My husband and I are over the moon with our nanny! Ivy Lane has been such a life saver during what…read moreseemed like such a daunting and arduous nanny search. We've used other agencies in the past and were pretty underwhelmed until we connected with Mari. We decided to stick with Ivy Lane for many reasons, they took the time to really listen to our needs and requirements, they were kind and professional throughout, and the caliber of nannies that we interviewed. The founder has been very communicative, professional, detailed, and would check in throughout the entire process- even when we would forget to share our updates (mommy brain!). Most importantly our daughter loves our nanny so so much and that really should speak wonders. We are so grateful and couldn't be happier! I've referred Ivy Lane to all the my mommy friends and a few of them have already started working with Mari!

Not Nanny friendly, horrible communication.. they leave you in the dark when they don't need you…read moreanymore. No updates, very unprofessional

I started the initial stages of my job search with a lot of enthusiasm and with a list of…read morequalifications that I was determined to find in my next job. I must have submitted my resume into a dozen job agency ads/websites, various online portals (Monster, Ziprecruiter, LinkedInetc) and spoke with many representatives while visiting their offices. Over time, the search became repetitive and discouraging, as it stretched longer than anticipated and I was getting the same dead-end responses from recruiters. It was a breath of fresh air when Elite Placement reached out to me. Right away I noticed the differences in their service. John and his team are certainly the experts that were there to support, ready to communicate, and sincerely want to go above and beyond to find the right job for me. My main contact was John. He was very professional, stayed transparent and accessible to answer any/all questions via email and phone. This was comforting for me because I was not familiar with the "temp to hire" process and I had moments when it was easy to let negatives creep into my thoughts. Please note it is so important to not give up or settle for any offers that are on the table especially if it doesn't fullfill all your requirements. From my first conversation with John to the time I received my official offer letter, it took a total of 6 months. A lot of sacrificing and adjustments were made along the way, but John and his team stayed supportive and encouraging the entire time. Remember that they are on your side! I feel really lucky to have found Elite Placement Group. It is a wonderful feeling and a great sense of accomplishment when finally signing that offer letter. I now hold a position that aligns with my career and within the company of my top choice. I am beyond happy and this is the best gift I can receive right before the Holidays. I feel blessed that I can spend happy times with my family without having to worry about my future. Thank you John and Team! Wishing you guys lots of success and happiness in the future!

Clearly temporary, temporary-hire jobs no longer exist because if they did, Elite Placement Group…read morewould be reaching out to those of us who have backgrounds in the industries/roles they "specialize" placements in. But no call, email response to initial email or the follow-up email from Elite Placement. (Going on 4 days now.) Do not waste your time, just apply to jobs directly, so you get the full pay. Staffing agencies are not like they once were, they are now a scam.

I cannot recommend Erin Felman and the entire team enough. From the very beginning of my job…read moresearch, they were thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly supportive every step of the way. The team was intentional about presenting opportunities that aligned with my goals and always made me feel like she had my best interests in mind. Communication was seamless, guidance was honest and encouraging, and I always felt prepared and confident heading into interviews because of the support. What sets this team apart is how genuinely invested they are in the people they work with. They celebrate your wins, advocate for you behind the scenes, and make what can be a stressful process feel exciting and empowering. I'm so grateful for their guidance and for helping me land a role that I'm truly excited about. If you are looking for a recruiting team that is professional, kind, and exceptionally good at what they do, this is it. I'm incredibly thankful for the entire team and cannot recommend them highly enough!

JR Berry was amazing throughout the job search process - Erin and Steven brought me great…read moreopportunities, were super communicative and supportive, and helped me land at a role that met all of my requirements! I definitely recommend!

BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up using Michelle, it will ruin all other agencies for you…read more I am a professional career nanny. I have over seven years of nannying experience, five years of teaching experience, and more. I have a B/S in childhood development as well as my MAT. When I began my search for a nanny-family in LA, I did my due diligence by shopping around looking at multiple agencies. I found that Michelle had the TOP RATED AGENCY ON MULTIPLE SITES and wanted to take a closer look. I read through every. single. review. I thought to myself, "Really? Every single person had a positive experience with this agency? That's just not statistically possible if she's really working with this many people..." I decided to set up a meeting. I drove to her office where we met to discuss particulars (what I'm looking for, what families are in the market for a nanny right now, what ages/salary/commute/hours I'm looking for) and the moment she opened the door and greeted me with a giant smile and her upbeat, positive attitude, I felt like just working with HER was my perfect placement! Once we started the process, Michelle was completely professional while also refreshingly honest and realistic in her suggestions. She really took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for and she only suggested me to families that she knew had the potential to be a "love match!" After looking at a few potential matches, Michelle called me to tell me that she had "found my family!" She said, "This is the one. Please go for an interview and see for yourself." So I did. This is the part of the review where I'm going to get annoyingly emotional. Not only did the family and I immediately "click," but Michelle had made sure that all of our stats were in alignment. The age range, schedule, amount of hours, commuting time, pay rate, expectations and needs happened to all align with what I was looking for. It was LITERALLY the PERFECT PLACEMENT!!!! Coincidence? I think not. Michelle is highly intelligent, professional, personable, understanding, diligent, experienced, communicative, and pleasantly charismatic and I owe my job satisfaction directly to her. Now that I think about it, maybe I should send over a bottle of wine. Thank you, Michelle, for just being so incredibly good at what you do. As I mentioned earlier, when I started this process, I read through every one of your (5 star) reviews and thought, "There's just no way every single review can be five stars..." and now here I am adding one more.

I met Michelle at a time when I was at a low point in my nanny career and personal life. I had…read morebeen looking for top nanny position and had been on many interviews through other agencies. It seemed like I had landed a few dream jobs only for it to slip away from me. Really trying times. Then I met Michelle! This brings a smile to my face. Meeting with her felt like chatting with a friend. I realized after that this is her skill. She loves people and wants to represent both the families and the nannies. It was a slow period and she didn't have any job opportunities at the time when I signed up with her agency, the perfect placement. After being on the hunt for my top nanny job with a kind family for many months and it wasn't happening I was getting ready to move out of state. I mentioned to Michelle that I'm no longer looking for a position as it doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Michelle didn't give up on me. She called me with 2 opportunities. I went on both interviews and was called back to do a trial for the one that I wanted !! Yay !! Then Michelle negotiated some time off that I needed to take care of a health issue. The family was so wonderful they waited for me ! All I can say everything lined up perfectly. Michelle will always return your call in a timely manner and she always checks in to see how you're doing. I thank God I met Michelle !

Working with Vee and Pocketbook Agency was great! She was very attentive and helpful throughout the…read moreentire process from the initial conversation up to final stage of coordination and onboarding with the principals. I highly recommend working with Vee and the Pocketbook Agency team!

Working with Saaya and Veronica at Pocketbook Agency was an outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish. I was guided and supported through what was a long and at times challenging interview process. They both took the time to truly listen, coach me, and keep my confidence up through every stage of the process. Offering me thoughtful guidance and always delivered with warmth and professionalism. Together, Saaya and Veronica make an incredibly powerful team. They complement each other perfectly -- bringing professionalism, genuine respect, and a human touch that is rare to find in recruitment. If you are looking for recruiters who will truly advocate for you, take the time to understand your goals, and stand by you through the highs and lows of a job search, look no further than Saaya and V at Pocketbook Agency. They have earned a client for life and a good friend!

Ultimate Staffing (Culver City) has been the only recruiting agency in town that has been…read morecommunicative with me. Trust me, I've tried a few, and most of them are just glorified job boards. The market has changed so much in 2024-2025 that procedures have changed with agencies, now being less involved with applicants searching for jobs.However, Ultimate Staffing is a different story! Sam - my recruiter - has been great at communicating; he is always keeping tabs with me on potential job opportunities on a weekly basis. Frankly, the biggest challenge Sam has to deal with is the current ever-changing climate of the 'wants and needs' of employers. In the past, it seemed it was much easier and quicker to find applicants jobs. But in 2025, finding assignments for temp work is a less swift process. Thankfully, Sam is pretty upfront about how things work in today's market, so I really appreciate this honesty and transparency. The best thing about the Ultimate Staffing recruiters is their coaching sessions. My one-on-ones with Sam before interviews has been very helpful with his insight and advice. Final Thoughts: My advice for any recent unemployed folks is that they should sign up to an agency like Ultimate Staffing ASAP! Do not wait until the last minute when their benefits runs out. Depending on the season, it may take a few weeks or even months to find work. Keep that mind!

This agency gives you the run around. You apply to the jobs on their website with them you call to…read morefollow up because they never call you it's always you got to contact this person you got to contact that person we don't handle that or we don't have jobs but it's showing on their website for that location to apply the jobs are there. They are the worst and full of it. I've always felt like they're just real you in to just apply but really don't have anything.Don't even waste your time.

I have been working with Elise McCandless in the temp department for the past three years and she…read morehas been INCREDIBLE! She has gotten me placed in three prestigious corporations that have influenced my life and career drastically. I am so grateful to her and the team and CANNOT recommend her enough to anyone searching for work or opportunities to transform their work life. She never disappoints!!!!

I had a great relationship with Career Group up until 2024 when they went completely ghost after I…read morecompleted an assignment with flying colors. I'm aware of the tough job market and stringent hiring managers, but not even an email from my recruiter. Very disappointing.

Having worked with Robert Half for the very first time has been such an amazing experience for me…read more This is a decision you will definitely not regret! I had the pleasure of having Kayla guide me and direct me to an amazing opportunity where I will now be working a full-time position all thanks to her guidance. Robert Half and their team will ensure you find a job that is well-tailored to your background and sure to help jumpstart your future. The team is extremely supportive, consistent, and respectful; they will not let you down. I never felt left out and the communication between Kayla and I always made me feel secure and allowed me to have confidence in Robert Half. I could not recommend her and Robert Half enough.

As a general rule, please follow my advice & don't use Robert Half if you're looking for a job…read more It's a complete waste of time & the recruiters never follow up. I am giving them 1 star.