MEET THE TEAM – ALLISON DALRYMPLE – DIRECTOR

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. We’re kicking off our new ‘Meet the Team’ series with Allison Dalrymple, who has worked with us for longer than the majority of our competitors have been in business! We sat down with Allison to ask her some questions about her role here at Property Personnel.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER WITH PROPERTY PERSONNEL!

How long have you worked at Property Personnel?

23 years.

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

Making a positive change in someone’s life by securing them a new opportunity.

How did you get into recruitment?

I was working as a Lettings Agent in London and my manager had always used Property Personnel to secure a new role. Anthony contacted her to say he was looking for a new member of staff and did she know anyone, the rest is history.

What has been one of your biggest achievements since you have been at Property Personnel?

Candidates I have placed at entry level going on to run their own businesses or progress into a senior role within a corporate company and being able to work with them as a client.

What is the biggest challenge you face at work?

People lie!

What makes a good candidate?

A candidate that wants to build a relationship with you. If a candidate is honest and transparent, you can help them find what they are looking for. As a recruiter, you have to listen to what they want and earn their trust. You can offer guidance and advice but, most of all, both parties have to keep communicating.

What makes a good client?

A happy client! Communication is key, you can’t build a relationship over email – value the service levels you are being offered.

    

BONUS QUESTIONS!

What was your first job?

At the age of 13 I was washing up in a hotel on the Isle of Wight.

What was your dream job as a child?

I wanted to be a barrister!

What’s your favourite food and your favourite place to eat?

I have too many favourite foods to list!

What’s your favourite thing to do at the weekend?

I love watching my boys play football and taking Tilly (our dog) on long walks. I also enjoy catching up with family and friends over a glass of wine or two!

What song gets you up on the dance floor?

I love a bit of 90’s music.

What was your favourite subject in school?

I loved PE! I did every sport I could and attended events both in and out of school.

Do you have any pet peeves?

Lying, there is no need for it!