I have had the most positive experience with Shauna. She is attentive, friendly, understanding and…read moreduring the whole process I've felt that she was "on my side" and I felt comfortable asking for her advice. We had a short first phone interview and then she brought me in their office on Wilshire. She spent about half an hour talking to me in a manner that didn't feel like interview, but more like a friendly chat. At the same time, I could feel that she was actually getting all necessary information from me. Later on she always took time to give me call and follow up after different stages of my interviewing process with the company. It was a truly great experience and I highly recommend Shauna as a respectful and knowledgeable professional you can trust.

Review for Santa Monica Office:…read more First Call Staffing is seriously the most personable when it comes to staffing agencies. I applied to a position through Marcia and have been working with Candice. She's as nice as it gets. Other staffing agencies make me a feel like I'm one of the many they have to deal with and can't be bothered to return calls or emails. Not F.C.S. Since the beginning Candice has been available to call or email to describe the position and its requirements. I went in to meet Candice, filled out paperwork and had a lovely chat with her about a specific position. It wasn't like an interview, was super casual and relaxed (she called it a "dressed up conversation"). She has made me feel confident about the position and I couldn't be more grateful for her help, guidance, and feedback.

Whether you're looking to hire someone or looking for a job yourself-- you have found the agency…read morewho is going to get the deed done! I have hired multiple rock star domestic employees for my clients through The Grapevine Agency. Lori and Rachel are persistent when finding the best fit on all sides. They listen when communicating your needs and wants. They are SUPER accessible and truly take pride and care in making the best match. After many years working with them in the drivers seat, I recently stepped into the passenger side. I came to Lori when looking to make a switch in careers. We went through my work experience as well as my wants in my next job. I was particular on my needs and Lori took the time to hear it. We had candid conversations and I felt supported and looked out for every step of the way. I knew she had my best interest (as well as the interests of the client's looking). With her help, I've landed a great job I see myself in for the next several years. I'll continue to work with them! They are always my first stop when searching to fill a role. And they're the last because they deliver.

I love the ladies at the Grapevine Agency. Lori, Ariana and Rachel always respond to my emails in a…read moretimely manner and they always tried to place me. For this I am grateful. Thanks !!

I have been working with Elise McCandless in the temp department for the past three years and she…read morehas been INCREDIBLE! She has gotten me placed in three prestigious corporations that have influenced my life and career drastically. I am so grateful to her and the team and CANNOT recommend her enough to anyone searching for work or opportunities to transform their work life. She never disappoints!!!!

I had a great relationship with Career Group up until 2024 when they went completely ghost after I…read morecompleted an assignment with flying colors. I'm aware of the tough job market and stringent hiring managers, but not even an email from my recruiter. Very disappointing.

I had such a great experience working with Hire Options, especially Mona! From the very beginning,…read moreshe made the entire process feel easy, organized, and supportive. I was ultimately placed in a new position that I'm very excited about, and I truly felt prepared every step of the way. What stood out most was how well Mona prepared me for each round of interviews. She took the time to explain what to expect, what the company was looking for, and how I could best present my experience and strengths. I never felt like I was walking into an interview blindly. Her insight, communication, and encouragement gave me so much confidence throughout the process. Mona also did a wonderful job of understanding what I was looking for in my next opportunity and making sure the position was a good fit, not just trying to place me somewhere. The entire experience felt very personalized. I'm incredibly grateful to Mona and Hire Options for helping make this transition so smooth. If you're looking for a recruiting team that genuinely cares about preparing you for success and finding the right fit, I highly recommend them!

I had a great experience working with Hire Options throughout my job search. From the very…read morebeginning, the communication was prompt, transparent, and professional. A special shoutout to Celeste who did an outstanding job preparing me for each interview. She took the time to share thoughtful insights about the company, hiring team, and interview process, which helped me feel confident and well prepared every step of the way. She also checked in consistently, provided honest feedback, and was a genuine advocate throughout the process. The level of communication and support exceeded my expectations, and I always felt like I had someone in my corner. I highly recommend Hire Options to anyone looking for a recruiting team that truly invests in their candidates.

So glad I'm retired and don't have to deal with International Agency. I live in Palm Springs. I…read morewould travel 5 hours back and forth to LA for interviews and they would never follow up with me regarding the prospective job. Dora was dismissive and rude. I hated everyone there Yuck! You can have God's Chosen People!

THIS AGENCY DOES NOT EXIST!!! They had a fake page up that stated the location in Beverly hills was…read moreclosed. The number on their Google results was (310) 278-4470, it was disconnected. I am currently trying to figure out if the job I applied for this company is legit and I have an interview but now after trying to trace the company, I'm scared it was a scam listing.

My first interaction with The Help Company happened just over a year ago…read more I had recently moved to the Los Angeles area after dealing with some personal and family issues. Moving to LA from the East Coast was hard enough on its own, let alone trying to find a nanny position in a completely new area with no local experience or connections. I was struggling to find my place and the right opportunity. After meeting with two other agencies that flaked on me and made me feel like a second-class citizen, I found The Help Company. My initial interview was with Katie, and she and I instantly connected. Our conversation felt completely effortless. I felt heard, understood, and genuinely valued. Toward the end of our conversation, Claudia, the owner, came over and introduced herself. The connection was instantaneous. Within minutes, she was setting me up for an interview with a high-profile family looking for a long-term nanny. In my 10+ years of nannying, I had never experienced an agency that was so genuinely invested in my future. From that very first meeting, I couldn't have felt more supported, heard, or advocated for. I have now been with the family since that first interview, and I couldn't be happier. Finding the right position was about so much more than simply finding a job--it was about finding a place where I felt valued and supported, and The Help Company played a huge part in that. I rest easy knowing that Claudia and the entire Help Company team are behind me if I ever need them. I'm incredibly grateful for the support they've given me and for the opportunity they helped bring into my life. I truly can't recommend them enough.

If I could give this service 0 out of 5 stars, I would…read more First, I want to acknowledge how wonderful Naomi was when she helped place me in my first role. The second recruiter I worked with, Michelle, was also an absolute angel. She was supportive, kind, and communicative throughout the process, and I truly appreciated working with both of them. Unfortunately, my experience with the owner, Claudia, was the complete opposite. I have never in my life worked with someone as unprofessional as she was. To provide context, I was matched with two ultra high net worth clients through this company. Both individuals turned out to be extremely emotionally abusive. I have worked in the celebrity industry since I was 20 years old, and by the time I worked with these clients at age 31, I had never encountered behavior to that degree. While I understand that the company's priority is to place candidates and generate revenue, there should have been transparency about the individuals they were placing me with. In my experience, Claudia was only kind and engaged when a placement was made and the company was earning money. During my second placement, I gave a two week notice due to the increasingly toxic and emotionally abusive behavior I was experiencing from the client. One week into that notice period, the situation escalated further and I made the decision to leave the position early. I had previously been transparent with Michelle about my concerns and my desire to leave the role. At one point, the client contacted Claudia and shortly afterward Claudia left me a very aggressive voicemail referencing an NDA and accusing me of disclosing information about a previous employer. This accusation was completely unfounded. The previous client I worked for through this company was already listed on my resume, so there was nothing confidential about that information. I chose to respond by text message because I did not want to engage in a heated conversation when I knew I had done nothing wrong. Claudia's response to my message was simply a vomiting emoji. I found this reaction extremely unprofessional and inappropriate, especially given the circumstances I was dealing with at the time. The company and employer also made several accusations about my conduct. Ultimately, I provided the California EDD with substantial documentation covering the three month duration of my employment, including text messages, emails, and medical documentation. After reviewing the evidence, the judge ruled in my favor and granted unemployment benefits. It took me nearly two years to feel comfortable enough to write this review because of how stressful and traumatic the experience was. My hope is that no one else is placed into situations like this without transparency or support. I sincerely hope the company reflects on how candidates are treated moving forward.

Cannot give higher praise to my experience with Friedman. The placements that they secured for me…read morewere with INCREDIBLE companies and executives, who I would never have been able to meet/work at otherwise. In an industry built on connections/referrals, they are able to open the door for you! They were always reachable and put me forward for multiple jobs in an incredibly difficult time in this industry, and gave me the momentum/confidence I needed to secure a full time offer. Thanks again Friedman!!

Worked with these guys for a short time back in 2013. I thought I'd be a decent candidate as a…read morestraight A college grad from a great college. Was the craziest most movie-like terrible quality agency I could have stumbled into. My contact was curt and rude, warning me that I needed to be ready for a thick skin and be on time and just deal with stuff. First assignment was a crazy blind lady's house who swore she had a company to help blind folks but had no staff, a completely empty trailer converted into an office with no employees, and wanted me to dictate letters to Obama that were completely incomprehensible. I made my first and last mistake typing up her ramblings into complete sentences, and she freaked out and said I was "stealing her good name" to presumably, what, write a coherent letter to Obama? Yes, it's probably not good to change someone's words in normal circumstances, but the crazy ramblings, my lack of experience with crazy Hollywood wanna be's, it was just nuts. 2nd placement was at a private talent agency they warned me I needed "tough skin" for. I pushed thru and worked 2 years for the most abusive, bigoted monster of a boss I'll ever work for. It was exactly like Devil Wears Prada but very low paid, was not allowed to talk to coworkers during all hours of the day, absolutely no connections and no career growth were ever given. I should have just quit then and there. I know Hollywood is tough but God damn Friedman didn't even try to connect me with good positions

Celeb staffing is always ready to help. Maryanne always has…read morework and sometimes contacts me for possibilities. She is sharp and employers as well seek her out because she does a great job of interviewing and scanning potential domestic staff. Maryanne also has great intuition. I have met very good employers with Celeb staffing and would recommend experienced domestic workers to seek work there or employers seek domestic employees with Maryanne's help.

This is a great domestic agency. I have used this agency twice in the past I highly recommend. I…read morewas able to get great help. Thank you again, MARY ANN.