I moved to Seattle from the Washington DC metro area last February. I had spent months working with agencies and recruiters there (including Creative Circle's DC office) with no real luck. I read reviews about Creative Circle's Seattle office and was very optimistic. Within a week and a half of working with Kristi Seifert, I had landed an interview and a contract position with a small consulting/think tank firm in downtown Seattle. Five months later, that contract position turned into a full-time position. Ten months since I started, I was promoted to senior consultant. I couldn't be happier with the team I am working with, doing the design work I've always wanted to do, for a wonderful organization. I can't thank Kristi and her team enough for their help - especially over those initial five months. We did check-ins, she answered all my questions with patience and guidance; and I have never had a better experience with a staffing organization. I don't know how they managed to find such a good fit for me. I am so impressed and thrilled. Things seemed to fall in place at the right time. Thank you, Kristi, for all your amazing work. You and your team are doing life-changing work. Side note: I participated in a volunteer design program with AIGA over the summer and Creative Circle was one of the sponsors! More kudos are in order. read more

Creative Circle is easily the best recruitment agency I've ever worked with! I have been with them for over 10 years in different cities, and refer anyone I meet that's looking for work, to contact them. Opportunities range from short term assignments, long-term contracts, and contract-to-hire. Their agents are thoughtful, dedicated, and will help insure your resume & portfolio display your best attributes. They regularly contact you during work search and after placement to make sure your needs are met. Issues are handled within the day if not within the hour - To that point, they scrambled to help me organize with jobs I was on when they found I was effected by a natural disaster! A grateful thank you to both Kristi Seifert (WA) and Katie Berkson (PA). I highly recommend Creative Circle to anyone looking for new opportunities! read more

Creative Circle is a brilliant concept. And, I believe there's ample room for the company to live up to their stated values. The actual people I have had the pleasure to engage with have always been lovely. But, my observation of their business model is that they are income-focused-first and relationship-focused somewhere much further down the line. Being more net-income-centric than human-centric resonates as more similar to "following" than "leading" in business, most certainly in the marketing world they represent, where consumers are critical and have endless options. Mine is, of course, just an anecdote, one experience. I have received dozens of invitations to apply for roles and I have responded to a select few, only those where the fit between my skillset and the work required was genuinely aligned. And, I've never received a response of any kind. There's a very modest time investment they make upfront, evaluating prospective employees', like myself, experience and expertise at the start of the relationship, then the 1:1 communication seems to end there. It's been disappointing. If I were ever asked "How can we improve?" I would offer that the opportunity for Creative Circle here, as I see it, is to reflect on your values as a company, take a look at the shifting marketplace, and create an authentically human-focused engagement environment where there's trust fostered, earned and realized between the employer, the prospective employee and the Creative Circle brand --- and the real-life humans behind that brand. I realize that's potentially a daunting task, perhaps one that eats into net income... but someone's out there trying to figure it out. Why not you? With all due respect, this has just been my experience. Perhaps others have enjoyed something more meaningful and valuable in their collab with Creative Circle. The other reviews here would suggest so, but I suspect there's a lot more folks out there who feel similarly but have too much else to worry about right now than a yelp review. read more

I have been working with CreativeCircle for a long time. Because of this awesome team, I can work with variety firms. I enjoyed all my projects. Krisit and Abbie are awesome and very supportive. read more

I have worked with Creative Circle on many projects over the years. They have always been attentive to any issue that might come up during an assignment. The reps are great and work hard to get you into the type of jobs you want. I would recommend them to anyone looking for work or companies needing staffing whether short or long term. Kristi has been a great rep over the years and was very proactive in getting me assignments. read more

I've worked with Creative Circle for many years now, in multiple cities, and it's been a reliable source of income and solid working relationships for me. Their Seattle representatives--shout-out to Nikki and Kristi in particular!--are proactive and friendly, and they've put me in touch with quite a few clients, with some of whom I've had fulfilling, multiple-years-long engagements. I've only taken freelance and temporary contract work through them, so I can't speak to their part-time or full-time placements, but on the whole I've been very satisfied with my Creative Circle experience. As a returning freelancer especially, I'd say it's been worthwhile to work with them over time: I feel like they appreciate good work and good working relationships, and have advocated well for me with their clients. I would recommend (and have recommended!) them to other freelancers out there. read more

I've worked as a project manager through the Seattle office of Creative Circle for the past three years. During this time, I've really appreciated Creative Circle's professionalism and the ease of doing business with them. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Kristi has been my main contact, and she is such a joy to work with. I feel like I've had an advocate who understands my interests and skill set and connects me with great companies. Recruiters from other staffing agencies have contacted me, but most fall short in comparison - I get a sense that the level of detail needed is lacking and I won't be supported like I am with Creative Circle. I highly recommend Creative Circle to anyone looking for work in advertising and marketing. read more

There are very few things that I regret doing in life, but signing with Creative Circle is definitely one of them. In a nutshell, they are basically useless in one's search for any meaningful positions. Their online system is a joke (seriously, you have to email your resume every single time you apply for a position, makes no sense); their recruiters are so transparently fake and disingenuous (commission-driven, couldn't care less about the job candidate; they never call to check in to see how you're doing); and lastly, if you ever receive a call back or job offer from them, be prepared for a low-ball offer, little insight into the office culture/environment, and a lack of job expectations. And did I mention no benefits, no parking reimbursement, zip, zilch, nada? But here's the real icing on the cake - per their written contract, if you accept a freelance position, you are unable to be hired by their client for 1 whole year after your position ends. A whole year. Wow. Control freaks, much? Whoever said you're better off either applying directly for jobs you're interested in through Craiglist, Indeed, or the company's website is spot on. This should be a desperate last resort at the very least. read more

When I first moved to Seattle I signed up for multiple creative staffing agencies. They all seemed to have the same routine. Phone interview, in-person interview, then a mass of emails for jobs that I - 1) had no interest in or 2) was not qualified for.    Creative Circle changed that. Yes, there was a phone interview and an in-person interview but Liz and her team actually listened to me. From the phone interview Liz had a few gigs lined up that catered to my interest and my experience for me to review during my in-person interview. After the in-person interview I received a few more job listings that were totally in line with what we discussed.    I interviewed for a contract position and got on for a 3 month contract. The position turned into an extended contract and led to me being hired full time. Liz and her team kept communication open with me regularly and continued to send me emails with job listings that were capable of expanding my skill set and allowing me to grow as a designer.    I must point out that you must have your material together as well: resume, portfolio, a realistic grasp of your skill set, the type of work you want to do and where you'd like your career to go should be prepared. I provided this material to other agencies yet they seemed to have been ignored.   In short, if you are looking into creative staffing agencies, I highly recommend Creative Circle. read more

It was 2 am and I couldn't sleep, what better thing to do, than to browse the ever-so-amusing-Craigslist? I stumbled upon a photo retouching job, I decided, "why not?" I immediately got an auto-response e-mail that said, "due to the heavy volume of responses........." So I mentally checked that one off my list -- they obviously had hundreds of responses. Good grief. Then I got a phone call and e-mail the same morning (but during normal hours, like 10am, when I had just gone to sleep). They said they loved my portfolio and wanted me to come in for an interview the following week. About an hour later, I got another e-mail saying that the client loved my work and asked if I could come in later that day to expedite my interview. The interview went great, everyone was friendly and professional. I went home and completed the CS6 skills assessment test that evening. The next morning, I got more emails and phone calls saying that I had booked the job. I'm not sure about the percentage that Creative Circle takes from this job placement, all I know is that they've been great at matching me into a position at a well respected Seattle company, that I would not have otherwise known about. A flexible 40 hour week? Perfect. I'm appreciative of CC's efficiency and strong communication. I'm just sitting here wondering how things moved so quickly, was a bit of an amazing 24-hour whirlwind. Thanks CC team, especially Lara Mae and Jessica. read more

Over the last 10 years, I've used lots of recruiting agencies in both New York and Seattle and Creative Circle is by far the best. Payscale, job availability and quality matching really depend on the freelancer's skillsets vs. the demand for those skillsets in the marketplace, but comparatively speaking, I got more interviews and work from Creative Circle than from any other recruiting agency. My experience was that they were attentive, accommodating, they were effective negotiators and they were very prompt in paying me. They were respectful of my decisions whether to take or decline jobs and the work they sent me was exactly what I was looking for. If you decide to work with Creative Circle in Seattle, keep an eye out for Reanna, Annie, Liz and Kristen - they're the rockstars! read more

I recently moved to the Seattle area (from Chicago), and had almost no contacts to help with my job hunt. I was familiar with Creative Circle, from their Chicago office, so I kept an eye on the jobs posted on their website, and applied for a few positions I thought were the best match to my skills and were also jobs I was actually interested in having. I was delighted when I got a response, and since that moment each interaction with everyone at Creative Circle has been nothing less than a genuine pleasure. In particular, I've worked closely with Liz, Annie, and Kristi. In my 16 years of working/job hunting, they have proven to be a rare gem in the world of employment agencies. My emails and messages are always replied to. They ask the right questions to make sure whatever opportunity we are looking at, is as good for me, as I am for it. They go beyond a vague job description and make sure you understand the job as well as possible, and aren't afraid to go back to their client with your questions - something many agencies won't do! They're not looking to just fill the position, they want to make as ideal a match as possible for all parties! They do a great job sharing your information and availability with their colleagues within the office. You start out talking to one person, but can end up working with several people. I love how collaborative they are - it's a win/win for their clients and for you! They also have great relationships with their clients - in fact, the first position they placed me, was with a client they sent my resume to, that client had no advertised openings at that time. It turned out that client had a position they were sitting on, and when they saw my resume wanted to interview me immediately. I thought that spoke volumes of what a great asset I had, placing my job hunt in their capable hands. I had never had that happen before. I am definitely referring any friends I have that are job hunting, to Creative Circle. I'm confident that they will have as amazing an experience as I did. The only downside to having a job, is I won't be interacting with their team so frequently! read more

I relocated from the midwest to Seattle about 8 months ago and signed up with all the local creative staffing agencies. In that time Creative Circle has been the most responsive and proactive in finding me work. The staff is always super friendly and down to earth. The jobs they found me weren't always the perfect fit but some of them were great and the rates they pay were always decent. I never got any negative reaction from Creative Circle if I wasn't interested in something they presented and they just kept looking. I would HIGHLY recommend this place for freelancer. The only negative I would give, and its not particular to Creative Circle but a common problem with all staffing agencies is this: it is very hard for a small company to actually hire you as a permanent employee if you start there as a contractor. This is because they have to pay the staffing agency a fee to hire you. So if you are looking for a full time gig right out of the gate you might want to avoid staffing agencies. But if you are looking to freelance for a while as I was, Creative Circle is a great place to start. read more

I have had nothing but positive experiences with Creative Circle. It took many months of applying to their open positions before I was a good enough fit to be called in for an interview. However, you can tell that they're really invested in the career success of their agents. In the interview, I was treated like a professional, asked questions about both my experience and my office, commute, company culture, and work preferences, and given honest answers to all of my questions. Annie was attentive and understood me, and she speaks the marketing lingo well enough that she could read between the lines when I spoke about my experience. The employee handbook is easy to understand, and I enjoy that they're non-exclusive (so I'm not putting all my eggs in 1 basket) and offer optional benefits (including matching 401K!) for a reasonable cost. 24 hours after my interview, they sent me an email about another position, which I was very interested in. Within hours of my response, Liz called to tell me more about the position and get specifics on my experience to pass along to the client. The next day, Liz got me a phone interview with the client. They are definitely on top of it! I feel like they're truly communicative, and fully expect them to continue to be so even after I'm placed somewhere. I also feel like, because they understand the industry, they can make a better call about where I'd be a good fit (very, very important for my satisfaction and longevity, as well as their clients'). I look forward to working with and through Creative Circle for a long time! read more

The staff here has been great to work with. They were always contacting me about jobs and keeping in touch with me regarding possible opportunities. I signed up with them immediately after moving to Seattle and within two months they had found me a year long contract. When that ended they had another job lined up for me within a matter of weeks. They are friendly and easy to work with. I felt like they were really looking out for me and could count on them to act as my advocate when they were submitting my résumé to companies. They were constantly checking in on me and were interested in my feedback on the jobs I was working. I highly recommend signing up with Creative Circle if you're searching for a job. read more

Creative Circle has a knowledgable and enthusiastic team that knows how to match a candidate to a client, to the benefit of both sides. Creative Circle helped me land a job that was totally in line with my experience, interests and personality. During the stressful recession months that I hit the pavement, they were with me every step of the way; oftentimes calling/emailing me multiple times per day with new leads and advice. The process did take 6 months, but that was through no fault of theirs; it's simply the state of the economy. The part that's commendable is how they rallied for me the whole time until I was well situated. I would most definitely work with Creative Circle again and have already advised my friends to do so. read more

For those looking for the short and sweet before we get into it: Creative Circle got me the best job I've ever had, and it was a job that I never, ever could have even gotten an interview for without them. Ok, before we get to my personal experience, let's look at the pattern of reviews here; it's mostly 1s and 5s. What that tells me is, the people who get jobs from Creative Circle like them, and the people who don't....don't (which, frankly, I put more on the applicants than CC, but I'll get to that in a minute). So, if you're completely incapable of finding employment without help and want someone to work as your artistic pimp, do all the work for you, and make you sound better than you actually are, yeah, one star is probably about right. On the other hand, maybe you're like me, and you're an at least reasonably talented professional who doesn't have a lot of contacts in the city, and maybe has some gaps in your employment history, but you do what you do pretty well and you can prove it. Then Creative Circle is going to bust its ass until you get the job you're looking for. General stuff out of the way, in addition to the aforementioned "best job ever" (met my quote, basically let me make up my own hours, nearly complete creative freedom within the confines of the position, super friendly and accommodating work environment), I've worked about four or five other jobs through CC (some good, some not so good), and had dozens and dozens of interviews. People complaining about "bots" and "automated responses" are technically correct, but mostly wrong. Every email you send, as near as I can tell, is just to remind them you're in their system. I've never re-sent my resume, but I've gotten calls back on probably two out of every three emails I've replied to, and they've been calls back that responded specifically to any points/questions in my email. So, rest assured, real people read your email, and they will call you if you're any good. They're also incredibly accessible; I've mostly worked with Reanna and Kristi, so I can't much speak for the other agents (though they've all been very friendly and personable in my limited interactions, and most of them have sent at least one opportunity my way), but with those two I don't think I've ever had an email go more than two or three business hours without a response. For the record, I'm a neurotic, pesky, sarcastic writer who probably thinks he's worth more than he is; I'm not a fun guy to be on the phone with, is my point. But they've both shown limitless patience and indulgence with me. Getting even more specific, Reanna landed me that job I was talking about above, with a Fortune 100 company, that was such a dream job that I'm literally starting to think I dreamt it. It was a job for which I was qualified, sure, but I was qualified in unconventional ways; I guarantee I got past other candidates with more experience or better references, and that was thanks only to my talent, and to Reanna's. She's kicked numerous other jobs my way, and the one time I found a client frustrating she was incredibly understanding and helpful, and helped solve the situation. That's above and beyond what an agent needs to do to "get their commission", and it's a pretty great rebuke for all the complainers whining in other reviews. And finally, I should also tell you about Kristi. She's sent me the most offers, the most interviews, and the most jobs of any agent I've ever had (and I've had plenty), she's incredibly patient, and she takes the time to familiarize herself with her clients' strengths and preferences as opposed to just the bullet points on their resume; she's never once called or emailed me about a job I didn't want, despite the fact that I'm a picky, arrogant jackass... and she's sent me probably thirty or forty potential jobs (beyond the normal newsletter jobs that CC sends out day to day). She got me jobs I never would have thought to look for, and I don't think, despite the huge size of CC's talent base, that I've gone a week in the last six months without hearing from her either about a job I'm in consideration for, or a job she wants me to consider. That's an insane amount of effort for a single client, and considering that I'm a mostly curmudgeonly artistic cliche with considerably less earning potential than some of the Creative Director or Graphic Design types on the CC rolodex, that says a lot about the dedication on the agency's side in general, and on Kristi's specifically. All that said, some of it's still on you. They won't be able to get you a job you're not qualified for (at least, most of the time), and they can't actually do your interviews for you. Disappointing, I know. Tough it out. So, all in all, if you're any good at what you do, and don't mind *gasp* sending emails when you want a job, Creative Circle is absolutely awesome. Reanna and Kristi are excellent, and I really don't have any complaints, which is pretty much a first for me. read more

I thought I would write a review from the company point of view. I have used Creative Circle for finding talent on and off for the last 3+ years. They are great at following up, they ask good questions, and now that I know how they work (and they know how I work), we're a good team. Yes, I have gotten sent candidates that I don't want to bring in for an in-person interview, but I have also found some of my favorite employees through them! What I like about Creative Circle, compared to the other hiring/staffing firms in Seattle, is that they are more personable and don't feel as busy - though they never fail to send a good number of candidates for each job I have to post. Some of the other firms are too big, and it shows. I get sent candidates who were mis-informed about the position they are speaking with me about, which I can only imagine feels embarrassing for them ... when I'm on the initial call with someone who I was connected to via Creative Circle, it doesn't feel like a cold call. read more

I had a stellar experience with Creative Circle, and Nikki in particular. She excelled in the following areas: (1) customizing opportunities according to my interests and skills (2) communicating reliably, honestly, and consistently; (3) helping me transition into a contractor role and then to full time employment with my new company. The search for employment can feel dark and scary. Nikki added rainbows and sunshine to my journey. Thank you! read more

Creative Circle was my first agency to work with, and I had a wonderful experience. My agent, Kristi S. listened to my needs, my long term goals and the work environment that I wanted to be immersed in, and only applied me to positions that I was interested in and could really grow. During the interview process she was very involved, supportive and responsive. In the end, I was able to get a life-changing job opportunity - which I would have not have even known about without Creative Circle's help. 10/10 would use them again! read more

I have had a great experience with Creative Circle since signing up with them 8 months ago. The people are friendly, supportive and have found numerous projects for me. They always find out if I am available, if the rate is workable, and if the position is of interest to me. I think you get what you put in to the effort. Develop a realtionship with their people if you can, through email or phone calls. Be clear about your skills, prepare and attach customized resumes (I have about 8 versions emphasizing different skills/job titles) if you respond to something they have posted, impress the clients that you do end up doing projects for, check in by email with your contact(s), be friendly and thankful. If you don't hear from them when you respond to a posting, don't give up. If you never hear from them, consider calling and asking what you can do differently -- or if they have any advice for you. Remember it takes two to tango! Meanwhile, be looking for other work on your own, so that you aren't 100% dependent on Creative Circle for your work. It's nice to have a mix, projects of your own, and projects from them. The only thing I would hope for from Creative Circle...in the future...is for them to offer some kind of benefits for their regular workers. Maybe they do and I just don't know about it :-) read more

This agency is a joke. Do not waste your time, seriously. This is currently the largest employment agency for most interactive/creative jobs - which is a real shame. What they really do is hoarde resumes and send out faceless emails and job postings that you have a 99% chance of never getting a response to, should you apply. Their system is very unfriendly to the customer. They have a mailing list of jobs that goes out to *everyone* associated with the keywords within it and all 10,000 or however many people on that list can reply to the posting with the resume Creative Circle should already have in your file. The recruiters will not actually recruit for you - ever. If you call them out on that or ask for any type of update, you will at best be reminded of their stupid bot email process. More commonly, you will get zero response. Before this pointless ride can begin, they will ask you to come into their office to interview with a recruiter who will do nothing for you and fill out a bunch of paperwork you'll never need. As an added display of general not-giving-a-shit, their HQ will immediately call all your references and demand they fill out a lengthy formal survey......regardless of that fact that they have zero interviews or jobs lined up for you. That is really rude and bothersome, imo. Also, the recruiter I sat with was pretty snarky to me about my salary range (she expressed that she knew "many" people would be "thrilled" to accept a job for less than half of my most recent pay rate, insinuating that I should agree to work for next to nothing). Nice. read more

An absolutely terrible placement agency. They are smiles and promise when you have your initial meeting but that will be the last time you speak to a human being. They actually called me and asked me to write a positive review on Yelp, even though I'd been working with them for almost 5 months and never even gotten an interview. I will venture to bet the positive reviews that you see for Creative Circle here were solicited by their staff. I cannot emphasize enough how bad my experience has been with Creative Circle. These guys will waste your time. read more

These guys didn't have the pricing structure to work with small agencies like mine. After working with them, it's clear it's all about their 15% rip on a head hunt, and not the needs of the company and candidate. Freelancers, I recommend you stay away from these guys. Agencies, if you making millions...hire em. If your not, run away! read more

I interviewed with Creative Circle back in January and signed all the paperwork and to this day I haven't quite figured out how their system works. They told me they have lots of opportunities that I was interested in (part-time and remote and that deal with languages) but to this day I have not received anything that is even remotely related to that. They also said they don't post most of their positions, the ones we see on the site are 'indicative of what Creative Circle has to offer' which I found very bizarre. Usually agencies want to put everything they have out there. I keep getting emails for senior project management positions or full-time positions on site somewhere else. I modified my email settings so that I would get more targeted emails and I still get the same stuff. I do have experience as a PM but I am not qualified for a senior position and I do not have full-time availability. Also, I found out from at least 2 people that I know personally that they got some really nice gigs from Creative Circle, very well paid and for local companies, working remotely and a)I've never been contacted for those positions although, after seeing the job posts, my resume is basically a 100% match with the requirements and b) I have never seen those positions posted on their site, which I check regularly. I have applied for some positions in the past only to be told they were already expired. They do not indicate the date they post a position so it's hard to tell what "start within 2 weeks" really means. So it seems to me that some people are extremely happy with Creative Circle and they've got the job of their dreams, others have had more or less the same experience as mine. I just would like to be able to crack the code and understand what I need to do to see the jobs that are of interest to me and also what I need to do so that they send me positions that meet my needs and availability. It seems also that some recruiters are more efficient than others so maybe I'll try to get in touch with someone else. I hope to upgrade this review in the future. read more

I read all these other reviews and I can't believe we're talking about the same agency. I'll just lay down my experience, because that's all I know. My job search was going no where for five months in Seattle. Then I submitted my application with Creative Circle. I got an interview with Reanna. She was super nice, professional, and after the interview kept me updated about the job search. I felt like I could ask her any questions I had about how to approach interviews, resume formatting, etc. I felt like I had a job search coach. Within a month, she got me an interview with a great company, then helped my negotiate my contract, and now I'm making twice as much as I've ever made and I actually love my job and my company. I'm a happy girl, and I promise you I'd still be wearing an apron and making minimum wage if I hadn't contacted Creative Circle. read more

The absolute LAST choice you should make when seeking representation. Half of the jobs they advertise don't even exist, they're just shopping for more résumés. Then they advertise on craigslist, when they have well-qualified candidates on the books. They don't return calls or respond to email. I'm talking emailing them once every three months! They can't be bothered! Creative Group, Volt, etc. All much better. Creative Circle will waste a LOT of your time. read more

I signed up for Creative Circle when I first moved to Seattle a year and a half ago. Seattle is cut-throat for anything tech/design related. Long Story short- it's extremely difficult to land a gig through Creative Circle, but when you do- it's a good one. I landed a short term free lance gig for Microsoft roughly 9 months after working with Creative Circle, and then most recently landed a full time position with a dream job doing design. The staff is amazing and helpful, (shout outs to Annie O'Dell and Liz Poland!) you just have to really work hard and customize every application/resume/cover letter for every position you apply for so you don't get lost in the sea of other applicants. read more

Creative Cirlce did a great job during a tough time! They brought me in for an interview and not only told me about jobs available, but also asked me what type of Marketing I enjoyed. Every communication through them was professional and clear... read more

I know that there are ratings all over the place for Creative Circle but I think it has to do with expectations. There are people who expect Creative Circle to get them a job and then there are people like me (who were satisfied with Creative Circle) who used Creative Circle as another job tool (with Craig's List, other contacts etc) who were pleasantly surprised when Creative Circle landed them a job. The people at Creative Circle are great to work with (I love Kristi!). If you're enthusiastic, answer their calls, and help them help you, you'll have a positive experience. If you expect them to do all of the work for you, you're not going to be a good candidate for them. They want someone who will work hard and help them have a good reputation so clients will keep coming to them for potential employees. It definitely helps if you have a wide range of skills and are adaptable. Bottom line: Don't use Creative Circle as you "end all, be all" for finding a job. Use them as another tool to find opportunities and tell them exactly what you're looking for so you'll both be satisfied with the results. read more

Creative Circle has been a great resource for me. Annie and her team helped me to find a perfect job that payed well and was within my area. This is a top notch agency staffed with friendly and helpful professionals. I highly recommend utilizing the resources of Creative Circle. read more

Creative Circle has provided me with many terrific job opportunities over the years.

If You have big name brands in your portfolio you will get lots of work, if not forget it! They seem send to out the same people for all the jobs. I get 5 emails a day and ZERO replies back when i'm more than qualified. Do not have known brands then it's a complete waste of time! Found work on my own, cold calling they did not do a thing! read more

I've worked a couple of contracts with Creative Circle and I wouldn't do it again if I could help it. They bill much more than what their service is worth. They get at least 5% of your annual salary if you get hired off a contract. This is on top of what they've earned from the contract itself, which is typically 30-50% of every hour billed. Not a lot of benefit. Besides no insurance or anything like transportation vouchers, educational materials, a card on your birthday, etc., there is very little you get out of the agency. They don't really help you get a job, they just broker the deal. Yes, I got a job through the agency, but only because I saw the Creative Circle ad first. The company I now work for was hiring freelancers outright and I could have just as easily gone straight to them. Make yourself some money and do the leg work, many of the jobs that Creative Circle advertises are not exclusive to them, if you can find the company, apply directly. Its worth it to put the time in. Bottom line is they did not earn the $20,000+ they got from forwarding my resume and handling my paycheck for 5 months. Caveat - all this is fairly typical of "talent agencies" in general. You will ALWAYS get a better deal if you can do it yourself. Sometimes the doors are hard to find but you will make more money, you will get more experience and it will be better for your career. read more

These people are rude and not helpful at all. I once called them and the response I got was something like, "How do you dare call us? WE will call you when we need to." read more

My experience with CC is that they are a complete waste of time. Look no further than craigslist to see the jobs they advertise to the whole world, even when they have THOUSANDS of people on their books already. Would anyone pay them 50% for running an ad on craigslist to fill a position? I think not. They are just shopping for resumes, and I doubt any of these jobs they advertise, even exist. read more

As a potential client, I was at first interested in talking to the representative from Creative Circle. However, he used my name to get to my fellow colleagues, without my permission. Extremely unprofessional. When I emailed him to stop, he simply said he was doing it to "get the conversation started". No apology. I've read other reviews of this company from other cities and I can tell you that we are one creative company who will NOT use CC. read more

Poor - cherry picks jobs posted elsewhere online, never calls back.

Creative Circle has been nothing but fantastic. I signed up with several placement agencies at once and Creative Circle was the only one to get back to me with any decent work. They were great about communicating both via email and in person. After a relatively short amount of time they were able to hook me up with my dream job. I couldn't be happier. read more

I called to follow up on the submission of my resume and the receptionist was professional and friendly, a rarity in this day and age. It gets better: Kirsten offered to give me feed-back on my resume with regard to their clients' requirements. A few days later, I heard back! Her information and advice are concrete and very helpful. read more