level employees looking for mentorship, I’d recommend proceeding with caution.

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      Raw Selection Response
      1y
      Thank you for your feedback. A big part of our culture is feedback and we not only request it we demand it. There's a lot we can take from this and continue to learn from, so thank you for taking the time. So you know this review will be shared internally and we will improve as a result of it. I am surprised about the training comments & minimal focus on employee development or progression as we invest heavily in our people, with an external trainer every week, Seventh Wave trainer every month, a library of books on self development and a stacked out LMS system with example calls, scripts etc... and training every day. If you have ideas of what you would like to have included please reach out to me, this is Alex Rawlings. We are by no means perfect and want to continue to provide the best platform for the highest of performers to thrive. I do wish, as it would make my life easier, that to be successful in recruitment it didn't take significant time investment and sacrifices of personal time, but anyone who has been highly successful will tell you it takes a great deal of hard work. Again if you have perspectives of how, please tell me I would love to fix this for everyone. We continue to develop our interview process to attract the very best people to work at Raw Selection but recognise that hiring the top 20% is somewhat of an art when it comes to graduate recruitment. We are incredibly goal-focused and want to continue to hire people who want to achieve their personal goals and this usually means a heavy focus on achieving numbers and progressing. You are right, we have a heavy focus on results, but I am sorry you felt this came at the expense of your well-being. Thank you for your service at Raw Selection and for contributing to the growth of the business. I wish you all the best and please do reach out if you have further feedback. All the best, Alex Rawlings
      2.0
      2 May 2025

      Broken at the Core

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Staff perks like meals out and drinks in the office are appreciated.

      Cons

      At it's very core, Raw is broken. They burn through staff like a inferno, there is a constant revolving door of staff. The number of grads that come and go is a clear indicator that there is something seriously wrong here. I would not recommend the firm to any graduate, stay well clear. While they portray a better image of culture compared to other firms in Leeds, this can change at the drop of a hat. It's nothing more than a candy coat. Double standards are apparent, too.

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      Raw Selection Response
      1y
      A feedback culture is at the core of what we do and I thank you for sharing your experience for us to learn and be better. I am genuinely disappointed to read this review, but want to thank you for sharing your thoughts; it is how we improve and grow. We do have incredibly high standards, and I have no doubt that we will continue to have people struggle to operate at those levels, but we continue to work on our hiring processes at the graduate level and the management team will continue to invest a disproportionate amount in our graduates to be successful. As you will know we have some incredible success stories of no-experience recruitment hire,, but this doesn't help those that didn't succeed. Thank you for the feedback, we will continue to learn and improve. I wish you all the very best with your career. Alex Rawlings
      3.0
      2 June 2026

      Great development opportunities but intense culture

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      There are lots of training and development opportunities and you do genuinely learn something new every day. The team encourages self-development and you are allowed time during work hours to focus on this. Ambitious and driven team with high standards. Opportunities to take on responsibility and accelerate your development. If you’re driven, want to push yourself professionally and gain experience quickly, it can be a really good place to do that.

      Cons

      Intense hustle culture which isn’t for everyone but they’re open about that. One-to-one meetings would sometimes move beyond work-related development and into discussions about personal life. While I believe this came from a good place, in hindsight I didn’t find it productive and at times found it mentally draining. The business has a strong culture of feedback and accountability, which can be really valuable. However, feedback could sometimes feel one-sided, with limited opportunity to provide context or share an alternative perspective, which made things feel unfair and created a difficult atmosphere. Salary and bonus packages are below market rate compared with similar roles.

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