I just had one of the most awkward and uncomfortable interactions with a recruiter from Pacific…read moreStaffing, specifically Elizabeth Mann. I applied for a position and received an email from her asking if I was looking for work and to call her to discuss opportunities. When I did call, it went to voicemail, but she returned the call within a few minutes. From the start, the conversation felt off. She told me her "team" received my résumé for an HR Coordinator position but that they already had two candidates in the final stages. That was confusing, since she was the one who reached out to me. She then began asking about my professional experience, my current role, and my previous roles. The questions themselves were fine, but the way she handled the conversation was not. Each time I tried to answer, I was either cut off mid-sentence or met with long, uncomfortable silence that she tried to down play by saying she was looking into other positions. It didn't feel like she was actively listening or genuinely interested. It also didn't seem like she had taken the time to review my résumé before calling, despite being the one who initiated the contact. I also asked her what OTHER roles they might have available, for instance; Customer Service, Administrative/Clerical, Data Entry, etc. she stillllll wanted to discuss HR Coordinator roles. If you're going to ask me questions about my resume, ask them in the manner of which you have first done your due diligence to review it fully, so you can properly ask me questions that relate to my experience and the variety of jobs posted available. Side note: I have 8 years of experience across training and organizational development, Non-profit sector administrative roles, HR Contact Center experience, and Executive Level Onboarding. So please cut the BS when you call people and act as though their experience isn't a fit, maybe learn how to ask proper screening questions. She mentioned having three HR Coordinator openings, but the way she described them didn't sound genuine, nor did it sound like she had any interest in assisting with finding an appropriate fit. She said she would reach out about one position only if the two candidates currently in the final stage didn't work out -- which felt unnecessary to say and was very passive. She also mentioned another role in Auburn, CA, but by that point, the tone of the call made it clear to me that continuing the conversation wasn't productive and truthfully a waste of my time so yes, I cut it very short and practically laughed at her because WTH why even call? or why keep asking questions if you're not even interested in doing YOUR job. Silly. Overall, the call was rushed, disorganized, and dismissive. Based on this experience alone, I'm not interested in pursuing any opportunities through Pacific Staffing, just like I told her over the phone. I ended the call respectfully, but it was enough for me to decide I would not recommend this agency.

Avoid at all cost! Went looking for temp staff and they offered a direct hire candidate. After…read moremultiple interviews and negotiation, we offered a position expecting to start in 2 weeks. Friday before a Monday start, they call to tell us the hire leveraged our offer for a pay raise! Incredibly un-professional company. Couldn't be bothered to let us know this had happened more than a week ago! And for this "service" they expected to be paid nearly $30K. Unbelievable!

They are as their name says . They are Elite. They got me to work quickly and in a high paying job…read more Can't thank them enough for all of their help‼

Real helpful and friendly. Great at finding the right job for you very fast. . Would definitely…read morerecommend.

Absolutely amazing recruiters.! I went into the Sacramento office and was quickly helped. My…read morerecruiter was able to find me an employment opportunity within 24 hours of entering the office. Friendly and comfortable environment. I'Ll be recommending this agency to everyoneI know.!!

Leilani is hands down the best at what she does! She was incredibly quick, super helpful, and…read morealways followed up with me to make sure everything was taken care of. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

I had a great experience with Geri and Maryann. They were professional, responsive, and kept me…read moreinformed throughout every step of the process. I especially appreciated how well they communicated expectations and provided helpful guidance before my interview. They were genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. Their support made the entire experience, smooth, and much less stress stressful. I would highly recommend working with them to find your next opportunity.

Working with Geri at Fujitani Consulting has been a great experience for me. She is very connected…read morein the Sacramento legal world and can link you up with some great opportunities. She is very knowledgeable and always makes sure so you are prepared for your interviews. Thanks,Geri! You're the best!

Julie is an amazing manager and so professional and easy to work with. Julie takes pride in her…read morework and is an excellent representative of Marathon Staffing. All the staff at Marathon are excellent.

This agency offered me 1 year of training thru a housing agency for a position I'M OVERQUALIFIED to…read morebe placed in without training, beings I was a janitorial crew and lead through Covid when job requirements for janitorial were increasingly demanding as far as sanitation and requirements for disinfection. Aside from offering me 16.-- for training on a position I was overqualified to automatically be placed in I told them I'd be using public transportation AS MANY IN THE WORKFORCE DO, and their alternative, THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE they offered was a position in Lincoln knowing that public transportation from downtown Sacramento made it impossible for me to fill the position and make it to work in time. Selective placement OBVIOUSLY. EVEN THOUGH THEY OFFER TRAINING IN OFFICE AS WELL THROUGH THE AGENCY which I have experience in also, but less of so I wouldn't feel like it was slavery to be trained in but they offered no such thing!!! This place is a joke, UNLESS YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WORKS THERE OR DON'T MIND EARNING LESS THAN YOUR WORTH! I only put one star because I had to. And another thing I was kind of curious about is why they asked for an I-9 prior to any offer of employment that's awfully strange sounds like a scam to me

Thank you Debbie, Kristin and Terry for taking a chance on me and helping me find permanent…read moreemployment. You ladies always provide quality assignments and friendly customer service. I appreciate you and have definitely recommended the company. Natanya T

EMPLOYERS: DO NOT use this company!!! They charge full price, and send unvetted, unqualified,…read moreincompetent referrals, and keep the cash when the referral is fired for their incompetence. Then "no replacement can be found," and still they keep the cash. Go find a reputable and responsible agency! Again, highly recommend you DO NOT use these people! Total waste of your money.

Spoke with Ashley regarding an open position for one of her clients. She was professional,…read morecourteous, and very helpful to assists with my job search. Shawn Gillbert

Jasmine is amazing to work with! she got me placed quickly…read morewith a great company. I will always recommend this staffing agency to all my friends and family!!

Its been over 6 months and still have not been paid. Filed a complaint with Workforce Commission…read moreand won case. Provided proof that I was not paid. Don't work for this company, not reputable

This staffing company advertised at a huge convention in Anaheim. They enthusiastically told me…read morethey know the HR field very well and that the most difficult task is finding good quality long term employees. They told me they've been doing this a long time and they knew exactly what kind of employee I needed. The pricing seemed reasonable, $49/month and after visiting them a second time, I finally called later that month to try the service. This is where my first red flag should have been. The great service that they advertised and told me about at the convention was actually $349/month. This is for the upgraded "concierge" service where their staff would personally check and make sure any new hire was legitimate and had all the proper qualifications and certifications. So that's $349/month PLUS an additional $49/month. The $49/month they advertised was required to just "access" their online website and their database of potential employees. $349 is for the concierge person who would personally review all background and work experience, basically vet, and contact all employees to make sure they were legit before I would speak with them and interview them. So basically $400/month. Anyways, Swiss Monkey told me California is a tough place to hire but that they knew all the proper questions to ask to make sure an employee actually knew what they were doing and were actually qualified for the job. Basically, if someone was fluffing up their resumes, they would be able to see right through it. I thought it would be great way to find a good employee faster. So Swiss Money would personally check an employee's background, personal phone call interview with the Swiss Monkey staff, and reference checks etc. to make sure they are qualified before I had to do anything. I worked with Rachel throughout. She was enthusiastic and seemed knowledgable. She told me she knew exactly the qualities and type of work experience needed for my employee. It took a few weeks but I was excited when she told me she found the "perfect" person. Going on all the positives things she told me and her high recommendation, I decided to hire this person. I also met the person in person to make sure they were personable and reviewed their resume with them. After a couple days with this person, I found the new hire completely unable to do any of their major responsibilities, the clearly defined duties that Rachel told me this person could absolutely do and do well. I called Swiss Monkey and they said that this doesn't happen and they would renew the search for a new employee. No refund though even though all this time was wasted. I am still paying this entire time, including the time when this sucky employee didn't work out. Anyways after this, I noticed an attitude change from Swiss Monkey. From I want to find you the best employee to let's just find someone okay. If I wanted to find someone "okay", I wouldn't be paying another company $400 a month for help. Something else odd... I wonder if Swiss Monkey may have been grabbing random resumes from other websites like Indeed or Craiglist because when I called these potential employees about applying to my Swiss Monkey job post, they did not know who Swiss Monkey or who Rachel was. It was one bad apple after another. After another employee they recommended I hire ended up being completely unreliable, I finally ended my service. This employee showed up to work late a few times and finally didn't show up to work at all. So disappointing, a bunch of money wasted down the drain. To be fair, I mentioned all these concerns to Swiss Monkey to give them a chance to rectify the situation. I also told Swiss Monkey the information their staff told me about potential employees on the phone, often times, didn't match my conversation with them. And it seemed like it was only Rachel who did everything and it was sometimes hard to get a hold of her. She was super prompt initially but later it was harder to get a hold of her. You are paying for monthly service so if it a couple of days here, wait a week here etc it all adds up. Anyways, it was a very, very expensive mistake and one I hope I can help others avoid. Glass half full, I think maybe that they may be better in certain regions, they are based out of Northern California, but I think other cities, they really lack the knowledge and experience. And they don't have a lot of employees. When I called the office once, an employee leaving the company told me there was only 3 full time people working for the entire company. I don't know if that is true. But I do know that Rachel was the only person I spoke with and seemed to be the main person doing everything. So I don't know if she confused certain people she recommended and maybe that's why the information was off. But I do know her enthusiastic and super helpful attitude changed. I didn't even find one "okay" employee with this expensive service. I definitely do not recommend them.