Overall employee rating

2.9
Based on 143 reviews
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Detail Ratings
Work life balance
2.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
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Recruitment Consultant
2.6
12 July 2026

Tough Market Means Less Job Security Here

My time as a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page was a mixed bag. The pressure is real, especially with market shifts affecting job security.


Pros

You learn a lot about the recruitment industry pretty fast. It's a global recruitment firm so you get exposure to different markets. Good for building a network, especially in the New York City office.


Cons

Job security for Recruitment Consultant roles is tough; it's very much 'what have you billed lately?'. The commission-based sales model means constant pressure to perform. If the market slows, your role feels really unstable.


Advice to Management

Focus more on long-term retention and support, not just immediate sales numbers. Provide more stability for employees during slower market conditions.


Ratings by topic
2.0
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
2.0
Work flexibility
2.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture

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