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Looking for a list of the best temp/staffing agencies.
I am looking for long term (30-90+ temp to hire) jobs.
I have an MA in Geography and would prefer work doing data research/analysis (in particular with Geography) but if not anything using such skills. My original goal was to work for the government.
Then again, any good agency which could place me at a good company with the opportunity to grow into career would be fine. Just not looking to be placed in a permanent secretary role.
Just saw this one. And honestly, it is tough to say which one is the best, as a company or in this case a staffing agency, are only as good as the people in them. I say find a good recruiter and work with that person. No matter how "good" the firm, if they never call you and don't respond to emails, they are terrible. No matter how "awful" the agency, if the recruiter is sending you out to jobs, it is a good one.
Also, it is important to remember that job requisitions are often sent to more than one agency, unless the company works with them exclusively.
I got my job ($24/hr... lots of OT... medical... dental... 401k.... monthly bonuses from $300-$600... 120 hrs vac... 40 hrs sick... profit sharing) via Aerotek.
I got my job ($24/hr... lots of OT... medical... dental... 401k.... monthly bonuses from $300-$600... 120 hrs vac... 40 hrs sick... profit sharing) via Aerotek.
This was kind of my point. You got your job through Aerotek. You had a good experience with them as you got hired. Someone else who didn't find a job would have terrible things to say about them. It really is more of an individual thing. As far as I know, there isn't one that has the reputation of WalMart in the staffing agency world.
This was kind of my point. You got your job through Aerotek. You had a good experience with them as you got hired. Someone else who didn't find a job would have terrible things to say about them. It really is more of an individual thing. As far as I know, there isn't one that has the reputation of WalMart in the staffing agency world.
Yeah... a guy yesterday said he thought I worked for Aerotek... LOL
Uhhh... I also drive a Chrysler and it's been the best car I've ever owned, but I don't work for Chrysler.
Yeah I have good things to say about Aerotek because it was a painless experience. I only met the recruiter once (the day after I arrived in Washington) and never again. All my paperwork was done via email, I got paid direct deposit, and when I got hired with the client all I did was fill out a new direct deposit form.
The nightmare stories you read about temp services didn't happen with me. I did everything over the phone and email... and as said, only had one face to face contact with the recruiter the entire 5 months I was an employee.
They made my coast to coast move for a new job pretty easy.
Yeah... a guy yesterday said he thought I worked for Aerotek... LOL
Uhhh... I also drive a Chrysler and it's been the best car I've ever owned, but I don't work for Chrysler.
Yeah I have good things to say about Aerotek because it was a painless experience. I only met the recruiter once (the day after I arrived in Washington) and never again. All my paperwork was done via email, I got paid direct deposit, and when I got hired with the client all I did was fill out a new direct deposit form.
The nightmare stories you read about temp services didn't happen with me. I did everything over the phone and email... and as said, only had one face to face contact with the recruiter the entire 5 months I was an employee.
They made my coast to coast move for a new job pretty easy.
Wasn't trying to say your good things to say are misplaced. Sorry if you took it that way (I can't totally tell through your post).
The point I was making is that staffing agencies aren't really "best" and "worst" rather they will work for you or they won't. So asking someone to say what the best one is can be tough, as it is so experienced based. If I get hired through one, or if I work for one, I will often have opinions based solely on personal experience which doesn't totally translate to the experience of others.
Wasn't trying to say your good things to say are misplaced. Sorry if you took it that way (I can't totally tell through your post).
Nah it's all good.
I am grateful to Aerotek for one reason... they got my foot in the door here. I didn't have benefits, I didn't get paid for holidays, and I got to watch as the permanent employees said "Oh man, my bonus this month was $500!" I had 5 months of that before I got hired and started getting my own slice of the pie.
To me temp agencies are good for one thing... getting your foot in the door.
If you have analytical skills in a more business sense you could try Veritude in your area. They hire for Fidelity Investments if I recall correctly.
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