Lioncrest People

Client and candidate reviews

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Every review below was written on SEEK by a client or candidate of our founder, Byron Van Gisborne. They are reproduced word for word, with the name exactly as SEEK shows it. Some mention our previous trading names, The Recruitment Org and Career Building.

★ 4.94 / 5 from 202 reviews on SEEK

Byron Van Gisborne · Lioncrest People (listed on SEEK under The Recruitment Org)

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Civil & construction clients

Our civil team won some large tenders for bulk earthworks and Byron was able to deliver a seasoned Project Manager that had the experience we were looking for. The project ran smoothly, on-time and ahead of budget and this turned out to be an excellent hire. Great work, and I highly recommend the Career Building Team.

Nicole, Employer · ★★★★★ · 8 Jan 2021 · via SEEK

Byron was able to deliver a site supervisor to our business for a large scale road project we won in Western Sydney. He is a well connected recruiter with an excellent work ethic and always delivers what he promises.

Nicole, Employer · ★★★★★ · 8 Jan 2021 · via SEEK

Sourcing a Snr Estimator for our business is extremely hard even at the best of times. Byron is well networked in the construction industry and he is always able to find the right people for us.

Nicole, Employer · ★★★★★ · 8 Jan 2021 · via SEEK

Byron did an excellent job recruiting a senior project manager for our business. He took the task very seriously as this was a vital hire for our business and we were able to get the right person into the position. The turnaround time was extremely fast.

Nicole, Employer · ★★★★★ · 8 Jan 2021 · via SEEK

Leadership & repeat clients

We were in urgent need of a General Manager to steer our company in the right direction. The Recruitment Org exceeded our expectations by finding the perfect candidate fast. Their team took the time to understand our company culture, the role’s requirements, and sourced top talent in record time. The process was smooth, and their expertise in recruitment was evident from the start. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and would recommend The Recruitment Org to any business looking to find high-level professionals quickly and efficiently.

David, Employer · ★★★★★ · 8 Oct 2024 · via SEEK

Byron is always a pleasure to deal with. He takes the time to understand our business, presents quality candidates quickly, and runs a smooth recruitment process.

Laura, Employer · ★★★★★ · 28 Jan 2026 · via SEEK

Quick to deliver quality candidates, very responsive and flexible with our timelines.

Laura, Employer · ★★★★★ · 18 Nov 2025 · via SEEK

This was a difficult role to fill. The team did a great job of finding us a fantastic candidate. efficient and friendly service as always

Laura, Employer · ★★★★★ · 11 Jul 2024 · via SEEK

Great people to work with. Took the time to understand our business and the role to find the perfect candidate

Alicia, Employer · ★★★★★ · 17 Jun 2024 · via SEEK

Offshore team clients (Philippines)

We engaged The Recruitment Org to help us build offshore sales support capacity, and the process was structured and well managed from the outset. Our sales support team member now manages CRM updates, lead follow-ups, property shortlist coordination, and general sales administration. This has created consistency in our pipeline and freed up time to focus on client relationships and closing deals. The support is reliable, well-integrated, and has significantly improved our operational efficiency.

Jessica, Employer · ★★★★★ · 12 Feb 2026 · via SEEK

We were initially skeptical about offshore support and weren’t sure how it would work in practice. Byron and Czarina from The Recruitment Org made the process straightforward and easy to get started. Our Business Operations Support Officer settled in quickly and now handles client onboarding, CRM updates, scheduling, and general admin. They’re a well-managed, reliable part of our day-to-day operations and have freed up a significant amount of time, allowing us to focus more on clients and growing the business.

Mark, Employer · ★★★★★ · 10 Feb 2026 · via SEEK

What candidates say

Byron was supportive and very easy to deal with. Always there when I needed him and he never wasted my time or his! He also called back when he said he would and actually gave me feedback that was useful! Brilliant all round

Trent, Candidate · ★★★★★ · 12 Feb 2026 · via SEEK

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