I have come across a handful of recruiters in my job search throughout the years. I've always had…read morebad experiences with recruiters because they never seemed genuine after the first meeting. I understand that the employer is their client, but I find that most of them won't even give you a call back or reply to your emails if their client has moved onto another candidate. This was until I had the pleasure to work with Steven Mas at Parker + Lynch. Steve is one of the good ones, he is the only recruiter I've met who actually cares and genuinely works hard to help place you in a position that you want. He will always give me the details of the company and the position, and make sure I like everything presented before sending my resume out. Steve always replies to my emails/calls within a couple of hours. He even checks in on me every once in a while just to see how things are going. In the end I didn't end up getting placed with a company through Parker + Lynch, but when I told Steve I got a job offer, he was really happy for me. I would definitely recommend Parker + Lynch and ask for Steve Mas.

While they present themselves as being professional and like to think that they are on the same…read morelevel or above Robert Half and Michael Page they are not even close. Recruiters call candidates in for "jobs" which they do not have. They just call people in, in order to meet their weekly interview quotas as well as to build up their pipeline of candidates, which clearly are a waste of your time if you are working and had to take time off to come in. I met with the Director for Long Island and she was obnoxious and trying to sell me on an internal recruiting role despite my making it clear that I was not interested. She also told me that my appearance was too professional and that I should wear business casual attire.I guess that my dress suit did not sit well with someone who came into the office in an inappropriately short dress with huge open toe wedge heels.

Unbelievable lack of professionalism at this lackluster firm which is evidenced as soon as you walk…read moreinto the drab reception area. I had to wait by the desk for 10 minutes for the receptionist to acknowledge my presence. Afterwards, I met with a recruiter, Joy Silva. She was very off putting as she was loud and kept cutting me off mid sentence. Truth be told I do not even think that she actually had a job for me. During the course of our conversation it became apparent that she was interviewing me for future positions that would come in whereas on the phone she kept mentioning what a great opportunity she wanted me to come in for. After the interview, on my way out, Joy introduced me to an Ajilon new hire who was passing by. I was introduced to Kristen Eastman, Business Development Manager. I was appalled by her appearance. Her clothes were of poor quality as well as wrinkled and did not seem to fit her properly. She was also not groomed and made a very poor impression. One would think that someone with her bad looks would at least try to put in a little effort. Unsure how she ended up getting hired into a client facing role as in addition to her appearance her communication skills were very poor and she seemed mentally off. I do not want Ajilon to represent me and feel that it was a waste of my time meeting them.

Worked with Sean Ames to find job placement. He was very thorough and communicative, and overall I…read morefelt like he really had my best interests at heart.

Very helpful and caring professionals. Work with some of the leading companies on Long Island and…read moreNYC. Appreciate all of their assistance.