Client Testimonals

“Gina is an absolute pleasure to work with. She takes a genuine interest to get to know you to ensure the right placement can be made. Gina is flexible with her time and works with discretion making the recruitment process as stress-free as possible. Gina has extensive connections in the Professional Services market and can offer a number of positions to consider. Her dedication to making the right fit rather than simply filling a gap ensures that you are in safe hands throughout the process. I would recommend Gina to anyone who was looking for a role in the Professional Services sector.
I hope you are happy with this – you are a superstar!”
Candidate testimonial placed at BDA level, international top tier law firm (Sydney)

“McLoughlin Ball understood not just the industry and the recruitment process but the day-to-day demands of the role that we sought to fill. The successful candidate was an excellent match not only in terms of experience but culture. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother process.”
Head of BD and Marketing, global magic circle law firm (Sydney)

“Gina is a dedicated recruiter, who has extensive knowledge of the professional services industry. Gina provides sound advice and her connections within the industry are of the highest calibre. Not only did Gina successfully place me in my last two roles, but she took the time to guide me through the recruitment process during both instances, while at the same time making me feel like her top priority. I recommend Gina to anyone seeking new employment.
Candidate testimonial

“I have worked with McLoughlinBall for over 10 years, and during my time as a Director in global law firms I have found Gina’s talent in understanding client needs to be exemplary.
Through her own experience of working in professional services, Gina has been able to accurately represent the Firm, team, environment and opportunity that we had to offer candidates.
Gina’s collaborative approach and understanding has meant that we have attracted the most suitable candidates for the roles.”
Director of BD, Global law firm (Sydney)

“I have worked with Gina both as a client and as a candidate. She has an uncanny ability to find a perfect fit – understanding interpersonal dynamics as well as skill sets – that make everyone happy. As a client, I trusted her to represent the firm and myself with integrity, and (from my past experience as a candidate) I knew she would treat potential employees with respect. She is great at communications, both as a client, letting you know what is happening, and as a candidate, keeping you abreast of the process. Highly recommended.”
Director Marketing and Pursuits, Global accounting firm (Sydney)

“I have worked with McLoughlinBall for 10 years, and during my time as a Director in global law firms I have found Gina’s talent in understanding client needs to be exemplary.
Through her own experience of working in professional services, Gina has been able to accurately represent the Firm, team, environment and opportunity that we had to offer candidates.
Gina’s collaborative approach and understanding has meant that we have attracted the most suitable candidates for the roles.”
Director of BD, Global law firm (Sydney)

“Gina has supported our firm’s marketing and BD recruitment needs over many years. Her experience in our sector means she has a deep appreciation for the qualities and skill sets we look for in our team. Gina also knows when to look beyond pure legal sector experience to find candidates with more diverse but transferrable skill sets.”
Head of BD, Asiapac

“McLoughlin Ball understood not just the industry and the recruitment process but the day-to-day demands of the role that we sought to fill. The successful candidate was an excellent match not only in terms of experience but culture. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother process.”
Head of BD and Marketing, global magic circle law firm (Sydney)

“Gina is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She not only made me feel very comfortable and confident in her abilities from the outset, she is also the only recruiter to date who took the time and care to listen to what I wanted, and delivered it. She won’t try to push roles onto you like other recruiters, but rather find the right role for you. Gina and McLoughlin Ball are a rare find in the world of recruiting and I would have no hesitation in recommending Gina to individuals, firms, friends or family.”
“In legal marketing we often speak about becoming ‘trusted advisors’. There is no doubt that Gina McLoughlin holds that status as an advisor and partner to our business. Gina takes the time to get to know and understand our business – both our service offering and the culture of the firm. It is for this reason Gina provides candidates that are always a great match for the role and the firm. I know I can count on McLoughlinBall to resolve my staffing issues effectively and efficiently and definitely see Gina as a ‘trusted advisor’.”
“When faced with the challenge of building a team, it’s difficult to imagine that one recruiter would be able to find so many excellent candidates. McLoughlin Ball has placed most of my team members and I think this is in large part due to the fact that Gina has an extraordinary ability to understand her clients and what they need. She is also extremely professional and honest which certainly makes the process very smooth.”
National Marketing Director, large national law firm

“McLoughlin Ball is the best recruitment agency I have ever called upon for recruitment services. Gina is passionate about what she does and maintains the highest levels of professionalism. Gina provides a fantastic service and makes the whole process enjoyable and easy. I have had many bad experiences with recruitment companies, so finding McLoughlin Ball was a godsend. I have never heard anyone speak of Gina or McLoughlin Ball in terms other than high praise. I am not inclined to give recommendations, however I can sincerely say this one is well deserved.”
National Communications Manager, large national law firm

“McLoughlin Ball is the first call we make for our recruitment needs. Gina’s knowledge of our team and firm dynamics is fundamental to putting forward the right candidates, so we couldn’t rely on anyone else. The time and effort she puts into investing in relationships with clients and candidates ensures an intimate knowledge of individual styles and personalities, which are critical to finding the right fit. In addition, Gina is an absolute delight to work with.”

“Recruiting for the Perth Business Development Manager was always going to be a challenge. I want to say a huge thank yo for your effort, persistence and charm in representing our firm. The appointment of the candidate is an outstanding outcome for us. Thank you for your continued high quality work.”

“McLoughlinBall have given us one outstanding candidate after another. They have completely exceeded my expectations on all counts. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

“McLoughlinBall were tasked with filling two positions for us, one of them not an easy one. They were thoroughly professional in their approach, followed up regularly and presented us with an array of high quality candidates. Gina’s background meant she had a very good understanding of our needs and she was a delight to work with. I thoroughly recommend McLoughlinBall as a consultancy for professional services marketing.”

“McLoughlinBall not only take the time but make a real effort to get to know and understand your business to enable them to fully service your requirements. They understand the importance of providing consistently high quality professional service, are honest and reliable.”

“McLoughlinBall, in my experience, is one of the most professional recruitment firms in the marketplace. It is refreshing to deal with professionals who invest time understanding our specific needs and provide hands – on guidance through all stages of the recruitment process. Gina McLoughlin provided high level attention and high quality candidates. She made our recruitment experience enjoyable and educational…. ”

“McLoughlinBall took the time to understand my needs, ask questions, make suggestions of how structure the role and the team……we appointed a great candidate who had been a terrific asset to the team!”

Candidate Testimonals

“Gina was a genuine pleasure to work with and fantastic with negotiations.  She always kept my career goals top of mind and worked swiftly to present me with great opportunities.”
BD Advisor, global law firm

“Gina is a dedicated recruiter, who has extensive knowledge of the professional services industry. Gina provides sound advice and her connections within the industry are of the highest calibre. Not only did Gina successfully place me in my last two roles, but she took the time to guide me through the recruitment process during both instances, while at the same time making me feel like her top priority. I recommend Gina to anyone seeking new employment.”
Senior BD Manager, global law firm

“Gina is in a league of her own – recruiter extraordinaire! In my experience, over a period of 8 years, Gina has demonstrated all the right ingredients – caring, professional, well connected, industry veteran, ethically sound and humourist at heart.”
Senior Communications Manager, global law firm

“I’ve worked with dozens of recruitment agencies across Australasia and the United Kingdom, but none have come close to providing the outstanding experience I’ve had working with with McLoughlinBall. Gina is an exceptional recruiter. She invests a great deal of time in getting to know her candidates.  She really pays attention to her candidates’ career aspirations and is proactive at finding them a great fit. Working with Gina is an absolute pleasure. She is professional, extremely well connected and is held in very high regard within the industry. I highly recommend McLoughlinBall to anyone seeking recruitment services in professional services marketing.”
“The key differentiator of McLoughlin Ball is Director, Gina McLoughlin. As someone looking to move into professional services marketing from a corporate background, she was the only recruiter who could open her eyes and translate my experience and capabilities from one industry to another. Gina then undertook the next step which was to convince potential employers as to my suitability which required them to have utmost confidence and respect for her judgement. Now embedded in the legal industry, I would only ever use McLoughlin Ball as the best recruiter seems to attract the best candidates.”

Senior BDM, large law firm

“Returning to Sydney from working abroad was a difficult move, but one made much easier by working with McLoughlin Ball. Gina invested the time in getting to know me and understand what I was looking for -which I really valued. Her ability to match candidates with the right firm is second to none, she is determined and passionate about finding you the right fit – which can be rare in recruitment. Gina is a “straight talker” and is also a wonderfully friendly and fun person to work with.”
National BD and Marketing Manager, large national law firm

“Thank you so much for everything you’ve done. This has been the most positive recruitment experience I’ve ever had.”

“Gina McLoughlin from McLoughlin Ball is a standout recruitment director with an impeccable knowledge of the industry and an amazingly diverse network within Professional Services. Gina shines with her ability to connect with her candidates – not only does she pride herself on finding the right candidate for the job, Gina is dedicated to making the recruitment process as easy and stress-free as possible. Without hesitation, I highly recommend the services of Gina and McLoughlin Ball.”

“I would just like to thank you for you assistance and proactiveness during this time. Out of all my dealings with recruitment agents throughout the years you have certainly stood out above the rest.”

“Gina McLoughlin is an absolute star. I cannot recommend her highly enough to candidates. She has an unrivalled knowledge of Australia/New Zealand professional services markets. Whilst other recruiters were debating my skills, Gina was proactively organising interviews for me. Don’t waste your time on large recruitment firms – if you want a job in professional services marketing then McLoughlinBall is the only recruiter to use.”
“My experiences with McLoughlinBall have been nothing short of pleasant. They show are real understanding of you needs regarding career progression, and their efforts in finding you the perfect position are second to none.”

“McLoughlinBall immediately impressed me as a candidate friendly and understanding firm to work with. The service was second to none and they worked very hard to match my expectations of a role and not just feed me the role they wanted to give me.”
“This sets them way above their contemporaries in the Sydney market and I will definitely keep them in mind when I next look for a role. Though as they got me such a fantastic role, it may be some time…!”

“I’ve recently had the pleasure of entrusting Gina and McLoughlinBall with assisting me in securing the next step in my career. Gina is a delight to deal with and her friendly disposition and professional approach were invaluable when considering the various stages of the job search and transition to a different firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gina to colleagues who are considering a career move or for a simple evaluation of options.”

“Breath of fresh air in Professional Services recruitment – Gina McLoughlin of McLoughlinBall delivers a superb service. She provides pragmatic advice; is a steadfast negotiator and, unlike many larger agencies, maintains her friendly and caring disposition at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gina to individuals or firms seeking recruitment advice and services.”