I had a very positive experience with Coda Staffing in New Jersey. I live in the Chicagoland suburbs, and received a call from "Raquel" who saw my resume on a job board, and said she had a position in the Chicago suburbs that she thought I may be suited for.
Raquel explained that her staffing agency, and the company HQ that she was recruiting for was based in NJ, but she was looking for somebody for their Chicago area office. It seems they had a person who was supposed to start, but it fell through, which left everybody in a bit of a bind.
Long story short, I did end up going for the interview, and I wish it could have worked out. The office they sent me to was right by my house, and the lady who I would have been working for was quite possibly the nicest lady I had ever interviewed with. For various reasons though, I felt I wasn't the right fit for the job.
What impressed me about this agency though, was the absolute professionalism from beginning to end. Raquel was coaching me the entire process, without being patronizing. The interview tips, are invaluable. I had already learned what questions to expect, and what questions to ask, through my own mistakes in previous interviews. I wish some company like hers would have spared me the trouble of researching these things on my own.
She had sent all the tips in a simple email (without making it a cumbersome process of different links and web pages to click of what to expect in a basic job interview.) She included what to highlight on my end, and included a short sample of questions to ask the hiring manager as well.
Though this job did not work out, Raquel thanked me in the kindest way, and assured me if something more suitable came up at the same company, I would be contacted.
This was probably the first job interview I had that didn't work out, that made me actually feel positive and satisfied about the entire experience. This was not a waste of time at all.
I know if there is something in the area for me and the timing is right, I've got a great contact in New Jersey. read more