IC Group has been involved in every job move I have made and each time has been nothing short of brilliant.
In addition to my personal moves I've worked closely with your contracts team when looking to employ contractors and this has also been another extremely positive experience.
As a result of my positive experiences it is my intention to work exclusively with IC Group in the future.
KS, UK, Berkshire, 05/12
My experience with IC resources has been really great. Caroline is incredibly nice and patient and her advice about the interviews, the job itself and all the little things that I could worry about was just perfect. And the role at my new company is just a perfect start for my career.
LM, France, 05/12
I have some history in using IC Resources for hiring staff. Based on this experience when it came to selecting an agency to find a new role myself it was an easy decision to use your company.
Dealing with Dave was easy and he proactivley chased up the various companies, helping to find a new role in just a few months.
Based on this experience hard to see how your service could be improved.
JS, UK, Berkshire, 04/12
Thank you very much for all help and advices which you gave me in order to find a job in the UK. I dealt with many recruitment agencies and recruiters. I have to tell you that you haven’t even been one of the best but… you’ve been the best recruiter I’ve ever met. It’s not just only about professional approach to potential employee but about everything. I could count on you every single time which is unusual nowadays. I think you’re a great person outside work and it influences on your work and achievements. Once again thank you so much and maybe someday our paths cross again.
GZ, Scotland, 04/12
My story is quite simple, I graduated from university with a masters degree and started applying for engineering positions in semiconductor companies.
I spent six months (September to February) applying to various companies worldwide through their websites but unfortunately I was unsuccessful in landing
an interview. Then I came across IC Resources online and within two weeks of having contacted Rachel, I was already lined up with two interviews. I probably would
have obtained more over time but thankfully that was not the case since my first interview was a success.
RO, UK, Middlesex, 04/12
I would like to thank IC-Resources and Caroline Pye in particular for helping me finding my first job. She was really quick in responding to all the emails I sent her and she gave me constant support during my job search. It has been wonderful working with her. I would strongly recommend Caroline and IC-Resources to any new IC Design engineer.
KL, Greece, 04/12
I contacted IC Resources after graduating from my PhD to find my career path in the semiconductor industry. They guided me in a very professional and helpful way throughout all the selection process: shaping my CV properly, getting me phone interviews with top-notch companies, advising me on how to face these interviews and finally to make my final decision. The company has a deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry and a fantastic network of contacts. I would not hesitate to recommend IC Resources to anyone looking for new endeavours in their career.
CR, Spain, 02/12
I wanted to thank you and your team for making my career a success with your hard work.
I have got quite a nice track record with the IC group now, as your team found me as well my previous position. At that time, I had been impressed by the support of Adel Eisa.
So, when I decided it was time to move, I felt like the IC group was the only viable option. I have tried various recruitment agencies over the years, but I've never seen another one like the IC group that combines a great personal support with an impressive amount of interesting job opportunities.
To be fair, you always seem to have the best job offers on the market, to the point that - even when it was taking long for me to find my way out of role - I was convinced that "if the IC group has got nothing available for me, then it means that there is nothing for me at the moment". And the patience paid, thanks as well to the enthusiasm of your consultants (James in my case). It is good to feel like we are never just a number for them and that they are genuinely trying to find a position that suits both the recruiting company and the applicant.
I am kind of a special case, because I made a very poor strategical move after 3 years in my then-young career. Following that move, my positions became less and less technical and I often feared that I would end up as a misfit salesman before turning 35. If it wasn't for your help and trust in my abilities, I would have never gotten the opportunity to return to the technical jobs that I really love doing, so a great thank you for the way you kind of saved my career!
The w job has started well and I can already see that this position will provide me with a lot of fun over the coming years.
I have no doubt that other talented people will benefit from your professionalism.
OG, UK, Leicestershire, 02/12
This was the second time I used IC Resources to help find a new role for me, and I worked with Caroline both times. I've been more than happy with the service on both occasions. Caroline is very personable on the phone, and is always quick to respond to emails and follow up on actions. She was very supportive throughout.
Caroline is also good at keeping in touch, and indeed had phoned me a few months before I was looking for a new role to see what I was up to. I was teaching at the time and, when I made the decision to move back to the semiconductor industry, I had no hesitation in phoning Caroline to assist me. I was amazed at how quickly things moved from there, and had secured my new role within a month of making that decision.
OV, UK, Lancashire, 02/12
- I found Adel to be very proactive and on top of things e.g. organising, confirming, checking, following up interviews
- I particularly appreciated Adel's preparation for interviews, in terms of describing the interviewer/organisation and their approach and expectations
- I felt that Adel managed expectation very well, so that the from my side the match to the role felt good, and I suspect this was also felt on the other side
- Overall a very positive experience and one that will mean I will keep IC Group in mind for the future, and recommend to others
AM, UK, 01/12
I would like to say that Clare and Caroline have given me constant support during my job search and they provided me all support what one candidate can wish for. It was really nice to see that how IC Resources involves and gives great support to individual candidates. I have had the nicest experience with this organisation.
AB, UK, 01/12
IC resources was able to quickly evaluate my application and immediately managed to arrange for technical interviews after they made their own assessment that I fit the role. We moved from interview, to job offer in a surprisingly short amount of time.
They managed my application in a very professional manner, were transparent in all aspects, and were always within easy reach.
Definitely highly recommended!
RG, USA, 01/12
I came in contact with Rachel Anderson via the recommendation of a former colleague, who was also hired by my previous Company through the IC-resources channels.
I found myself in a position of having to find a professional relocation quickly, since the Start-up Company I had been working with, from its foundation 8 years ago, decided to close the fab operations.
After a couple of days from the submission of my Resume, I was presented with a range of European companies working in the business of semiconductor technology and I chose two of them. I was fortunate enough that already one of them eventually offered me a very attractive position.
The search for a job under time pressure is always a stressful period. In my interaction with Rachel I always appreciated her quick feedback to every question or problem I submitted. I would like to thank Rachel and all of you for helping me through this transition and I wish you the best luck.
MD, France, 01/12
I found working with your company and Jameel a very good experience whilst I was looking for a new position. Jameel is very approachable and kept me informed of developments whilst searching for a new role. He
was very friendly and made me feel at ease whilst talking to him about opportunities and about other matters that arose during my time speaking to him.
GL, UK, 01/12
I want to express then my extremely positive feedback passing many thanks to all the IC-group and especially to Rachel Anderson. She did an excellent job guiding me in all the selection phases and letting me to feel comfortable all the time.
I had a very good impression about all your company and I would surely recommend your services.
AV, Italy, 11/11
"You've been absolutely great. Most recruiting agents that I've corresponded with (and it's been quite a few) don't seem to understand fundamentally the tech business or the specifics of the positions that they're trying to fill, and that's not at all the case with you. You seem to be well connected, and you also take the time to give feedback to and communicate on a personal level with your job candidates, even giving encouragement when needed. That sold me right away. I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't have any job offer right now if it hadn't been for your help. You do a truly exceptional job and I'll recommend you and your firm to any good ASIC engineer that I meet who's looking for a job change."
IL, Netherlands
'Lastly, a huge thanks to you for getting me this position and getting my career back on track. It means a massive amount to my whole family, not just here in Swindon but Scotland and Kenya. The mood in our house is now back to smiles and joy as we know the future is not bleak but bright and eh orange hehe...
Best Regards,"
SD, Wiltshire, UK
'It has been a pleasure discussing my career plans and you going out of your way to manage it. It is a real honour to have a dedicated career resource person like you. IC is a very small world and I am sure I would surely look out for your help later in my career.
Thanks for all the support and help :) "
HK, Cambridgeshire, UK
"I also wanted to drop an email extending my sincere thanks to you Caroline, for all the help in finding me a suitable employment. It has been wonderful working with you. You would be the first one I'd get in touch with whenever I actively look for employment opportunities again!
Thanks. Best regards",
RP, India
"Once again Leon, thanks for your help. I have no hesitation in recommending IC Resources. In my view you are the best and most professional agency.
Best regards"
TS, Cambridgeshire UK
'Hi Rachel
i inform You that i have already done the first day here in Taiwan.
Sorry if i take so much confidence with You but You are for me a sweet angel, thanks a lot.'
RP, Devon UK
Thank you very much for your help during the past few month you have been brilliant! Please keep in touch.
Kind regards,
DK, Berkshire UK
Thank you for your support through this process. I appreciate the candid discussion that we've shared and know that this played significantly into the final outcome. I'm very positive about this opportunity and having this move in start date will allow closure with my current role. Thanks again and have a great summer.
Cheers
LM, Canada
'I would like to say once again how great pleasure it was working with you.
I'm not sure where to start and will probably miss mentioning some things, but the combination of your precision, speed and human touch were amazing.
It was so easy to contact you and talk to you and all your responses were amazingly quick. It felt like you are always keeping an open mind for verification roles and me.
Your excellent matching skills added to confidence that we were always on the right track, actually we never considered any role that was not exactly what I was looking for.
All in all feels like each communication we had was efficient, punctual and quick. We never lost too much time on it, it never got dispersed and yet always with all relevant pieces of information in it.
And finally I felt most comfortable working with you :)
So, I am saying all of this in an attempt to thank you, but would also like to recognise your effort and work, and would like to share with you how you came across to me.
I am sure (and hope) we will have a chance to meet, work or exchange email or two in the future :) Meanwhile, wish you all the best in your career and private life, hope things keep on going well and improve if and when needed :)
Sincerely yours, "
JB, Hertfordshire, UK
'I would like to thank you for taking the time to reply to me, for me it shows a great deal of
professionalism from IC Resources. (I either didnt get a reply from your competitors, or did get
just a rather short one liner).'
PB, France
Thanks for your help. I was incredibly impressed with the level of service I have received from you.
Throughout it has been fast and efficient, and has allowed me to proceed at the pace I required.
I won't hesitate to recommend you to my colleagues, or to come to you again myself.
Thanks again,
MC, Wiltshire UK
“A (brilliant) recruiter and a (true) gentleman.
James is an excellent outstanding recruitment consultant, effective professional and friendly. His own background and perfect knowledge of the semiconductor industry allows him to really understand his candidates needs and expectations as well as the companies job requirements- but he is also carefully listening - a rare quality.
James is always "right on target" closely and intelligently matching the candidate profile with the job opening , never forgetting the interest of both parties. Every offer James submitted to my attention was very interesting, challenging and closely matching what I was looking for despite a quite difficult market. James accompanied me through the entire interview process, giving me an open and accurate description of the position, and of the companies backgrounds and needs before, as well as a very helpful debriefing afterwards. A real professional.
But above all, I appreciated James "human" qualities, his fairplay and elegance. Although I chose a different offer than the one he sponsored, he showed a real support. A true gentleman.”
CT, France
“Leon has a huge background in semiconductors (have you been a designer in a previous life, Leon?), as well as excellent interpersonal skills which allow him to come up with great matches between candidates and openings. He is diligent, hard-working and patient, not trying to hook the candidates with the first position that comes along, but looking for real matches. I can strongly recommend Leon to any designer looking for a new position in UK or on the continent.”
PM, Switzerland
