Success Story: 16 years and a relationship still going strong

The advertising agency, Bikini Lists, recently partnered with us to recruit an experienced Account Manager to support the continued growth of the business and strengthen key client relationships.

What made this assignment particularly special was the history behind it. The hiring manager was someone we had successfully placed into the business over 16 years ago. Being trusted again after more than a decade highlighted the lasting impact of successful recruitment partnerships and reinforced the confidence the business had in our ability to deliver. Even beyond recruitment, Bikini Lists also designed and built Stafffinders’ very first website, making this a partnership that goes back many years and one that has continued to evolve over time.

Being trusted again after more than a decade and a half highlighted not only the strength of the relationship, but also the confidence the business had in our ability to deliver the right people for their team.

The brief was clear: find someone with the right account management background, strong relationship-building skills, and the personality to thrive within the fast-paced and collaborative culture of the organisation. Technical ability alone wasn’t enough; cultural fit and long-term potential were just as important.

After careful screening and close consultation with both the hiring manager and candidate throughout the process, we successfully secured an ideal candidate for the role within just one week. From the very beginning, it was obvious the placement was the right fit. Bikini shared fantastic feedback after the candidate’s very first day in the business:

“Yeah, all good, she's done her first training session and she's a natural. I think she's going to be really good”

Even better, the candidate has also shared how much she is enjoying the role and how welcomed and supported she has felt since joining the team.

This success story perfectly reflects what great recruitment is all about, understanding people, building long-term relationships, and creating placements that genuinely work for everyone involved.

Whether it’s supporting organisations with key hires or helping candidates find opportunities where they can truly thrive, we’re proud to continue building partnerships that stand the test of time.

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