"I have dealt with many recruiting firms in the past and found they were more interested in placing bodies into companies, than in connecting the right people into the right positions. Working with Barbara Ashton is a welcome relief. Placing 'the right people into the right positions' is the key to success and Barbara truly 'gets it'. Her combination of knowledge and passion in making this happen is both refreshing and essential." - John Glennon, Sandler Training "We can only grow if our customers appreciate and respect what we do and then tell us about it. I am happy to provide this testimonial on behalf of Barbara Ashton and Excel Personnel. When people ask why I would use a search firm with the cost involved, the answer is Excel. We are located in the interior which otherwise restricts us to what the local talent base has to offer at any given time. We short-listed three candidates for our Senior Accountant role. The top two were from Excel and were hands-down far superior to any other candidates we had evaluated. What I look for in a good accountant is the ability to provide me with accurate and timely reports by division, costing and month end numbers. The candidate we hired from Excel is all that and more. What a refreshing experience in such a short time. Excel Personnel gave us the ability to reach outside our perspective geographical area, greatly enhanced our scope of candidates, and delivered with a quick and decisive process." - Terry MacLeod, CEO Dinoflex Group LP and International Polyurethane Systems "We engaged Excel Personnel for two Operations/Distribution Managers, one in Kamloops and the other Winnipeg. We worked with Barbara Ashton who heads up their search division. Barbara and her support team were very responsive, met our high recruiting standards (and tight hiring deadlines), accurately assessed our needs, effectively sourced candidates and ensured only right-fit candidates were short-listed and presented to us for interviewing. We also used Barbara to staff several warehouse positions which again resulted in timely, cost-effective and professional results. Barbara and her Excel team did a great job for us." - John Young VP Finance & Operations Zep Canada "We spent months advertising and talking with industry referrals, yet could not find the right fit for our newly created position of Sales Manager. It was a challenging search to be sure, yet you stuck to it and we were able to hire an outstanding Sales Manager who is a tremendous asset to our organization. Your keen eye for right fit candidates and consistent follow-through (and follow-up!) are greatly appreciated." - Jim Kirk, President The Fireplace Gallery The recruiter was very professional, courteous and conducted a good preliminary phone interview. Hopefully, I will be fortunate enough to make the next stage of the interview process and meet with the employer. Either way the recruiter did a very good job and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a recruiter. - Dennis "Barbara, Shawn is working out great. We are very happy with his performance to date, and his personality. He has been a good fit into our group. Thanks you!" - Paul Mumford, Partner Daley & Company Chartered Accountants "Barbara's enthusiasm and high degree of professionalism is a breath of fresh air in a cluttered field. I find her to be upbeat and strategic in her thinking and acts instead of reacting! She is able to dig into projects and makes decisions quickly and effectively. She rapidly discerns the right course of action and keeps her clients informed." - Rob Cohoe "... if you have more candidates of Tim's calibre, please send them straight to us! We are very pleased with both the quality of senior sales professional you found for us, as well as the high level of professionalism and integrity displayed by Excel throughout the recruitment process. Thank you." - Andrew Watson Voda Computer Kamloops and Kelowna BC "... thank you so much for the great job you did for us on such short notice. We advertised on our own and found it very hard to find the right fit. The new bookkeeper you found for us is awesome. Thanks again." - Countrywide Home Furnishings "Thank you for choosing Noelle for this assignment, she is a quick study with a great personality, Noelle has been a great addition to our site project office." - Tom Edwards AMEC Earth & Environmental "... I wanted to thank you for providing us with a fantastic person; Karen has worked out well. The drafting team loves her..." - Belinda Rappel Inland Glass & Aluminum "... thank you again for facilitating the Job Market workshop for the Katimavik group. The group found it very informative and helpful. It is not easy to please everyone in such a diverse group but I can honestly say that everyone came out feeling they had learned something. Thank you." - Keltie Butler Project Leader for Kamloops Katimavik "Thank you again ... student evaluations stated the session was informative, constructive and very worthwhile... Over half of the students specifically commented that they appreciated the guests' input and valued your suggestions and opinions... it was a great success and we thank you very much." - Thompson Rivers University "We appreciate your excellent service and are happy to have (your temp) coming back for these few days in August. She is an excellent worker and gets along very well with our staff." - KPMG "I am e-ing to let you know how impressed I was with Elaine P. Too often good people are ignored because we are busy pointing out the negatives. However I wanted to let you know that I was impressed with Elaine. Elaine was punctual and dressed professionally. What truly made her stand out however was the fact that she researched our stations on the internet before arriving here. I don't think anyone - even those applying for jobs here - has ever done that! Despite only having to be here for four hours, searching out that information shows a real pride in her work and that's a great asset." - Radio NL Kamloops "I just wanted you to know that what you do touches more lives than you imagine. I had been looking for work for 7 months and was feeling fairly down by the time I landed on your doorstep and you had me employed right away. I couldn't have done it without your help and I will always fondly remember you. I now work in the Job Wave Program helping others, like Excel helped me. " - Shawny Excel Personnel Temp "I want to thank you for your kindness and efforts on my behalf.... Because of your placement, I, as an older worker, was given the opportunity to display my skills and consequently was offered a position. I would not hesitate to recommend your firm to any business person, as well as anyone I know who is searching for work, for permanent placements, as well as for temporary staff. Once again, thank you. PS-I should have come to see you sooner than I did." - Grace L Executive Assistant ... "Thank you so much for working with me to be the successful candidate for the Executive Director position. I look forward to assisting in their future growth." – Kelly Reay, Executive Director Shores Retirement Community "I want you to know that all of my dealings with your team were very professional and positive and friendly. I really appreciated your upbeat and encouraging attitudes - you definitely boosted my confidence through the whole experience." - Lisa M "While employed with Excel I always felt valued and was treated with great respect. I have worked with Excel employees in the past and was always impressed with the level of skill and professionalism that they exhibited. I am proud to have been able to represent Excel in that same manner. The positions I worked at while with Excel were appropriate for my level of expertise and I feel that I gained valuable skills and experience. If I am looking for employment in the future I will not hesitate to contact Excel. The permanent position I have now is the perfect fit for me and would not have happened if it had not been for Excel. I am truly grateful for that." - Sandra M "I just wanted to say Thank You for everything you have done for me; I now have experience that will help me find a job in the future, and that I can use on a regular basis. ... You are an inspiration to me; I watched you work every day and am amazed at the amount of work and effort you put into your businesses....I enjoyed the time I had at Excel Personnel. Everyone is very pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, I cannot express to you enough how much I appreciate this time here." - CJ
"We can only grow if our customers appreciate and respect what we do and then tell us about it. I am happy to provide this testimonial on behalf of Barbara Ashton and Excel Personnel. When people ask why I would use a search firm with the cost involved, the answer is Excel. We are located in the interior which otherwise restricts us to what the local talent base has to offer at any given time.
We short-listed three candidates for our Senior Accountant role. The top two were from Excel and were hands-down far superior to any other candidates we had evaluated.
What I look for in a good accountant is the ability to provide me with accurate and timely reports by division, costing and month end numbers. The candidate we hired from Excel is all that and more. What a refreshing experience in such a short time.
Excel Personnel gave us the ability to reach outside our perspective geographical area, greatly enhanced our scope of candidates, and delivered with a quick and decisive process."
- Terry MacLeod, CEO Dinoflex Group LP and International Polyurethane Systems
"We engaged Excel Personnel for two Operations/Distribution Managers, one in Kamloops and the other Winnipeg. We worked with Barbara Ashton who heads up their search division.
Barbara and her support team were very responsive, met our high recruiting standards (and tight hiring deadlines), accurately assessed our needs, effectively sourced candidates and ensured only right-fit candidates were short-listed and presented to us for interviewing. We also used Barbara to staff several warehouse positions which again resulted in timely, cost-effective and professional results. Barbara and her Excel team did a great job for us." - John Young VP Finance & Operations Zep Canada "We spent months advertising and talking with industry referrals, yet could not find the right fit for our newly created position of Sales Manager. It was a challenging search to be sure, yet you stuck to it and we were able to hire an outstanding Sales Manager who is a tremendous asset to our organization. Your keen eye for right fit candidates and consistent follow-through (and follow-up!) are greatly appreciated." - Jim Kirk, President The Fireplace Gallery The recruiter was very professional, courteous and conducted a good preliminary phone interview. Hopefully, I will be fortunate enough to make the next stage of the interview process and meet with the employer. Either way the recruiter did a very good job and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a recruiter. - Dennis "Barbara, Shawn is working out great. We are very happy with his performance to date, and his personality. He has been a good fit into our group. Thanks you!" - Paul Mumford, Partner Daley & Company Chartered Accountants "Barbara's enthusiasm and high degree of professionalism is a breath of fresh air in a cluttered field. I find her to be upbeat and strategic in her thinking and acts instead of reacting! She is able to dig into projects and makes decisions quickly and effectively. She rapidly discerns the right course of action and keeps her clients informed." - Rob Cohoe "... if you have more candidates of Tim's calibre, please send them straight to us! We are very pleased with both the quality of senior sales professional you found for us, as well as the high level of professionalism and integrity displayed by Excel throughout the recruitment process. Thank you." - Andrew Watson Voda Computer Kamloops and Kelowna BC "... thank you so much for the great job you did for us on such short notice. We advertised on our own and found it very hard to find the right fit. The new bookkeeper you found for us is awesome. Thanks again."
- Countrywide Home Furnishings "Thank you for choosing Noelle for this assignment, she is a quick study with a great personality, Noelle has been a great addition to our site project office." - Tom Edwards AMEC Earth & Environmental "... I wanted to thank you for providing us with a fantastic person; Karen has worked out well. The drafting team loves her..." - Belinda Rappel Inland Glass & Aluminum "... thank you again for facilitating the Job Market workshop for the Katimavik group. The group found it very informative and helpful. It is not easy to please everyone in such a diverse group but I can honestly say that everyone came out feeling they had learned something. Thank you." - Keltie Butler Project Leader for Kamloops Katimavik "Thank you again ... student evaluations stated the session was informative, constructive and very worthwhile... Over half of the students specifically commented that they appreciated the guests' input and valued your suggestions and opinions... it was a great success and we thank you very much." - Thompson Rivers University "We appreciate your excellent service and are happy to have (your temp) coming back for these few days in August. She is an excellent worker and gets along very well with our staff." - KPMG "I am e-ing to let you know how impressed I was with Elaine P. Too often good people are ignored because we are busy pointing out the negatives. However I wanted to let you know that I was impressed with Elaine. Elaine was punctual and dressed professionally. What truly made her stand out however was the fact that she researched our stations on the internet before arriving here. I don't think anyone - even those applying for jobs here - has ever done that! Despite only having to be here for four hours, searching out that information shows a real pride in her work and that's a great asset." - Radio NL Kamloops "I just wanted you to know that what you do touches more lives than you imagine. I had been looking for work for 7 months and was feeling fairly down by the time I landed on your doorstep and you had me employed right away. I couldn't have done it without your help and I will always fondly remember you. I now work in the Job Wave Program helping others, like Excel helped me. " - Shawny Excel Personnel Temp "I want to thank you for your kindness and efforts on my behalf.... Because of your placement, I, as an older worker, was given the opportunity to display my skills and consequently was offered a position. I would not hesitate to recommend your firm to any business person, as well as anyone I know who is searching for work, for permanent placements, as well as for temporary staff. Once again, thank you. PS-I should have come to see you sooner than I did." - Grace L Executive Assistant ... "Thank you so much for working with me to be the successful candidate for the Executive Director position. I look forward to assisting in their future growth." – Kelly Reay, Executive Director Shores Retirement Community "I want you to know that all of my dealings with your team were very professional and positive and friendly. I really appreciated your upbeat and encouraging attitudes - you definitely boosted my confidence through the whole experience." - Lisa M "While employed with Excel I always felt valued and was treated with great respect. I have worked with Excel employees in the past and was always impressed with the level of skill and professionalism that they exhibited. I am proud to have been able to represent Excel in that same manner. The positions I worked at while with Excel were appropriate for my level of expertise and I feel that I gained valuable skills and experience. If I am looking for employment in the future I will not hesitate to contact Excel. The permanent position I have now is the perfect fit for me and would not have happened if it had not been for Excel. I am truly grateful for that." - Sandra M "I just wanted to say Thank You for everything you have done for me; I now have experience that will help me find a job in the future, and that I can use on a regular basis. ... You are an inspiration to me; I watched you work every day and am amazed at the amount of work and effort you put into your businesses....I enjoyed the time I had at Excel Personnel. Everyone is very pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, I cannot express to you enough how much I appreciate this time here." - CJ
"Thank you for choosing Noelle for this assignment, she is a quick study with a great personality, Noelle has been a great addition to our site project office." - Tom Edwards AMEC Earth & Environmental
"... I wanted to thank you for providing us with a fantastic person; Karen has worked out well. The drafting team loves her..." - Belinda Rappel Inland Glass & Aluminum "... thank you again for facilitating the Job Market workshop for the Katimavik group. The group found it very informative and helpful. It is not easy to please everyone in such a diverse group but I can honestly say that everyone came out feeling they had learned something. Thank you." - Keltie Butler Project Leader for Kamloops Katimavik "Thank you again ... student evaluations stated the session was informative, constructive and very worthwhile... Over half of the students specifically commented that they appreciated the guests' input and valued your suggestions and opinions... it was a great success and we thank you very much." - Thompson Rivers University "We appreciate your excellent service and are happy to have (your temp) coming back for these few days in August. She is an excellent worker and gets along very well with our staff." - KPMG "I am e-ing to let you know how impressed I was with Elaine P. Too often good people are ignored because we are busy pointing out the negatives. However I wanted to let you know that I was impressed with Elaine. Elaine was punctual and dressed professionally. What truly made her stand out however was the fact that she researched our stations on the internet before arriving here. I don't think anyone - even those applying for jobs here - has ever done that! Despite only having to be here for four hours, searching out that information shows a real pride in her work and that's a great asset." - Radio NL Kamloops "I just wanted you to know that what you do touches more lives than you imagine. I had been looking for work for 7 months and was feeling fairly down by the time I landed on your doorstep and you had me employed right away. I couldn't have done it without your help and I will always fondly remember you. I now work in the Job Wave Program helping others, like Excel helped me. " - Shawny Excel Personnel Temp "I want to thank you for your kindness and efforts on my behalf.... Because of your placement, I, as an older worker, was given the opportunity to display my skills and consequently was offered a position. I would not hesitate to recommend your firm to any business person, as well as anyone I know who is searching for work, for permanent placements, as well as for temporary staff. Once again, thank you. PS-I should have come to see you sooner than I did." - Grace L Executive Assistant ... "Thank you so much for working with me to be the successful candidate for the Executive Director position. I look forward to assisting in their future growth." – Kelly Reay, Executive Director Shores Retirement Community "I want you to know that all of my dealings with your team were very professional and positive and friendly. I really appreciated your upbeat and encouraging attitudes - you definitely boosted my confidence through the whole experience." - Lisa M "While employed with Excel I always felt valued and was treated with great respect. I have worked with Excel employees in the past and was always impressed with the level of skill and professionalism that they exhibited. I am proud to have been able to represent Excel in that same manner. The positions I worked at while with Excel were appropriate for my level of expertise and I feel that I gained valuable skills and experience. If I am looking for employment in the future I will not hesitate to contact Excel. The permanent position I have now is the perfect fit for me and would not have happened if it had not been for Excel. I am truly grateful for that." - Sandra M "I just wanted to say Thank You for everything you have done for me; I now have experience that will help me find a job in the future, and that I can use on a regular basis. ... You are an inspiration to me; I watched you work every day and am amazed at the amount of work and effort you put into your businesses....I enjoyed the time I had at Excel Personnel. Everyone is very pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, I cannot express to you enough how much I appreciate this time here." - CJ
"Thank you again ... student evaluations stated the session was informative, constructive and very worthwhile... Over half of the students specifically commented that they appreciated the guests' input and valued your suggestions and opinions... it was a great success and we thank you very much." - Thompson Rivers University
"We appreciate your excellent service and are happy to have (your temp) coming back for these few days in August. She is an excellent worker and gets along very well with our staff." - KPMG
"I am e-ing to let you know how impressed I was with Elaine P. Too often good people are ignored because we are busy pointing out the negatives. However I wanted to let you know that I was impressed with Elaine. Elaine was punctual and dressed professionally. What truly made her stand out however was the fact that she researched our stations on the internet before arriving here. I don't think anyone - even those applying for jobs here - has ever done that! Despite only having to be here for four hours, searching out that information shows a real pride in her work and that's a great asset." - Radio NL Kamloops
"I just wanted you to know that what you do touches more lives than you imagine. I had been looking for work for 7 months and was feeling fairly down by the time I landed on your doorstep and you had me employed right away. I couldn't have done it without your help and I will always fondly remember you. I now work in the Job Wave Program helping others, like Excel helped me. " - Shawny Excel Personnel Temp
"I want to thank you for your kindness and efforts on my behalf.... Because of your placement, I, as an older worker, was given the opportunity to display my skills and consequently was offered a position. I would not hesitate to recommend your firm to any business person, as well as anyone I know who is searching for work, for permanent placements, as well as for temporary staff. Once again, thank you. PS-I should have come to see you sooner than I did." - Grace L Executive Assistant
... "Thank you so much for working with me to be the successful candidate for the Executive Director position. I look forward to assisting in their future growth." – Kelly Reay, Executive Director Shores Retirement Community
"I want you to know that all of my dealings with your team were very professional and positive and friendly. I really appreciated your upbeat and encouraging attitudes - you definitely boosted my confidence through the whole experience." - Lisa M
"While employed with Excel I always felt valued and was treated with great respect. I have worked with Excel employees in the past and was always impressed with the level of skill and professionalism that they exhibited. I am proud to have been able to represent Excel in that same manner. The positions I worked at while with Excel were appropriate for my level of expertise and I feel that I gained valuable skills and experience. If I am looking for employment in the future I will not hesitate to contact Excel. The permanent position I have now is the perfect fit for me and would not have happened if it had not been for Excel. I am truly grateful for that." - Sandra M
"I just wanted to say Thank You for everything you have done for me; I now have experience that will help me find a job in the future, and that I can use on a regular basis. ... You are an inspiration to me; I watched you work every day and am amazed at the amount of work and effort you put into your businesses....I enjoyed the time I had at Excel Personnel. Everyone is very pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again, I cannot express to you enough how much I appreciate this time here." - CJ
... Lee was great, willing and able. She said that she was very pleased and impressed with the service and workers that we received. So, hat's off to you for providing such great employees.
- Lynn Dunnell, Regional HR Coordinator, BDO Dunwoody
