Connecting Success

​​"I had the pleasure of working with Clodagh from Elk Recruitment during my job search, and I can confidently say it was one of the best recruitment experiences I’ve ever had. From the very first conversation, Clodagh was incredibly professional, approachable, and attentive. She took the time to truly understand my skills, experience, and career goals, ensuring she could match me with the right opportunity. Throughout the process, she kept me well-informed and provided excellent advice, from refining my CV to preparing for interviews. Her encouragement and insightful feedback made me feel confident every step of the way. What stood out the most was her genuine care and commitment – I didn’t feel like just another candidate; Clodagh made me feel valued. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, I secured a fantastic role that perfectly aligns with my ambitions. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend Clodagh and Elk Recruitment to anyone looking for their next career move!"

​"Myself Loreta Rocha, first of all I would like to give a huge thanks to Sue for giving me the opportunity to start with my career. The day she contacted me I had an amazing conversation with her & got the opportunity to work with a very good Company. Thanks Sue for your great support. I would also like to thank the entire team of Elk Recruitment for the support. I would highly recommend Elk Recruitment is the best recruitment company in overall Ireland. Whoever are seeking for career opportunities please approach to Elk Recruitment they are the best support guide"

​"Great service, lovely to deal with"

​"Elk recruitment are very professional and helpful to deal with, Gary was above and beyond in informing me and keeping me posted on the application for my new Job and was in touch with me all the way, I highly recommend"

​"Brilliant to deal with. Clodagh is an absolute lady who was so kind and facilitated me in getting a new job, so quick and so responsive I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Highly recommend Elk Recruitment services. Plus, Clodagh’s professionalism, absolute lady, highly recommended"

​"Elk Recruitment have an absolute fantastic team working for them. If you are lucky enough to have the privilege to work with Sue, expect your career to advance a few levels. From the moment we spoke and I sent in my C.V to the start date with my new employer was 10 days, with follow up calls the day of the interview and even a call to wish me luck on first day the night before. I have never had such a professional to deal with that goes above and beyond with personal touches. Elk Recruitment, I genuinely only regret that hopefully I'm in job for life and I won't be able to deal with you again. 20 out of 10, I cannot sing their praises enough"

​"A brilliant recent experience with Elk Recruitment which helped me secure a more than appropriate new job with a reputable company. Most notably my interaction with Gary throughout the process was second to none. An extremely professional individual that assisted me throughout the process with a clear indication on interview status and preparation for each round of interview. Would highly recommend the staff, so much so that if I was on the market again I would give them a call. Well done, keep it up"

​"Absolute pleasure to deal with, Gary helped me land a job with a brilliant company, he’s been a gentleman from the first phone call. Would definitely recommend to anybody that is looking for work"

"​Where do I start, was dealing with a lady by the name of Sue, absolutely hands down incredible, and always kept me in the loop on what was going on. Within hours had me an interview and then after two days had lined up several. Clearly a great, confident, knowledgeable lady who is incredible at her job. Thank you so much for finding me my dream job and 4 weeks later I’m flying with the company, well done Sue"

"​As a recent graduate, finding a job in my field felt overwhelming until I connected with Elk Recruitment and worked with Arlene. From the start, Arlene took the time to understand my skills and career goals, making the process feel personal and focused. Her knowledge of the industry and tailored advice helped me navigate the job interview process smoothly.

Arlene guided me through every step, with providing valuable interview tips and ensuring to follow-up with encouragement and feedback. Thanks to Arlene, I landed a job perfectly aligned with my qualifications and aspirations very soon after graduation. I highly recommend Elk Recruitment, especially Arlene, for anyone seeking personalised and professional job placement assistance!"

​"Elk Recruitment are brilliant to deal with. I've had a couple of occasions dealing with Clodagh Smithers. She is very understanding and thorough in all that she does. I can't speak highly enough about Clodagh. I would highly recommend dealing with Elk Recruitment"

​"I recently got in contact with ELK Recruitment to try find me a job in architecture local to my area. ELK Recruitment alongside 5 other companies I got in contact with on the first day applying for jobs and within a day Marie from ELK Recruitment got in contact with me and sorted me out with an interview 20 minutes away from my home. The process went extremely smoothly with daily updates from Marie and it was a pleasure working with her and I’ve now got a full time job sorted and starting in 10 days. Marie is a life saver and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks Marie for everything you’ve helped me with and hope for the best future for you and the company"

​"I had a wonderful experience dealing with Gary Walsh who contacted me to apply for a role. Gary made everything so easy and was quick to come back with any question I had"

​"Arlene was Absolutely amazing to deal with from start to finish. PROFESSIONAL with such a caring and understanding and most of all was beautiful Personality to make you feel if you new her all your life. Thank you so much for making my transition so easy. The Best Gary"

"​I had a fantastic experience with Elk construction, Marie Clear and all team provided excellent service and were incredibly professional, helpful throughout the hiring process"

​"Professional, friendly and on point with company's looking to recruit new employees"

​"Really nice people at Elk, Arlene looked after me and Gary whilst Arlene was on leave. Great communication throughout and looking forward to my new position which they enabled me to find. Top marks for top service"

"​I had a very good experience with Elk recruitment. Marie Clear was who I was dealing with in my process looking for a new role. She was excellent in her constant communication and updates. Marie has a fantastic telephone manner, she is very hard working, follows everything through until the end and she is a great asset to Elk. I never once was left wondering about what was happening. I wish her continued success in her career"

​"Very helpful company! Sue was amazing"

​"First time dealing with Elk Recruitment and a great experience, from the first phone call from Sue it was a pleasure. Straight forward and kept me updated on the Interview and the change of time that occurred. I start my new job on Tuesday coming, thanks again Sue"

​"An amazing company to deal with. Arlene was my point of contact through the hiring process and she was amazing. Her communication was impeccable also kept me in the loop of the progress and how it was going. I can’t thank her enough for everything! Thank you. I highly recommend Elk Recruitment if you are looking for a new job in your career"

"​Dealing with Elk Recruitment was a pleasure! Arlene -Thanks for all your help during the recruitment process. Your support and kindness are endless! !! I am so excited with the opportunity I got. I will definitely recommend your company to anyone looking for the job"

​"I would highly recommend Elk Recruitment for anyone looking to begin a career. I spoke with Sue upon my completion of my college course and she helped me find amazing career opportunities. I am very grateful for all their hard work and dedication :)"

"​I would highly recommend Elk Recruitment for anyone looking to change jobs. Arlene was very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. By far, the best recruitment consultant I've ever dealt with"

"​Marie from Elk was extremely professional and understood that everyone was busy allowing the process to move at the pace it had to"

​"Was a pleasure to deal with Elk Recruitment particularly Gary as he was very helpful in getting me a start, would definitely recommend this agency"

"​I want to commend Clodagh Smithers for good guidance for me to achieve my dream job"

​"Veni, vidi, vici! Or should I translate: applied, interviewed, employed. I couldn't believe that the process of gaining employment can be so smoother and straightforward. I'll be always utterly grateful to Clodagh and Marie for their commitment and support during my submission for the new opportunity. They genuinely helped me to get the right position that I've been looking for. A big THANK YOU!"

​"I'm incredibly happy to have dealt with Elk Recruitment, and I want send a huge thank you to Marie Clear and her colleague Arlene. It was a real pleasure to talk with them and the support they gave to me during my job research was amazing! They supported me, understood my needs and followed during all the process with strong communication, guidance and clear information (and after). I highly recommend the services offered by Elk Recruitment: everything is done with extreme professionalism and kindness. If you are looking for a new stop in your career, call them!"

"​Elk Recruitment and in particularly Clodagh were a God send for me. I am in the process of moving home after 12 years in the States and came across a position Elk Recruitment had advertised. Upon my application Clodagh made direct contact with me, discussed my experience and goals before lining up an interview with her client. Having been away from home for such a long period, I was definitely nervous about the interview process but with Clodagh’s help and guidance I successfully navigated my interview and was offered a job which I can’t wait to start. Her skills in finding a strong fit for both I the employee but also the employer were second to none. As mentioned above I cannot not recommend Clodagh and her team highly enough. If you are in the job market, contact Elk Recruitment"

"​Elk recruitment was excellent to deal with. Clodagh was great to keep in contact at all stages throughout the process and expertly bridge the gap between employer and employee"

"​I was looking for an upgrade to my current line of work and spoke with Arlene from Elk Recruitment. Already in the first conversation she had some options. Within a week I had an offer that I couldn't refuse! Thanks so much Arlene"

"​EIK is excellent service for job seekers, specifically Ms. Arlene, very helpful"

"​I would like to say "thank you" to Sue O'Brien who helped me find a new job. She was very kind and professional from the beginning to the finalisation of recruitment process. I highly recommend ELK Recruitment"

"​I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional support of Sue O'Brien from the very beginning, she gave time to understand & guide me. Your consistent encouragement and valuable feedback were instrumental in boosting my confidence and refining my interview skills. Thank you for believing in me. I highly recommend services of Elk recruitment to anyone seeking career guidance and support"

​"Had the pleasure of dealing with Arlene on my job hunt. She made the whole experience straight forward and rewarding. Thank you Arlene, I don't think I would have reached my goal without you. 100 percent recommended!"

​"Great experience with Elk Recruitment, Marie is very professional, and she took care of everything. Very smooth experience from the start. Very happy and grateful for all the help!"

​"Great working with Marie Clear, much appreciated"

"​Working with Elk Recruitment has been an absolute game-changer for me. From the moment I connected with them, I felt supported, understood, and valued as a candidate. They took the time to truly understand my skills, aspirations, and career goals, matching me with opportunities that aligned perfectly. Throughout the entire process, they provided constant communication, guidance, and support, making the job search journey smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Arlene and Clodagh, I found not just a job, but a fulfilling career path. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to take the next step in their professional journey"

"​I would like to say a big thank you to Marie and Arlene in helping me secure a new role so effortlessly. Two absolutely lovely ladies to deal with. Their enthusiasm and professionalism is infectious. Thank you ladies"

"​I’d highly recommend ELK recruitment. Spoke with Marie first regarding a position which in turn wasn’t a suitable location for me but within an hour she was calling me back to say she had passed my details on to Arlene. Arlene was an absolute pleasure to deal with and made me feel confident going into the interview and now going into my new position! I felt from the second we spoke she listened to my concerns and tried to help get me a position that was right for me. I’d highly recommend ELK to anyone!"

​"I would like to express my gratitude to Marie Clear from Elk Recruitment for her assistance throughout the entire process of the job search in the architectural industry. Her guidance and support navigated me through every step of the process seamlessly, starting from understanding my career goals to arranging the interview for the perfect role. I highly recommend Elk Recruitment services to anyone seeking new opportunities"

​"Big thanks to Clodagh and Gary for helping me find a new job and help me progress in my career. All the way from start to finish I was assisted with tips going forward and follow up feedback. They made the process a lot easier and less stressful. Top people and great at their job!"

​"Elk recruitment were great in assisting me with a job position I'm very happy about. Arlene and Gary were both brilliant and helpful"

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​"I recently started with a new company and I would not have had a chance if it wasn't for Sue. From the start Sue set up interviews and checked in to see how all was going. I would highly recommend Sue and Elk Recruitment to anyone who is looking to change Career"

​"Recently dealt with elk recruitment and Clodagh, the whole experience was a pleasure and got employed with a company where I’m sure I’ll be very happy. There was no messing about from start to finish was all handled very personally and in a timely manner"

"​I recently started working at an excellent company in Ireland where Clodagh and Arlene helped me throughout the entire interview process. It was a great experience with them and I really recommend Elk Recruitment, especially Clodagh and Arlene. Thank you so much for everything!"

"​Gary Walsh was very helpful from start to finish, very professional and brilliant to deal with, would highly recommend him"

"Got great help from Arlene, she was amazing, highly recommend Arlene to anybody. To Elk Recruitment I appreciate all that you have done in excellent and quick manner. Thanks again"

​"I have recently had a great experience dealing with Marie in Elk recruitment. She provided regular updates and made the whole recruitment process straightforward"

"​I recently got in contact with ELK recruitment. They managed to not only quickly set up an interview but also regularly gave me good advice to follow during the interview. They truly helped me every step of the way"

"​Fantastic bunch of people to work with! Sue helped me in every way possible and made it possible for me to successfully join a company I look forward to being with for many years"

​"Throughout the recruitment process, Clodagh went above and beyond to ensure that my experience was seamless and successful. She consistently demonstrated a proactive approach, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in understanding my career goals and aspirations. Clodagh's ability to listen attentively and provide valuable insights tailored to my needs truly impressed me.

She was always quick to respond to my queries, provide updates, and follow up on any outstanding matters. Her efficiency and professionalism made the entire recruitment process smooth and stress free.

Thanks to Clodagh's efforts and dedication, I was able to secure a fantastic dream job that aligns perfectly with my skills and aspirations. Her guidance and support throughout the process were invaluable, and I am truly grateful for her role in helping me achieve this career milestone.

I cannot thank Clodagh enough for her exceptional work as a recruiter and for going the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for me. Her commitment to excellence and personalised approach have made a lasting impression on me, and I would highly recommend her and Elk Recruitment to anyone seeking professional recruitment services"

"​Recently used Elk Recruiting's Marie to help get a new job, she was very good and assisted me greatly. A pleasure to deal with would recommend"

​"Clodagh was excellent to deal with and very helpful during all stages of the interview process"

"​I highly recommend using the services of Elk Recruitment and from a personal point of view I had a great experience working with Marie, being absolutely efficient and maintaining great communication between us during the days of the job searching process. I am really very grateful"

​"I recently used Elk Recruitment in successfully securing my new role. It was an absolute pleasure, and I would highly recommend Elk Recruitment to both employers and to job seekers. A huge thank you to Marie, who from my initial enquiry right through interview process and subsequent job offer, showed an adept level of professionalism and a keen understanding of exactly what my career aspirations were. Once again thank you to Elk Recruitment and especially Marie"

"​It was a pleasure dealing with Elk Recruitment, I dealt with Arlene and from the first phone call to the last one she was friendly, professional and very informative. Arlene secured me an interview within couple of hours of applying for a position, in which I was offered position. Thank you again Arlene. 100% recommend Elk Recruitment and Arlene"

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​"Clodagh was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Great company to deal with"

​"I dealt with Clodagh and Marie who were both amazing. Clodagh walked me through every step and could not be more helpful. Highly recommend. Thanks ladies"

​"Excellent experience in my job hunting. Arlene was very nice and professional"

"​Such a positive experience dealing with Clodagh in Elk so helpful and always available for additional information or answering questions. I would highly recommend them"

"​Great help dealing with Sue, much appreciated"

​"Where do I start with this. Elk recruitment, thank you so much well especially Clodagh, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with this lovely lady. Clodagh went out of her way not only to make me feel at ease but also made sure I was comfortable in the whole process of finding a job. After 23yrs of doing my last interview Clodagh was highly professional in all communications with me. Thanks to Clodagh’s experience in this field not only did she find me a job that I thought was ever possible to get, Clodagh made sure I was comfortable before the interview and after it. I would definitely recommend Clodagh and Elk recruitment to anyone that is looking to improve their future. Thank you so much Clodagh and Elk recruitment looking forward to the new year new beginnings". Robbie

​"Excellent experience dealing with ELK recruitment. I was dealing with Marie, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the process easy. She was very helpful from the start and was always available to answer any questions I had.
Thanks again Marie"

​"Great company to deal with and Clodagh went over and above to get me a new role. Thanks again"

"​It was a great experience dealing with Clodagh from Elk Recruitment. Very professional and thorough, ultimately helping me achieve my goal"

"​Elk recruitment are an excellent recruitment company. Arlene and Clodagh found me a job within a week, got me an interview and were with me every step of the way. Thank you, to a 5-star recruitment company"

"​I have a great experience with ELK recruitment with my recent job search. Both Clodagh and Sue who are very nice and gave a good follow up with me, starting from arranging interview and follow up after the interview with great care and concern, and spoke to concerned organisation regarding my expectations in the job I am posted. I am very much moved by the way Clodagh stood as intermediate between company and me, and even followed up by experience of my first day in the organisation after I joined. Hats off to her! Really anyone wants to look for change in job please contact Elk recruitment as their staff are so great and kind"

"​Sinead at Elk made my experience of relocating back to Ireland stress free. Wondering if a job to suit with a young family was a bit of a concern, but from the first call to Sinead I knew there were options! The guidance I received was second to none, from helping to get my CV in order to sorting out the interview and landing the job, 10/10"

"​Sinead and the rest of the crew at Elk Recruitment were excellent at helping secure my new role at a major electrical company in Dublin. Sinead went above and beyond in helping me with my CV and also communications between the company and myself. Highly recommend".

​"Sinead is an absolute pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend Sinead and Elk recruitment to anyone looking for a new position. Highly professional and friendly company"

​"Went through Elk to get my latest job. They introduced me to a well-established professional company that I hadn't actually heard of. Clodagh was with me on every step of the journey. Thanks for your help Clodagh"

​"Excellent service from Marie - honest, highly professional, responsive, friendly and efficient"

​"Would highly recommend Elk recruitment for their exceptional services in connecting me with relevant opportunities. They stand out for their thorough understanding of diverse industries, personalized approach, and commitment to both candidates and employers. Clodagh did an exceptional job in finding and connecting me with employers, help with the interview stages and took the time to find out how they went, then made all the calls and emails necessary to secure the job. I cant thank her enough for her hard work will recommend Elk recruitment to anyone"

​"Arlene and Sue were a great help in securing an interview for me which led to a position with a great company. They not only helped me get the job but were personally and kept in touch every step of the way. Thanks you guys"

​"I had an excellent experience dealing with ELK recruitment in my latest job search. I was dealing with Arlene, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the process easy for me. She was very professional at every stage of the process from the initial meeting and right up to the decision to accepting the new job proposal. Thanks again Arlene"

​"I started looking for a new job recently, I reached out to Elk, they were so kind and so very helpful, very professional, highly recommend anyone thinking of changing jobs to get in contact with elk recruitment, now its time for me to start a new chapter in my life thanks to Elk for everything she has helped me with" 🙂

"​I had the pleasure of speaking with Arlene from Elk recruitment in the past few weeks. She contacted me about a potential role I had applied for and gave me all of the information I needed. She was just so lovely and so helpful and within just a few days I had an interview. I have since taken up employment with this company and I am truly happy. I cannot recommend Elk recruitment enough and i am truly appreciative to Arlene in particular"

"Firstly I would like to say THANK YOU Elk Recruitment. I found Noelle and Clive very professional to deal with. They promised and they did it.... Thanks Guys, keep it that way"

"Great service, very efficient and take your time serious and personal. Very punctual in regards to calling when they said they would. Great bunch of people. 10/10"

“I found ELK Recruitment to be an excellent organisation to be associated with during the recruitment process. They showed real professionalism in their attitude & communication at all times. In addition their knowledge and experience of the International Facade Industry is second to none and was definitely a huge factor in helping me to secure a senior management position"

“I was contacted by Elk Recruitment regarding a position they were eager to fill for a subcontractor in the Houston area.  Clive took the time to listen to what I was looking for in my next career move that helped both me and my family and we decided to wait until the right position came in.  A couple of months later Clive contacted me again and two weeks ago I received an offer and I start a new exciting position with a great company that has met my needs both personally and professionally”

“Very impressed. This company went to great lengths to find me an engineering position and were successful. They totally understand the jobs available and your fit to them as an employee. Most other recruitment agencies would have you interview for positions relevant or not! I was giving plenty of guidance and support for my interview and felt totally at easy. Furthermore, this company is very organised and have very good communication skills. Thank you very much and please continue the good work as it does make a difference. I highly recommend”

"I found Elk Recruitment Excellent. Rachael was the recruiter who dealt with me, she is very professional, and she went above and beyond to find me a very good match, to suit my employment skills and previous experience. Rachael found me a role in an Industry which I loved working previously, she kept me well informed up to, and after the interview process. I would highly recommend Elk Recruitment. Many thanks Rachael, for all your help, keep up the good work..!"

"A really excellent recruitment service. They found me work almost immediately when other recruiters tried and failed. Clive, the director, is a no nonsense kind of guy. He is thorough and professional and an excellent communicator. I would highly recommend his services for sourcing of work within the facade & construction industries"

"I found elk recruitment to be very professional. They found me the perfect job and helped me through the whole process. If I find myself looking for another job ,they would be my first call"

"Elk recruitment would definitely recommend this company had the pleasure of dealing with Clive very professional and I am delighted to say he found me a position in Little or no time. Thanks again Clive and wishing you and staff all the best for the future"

"I recently sent my CV to Rachel in Elk recruitment. The service Rachel provided was professional and friendly. Rachel organised interviews, bargained for the best possible package and maintained open lines of communication at all times. I couldn't recommend the company and staff enough"

"I was dealing with Noelle would was a very professional and friendly . She gave me great information before I went for my interview and gave me great info after. She went above and beyond in her dealings with me and I'm very happy with the service. Oh and I got the Job.. Thanks again Noelle"

"I only have positive feedback from dealing with Elk Recruitment. Noelle has really gone above and beyond trying to place me with a company. I really appreciate her efforts and I recommend ELK recruitment to anyone, especially in the fenestration/ glazing industry who is struggling to find a suitable work placement"

“Clive is a true professional and the best recruiter I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only did he find me a job in just three days, he was there to help and answer all my questions on coming into the unknown. For that short period of time (job interview – flight) he was a true friend, and I will never forget that”

“To all jobseekers in the facade industry, I would like to take this opportunity to highly recommend Elk Recruitment. Clive is a professional, reliable and dependable active recruiter. Clive & Elk will assist you throughout the whole recruitment process and keep you informed whilst securing your new job”

“I found Elk Recruitment very professional and friendly from day one. They talked me through every step and detail throughout the recruitment process and certainly helped me secure my new position. I was so impressed with Elk Recruitment and can’t thank them enough"

“Clive is an awesome recruiter. After almost a year without work, he helped me find a good job fit. He is very encouraging and follows through on what he says he will. He checked on me even after I started working and offered some encouraging advice. I’ve worked with many recruiters the last year and Clive has been the best – by far”

"I like to say "Thank you" to everyone in Elk Recruitment but most of all to Rachel that was very professional and helpful. Rachel managed to find the right company for me in a very short time after I sent my CV. Rachel organised the interview and she provided me with all relevant details, news and information I needed. I really appreciate her efforts and I would recommend Elk recruitment to anyone"

​"Elk Recruitment have been providing us with Recruitment services for the past 3 years. During this time, we have found the team and its services they provide to be excellent. Elk have been placing candidates at all levels Engineers, Design, Finance & Senior Management. Elk’s in-depth recruitment experience coupled with its practical understanding of how companies operate has resulted in multiple successful placements of high calibre candidates which has assisted us to grow during this period.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Elk Recruitment every success going forward"