Red Flag Recruitment is in the hideous Tower Point, a building that reeks of despair and…read moredesperation, but that's the only negative thing I could say about it. Run by two friendly, chirpy gentlemen who seem bright as buttons even first thing in the morning, it isn't so much like an employment agency as one of your friends nudging your CV to the top of the manager's pile, albeit in a very professional way. They engage with your personality, offer you a range of options and help and advise right the way through the process. It feels very much like they're on your side. Admittedly the options they have aren't going to ignite the creative juices and let loose the hounds, but if your gastronomic juices are beginning to make themselves felt, a job through these guys could keep the wolf from the door for a couple of months. Their service would be hard to fault. They really do take the stress out of applying for rubbish day jobs, down to telling you what you're expected to wear so you don't turn up feeling out of place and ill at ease, walking you over to your interview and drilling you thoroughly so that you know what the employers really want to hear. Admittedly it's more of a silk purse into a sow's ear transition, watering individual personalities down into bland mulch that call centre managers can stomach, but if anyone's going to do that, albeit temporarily, I'd rather it was these guys. They have the unique perspective of knowing exactly what they're doing, and admitting that you want the job for the money, not for 'career advancement' or 'broadening experience' - very refreshing.

I'm not usually one for writing reviews, but after my time spent with Red Flag Recruitment, I…read morethought they thoroughly deserved a recommendation. It was a tough few months trying to find work, and after handing my CV to a dozen agencies, hating it, stressing out and hearing nothing I was ready to chuck the towel in and move back with my folks. Red Flag on the other hand, were a total gem. Most temp agencies are stuffy, pretentious places that make you feel edgy and out of place and as soon as you walk through the doors. In comparison, the guys at Red Flag are relaxed, friendly, genuine and really on the ball. Not only did they manage to find me a job immediately, but when my temp contract ended, they had me back into another the very next day. Temping's such a one-in-one-out world, but the boys at Red Flag really look after their folks. They kept in touch with me weekly and frequently laid other options on the table should I want to jump ship and do something else. Most importantly, Simon and Toby who run the company really know the score. I just wanted to make enough money to pay the bills and enjoy my weekends, and didn't have to pretend I was thirsty to prove myself as manager material in some new call center. Their frankness and friendliness marks them out from every other agency I've been with. So if you're looking for some post-graduation temp work in Brighton and you don't want to spend hours traipsing the streets and trying to convince recruiters that this is your dream job, then Red Flag Recruitment are definitely the guys to go with.

Scarce People provided me with a service incomparable to any other recruitment specialist, they are…read morea dedicated team who work closely with the candidate to find their ideal job. I have no hesitation in recommending Scarce People. Thanks for all your help!

im looking for a kitchen assistant job in Brighton or Hove 40 45hrs pur week…read more doing food prep general kitchen duties including washing up Etc cooking Evening meals and a Reasonabe Rate of pay

I used Blue Arrow agency a few years ago to get some work as Id just entered the country and needed…read moreto pay the rent until I got a more stable job. Centrally located, staff were professional and helpful. They have ways of assessing and improving your computer skills to do office work and data entry. I was offered a range of catering assistant jobs in large local business with canteens while working on my computer skills. Unfortunately the work they offered didn't give me enough hours to pay the rent and I had to find a full time hours.

This place is very good for young people who need a bit of extra cash but dont want to be stuck in…read morethe same old weekend job and want a bit of variety. It is very easy to sign up to, all you need is NI card and passport, fill out a basic form, and answer a few test questions just to make sure you have good basic numeracy and literacy skills. It took no more than a day for me to get my first job from here. They just ring you up as soon as they have some work for you, for example, to fill in for someone who has called in sick ie cafe work. To attend events where venues need more bar/waiting staff for the night, but mainly its warehouse work ie putting together information packs etc. You are given a time sheet that you have to get your employer to sign and give back to Status. Then you just have to sit back and wait for a cheque, which almost always comes through on a friday. The pay is also minimum wage no matter what job you are doing. All in all, a brilliant idea for young people to get out there and gain experience in different areas.

Great place to go if you want work quickly. I called looking for work and within two days i was…read moreregistered and being sent off for interviews. Fast service with a friendly team! :) Would recommend!

When I moved back to Brighton just over a year ago, I signed up to what felt like millions of…read moretemping agencies. Its always sort of depressing, knowing that you're going to be overqualified and underpaid for the next how ever many weeks, until you find a permanent job. What's more depressing is when not one of the umpteen temping agencies finds you any work! Enter Office Angels! Whilst I had many meetings with recruitment agents, who all talked the talk quite well, Office Angels were the only agency that actually walked the walk. Located on Western Road, the Brighton branch is full of welcoming, friendly staff. The system is logical- you fill out a form, register and are usually asked to attend a short interview, to assess you computer skills and employment history. I was looked after by Laura- she was friendly, professional and filled me with confidence that I would actually soon be employed. Within a few days of registering, she was calling me with temping opportunities and within two weeks of moving back to Brighton, I was in an ongoing temp job that lasted three months. From the outside, Office Angels is often criticised for being girly with gimmicky marketing. Whatever, they know what they're doing and that's what counts. Temping will never pay well enough and for that reason, I will never rave about a temping agency, but if you need to fill a gap, I can recommend Office Angels!

Brook Street is the agency with which I have spent the most time, and had the most jobs. Situated…read moreon the busy North Street, its' entrance is surprisingly well camouflaged, sandwiched between Prêt a Manger and a fashion emporium. It represents all the reliable old faithfuls of employment agencies - Telegen, ttmc, PTF et al. However, the people who work here are human (tick!) friendly (tick!) and put in a decent effort on your behalf. The space is weird and open plan and you have to sit with your back to the door and do typing speed tests, but no-one really cares about your typing speed - in the end, they're interested in whether you're personable and presentable or not, and whether you turn up on time. They'll also sell you with all their skills. If your CV is rubbish, they have a good enough reputation with employers to get them not to look at it but to judge you on interview alone. If your CV has potential, they'll rewrite it for you, or just type up a few paragraphs of their impression of you as an employment prospect. They'll walk you to your interview and stand up for you in the rare cases where someone's treated you really unfairly. If you do get a job through them, provided you do your bit and get your time sheets in, they'll pay you promptly and by BACS, none of the faffing of the less organised agencies with cheques and what not. All in all, if one must go through the employment-agency process, and it seems to be close on a rite of passage these days, you could do a lot worse.