I worked with Michelle at Talent Avenue and it was an absolute pleasure. Most recruiters I worked…read morewith would not return my calls or emails and never found any jobs that fit my criteria. Michelle was on top of every opportunity she threw at me and she ended up getting me the salary I wanted. I worked with 5+ recruiting agencies in the bay area, and she was by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with (including in NYC too!) Thank you Michelle & Talent Avenue!!

Talent Avenue is not a good staffing agency. Let me tell you why:…read more Every staffing agency adds a markup to the hourly rate they pay out to you. Usually, it'll be around like 30%. So, say they pay you $50, then they bill the company you work for $65. That's a lot, but good staffing agencies offer a lot of added value in return for that: full benefits, 401k, responsive staff, regular check-in calls and coffee together. Talent Avenue adds almost a 100% markup on top of your hourly rate. So if they pay you $50, they are charging the company $95. What do they give you in return? Nothing. It's hard to even get them on the phone, let alone get any type of benefits like insurance and 401k. They frequently pay late. They don't keep their promises. Once Michelle lied to me about some details regarding a position. If you ask them for anything, they respond as if you're an asshole for even asking. Even calling them a staffing agency is a bit of a stretch. It's just two inattentive, rude, narcissistic people working out of a tiny office, with one more person working in accounting. Do not work with these people. They have no job postings that you can't get from a different agency. All bay area tech companies work with multiple staffing agencies to fill the same role and it's a race between the agencies to see who fills it first. If Talent Ave gets you in the door, ask your hiring manager if you can get onboarded through a different agency. These guys are the absolute worst. Michelle is a straight up narcissist and so mentally ill that I'm afraid she'll try to retaliate towards me in response to this review. Good thing I've already taken countermeasures against that.

I had a great experience with Premier. The staff that I interacted with were all fantastic and…read moreunique in their approach to the candidate experience. They were professional, responsive, and took the time to understand my goals. They placed me in a temporary position that transitioned into a permanent role. I'm very grateful for their support and highly recommend them to anyone who is considering temporary, or permanent employment.

I called for help in my job search and was very impressed by Brenda's assistance. I felt the white…read moreglove treatment and was thoroughly impressed by her empathy. Highly recommend Brenda with my utmost respectful regards for your recruiting needs!

I just worked with Casey to begin a new role & feel it is checking all the boxes I was seeking in…read moremy next chapter after a great first week. Throughout the end-to-end hiring process, Casey was supportive, communicative and helpful. She made the experience easy and straight-forward, and went above bar to provide tips, updates and reminders along the way :) I would absolutely recommend Casey for recruiting service and support!

Robert at 80twenty was highly informed and excellent at his job, I highly recommend working with…read morethis firm.

She finally called me back, and even after talking with her, and her promise of a partial refund…read moreover a month ago, she still hasn't issued any refund. One of the worst experiences I have had with a recruiter - she never even provided me with viable attorney candidates and charged me $4,000.00 for the searches and job boards. Of the two attorney candidates she provided, one attorney had been disciplined by the bar, and the other had only practiced out of state, and had no experience in the litigation field that was a stated requirement of the position.

Carolyn and the Talent Maven team are great! They have a proven system to attract the candidates…read moreyour company is looking for to keep your business growing. What's best about the process is that it is transparent and they walk you through every step of the way. If you want to get a stellar team in place, then give Talent Maven a ring. They are worth every penny!

I had the pleasure of being contacted by Karen Brunner after applying online for one of many jobs…read more She invited me to her office and we had a nice chat/ interview. What struck me most was how excited she was for me and how quickly she whipped my resume into shape. Just her input on my resume alone more than doubled my call backs for other positions I was applying to on my own. Having never worked with a temp agency/ recruiter before, I can say that I didn't really know what to expect. Well, expect this: a hard working, inspiring, and deeply knowledgable individual on your side at every moment of the job search! Karen touched base with me consistently and kept me in the game for a very competitive position that I've since accepted. It is without a doubt the first time I can say that I have a career as opposed to just a job that pays the bills. Another positive aspect of my experience was that I was able to receive feedback from potential employers through Karen after my interviews. What a luxury! I never knew what I was doing right or wrong in interviews, and it turned out to be the smallest details. She helped me improve through coaching and pep talks before each interview and boom! I got into the career field I'd been hoping to break into for some time and I couldn't be happier! So, thank you Karen! And to anyone looking for someone to help them up to that next rung in their career, this is definitely the place to start!!

I feel bad I never reviewed Six Degrees. They actually got me my current job almost 5 years ago…read more At the time, I felt like it was going to be a forever job. I was mid-30s then, had many degrees and job experiences. But I felt my next job would be my last job. Like I was tired of interviewing and I was tired of working jobs I didn't like or didn't pay well. I wanted a job that checked all the boxes and I went out for two great jobs and landed one of them. Worked out for the best. I still think the current job is going to be the last job I'll have until I retire!

Joanna helped me with a cover letter when I was totally freaking out about finding the right…read moresave-the-world practicum job. She helped me go from blah "I want to save the world" to "here's what I'm good at and why you should hire me." When I had interviews, and I wasn't sure what position to take, she held my hand through the process (in an extremely no-nonsense way) and told me just what I needed to hear. Joanna gets it. Talk to her.

Joanna is a GREAT resource, not only for job hunting but also for getting through the negotiating…read morethat comes once you've got an in. She has in the past, for me: 1. Helped me negotiate a salary/benefits package for a long term contracting gig 2. Found me an interview for a fulltime job 3. Upgraded my resume appropriately for opportunities. She gets it, and she knows tons of people. A great resource!

I'm going through a career transition, like so many, and in a very challenging job market. I…read morestarted working with Maven this year, specifically Shirin, and it's not only provided me with relief but has aligned me with some wonderful opportunities. Thanks to Shirin I've actually gotten interviews for roles that make sense. She has taken care to ensure she presented roles that actually make sense culturally while also matching my skillset. What I've appreciated most is that she's been thoughtful, honest, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than simply filling positions. Job searching can feel isolating and discouraging at times, and having someone who understands both the market and who you are as a professional makes an enormous difference.

I had the pleasure of working with Nerissa during my hiring process, and I can't recommend her…read moreenough. From our first interaction, she was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in creating a positive candidate experience. She communicated clearly throughout every step of the process, answered my questions thoughtfully, and made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and welcoming. Nerissa's kindness, organization, and attention to detail truly stood out. She created an environment where I felt supported and informed every step of the way. It's clear that she cares deeply about both the candidates she works with and the quality of her work. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend working with Nerissa to anyone navigating their career journey. Thank you, Nerissa + Maven, for all of your support and encouragement!

Over 25 years ago, McCall took a chance on me. I had talent, but lacked corporate experience…read more With their help and guidance, especially Mari Laughlin, I got placed in the perfect situation at Sherwood Insurance Services. Mari checked in on me from time to time, but she always told me that whatever happened next was only up to me. She was spot on with her words. With McCall as the jumping off point, I have zero regrets about my career. It's been a lot of hard work, but they laid the foundation for me. I'm forever grateful for them taking a chance on me.

Today I got this at 3 pm in a text: "Hi, I'm Natalie from McCall Staffing Services. Are you open to…read moreexploring remote or flexible work opportunities?" I responded immediately"Possibly. But I would need to go to the website to verify that you are not a fake McCall rep" Didn't hear anything for almost 2 hours so I responded with a second text "Yes" No answer. Looking at reviews on Glassdoor (only 8) and Yelp, I do not seem to find more than a couple that are less than a year old; the rest are more than 12 months, and quite a few are in the 9 to 14 year range. Not seeming legitimate.