Elwyn Forster Recruitment

Chantel is knowledgeable, responsive, and made me feel at ease throughout the entire recruitment process. After I joined the HSF team, Chantel continued to stay in touch to help smooth the transition. Highly recommend Chantel - she is a real asset and a pleasure to deal with!

I can't speak highly enough of how seamless Chantel made the process of changing jobs - every step of the way, Chantel made sure that I had all the information I needed and was available anytime I had a query. Changing jobs can be stressful exercise, but having Chantel assist with the process made any concerns I might have had evaporate. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a new role.

I cannot recommend Chantel highly enough for anyone seeking recruitment expertise and career opportunities in the world of law. Chantel was instrumental in my decision to join Herbert Smith Freehills, and her professionalism and authenticity made what would have otherwise been a nerve-racking process an absolute pleasure. The role and team she found for me have been the perfect fit. I would not hesitate recommending Chantel to anyone looking for an absolute superstar recruiter.

Chantel was the first person who came to mind when I started considering whether a career move might be right for me. Her top-tier in-house experience gave her a unique and informed perspective on both the legal market and firm culture, exactly the kind of insight I knew I would need to navigate such an important decision.From our very first conversation, Chantel brought a thoughtful, measured approach. She took the time to understand what I was looking for and offered candid, informed guidance every step of the way.What stood out most was her genuine commitment to helping me make the right move - not just any move. I never felt rushed or pressured, only supported in finding the best long-term fit.I truly cannot recommend Chantel highly enough. While I’m very happy in my new role (thank you, Chantel!) and not looking to make another change anytime soon, if that ever shifts, she’ll be my first call without hesitation.

Chantel successfully placed numerous financial professionals into my team following a fairly significant restructure of the finance function. Chantel was very professional and personable at all times. More importantly, she paid great attention not only to the requirements of the roles but also to the personality traits and competencies we were looking for and as a result only presented candidates that she knew would 'fit' well into the organisation. I would have no hesitation in hiring Chantel again.

Chantel-Jade has taken time and consideration to understand our requirements and propose candidates in a targeted way. I value Chantel-Jade’s judgement and the integrity she demonstrates when accepting a brief. She ensures both candidate and client alike are compatible on an ongoing basis during the assignment, by checking through which is a rare quality.

Chantel-Jade is an absolute star in her field. She is extremely professional with a very warm and bubbly personality. She always gives you this special attention and makes sure she understands your needs. She is extremely results-oriented and will go that extra mile to find you your dream job or the perfect candidate as a new addition to your team. I would recommend CJ to both the candidates as well employers.

Having engaged Chantel to assist with a recent permanent CFO mandate, her professional, friendly approach coupled with the ability to grasp our requirements meant we were presented an ideal candidate who has hit the ground running in our organisation. I look forward to working with her again.

I highly recommend Chantel for anyone seeking career opportunities in the legal field. Her professionalism, expertise, and exceptionally friendly personality made the entire application and transition process to HSF smooth and enjoyable. Chantel went above and beyond to ensure that I found the right fit and settled into my new role seamlessly. If you're looking for a dedicated and personable legal recruiter, Chantel is definitely the one to go to!

I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Chantel on successfully being placed in a C-suite role within a national retail organisation. Chantel is an unexpected breath of fresh air when it comes to getting to know my experience, skills, and leadership style. Chantel asked relevant and specific questions and took the time to listen to my responses. Chantel's interview style is relaxed and genuine, allowing me to be at my most authentic self. Throughout the recruitment process, Chantel kept me updated regularly and gave me ample opportunities to seek further clarifications between interviews. When it was time to make the difficult decision to leave my current organisation, Chantel was there to counsel and support me. Chantel is a role model when it comes to the business of talent search and acquisition.