Being tech specialists, we’re data-driven about recruitment. We’ve crunched the numbers on our performance this year, and we're excited and proud to share them with you. If you’re considering working with us, read on to discover exactly how happy our clients and candidates are, and why.
A Year of Remarkable Growth
2024 has been a year of significant expansion for JAM, with permanent placements seeing an impressive 15% increase compared to 2023. Our reach has extended to over 15,000 professionals, facilitating interviews at a remarkable pace - averaging one every two minutes. With more than 5,000 CVs presented to clients and a CV-to-interview ratio of 1.9:1 against the industry average of 3:1, we've maintained our position as a key player in engineering and project controls recruitment.
Excellence in Service Delivery
We use Recruiter Insider to track exactly how well we’re serving our clients and candidates. Our commitment to quality service has been reflected in outstanding feedback and exceptional satisfaction rates. Here’s what our clients and candidates said about us in 2024:
Client
Understands what I am looking for - 95%
Candidates were suitably pre-screened - 97%
Provided communication and transparency throughout - 98%
Candidate
Acted as an advocate for my best interests - 96%
Provided interview advice to help me improve my performance - 93%
Provided detailed job description and salary package - 95%
Provided documents for payroll/benefits/insurance - 97%
Company was a good culture fit for me - 97%
Provided communication and transparency throughout - 98%
Long-term Partnerships
One of our proudest accomplishments is our average contract length of 62 weeks - a testament to our ability to create lasting matches between talent and employers. Our efficient processes resulted in an average of 11 days between a CV submitted and an offer being accepted. This year has also seen us celebrate significant milestones within our own team, with thirteen team members marking milestone work anniversaries.
Real Impact, Real Stories
The true measure of our success lies in the experiences of our candidates and clients. One standout testimonial comes from a 48-year-old professional returning to job hunting after 15 years: "Unlike other agencies, JAM took the time to understand my experience, goals, and desired company culture. With their strong relationships and deep knowledge of employers, they matched me with a great opportunity and helped me negotiate my terms."
Looking Ahead
As JAM's Director, Dan Kirkpatrick reflects: "We are incredibly proud of the impact we've made in engineering, and project controls recruitment. From securing talent for critical projects to celebrating team milestones, this year has been one to remember. Thank you to our clients, candidates, and team members who made it all possible."
The engineering and project controls markets continue to evolve rapidly, and JAM remains committed to connecting the best talent with innovative employers. As we look towards 2025, we're excited to continue shaping the future of engineering recruitment, maintaining our high standards of service, and creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals across the sector.