I cannot rave about Manning enough! I have a very "unique" background, that is hard to fit in the…read morejobs I was applying for, due to a career change because of certain circumstances, leaving me burnt out and depressed in the job application process. I went months and months of applying endlessly, and the only interviews I seem to get were the ones where I had a connection (and I'm not particularly good with networking to begin with, so they were far and few). I searched for 'top recruiters in Boston' and let's just say they all disappointed. I won't mention them by name, but they wasted my time, gave me false hope and had little follow-through on their part, with no contact for months, and I would get pathetic, measly replies after hounding them. After being burnt several times by useless recruiting agencies (you know who you are), I decided that I will try the next one down the list, with no expectations whatsoever. I worked primarily with Dave, and he was so caring and kind, and I finally felt I had my own cheerleader in this dreadful job hunting process. Within a week, he had 3 interviews lined up for me. Within 2.5 weeks, from first contact, I started my new job! I would've started sooner if it weren't for the holidays. They really follow-through, and when they say they're looking for openings for you, they mean it! Before every interview, I had a call with Dave to prep me for what's to come. I didn't even ask for it -- he just did it! They went above and beyond, and they continue to keep in touch with me to make sure all is good in the new place. I met several former Manning candidates in this job and other places I interviewed, and they all have nothing but amazing things to say, and it's no surprise there. I know at this point I am sounding like I get commission for endorsements lol, but the truth is, I was in a difficult spot, mentally, financially, and I would want anyone else in a similar situation to find the same help that I did. Vocational rehabilitation, if you will. Save yourself the frustration, and start with them first.

I can not rave enough about my partnership with MPG. In addition to being the sweetest people on…read moreearth, they also value your time and experience. It was so refreshing to have people in your corner who are dedicated to getting you placed in a role. Ellie is an absolute sweetheart and she and Kelly worked around the clock to get me into a position. I'm genuinely a little sad that I won't get my daily (yes, you read that correctly DAILY) updates from my girls at Manning. Thank you so much to the Manning team! Work with them, you will not regret it!

Had a great experience with Erica last fall. She really listened to my needs and found a few roles…read morethat met my expectations! She also didn't restrict the options to what I specifically asked for, but also included roles she thought I'd succeed at - really expanded my horizons! She even touched base with me a few times during her time off. I ended up at a company I can (for the first time) say I love and I appreciated Erica's partnership and advocacy every step of the way. She has also done a great job following up with me to make sure I'm happy with the role and offering her assistance if there was anything else I needed. Beacon Hill sounds like a great place to work - I heard coworkers cheering in the background once for a coworker who completed a milestone! They also have an annual gratitude week and Erica advocated for a charity where I volunteer, and won them a big donation!!!

I am so happy I was able to connect with Beacon Hill. I applied for a role and immediately there…read morewas outreach from Ke'ala . From there she connected me with Hannah which provided me with more options. I received top notch support from Hannah and was so appreciative of her time and dedication to working together. Thank you Beacon Hill. You all turned a very transitional time into an exciting opportunity instead!

I was a bit hesitant to contact HSR for a research job, but Schlesinger Library recommended them…read more(in fact, they are the ONLY folks who can help me out), so obviously I had no choice. I emailed them about a month ago, received a response within 10 minutes, and was given a time estimate within two hours. The research job is ongoing right now, but they are very good about communication as well as meeting my deadline in a month. Definitely a good idea! The student I am working with emails me a weekly update and is almost done with the research.

A student-run staffing agency, and it's fairly obvious. The person on the phone did not seem…read moreparticularly eager to help me find staff to perform a quick temp research job, and they said it would take 2 weeks to fill a position. This seems like a long time to wait for very short-term temp employees.

I had a great time working with Gail. Gail helps you define what you want and what you need. Once…read morethat was established, I was able to develop an actual plan. I didn't have a system established before in determining how to proceed with changing careers, evaluating what I wanted as a career, and how to approach applying to different roles. Now I'm a lot more confident in doing so. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a career switch.

I worked with Gail when I was exploring a career transition. While I didn't transition entirely out…read moreof my profession, I did land a position in a different sector that is of great interest to me. When she saw/heard me light up about this new field, she encouraged me to pursue my interests. I also like her demeanor and comfort in asking challenging questions. She also helped be revamp my resume which was in need of fresh look. I highly recommend her services; she is a true pro.

Hmm. Randstad found…read moreme a decent, if low paying job the first time around, but they kind of left me high and dry on the next gig. Things were going fairly well at the second company where Randstad placed me, until one day my boss OD'd on his Crazy Flakes and became domineering and abusive. It was really, really bad. Like something snapped. I called Randstad, asking them to move me immediately. My rep wasn't having it. "Why don't you just go back in and apologize?" she suggested meekly. "What?" I sputtered. "I haven't done anything wrong! My boss is psycho! I saw his head spin around 360 degrees!" (It could happen.) "Sometimes we have to do unpleasant things to placate people." "I don't want to placate him. I WANT TO LEAVE." In the end, she insisted I apologize and refused to place me elsewhere. I didn't last very long with that job, and I certainly left Randstad right after. One star for finding me the first job. Another star for leaving me with a bizarre story to tell on Yelp.

I initially did a contract through a company buy out and Randstad was the temp agency. Everything…read morestarted out great. When the client unexpectedly ended the contract, Randstad made promises of getting back to work but NO follow up what's so ever. I was told someone in the ADMIN area who specializes in that area would call but never did. NO WORRIES. Plenty of other agencies around to choose from.

I had a wonderful job, good company culture, enjoyed many of my co-workers and my salary was fine…read more I only thought about what else was out there on occasion. Laura had found and negotiated a perfect job for me. But, due to a life change, I found that my professional needs changed and I discussed this with Laura, who came up with several viable solutions. I am now working fewer hours for more money and I am completely happy that my work life works for me. Laura Gilbert is connected and is the perfect cheerleader and can help you get where you need to go. She provides an excellent and personalized service.

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is one of the greatest stuffing agencies on the market ( in my…read moreexperience). They got me two amazing jobs in a row quickly and painlessly. Overall, I love how well- organized and always reachable they are. I highly recommend!

I have been working as a Recruiter with Commonwealth Resources for almost 2 years now. I started…read morewith the company with no experience in recruiting, barely out of college. I have received excellent ongoing training from a team that has been successfully leading the company for over 15 years. The executives at this company generally want you to learn and succeed. Whether you're a recent college graduate looking to break into the sales/recruiting world or a Senior Recruiter looking for a new company, CRI will provide you with an opportunity to work freely and give you the skills to grow professionally. I would highly recommend anyone in the business or interested in Recruiting to apply for a position with the company.

You DO know, fellow Yelper, that a temp agency is really about the impression YOU make (over the…read morephone, then in person) with the staff at the agency, right? I chose this location after bumping into a pal who was on a long term assignment that he loved. He spoke highly of the company and he really liked his recruiter. I called up, and made an appointment to see her. She WAS indeed, really cool. After about 4 days, she called to send me to interview with a company. I started the next day, and have been on the assignment for over 8 months now. Everything is centralized and automated with Office Team. I've never had a pay issue, never had ANY issues actually, and I've only been to the office that first time. Perfect! Staff is super responsive to email and phone calls, with follow-up in less than 2 hours. If you go, ask to see Jessica or Allison- they will get you on a good, solid assignment with a reputable company. ***YELP TIP: you really NEED direct deposit BEFORE you start working. if you do a paper check, it has to be processed out of Yugoslavia, and it takes about 3 weeks (no joke) for you to get your first check. it's painful.

So this is the THIRD temp agency I have worked with during my lifetime. So I already know that you…read morehave to dress in business professional attire, have an upbeat can-do attitude, and that the relationship between you and the company is a collaboration (you don't sit around and wait to be called, you check in weekly to see what positions have opened up). With that said...this place was alright. My initial interview was interesting to say the least. The gentleman/recruiter named Gus P. who spoke with me told me he had the perfect job lined up for me. He told me that based on my resume and phone screen I would have the job-he gave me a start date, I just had to come in and fill out paperwork. When I arrived he stepped into the reception area and called my name (which is an Irish name-I'm not Irish though), then approached a Caucasian woman and shook her hand. I said "no I'm _________". He looked me up and down with disgust and told me to follow him. Then he told me that I was not a good match for the job and that he would look for other work for me...after already telling me I had the job and had given me a start date. He never called me back. I called the office weekly. Three weeks later a different recruiter called me Valerie C. I told her that I only wanted temp to perm work. I guess I let her convince me to take a temp job because I was desperate for work. The company I worked for was amazing. Although they never told me when my last day was, just that they weren't going to keep me. I advised my new recruiter of this because I wanted to find a new job ASAP. She never replied. I started working with a new agency and found placement. I informed her of that via phone and e-mail...no response. They only got 2 stars because the job I got was great and I made great contacts there. Plus the payroll department is amazing. You get paid direct deposit the same week you start working. Oh and no one helped me with my resume. The new temp agency gave me great feedback on it, and now it looks even better. That company is Hollister. I am going to give them a few more weeks to see how they do before leaving them a review.

They found me a position in my field with quite the raise. I was never expecting the amount that…read morewas offered. Very thankful for sure! The agent was very communicative through the whole process.

ACE is nothing short of amazing. I have worked with many other employment agencies in the past who…read morewere not helpful and did not value me as a professional. ACE is the only employment agency who really cared about my future. They connected me with an amazing company and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend ACE.