Senior Consultant | Watterson Marketing Communications

"Having recently relocated from New York to Sydney, it was a joy to be able to work with Claire and I believe it made all the difference in my job search.  The sophistication and understanding she brought to the process, especially in matching my international background, experience and needs with the right employer in this market, was pivotal."

Marketing Communications Specialist | AMP | Australia

"I would like to thank Lucy Newcomb and Fraser Clapcott for their help and support in securing me a new role following a redundancy period and in a particularly trying job market. From the time that I met with Lucy and Fraser they both immediately impressed me with their knowledge of the market and my skillset (something distinctly lacking in other recruiters I was dealing with). While other recruiters spent our time telling me about how bad the market was and that I would have to be prepared to 'wait it out', Lucy and Fraser were tabling options for me and offering to pitch me to their client base. They were also both sympathetic to my situation and worked proactively to land me an interview (the position which I ended up securing). I am thankful to them and can only recommend their professional and personal approach most highly."

Global CEO | Trans-Tasman Business Circle

"The Trans-Tasman Business Circle has worked closely with Salt & Shein over many years. I have known both Peter and Josh professionally for considerably longer. The company is most professional in all its dealings and we are pleased to have worked with it through our C-level access events. As a result of my high regard for the firm, the Circle contracted with it to source a full-time GM position in our office. The brief was a challenging one - involving a rare combination of sales ability, policy development experience, business-building capability and a personality with a fit to our culture. The results of that search process were excellent and I am delighted with the result - the work of Salt and Shein was creative, quick, thorough and at the highest standard. i would certainly use the firm again."

Regional Director |Human Resources | Australia / New Zealand

"Baxter Healthcare has worked with Salt & Shein to successfully fill two critical positions for the ANZ business – Corporate Communications and Government Affairs. Their approach is thoroughly professional and tailored to meeting our business expectations, ensuring that we had a successful outcome on both occasions."

Manager | Corporate Affairs and Government Relations | Eli Lilly Australia

"I have worked with Salt & Shein on a number of staff appointments over a two year period. I have always found them to be diligent, professional and responsive in working on recruiting to my team. I particularly value their ability to understand a candidate, including his/her strengths and weaknesses and how he/she comes across, which means I am reviewing quality candidates when it comes to my own interviews."

Head of Investment Marketing Services | Asia Pacific | Fidelity International

"Salt & Shein is very well connected in the industry and always provides great potential candidates for review. By engaging them, and their understanding, I know I've seen the best available candidates at any time."

Managing Director | Australia | Burson-Marsteller

"I have known Peter for two decades and in that time he, and his team, have consistently demonstrated their superior knowledge of the Australian marketplace and the needs of their clients – no matter whether for Corporate or Consultancy positions."

Partner | John Connolly & Partners

"I have found the principals of Salt & Shein capable, responsive and reliable in fulfilling a search and selection process. In my dealings with them, they have demonstrated a good understanding of the industry, a breadth of networks across sectors and they give straightforward, realistic advice. There is no ambiguity about who the client is."

Divisional Director | Corporate Affairs | Channel Financial Communication

"Peter Salt and Josh Shein have well-earned reputations for being thorough professionals who not only know all the key corporate affairs and communication players but, equally importantly, also understand the sector. Peter and Josh have proved that their boutique business strategy is a winner. Great networkers with sound judgment and a good grasp of just what a corporation needs, both men have forged what is undoubtedly one of Australia’s leading specialist recruitment firms."

Founding Partner | Savage & Partners

"Specialised. Insightful. Influential. Passionate. Authentic. Relationships. These are some of the key words I use to describe Salt & Shein. Oh yes- and… DELIVER. There is no other firm in this market as specialised and deep in the corporate affairs and communication field. "

Head of Internal Communication | Corporate Relations | St.George Bank Ltd President | International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) | NSW Chapter

"I have had a relationship with Salt & Shein since their inception and my relationship goes back further than that. In a very competitive industry I believe they set the benchmark for excellence. I find their understanding of corporate communication and public affairs plus their personal attention to candidates to be second to none. They take an interest in your career not just the role at hand. Importantly, they also take the time to thoroughly understand their clients and the roles."

Director | FTI Consulting (previously FD Third Person)

"Salt & Shein are a key and very trusted partner for our business. As an intellectual property business, the key enabler of our success is having the best and brightest people in our team. Salt & Shein have really helped us grow FD Third Person over the past five years by bringing us the best and brightest in the market. They have taken the time to understand our business, so they know exactly which sort of candidate we’re looking for. We trust their judgement, and seek their advice. My only hesitation in providing this testimonial is that we don’t want our competitors using Salt & Shein and benefitting from their skills!"

Principal | Fowlstone Communications

"I have known and worked with the principals of Salt and Shein for more than a decade. They bring an extensive knowledge of the industries they service and a deep understanding of the day-to-day requirements of the functions of corporate affairs and investor relations practitioners. They operate with the utmost discretion which is critical to the executive search process."

Global Head | Strategic Marketing & Communications| Lend Lease Corporation

"I have known Peter Salt for almost two decades. His knowledge and experience in the marketing, corporate affairs and investor relations recruitment markets is second to none. He and the team at Salt and Shein are highly professional in their approach focused on delivering the best outcomes for their clients."

Managing Director |Head of Communications | Deutsche Bank | Asia Pacific Region

"Salt & Shein have delivered sage advice, excellent candidates and solutions to me for over 10 years."

Head of Investor Relations | AGL Energy

"I’d commend Salt & Shein for working in the best interest of both the company and the candidate. Other firms tend not be as focused on the fit or the candidate’s longer-term career development. For many it is just about completing an assignment rather than developing a relationship and reputation. Peter put me forward for a particular role against my better judgement. It has turned out to be an inspired move. Thanks. "

Managing Director | Sefiani Communications Group

"Ike Levick at Salt & Shein is one of the best-connected PR recruiters in Sydney and is a pleasure to work with.  She has taken the time to understand our business, and importantly, our workplace culture. We have sought her expert help on a number of occasions to identify and recruit the best candidates at both middle and senior level for our rapidly growing public relations and issues management firm."

Principal | Porter Novelli

"I’ve worked with Ike and Salt & Shein for a number of years now, and more recently had the pleasure of working with Claire as well. I find their service to be honest, fast, and on-brief every time. They know our company culture well and take the time to fully understand our requirements, which means we don’t waste time meeting the wrong candidates. They’ve successfully placed some fantastic consultants at Porter Novelli Sydney. Plus, they’re just straight up nice people to work with!"

Senior Account Executive | Pulse Communications

"Having not long arrived in Australia after moving from the UK, I was impressed with the help I received from Claire and the team at Salt & Shein. From the start I felt positive that they had my best interests at heart and it was a relief that I had someone friendly to advise me through the daunting process of job hunting in a new country. The first agency I was put forward for was really suited to me, and after securing a job with them I started just a few days later. I was amazed at how quickly it all happened and that was no doubt a credit to Claire, who made my transition from London to Sydney as smooth as possible."

Account Manager | Sefiani Communications Group

"I've been impressed by Claire's excellent work and expert opinion. She has proved to be an invaluable resource in the recruitment industry, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and integrity in addition to a personable nature."

Account Manager, Ethical Strategies

"Ike was extremely professional yet personable in my dealings with Salt & Shein.  She instantly recognised the type of role I was after and was prompt in setting up an interview.  Once I was in the interview process, she constantly kept me up-to-date with the company's feedback and was open and honest with me, ensuring I knew where I stood.  Her highly professional approach and thorough understanding of my search mean I would certainly recommend Ike to others."