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    David Aplin Group Reviews

    Updated 7 April, 2017
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    1. "Amazing culture, great place to work and to grow."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Having worked at Aplin for nearly a decade, I can truly attest to the strong collaborative company culture and the internal support for career growth and development. So much opportunity to make an everlasting impact. The recruitment team focuses on extending that positive impact among their peers, with their clients and with job seekers.

      Cons

      High stress industry, lean corporate team.

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Great starting ground, but definitely a boys club"

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      Former Employee - Recruiter in Ottawa, ON
      Former Employee - Recruiter in Ottawa, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at David Aplin Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Thrown right into the fire and need to build up a book of business quickly. You learn a lot in a short amount of time and should look at this as a launching pad for your career.

      Cons

      West Coast HQ dictates KPIs and quotas across company which are unrealistic for verticals and territory for rest of Canada. Place a ton of value on previous extensive Sales experience (from other industries) but these people come in and crash & burn.

      Advice to Management

      Be transparent and place more value on your intermediate up and coming recruiters. Embrace their skills and help them develop their careers, instead of pushing them out the door to put money in a competitors pocket (who sees more value in them). Recruiting is just as important as Sales in any deal, one does not outweigh another. A Sales person doesn't equal a rockstar recruiter off the hop. BD is not more important than building a pipeline of candidates.

    3. Helpful (1)

      "Money hungry company"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mississauga, ON
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mississauga, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at David Aplin Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Working in teams
      Large networks
      Nice annual party
      Family owned
      Originally felt wanted

      Cons

      I was acquired by Aplin during a merger and it became very clear they only wanted us for our contacts. The entire company was let go with very little severance.
      Before that they were hiring internally but they refused to train the experienced recruiters in a new discipline and instead fired them all.
      I had zero access to my Manager. She would not return calls or emails.
      Another Manager demanded to speak with the doctor directly when an employee had surgery
      Very competitive. Although people say they are your friend and team mate, they want you to fail so they can succeed

      Advice to Management

      Stick up for your employees and foster a good culture.
      Share information openly
      Be seen in the offices

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    4. "Workiher at David Aplin"

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      Former Employee - Recruitment Consultant in Edmonton, AB
      Former Employee - Recruitment Consultant in Edmonton, AB
      Recommends

      Pros

      Great mentoring and training. They give you the tools to succeed! Excellent work life balance.

      Cons

      Parking downtown is not great.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Very poor communication, slow placement"

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      Former Employee - Alberta in Edmonton, AB
      Former Employee - Alberta in Edmonton, AB
      Doesn't Recommend

      Pros

      Office looks professional, salary was given on time

      Cons

      Keep changing their own staff, unprofessional Recruiters- recruiters are not keen into answering mails nor replying back repeated calls. They seem to be concerned on their earnings and not into progressing their business ettiquetes.

      Advice to Management

      Be careful on hiring your own Recruiters. Focus on the skills required and not on the looks. Most Recruiters have no recruiting background which can easily identify during the interview process. If this cannot be avoided, provide proper training to your Recruiters.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Consultant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at David Aplin Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good working culture, average pay

      Cons

      Leadership is declining, worried for future of company

    7. Helpful (2)

      "Needs improvement!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Vancouver, BC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Vancouver, BC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at David Aplin Group full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      There are some fun people on staff.

      Cons

      This company has outdated systems and policies. It is not equal opportunity for women, which is disappointing when the human resources field is heavily weighted towards women. The commission structure is not attractive. Training is sub-par or non-existent.

      Advice to Management

      Update your policies to present day, and you will attract better recruiters. Update your ATS system.
      Get a training program in place for new people so that they don't flounder. Implement a mentorship program. Implement professional development planning and identify career paths for those who want to advance.

    8. "So so"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      -very quick to find you a placement
      -good pay
      -very good pool of companies that they are associated with
      -very supportive recruiters
      -good/friendly group of people to work with
      -David Aplin staff will send you "appreciation gifts" while in the company

      Cons

      The only problem I had with David Aplin is that once my contract ends it is very difficult to keep in touch with the recruiter since they seem to dodge any ways of communication with them till they find another placement. Takes a really long time for them to communicate back and by that time employees have already found other positions with other companies.

      Advice to Management

      Keep an open relationship between employer and employee. Communicate better and assure employees what the current situation is, not leaving them waiting.

    9. "Branch Admin"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at David Aplin Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great Corporate Culture, Work-Life Balance, Strong Communication

      Cons

      No opportunity to grow, poor mentorship, lack training, high turnover

      Advice to Management

      Pay attention to the capabilities and potential in current employees

    10. "Recruiter"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Amazing company with fantastic team to work with!

      Cons

      No cons, amazing group of people!

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