For some crazy reason, something called "bills" need to be paid so I turned to Craigslist to find a…read morepart-time gig and came across an ad posted by Contact 1. I was a little skeptical at first about staffing agencies (I'm a skeptic about everything) but decided to give them a try. I was contacted and was in their office the next day filling out paperwork for payroll. I was set up with a position to work at a non profit call center that very evening! I really couldn't believe how easy and quick it was considering I've had harder times placing orders at drive thrus. Everyone was extremely friendly and professional and the office was very easy to find. The biggest plus in my book besides the staff was getting paid every week....my bank account appreciated that. Glad I gave them a try and I'll be sure to check with them if I ever need another gig. Chris, thank you for being awesome!

This agency is wonderful. Good jobs with great pay rates. Work comes often and they keep up with…read moreyou when they get new assignments, which they are eager to fill. I work only temp and have had fantastic assignments in wonderful places around DC that I really enjoyed working. Kendall is great, and does an efficient job. This is the main agency I recommend to my DC friends looking for new work. I'll be happy to work for them again the next time I'm in DC.

A colleague recommended Traverse to me. She told me that her career coach had rewritten her résumé…read moreand cover letters, prepped her for interviews and helped her to quickly transition from a very unhealthy office atmosphere into her new position. Since I am in a similar situation, I contacted the coach ASAP and, long story short, I spent $75 for her to tell me something that I already knew.. that I'm "creative". In our initial (free) conversation, I expressed that I've done as much as I can do developing my own career and that I needed assistance translating the tasks and duties I've performed at my dead-end job into something marketable to put on my résumé. I also mentioned how much I HATE networking (so many bad experiences. We swap business cards and it starts off as "business" but ends up with an awkward and unwanted "proposition". Ick!) and that I was still reeling from a job interview that went exceptionally poorly. The coach, Ellen, mentioned that she had a background in HR, so I thought she'd be perfect to assist me in all of these areas. I was wrong. In our first (and last) paid session, I reminded her that résumé rewrites were important to me. She told me that "résumés are not really important", and spent the next hour trying to talk about anything but that. I felt that she was not in tune with, and did not consider, my needs as the client (even though I clearly expressed them in the form of a 10-page "All About Me" document that she asked me to write for our paid session). I came in with the expectation that she would consider my concerns, hear my reservations and difficulties and respond with both compassion and reassurance, as well as a plan. I was expecting to hear something like, " Ok.... I see that your résumé is important to you, but I want you to know that that is not the only tool you have working for you, so I'll tell you what. Since you're the client and you are paying for these services, we will address your résumé issues first. After that, we'll start working on finding networking avenues that are more comfortable for you and in the following session, we'll start working on your elevator pitch... I know it's not your favorite thing to do, but we're going to work on it together and I'm going to help you come up with something great!" Had I heard anything close to that, I would have signed up right away. Instead she spent much of the session telling me that I was "putting up walls" if I expressed uncertainty about some of her methods or disagreed with observations she made. Much of what she did recommend to me I have already done, and instead of saying, "Ok, let's talk about how we can capitalize on your efforts and take them to the next level", I felt like I was being criticized for taking my time and choosing to make careful decisions; as if I hadn't been working fast enough for her or something. Even though she insisted she wasn't doing so, I felt like I was being judged the whole time: like the efforts I've been making on my own weren't good enough (which was the whole reason I reached out to her in the first place!). One thing an effective coach does is reassure players and help them to recognize their potential. Instead of reassured and empowered, I left that session feeling frustrated and annoyed. From the questions and comments she provided, it was evident that she did not have a clear understanding of what I needed. At one point, I had to stop her and ask "Did you understand what I meant when I said ...." I was dismayed that she did not ask enough questions to clarify, but instead tried to march forward with her own plans without a clear understanding of what I needed. It's one thing not to listen to me; it's another thing entirely to pay to be ignored. It goes without saying, I do not recommend these services to anyone.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 4 years and decided to put my career on hold as a nurse to be with my…read morekids. Once my kids were in school, I wanted to get back to work part-time, and I reached out to Ellen Dunagan at Traverse Career Solutions for help. Ellen helped me evaluate my professional and personal goals including what part-time meant for me, and how to maintain my work life balance. Once that was clear, I updated my resume with Ellen's help and targeted potential hospitals in the DC metro area to figure out who needed my skills and where I would be a good fit. Based on this approach I quickly landed an interview in a top hospital. In order to be best prepared Ellen suggested that I ask for the names of everyone I was interviewing with so I could do my research and feel more confident connecting with them. It helped me have more of a conversation with my interviewers and feel less stressed. Ellen also conducted mock interviews with me which was incredibly valuable having not interviewed for many years. I was thrilled to get an offer from my first choice hospital following my interview, although the offer was to work within a department that was not the best fit for my career growth. I almost declined the position but Ellen coached me on taking a different approach since I had successfully gotten an offer, connected with several employees, and I really liked the hospital. Instead of declining, I called the Hiring Manager and asked if it was possible to take the part-time position with the hospital, but work for a different department. Lucky for me they felt I was both a great fit and valuable - and I have been working at this top hospital now, part-time, for almost a year - happily! Ellen was both incredibly professional and supportive throughout this entire process and I am so thankful to her! I can't recommend Ellen enough!!!

Temporaries Now provides amazing services to both staff and organizations needing them. I began…read moreworking with Temporaries Now back in 1999 when I was finishing up my college degree and seeking opportunities to expand my professional horizons. The interview process with Temporaries Now was, and still is, rigorous. Personality evaluation, and skills testing ensures a comprehensive picture of each candidate and gives the candidate an opportunity to get feedback and an assessment of their interview skills. Once on-board as a "temp" there are a myriad of benefits offered to staff not often found at other firms. These benefits include, but are not limited to, computerized training, insurance options, paid leave, and many opportunities for recognition. The owner, Dale, cares about his staff, and it shows, he is constantly seeking out ways to provide incentives and recognition to his employees. I was ultimately offered a challenging assignment via Temporaries Now with a major IT firm in the local area. This assignment lead to a professional job offer and a career that has now lasted for over 15 years! So, whether you are an organization seeking temporary or permanent staffing or a candidate seeking work opportunities, I would highly recommend checking out Temporaries Now. The quality of this organization and staff are second to none.

The reason this place has so few reviews is they aren't actually interested in getting clients. I…read morefirst spoke to someone on the phone, expecting to make an appointment to discuss my objectives and job search. Instead, I was told to email my resume and career goals, to see if they would be able to help me find work. I figured that made sense because they might only have contacts in specific sectors or deal with certain levels of experience. The man assured me that they could probably still give me career advice, even if they couldn't get me a job. So I sent in my resume along with goals and details about my experience. A few days later I was caught off guard by an automated email telling me that "[my] resume was not selected to be moved forward for this particular position." The email stated that, even though I didn't get the "position," my resume would be stored if another opportunity arose. Pretty confusing since I was seeking career help, not a particular position, and I had followed the employee's instructions for the email to a T. The message was signed "The Staff of Gaskins Search Group." There was nothing about career advice or even the mention of a recruiter. I was really surprised by the lack of professionalism, especially after the person I spoke to made it seem like they were willing to help. My advice is not to waste your time with Temporaries Now. Find a temp agency that actually cares about placing people in jobs.

If only the above incident was the end of this story. A week after I posted this review I found out…read morethat City Staff had made a copy of my Yelp review and emailed it to my former boss at the organization I temped with, in an attempt to hurt and punish me for publishing this review. I have never seen a company behave with such a clear lack of respect for their clients. Please tread with caution.

I temped AT the actual CityStaff office and then was permanently placed by them a few weeks later…read more I loved the staff there, but I will say that the staff recently was turned over completely, so that's something to keep in mind for some of the bad reviews below. I felt like they listened to my needs and were able to find me a position that really aligned to my background. I was able to fit into a needed-role at the organization up until my start date which was really helpful. While I was in the office, I was able to see the way the staff interacted with candidates. They were very professional and I could tell they truly cared about finding the right placement for each person. In reading some of the bashing below, I feel like people should keep in mind that a company isn't responsible for getting every single person their dream job. A staffing organization is working with a ton of moving parts, and the GOOD ones are only going to send a candidate to a client if they are a good match, not just because they asked nicely or because they really needed a job. If it were that easy, we'd all have our dream jobs and make a ton of money, right?! Net, net: The folks at CityStaffDC were doing a great job and I would highly recommend working with any of them.

Simply the best! I reached out to YES career coaching…read morebecause I was feeling stuck and ready for a change in my work. My resume was OK, but I wanted to put my best foot forward. The team did a fantastic job on rewriting my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. I ended up applying to a handful of jobs and got an interview immediately. What ended up happening though is that during the resume rewriting process, I developed this newfound confidence in my work that I never had before and I was going to go after what I wanted to do. I started to network with people that I knew in my area at different companies and ended up with an opportunity that was a perfect fit for me. Since I was a referral, the management team was not too focused on my resume but I ended up getting the job! I am thrilled to start this next chapter of my career and I have to thank YES career coaching for guiding me to see the light I had inside of me so that I can show up and be the best version of myself. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful service and great resume tips! After I missed an event hosted by YES at their office, 6…read moremonths later Michael kindly reached out to me with a warm and sincere email amid Covid and offered a free resume consultation. My 30 min consultation with Katherine was really helpful! I learned formatting tips and ways to beef up my resume by adding a header, summary, and core competencies and creating sectional dividers. She recommended outcome-based bullet points that highlight the benefits and quantify the results rather than a laundry list of tasks. Katherine was friendly and thorough and even had enough time to quickly proofread my hubby's resume. It was really nice to get an extra set of eyes! While the $299 starter package seems a bit pricey, it's a good deal considering that you are equipped with the A team of an interviewer, drafter, and editor. They will rewrite your resume and can fine tune and belt out those bullet points. While my resume could use a few tweaks, the starter package is a great option if you're looking for a resume overhaul without doing all the guess work. I found the resume consultation surprisingly useful. Would highly recommend it and consider the packages!

They provided me with valuable insights which impacted my bottom line and portfolio value greatly!…read moreI would highly recommend them.

Needed to add my current job to my resume,paid extra to have it done in 36 hours.Got it in 24 but…read morewas unusable.New job was added but the wording and the job skill were way off .Also my 2 most important relevant jobs were completely changed.Was told I need to email all the corrections.Basically write my resume.HORRIBLE experience

Before I write a review I ensure I'm fully satisfied with the service . In 2014 my career was…read moreendanger and I reached out to DC Resumes to assist in updating my resume . The truth was , I hadn't updated my resume in nearly 10 years and I felt grossly unprepared for a number of company reorganization's which I knew were on the horizon . Because I hadn't applied for a job in so long , I felt lost . I wasn't sure what my updated resume should look like . I sent what I had to DC resumes. They were able to take my previous resume combined with the job description of my current position and turned my resume to pure gold . It didn't get there over night . It took some going back and forth and tweaking but I was very pleased with the amount of detail and attention paid to my specific areas of concern . And since I was so happy with my resume I have been recommending them ever since! DC resumes is very affordable and the product provided is not just outstanding but niched to the Government and Government contracting industry . If you are in need of a resume update , I highly recommend Vince and his team at DC Resumes !

It doesn't get any better thank this. I have participated in a number of leadership training…read moreprograms provided by employers and was thrilled to find a company that provided the finest coach training program, foundational elements of launching my coaching business, and an opportunity for me to reinvent my life. Powerful training and access to a myriad of tools to use with clients - and the opportunity to expand your own life in the process.

I just graduated from Accomplishment Coaching's year-long leadership and life coaching program and…read morefind myself extremely present to the transformation and results I have created over the past year as a result of this program. I found out about this program from a friend who'd completed the program over 5 years ago and has been a leader and coach with the company ever since. Her own successes and transformation told me all I needed to know as I looked for the key to my next level in life and career. Even then, though, she connected me with three other graduates of the program so that I could ask them questions and also experience coaching from them. Each session, with three different coaches, proved to be powerful, impactful, and unique rather than formulaic. I signed up for the program lead by a desire for personal transformation as well as to empower myself as an entrepreneur. I got that and then some. I discovered my gift as a coach and then was equipped with SO many tools to engage in my practice that would have me be present with my clients, inspire new awareness, and provide support and accountability for them. I was also challenged to practice leadership at a much higher level, even for one who has a background as a sergeant in the military and a CEO of her own business. We were trained, not only in practicing coaching, but the practical aspects of building a coaching business. We had tools, training, opportunities, and support in what it looks like to build a successful coaching practice, including information about contracts, insurance, incorporating, honoring the code of ethics, and even accounting. The most powerful for me was the impact on my family, friend, and romantic relationships as a result of the work we did. All of my relationships are closer, more connected, and filled with more compassion, consideration, honesty, and unconditional love. Before this training, I had never been in an environment with such direct honesty presented with unconditional love. The vulnerability and honesty practiced by the program leaders is driven by a commitment to see us achieve what we set out for and is life changing. Every challenge, every trip from Atlanta to attend the training in Washington D.C., every feeling of discomfort, every minute of study and practice, every dollar spent was well worth it and I would do it again. I'm a completely different person from the woman who started this program a year ago. I am confident in my power, my leadership, what I have to offer the world. I got more than skills, tools, and a certificate. I got a bigger view of myself, more courage than I've ever had, confidence, peace, and results at a higher gradient than I've ever experienced. I highly recommend this program.