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
3.3
8 July 2026

Okay balance for a demanding recruitment consultant role

Working as a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page in their London office was a mix. The work-life balance depended heavily on the team and your personal pipeline. It's a demanding role in the recruitment industry, but not always bad.


Pros

You do get decent holiday allowance, which helps with burnout. The hybrid model definitely made things better, I wasn't in the London office five days a week. My immediate team had a good vibe and supported each other.


Cons

The pressure to hit targets can be pretty intense. Expect to work late often, especially when closing a big deal. For a Recruitment Consultant, it's not a true 9-to-5; sometimes personal time takes a hit.


Advice to Management

Try to better manage consultant workloads during busy periods. Encourage real breaks and downtime to prevent burnout, especially for those new to the recruitment industry in a global corporate environment.


Ratings by topic
3.0
Work life balance
4.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture

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