Trust is everything in recruitment. Whether you’re an employer or a candidate, entering the hiring process is a leap of faith—which is why having a recruiter you can truly rely on is essential.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Alison and the Aptitude team from both sides of the table—as an employer and as a candidate—and they have consistently earned my trust. Their advice, honesty, and deep market insights have been invaluable over the years.

They genuinely understand the importance of the right fit and approach every placement with empathy and care. As a candidate, they took the time to truly listen to what I was looking for, aligning my goals with their knowledge of the market. As an employer, they serve as trusted advisors, always focused on securing the best outcome for all.

I have recommended Aptitude before and would do so again without hesitation. They’ve shown me they have a genuine commitment to positive long-term outcomes for me and 3arc.

Matthew Bond

Aptitude Recruitment made the job search process seamless and positive. Their support and expertise helped me feel confident throughout my job search, and I appreciated the genuine care they showed every step of the way. I’d recommend them to anyone seeking a proactive and thoughtful recruitment partner.

Natalie Nicolaou

Survey Matters uses Aptitude Recruitment whenever we have a position open. Having spent fruitless hours and days in the past either trying to do it ourselves or using a ‘generic’ recruitment agency, it was a relief to find Aptitude. They have a unique ability to find the right researchers for our business and it is very refreshing to work with Alison and her team. They simply “get” what we are looking for in a researcher, are attuned to our business needs and know the type of person who will fit with our structure and target market. They work tirelessly to find the right people. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to any research agency looking to recruit.

Brenda Mainland

"Alison has a deep knowledge and understanding of her clients which enabled her to match me with the right role. She took the time to get to know me, where I had been, where I wanted to go and what I valued in an employer. At every point in the process I felt Alison had my best interests in mind. She kept me up to date on the process, gave me constant feedback and was always willing to be a sounding board for me when I had any questions or concerns. If you are a candidate looking for your next role or an employer seeking your next top quality candidate I recommend giving Alison a call."

Sarah Van Dam

“Alison is a true strategic partner which I thoroughly enjoy working with. She understands the DBM Consultants’ business, strategy and culture and I’m always impressed at the calibre of candidates that she connects us with. ”

Chantal McCrae

"Alison helped me to secure a once-in-a-lifetime role. She took the time to understand my personality, my values and my goals for my career and life in general. Throughout the process I felt that Alison was committed to finding my next role without rushing me or pushing me down any particular path. I truly felt that she was in my corner. She was incredibly prompt, honest and attentive in her communication, always generously making time to field any questions. Plus - she's generally a lovely person with strong family values.

Alison did an amazing job with this match and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I would highly recommend Aptitude to anyone looking to make a career change, especially if you're not feeling too sure. Thanks for everything Alison!"

Katherine McCulloch

"Alison and her team at Aptitude truly care about finding the right candidate for our roles. Every candidate they recommend is thoroughly considered in terms of skills, cultural fit and personality, helping us build the holistic skills of our team.  Aptitude are by far the best in the research industry."

Chris Lonergan

"I have worked closely with Alison for the last eight years when I was CEO of GA Research and then Managing Director of Newgate Research.  During that time she recruited nearly all members of both teams.  She has an excellent grasp of our business and our team dynamics and is the recruiter I always turn to for top-quality candidates who are a good cultural fit.  I find Alison very easy to deal with and have no hesitation in recommending her."

Sue Vercoe

"Aptitude helped kick start my journey to becoming my own boss - helping me become a freelancer initially (and finding my first gig) to now setting up my own consumer insights practice. They are different from other recruiters because they took time to understand what I want.

I continue to use Aptitude to find me interesting projects to work on, and learn from. On one particular project, I travelled internationally three times within two months for workshops and in-depth interviews. The experience exposed me to a completely new sector and new markets. I am grateful to have benefited from Aptitude's network and their unique approach, and I highly recommend them."

Danny Fung

"What can I say about Alison. Head and shoulders the best recruiter I've ever had the pleasure of working with. As a candidate I felt completely up to date with everything that was going on and most importantly I never felt like a number or like I was filling a gap.

Alison took the time to get to know me and understand what I was looking for before putting me forward to someone who she genuinely thought would be a good fit for me. The personal touch was certainly appreciated by me and I can't recommend her highly enough."

Andy Wood