They suck never answer or always put you on waiting list saying they will call you back never do…read morethey don't take there job seriously

Amazing recruiter. Really helps you look for a job that fits you. Veronica was great helpread more

This is a free job center. I come here to get a free typing certificate. Most employers won't…read moreaccept online typing certificates. They also have computers, printers and fax machine for clients to use. In addition to these services they offer assistance with EDD. Not sure what sevices this is because applicants can do this themselves, but maybe if they don't have a telephone. When you first come in, there's a billboard with job listings. I have never seen any of interest to me. This time, they did have a listing for a dishwasher and I believe a plumber. Here's What I Think... If you are in the process of looking for a new position and need a typing certificate, access to the internet or need copies of something, take advantage of this free service.

Absolutely stellar!!!…read more I recently just re-entered the job market and stopped by to see what services were offered. They're actually partially run by Rubicon Programs, a non-profit that helps people with employment and a number of other services. When I came by I met the front desk staff who were very friendly and let me know that they don't have any veteran's rep, but can set up an appointment with the local East Bay one. I was impressed by how clean it was and also how organized! Usually these places can get hectic with the amount of people coming in and out but this was a great visit. Thank you friendly staff!

Terrible "temp" agency. I called a few months ago after having my resume and cover letter…read moreprofessionally done. After being passed around on the phone to a variety of recruiters, I was finally able to speak with a woman named Annie. She basically told me that she couldn't help me find an entry level temp job because I was a "transition employee." Since I had been in a different industry for over the past decade she told me that I was better off looking for a job on my own and that they couldn't help me. Nice attitude for a company that is THEIR job to help employ people.

It's funny almost every review on here is a bad experience, but they all have something in common,…read morethey probably didn't get placed. Let's get a few things straight, this is a agency. There are hundreds of different agencies in the bay area, and they all provide a service. No company that provides a service will get perfect ratings. People are always easy to say negative things, but how many actually say good things? (This post is a prime example) They're not successful unless they are putting people to work. I'm sure they run into a ton of people every day, is everyone deserving of a job? With unemployment being so low, can anyone honestly say everyone is willing to give it 100% and make a living without an excuse? I contacted Aerotek right out of college, as well as a few other agencies, no names. I was always skeptical about agencies because I always thought it would be temp. I was in contact with all 3. The other agencies had jobs available and wanted me to go to work quickly, which was great! I needed a job. However, I wasn't too interested in the positions they had. Not once did they ask me what my major was, or what I wanted to do. In my mind, it was only going to be temp regardless. Then there was Aerotek, I was assigned to a recruiter, Julio. He was always in constant contact with me, which was surprising. He got to know me, and found out what I liked to do. I met with him at the Alameda office. I went through the back entrance. Everyone was nice and lively, seem like they were a cool office. Julio and I sat down, chatted about me and my hobbies, and my goals and interest. He then presented me with a few opportunities, and gave me the option to chose from. OPTIONS! Who doesn't like options? The other agencies didn't do this. I was blown away from this whole experience, it really changed the way I felt about staffing agencies, but Aerotek overall. I ended up not taking any of the opportunities Julio presented to me. I ended up taking a position with another company internally. But still to this day, I have nothing but respect and admiration for Aerotek. They left a great impression on me, and I would not hesitate to contact them if I ever were looking for another position. Julio actually still reaches out to me every now and then to see how I'm doing. He actually linked one of his partners with my brother, and got him in a job at a local hospital. The service I've received from day one has been amazing. Don't let all these negative reviews turn you away. I did my research, and Aerotek is one of the top staffing agencies in the industry. Not everyone is going to get a job there, there are some lazy individuals out there that won't be worth anyone's time. If you're looking for a agency, I would HIGHLY recommend giving this one a try. I wasn't disappointed.

I came here to take my exam and the front desk is fast and friendly. They provide noise cancelling…read moreheadphones and makes for a nice testing environment.

Carla & Nikkolette were great! I got a job on the same day that I went in to interview. Carla and…read moreNikkolette really went over and beyond to deliver the best service. I would recommend Maleko to every profession who is looking for work. Thank you Carla and Nikkolette for being so nice and Patient with me during the onboarding process.

Shannon has always been the go-to person for just about anything. If you want results, you put…read moreShannon in charge. It's that simple. Shannon has a talent for "cutting through the crap" and getting to the core of any problem or task and manages to quickly see the problem solved or the task completed. In my case specifically, Shannon helped me to target and focus my resume to get the most desired result--an interview.

I was frustrated with my job search, and constantly being told I'm "overqualified". I decided to…read morecontact an expert to help me create a new, functional-style resume. I found Shannon in the yellow pages. She contacted me write away, and was very professional over the phone. We met, and she is terrific! Very personable, humorous, and down-to-earth. She did an excellent job on my resume and cover letter, she also gave me some great advice and job tips. I am now getting more calls for actual, physical interviews, and very hopeful I will be working soon. I highly recommend Shannon. Her prices are great also!

I just recently signed up with Certified Employment Group earlier in 2019. This is following the…read morefact that I had signed up with a couple of different Temp Staffing Agency in both Oakland and SF. Very rarely, I felt like i was or would get any fair consideration for the many opportunities and jobs out there. UNTIL, I finally met with Kim. Kim took the proper time to interview me and go in to depth about my work experience and what I was looking for moving forward. We discussed my likes, strength, weaknesses and preferences. Since then, Kim has considered me for several assignments and has placed me at a couple of great locations. Kim is very professional and respects me as a highly skilled employee and appreciates any and all feedback I can provide back to her. Especially, about the work and my experience about the assignments I do accept. Certified has worked out great for me. They have been an amazing Employment Group and have been extremely beneficial in me returning back into the work place. There is a lot of paper work to fill out and submit and there are also some assessment test, but nothing too extreme like other agencies. I have been very fortunate to have given them a try and that chance has really been paying off. Thank you Kim!

Decent employment agency. I tried two different ones, and this one was more professional with a…read morenicer office. They got me a few different temp jobs. I never had any problems with them.

Worse company ever. I've applied to over 5-10 positions and it's been weeks and I never heard back…read morefrom anyone. When I call I get transferred to a voicemail I leave over I don't know how many voicemail and still to this day I have not heard a peep from anyone.

Jennifer Shin of Robert Half in Oakland really helped me land an excellent position with a great…read morelaw firm here in Sacramento. She helped me update my resume, prepare me for interviews and presented me to potential employers, even negotiated my salary. Within a week of meeting Jennifer I had a job offer and accepted the position. She walked me through each step. Amazing experience. I feel like I made a new friend. I highly recommend Robert Half.

Don't ever trust these guys. They do nothing to get you a job you like. I had an interview with…read morethese guys in January and it was terrible. I did everything by the book and you know what I got nothing but a waste of gas. I drove to their San Ramon location only to pick up unsuccessful results. Sure these guys are nice and kind but if you are not the type of person they desire then they will ooze fake-ness. I am a broke marketing major and after seeing their opening for a marketing position on LinkedIn I quickly applied. Once I got to the staffing office they told me that the same position is for experienced people. C'mon make up your mind! Is your job for a broke college grad like me or a person with multiple internships. If these guys actually did their work I would not be bagging groceries and having health problems right now.

I came here for an interview last week after receiving a call from Sarah, one of the Recruiting…read moreAssistants, stating that she had found a "great opportunity" for me. I found this agency through LinkedIn, and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the agency got back to me regarding potential employment. I walked in and immediately noticed that the office was incredibly understaffed. Both women had to pinball between getting me situated and dealing with the slew of incoming and outgoing calls and emails that needed to be taken care of. Now, feel free to correct me if I'm misusing the word "ironic" here, but doesn't this situation seem just a tad, well, ironic? Perhaps your staffing agency should have, oh, I don't know, more staff, perhaps? In any case, both Sarah and Connie were incredibly helpful, and answered all of my questions thoroughly and honestly. Connie, upon reviewing my resume, suggested that I revise several key areas to highlight the relevant components of my skill set necessary for the job I would be applying for. Thank you for the great tip, Connie! So what was this "great opportunity" they found for me? The company the agency was working with (they would not reveal the company's name to me) wanted to stick me in a call center, assisting, and I quote, "irate customers". And while I do have excellent customer service skills, I quickly realized that the job would not be a good fit for me. Luckily, I am thrilled to report that I found a much better job opportunity recently without the help of a staffing agency. Overall, I think Pridestaff LLC is a decent place to begin your job search. The beauty of staffing agencies is that they make their money by finding you work, so they are extremely motivated to get you a job quickly. Good luck!