William Brock: From Trainee Consultant to Head of Full Stack Recruitment

When Will Brock first stepped into recruitment, it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. After six months in the industry without making a single deal, he was convinced that sales just wasn’t for him. But then he was introduced to Client Server.

Fast forward eight years, and Will has gone from a fresh-faced Trainee Consultant to Head of Full Stack Recruitment. His progression, Trainee > Junior Consultant > Senior > Principal > Team Lead > Head of, wasn’t down to luck. He made sure he was the hardest worker in the room, and the results followed.

"I have to say, I’m really appreciative of Owen for taking a chance on a guy with six months of blanking to his name."

 

Support, Structure & Growth

Success in recruitment isn’t just about working hard, it’s about working in the right environment. Will credits Client Server’s strong management and structured approach for helping him focus his energy in the right direction.

"I was a huge ball of energy when I started, bouncing in any direction possible. With good mentorship from Nick Heath, I was able to channel that energy into delivering results. At times, I worried about taking on more responsibility, but management always had my back, sometimes believing in me more than I believed in myself."

This kind of support has been key to his growth, allowing him to continuously develop.

 

The Most Rewarding Part

For Will, the best part of his journey isn’t just personal success, it’s seeing others grow. Recruitment may seem simple on the surface, but it’s easy to get lost in the process.

"Mentoring junior consultants and helping them cut through the noise is the most rewarding part of the job."

Watching people develop, gain confidence, and succeed has been a driving force in his career.

 

What Makes Client Server Different?

Recruitment can be a tough industry, often known for its “sink or swim” mentality. But at Client Server, the approach is different.

"If you’re invested, we’re all in. We’ll do everything we can to help you succeed."

The company focuses on enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and a commitment to growth. If you bring that to the table, you’ll thrive here.

 

Advice for Success in Recruitment

Will keeps it simple:

• Work harder than you think is necessary. Once good habits are in place, reflect on your work to ensure it’s both smart and effective.
• Forget ‘work smart, not hard’ - do both. Recruitment is an industry that demands 100% effort. If you give it everything, the rewards are huge.

"Sales is the best-paid hard work, and the worst-paid easy work."

 

If you’re looking for an easy ride, recruitment isn’t for you. But if you’re ready to commit, learn, and push yourself, Client Server is the place to build a truly successful career.