Our Consultants

Helen Holland - Location Manager- Enfield

Having graduated from the University of Reading in 2003 and then going on to teach in Japan for 6 months, I came back hoping to find a company that was dynamic and would give me some direction. Deciding on a career with ATA was an easy decision for me. My sights were set on progressing, being successful and receiving development and recognition within a professional, demanding and exciting environment.

At the interview stage I was told that I could be fast tracked into a management position within 12 to 18 months. After only 9 months I was given the opportunity to prove myself, so I upped sticks from Leeds and went to Newcastle to manage a team. Last year our team was number 1 in the sales division and I was top sales consultant. I now manage the ever growing Newcastle engineering team who are on course for big things both this year and in the next few years.

Paul Dickens - Location Manager, Leeds

I joined ATA four years ago, and since then I have worked within both permanent and contract recruitment. When I started I had no experience of recruitment, but I knew that I wanted to work within a lively, team focussed environment where I could compete on a level playing field with my peers.

This was the case from day one, and although the learning curve was steep, I found the constant challenges rewarding as I quickly felt myself becoming more competent in the role. I think this was helped by the on-going training, regular meetings, and a well-structured appraisal system which constantly rewarded me for improvements in performance, yet helped guide me towards the skills needed to become even better.

I have been promoted twice since joining the company, firstly as an Assistant Manager, and then to a Team Manager within the Contract division. I have always had support in these roles, and it has been great to see that I have not only developed as a consultant, but also that I have had the opportunity to learn so many lessons in management and leadership.

There are always highs and lows with the job and it isn't always easy, but with future career opportunities on the horizon, I don't think there are many companies that could give me the variation and challenges of progression that ATA Selection has offered over the last four years.

Christian Addison - Location Manager, Leicester

Having graduated from Hull University with a degree in Business Management I didn't really know what I wanted from my career. My only focus was to join a business that would allow me to realise my potential.

I joined ATA in October 1999 and was rapidly developed to become competent in the role. As a raw graduate I knew nothing about recruitment and hence the learning curve was steep! However the challenge was one that I relished especially as I was surrounded by like minded individuals who were on the same journey.

Having now spent nearly eight years with the business I have progressed twice and now currently manage 3 teams of highly motivated consultants. People often ask me why I work for ATA and my response is always the same. ATA had the confidence in me to give me my first step into management at 23, not many companies would do that and certainly none of my peers have managed it. Ultimately this business will give me the chance to become a director if I'm good enough! What bigger incentive is there than that?