A recruiter had contacted me on LinkedIn and I mistakenly thought they were from The Creative Group whom I normally use because the names are similar. When I realized this, I decided to go in for a screening anyway. I met with the recruiter and he told me he would be in touch with job matches and I never heard from him. Maybe I'm overqualified or too old. I have 15 years experience and have worked at the top and popular companies in the Bay Area. What a waste of my time. read more

After trying to work with them for over 5 years I never even received 1 interview regardless of the perfect qualifications

After freelancing as a production designer for about a million years without a rep, I interviewed with Creative Circle. The intake and interview were efficient and pleasant. Within a couple of weeks I got a call for a placement with a big retail firm. I stayed there for two great years. While there I met a lot of other freelancers with different agencies and we compared notes. After these discussions, I was always glad I'd picked CC. The Creative Circle time card system is super slick and easy and the checks arrive like clockwork. They offer health care, which I didn't need, and if you work enough hours with a single employer in a year, you're even eligible for holiday pay. My rep was super on-top-of-it, responding to the few issues I had immediately, and the one time I had a billing issue the central office fixed it up in a day. I definitely felt cared for and valued. My experience is, if you've got the chops, they've got the jobs. read more

Unless you're looking for entry-level temp jobs that pays $13 to $30 hr, don't waste your time sending your resume or meeting with Creative Circle recruiters. The assignments are very short term from days to part-time weeks. Their rate seems to be A LOT LOWER than other recruiting agencies, as in 30% to 50% less for comparative jobs. I guess they have to pay for the posh office somehow! It's a much better use of your time to put your resume up on Dice, Indeed, Guru.com, and even Monster than talking to these folks. read more

I'm extremely happy with my experience with Creative Circle! My former employer had used them and I remembered that they had candidates in more fields than just creative ones, like account management. After meeting with Marie and fine-tuning the geographies and roles that I was interested in, I started getting the position notifications and was thrilled with the caliber of positions I was seeing. I quickly found the right fit and ended up being hired permanently. They did a great job, were always responsive and very thorough. read more

I recently responded to a Creative Circle job posting and began working with Joe. From the moment he responded to my email expressing interest in the position, he walked me through the Creative Circle process, and I landed to job! Joe has been extremely supportive, and always available throughout the process to answer all my questions and address any concerns. I highly recommend Joe and Creative Circle to anyone seeking work in creative fields! read more

Thank you Creative Circle for finding me a full-time job! While the experience meeting with some of the members was a little intimidating and odd at first, almost all of the staff there are genuine nice people who wants to help you succeed. I get that coming in for an interview with a creative agency, I am going to get a lot of constructive criticisms and critiques on my resume and portfolio, but I think dialing back down a notch on the brashness will make this an overall experience a 5. I can't say enough nice things about Cortney who helped me placed my position, and she's a rockstar for that. I have recommended a lot of my friends to CC as a result of my own success, and I like that after a while of working with the agency, you get a sense that no matter how long it takes, they'll never stop looking for opportunities for you until you find one. read more

Creative Circle has been great to work with. I worked with Korin, and not only did she meet with me to get the process started, but she gave me a quick critique of my portfolio and website in our initial meeting. She listened to my interests and goals, and then hooked me up with a job that aligned strongly with both of those. I was losing faith in my job search, but the folks at Creative Circle made the process much more efficient. I did get bombarded with emails in that process, but I also got a job within the week. Very glad to work with this agency. read more

I had a great experience with Creative Circle for freelance work. The process was very clear and my recruiter Cortney was extremely helpful and attentive. I found that there were plenty of opportunities aligned with my skill set and finding work was quick and easy. I definitely recommend working with this agency if you are a freelancer in a creative field. read more

Thank you Amanda and Sally. You guys are amazing. Finding work can be such an emotional rollercoaster but you guys believed in me and I in you. We found a wonderful new work home for me and I'm super excited on my new adventure. I'm so glad to have you guys on my side. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Creative Circle San Francisco. First of all, the team at Creative Circle really takes time to get to know you, your professional history and what you're looking for in your next job. The whole process is very transparent and well organized, as you know exactly what to expect as the process moves along. I worked with several team members from the San Francisco office on different opportunities that came up and everyone I interacted with was very helpful, knowledgeable, professional and showed excellent follow-through. I really enjoyed working with everyone there. Cortney Roudebush particularly stood out as being super helpful, proactive, diligent, communicative and professional, every step of the way! Looking for a job is never easy, but I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to the team at Creative Circle when I start looking for my next opportunity! read more

Creative Circle got me an extended contract job within a week of signing up with them with a great Digital Design agency as a Front-end developer working on a large-profile project. It was the first lead they sent me and one of the first interviews I did after finding myself unemployed. My biggest complaint was that I would have liked some more time off. I didn't expect to find a job so fast! The pay was fair. The CC staff were responsive and seemed attentive enough. They helped me through any issues I ran into. They kept sending me job leads weeks after I was hired. I finally had to ask them to stop. Most of the time the leads were right up my alley. Sometimes they didn't quite hit the mark. Not sure if I just got lucky, but 5 months later, that agency offered me a permanent position. Without Creative Circle I likely would have never gotten my foot in the door. As a young, highly skilled, though slightly inexperienced developer with minimal industry contacts, CC was really helpful in connecting me with jobs that I wouldn't have known about otherwise. I've heard mixed reviews about these kinds of staffing agencies but it worked for me. It was quick and painless. Mileage may vary I guess, but there is at least some degree of success. read more

I started working with Creative Circle just last month and was interviewed and hired within weeks. I would get positions emailed to me and responded to those I were interested in, and was then contacted by Mick for an initial Skype interview. I worked with Amanda, Mick, and Mackenzie; their fast responses and follow ups made the job hunting/interview process for me much more manageable. If you're in the creative field, I highly recommend working with Creative Circle! read more

I've been affiliated with Creative Circle in Los Angeles when I became a full-time freelancer in 2015. All of the creative job/freelance referrals I received from them were really great opportunities. When the agency noticed I moved to the Bay last year, Creative Circle contacted me to come in for an interview that consisted of helpful advice and resume feedback. Meret Geare was the first creative agent I met and got to work with at the SF office; she was such a great help in providing me with helpful feedback and encouragement while updating my resume/portfolio. Throughout applying for freelance opportunities, another agent, Katie Forts, would send me clients and gigs as well. You definitely have to be consistent in applying to a lot of opportunities and be communicative with your agent assisting you. Through their constant help and connections, I'm especially grateful, as I got to land a dream job in January as an Associate Art Director at Papyrus Greeting Cards! I could have worked on freelance opportunities as well; however, this opportunity came at the right time and worked out perfectly for everyone. The Creative Circle team has played such an affective role in my professional career, I'm definitely going to remain connected with the agency and would encourage other's to try it out like I did! All the best, -Tisha read more

This review would be 4 stars if it were just in reference to the past 4-5 months, but in considering the overall time period I've been registered with them since I got my first assignment I had to take it down a notch. I think I may have been lost in the shuffle when my main contact left and I was assigned to a different recruiter who went on maternity leave. However, once Erin Gartland returned from maternity leave, she was definitely on my team and in frequent communication with me. She gave me personalized attention in revising my resume for better results and she also sought out specific feedback from declining prospects (which can be quite helpful for next time). It took a little while, but with persistence from both of us, I recently landed my first contract with a world-renowned tech company. There's even potential for it to turn contract-to-hire, which would satisfy my ultimate goal of long-term employment. I'm very pleased and would certainly recommend Creative Circle to others. read more

The bad reviews do this recruiting agency justice. You are just another person looking for a job to them. They will reach out to you about great offers just to take them away from you. Best to go your own route. If you call them or email to get feedback or follow up, they will be completely annoyed and act as if you are bothering them. I don't understand how people get in this line of work if they truly don't care about helping others find work. read more

Creative Circle is a stellar recruiting agency I had the pleasure to work with, and I had an incredible experience from start-to-finish, and thru my ongoing relationship with the firm. I have worked with several agencies in the past both on the hiring and job-seeking sides, and found them to be helpful, knowledgeable, extremely diligent (on both sides), and kind to their clients. I was putting out feelers for a new job, and casually reached out to my contact at Creative Circle. A few weeks later I heard back from an entirely new recruiter, Amanda Marshall, who presented me with an awesome opportunity (one I wouldn't have found on my own). I very much appreciated the communication the teams had internally with one another, without which I may not have heard about the role that ended up being the right fit for me. Amanda was both professional and a absolute pleasure to work with, she kept me informed the whole way thru, and advised me on the best decisions for me during the hiring and acceptance process. I was astonished at how (easy) a very grueling process became, and was even more pleased at the outcome. I can't thank the agency enough for keeping an eye out for their job seekers and clients, and being the best in the business. They are great at keeping job seekers on a roster of job updates that you receive almost daily if you choose to do so. Overall, I would highly recommend their services as a top (if not the top choice) for recruiting for both job seekers and employers looking to hire! read more