I would stay clear from here at all costs! They do thing were they offer you roles that have NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR RESUME OR SKILL SET and then use that as a tool to blame YOU for not accepting jobs. The good ole, "we keep sending you jobs but you are the one not accepting them." A friend recommended me to them because she had success with Megan. However, when I applied and requested Megan as a recruiter I was told I couldn't do that and had to get the recruiter as a first come first service thing. Ok, fine. The first person I got was HORRIBLE! She had an attitude and was very snippy, if you will. I was sent out on a total of two jobs that were decent. But after that NOTHING. I find out that my recruiter left. Just left and turned her clients over to a new person. The new person called to introduce herself, got my resume to update the system but that's it. When I would email her about roles she had all the excuses- but ultimately she believed the only roles I was qualified for were receptionist roles. Funny, other agencies with my resume placed me with admin, property management, etc... Don't do it. Stay clear. Go to Atrium Staffing if you need to. read more

My previous review was conveniently moved to the "reviews not recommended" area of this company's Yelp page. I have attached it here. read more

Groupe Insearch - Would definitely not recommend - Employment Agencies Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're pretty horrible, do not waste your time unless you are desperate. First they will fill for temp positions even though you specify you're only looking for permanent. Second, what's up with their set up? I am missing work to be there for my scheduled "interview" with the "recruiter" and she makes me wait over 30 mins.. I'm missing work to be at this dump. They give you a seat that is so much lower than their seat so they can try to talk down to you. Alexa, ain't nobody got time for your games! Landed better jobs on my own no problem. read more

Meagan initially contacted me via LinkedIn to see if I was on the job market. After an initial phone call, I met with her onsite for a resume review. She really took the time to ask me questions about my experience and what I was looking for in my next steps. What set Meagan apart in her work was that she took the chance to get to know me as a person and what I was looking for in a role. It was clear that she had my best interest in placing me in a role that would be a great next step in my career. A few months later, Meagan presented me with a role that looked like a fun fit. Once I was confirmed for a phone screening, Meagan scheduled some time to do a mock interview. The prep was tough for me, but she guided me through each question with great feedback and tips. Within about two weeks of the phone screen, followed by two interviews, the company had offered me the position! I can't thank Meagan enough for presenting and guiding me through the process. I would highly recommend Meagan as a resource for your career needs. She is very nice, helpful, and wants her candidates to succeed. read more

I received a call from Alexa at my office recently. Apparently she was the recruiter that I met at Groupe Insearch when I interviewed there several years ago. She apologized for the impression she made, and explained that she was very junior at the time and has made great strides since then. Kind of odd, because I don't recall her as being someone new to the game, nor were the other recruiters I met with that day. I appreciated her call and apology, but it doesn't really change my impression of the agency as being very unprofessional - and untruthful, which is even worse IMHO. read more

I wish I could give them zero stars. I met with a recruiter there with the initials JS in '09, and she was the rudest person I'd ever interviewed with. She barely glanced at my CV, couldn't even muster a polite smile, and blatantly told me she had no work for someone like me (whatever that means - I kid you not). So you can imagine my surprise when I realised I'd been receiving junkmail from JS and this agency for years (through an address I barely use anymore). Why add me to the list when you clearly can't do anything for "someone like me" eh? Now I'm not perfect, but I've got over 10 years of experience in my field and have had NO problems getting contracts or jobs before the economy collapse, so I found it to be rather odd and insulting to say the least that someone who's probably less qualified than I am would suggest that I'm a lost cause. Since that horrific interview, I have in fact had NO problem finding work through other agencies and, although the market is iffy at best, I have yet to find an employer who frowns upon my CV. Shame on this agency. With the economy the way it is we should be helping each other not tearing each other down! read more

Recruiting Manager Alexandra Bunting reached out to me (completely unsolicited) with a potential position and asked if I "would be open to hopping on a call next week to discuss this further." I replied with my availability for that week. Her reply? "Unfortunately I am on vacation next week." Hilarious! read more

Really disappointed!! Went and had a good conversation with a recruiter back in June. She was nice and seemed to really be interested in helping me out. However, our interview I heard nothing. I followed up with some questions about certain companies and she gave me very little information. Bottom line she never reached out to me and didn't respond to several emails I sent her. Glad I have a job and wasn't dependent on her help. I am not "sub par" by the way and have a great resume. I was seeking some guidance and thought I would try a recruiting company for a change. Also, regardless of the person there should be a level of customer service to assist someone rather than just ignoring them because a recruiter doesn't believe they are qualified for any jobs. read more

I've communicated with multiple recruiting agencies and this one definitely provided the best experience. Genae was my contact through 90% of the interviews and I highly recommend working with her if you get the chance. She was communicative, professional, and even more importantly personal. I always felt like she had my best interests in mind. I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of the other of the recruiters from the company (Meg and Katie) and they gave equally great advice and feedback. They're a helpful group, so if you're having trouble finding work within their speciality then I'd 100% recommend contacting them. I found a great place to work because of them. read more

Alex Hawayek first reached out to me through LinkedIn and she was a joy to work with. She made the difficult process of job-seeking far more comfortable. She was able to intuitively find companies that were great fits, eager to answer any questions, and do interview prep to make sure I was confident and well-informed going in. She's efficient yet patient, professional yet personable, I'd recommend going ahead if you have the opportunity to work with her! read more

I worked with McKynna here and had a great experience! I've worked with a couple other recruiting agencies before this and definitely did not get the same experience. McKynna was so hands on and worked with me step by step to win the interview and build my confidence. I learned so much from her and she was always just a text or email away. Got back to me almost immediately and always willing to answer ANY question I had! Thankful for the positive experience I've had here! read more

I moved to San Francisco from London in October, found an apartment in November, and found Groupe Insearch shortly thereafter. I tried out a few agencies to get a feel for the job market (tough) and applied on my own with some success as well (dead end). The amazing people at Groupe Insearch put me out for an interview the day after I met them. They work quickly and confidently. They make sure you are right for the role, and that you're totally prepared. Its not unlike how your mom would pack you a lunch and send you out the door to school with everything you needed. Emily and Angelica are just really good at what they do and create a rapport that allows you to feel like they genuinely want the best for you- not just to make a buck off of placing you. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone I have come into contact at this agency, and as of yesterday, I have a job and a starting salary I know wouldn't have been possible without their help. They have been in the market in SF for a long time and the people who use them to fill positions know that they're going to get stellar candidates. The client list at Groupe Insearch is legit. If you want a job in admin or finance in the city, look no further. read more

I am not sure where to begin. My friend recommended this place and she usually isn't wrong. The woman i met with initially was nice; however, she didn't get me a single interview. Actually, I don't think she tried. I will give her kudos for giving me advice on my resume when i was a recent college grad, but that's about it. After a long and hard search, i finally found a job on my own. As a courtesy, I sent the recruiter an email informing her, to which she replied, "We have great PR opportunities I'd love to talk to you about." Um, where were those opps when I was on the job hunt? Why was she waiting until now to help me? Epic fail. i don't think they care about any individual job seeker, but how much money they can make from big companies. HORRIBLE. read more

Amber my recruiter was amazing. Her delivery was always helpful and kind even when she was criticizing certain things about my résumé that needed to be corrected. I had a few personal complications during the process and she was able and willing to help me through them; allowing me to call and text her after business hours to help coach and guide me through every step. She was always encouraging, uplifting and kept me positive, especially when I needed it the most. I would totally recommend her again to anyone. She helped me land an amazing gig w a great, successful company and for more pay than I expected. Win win for everyone! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel, who helped me go from unemployed to working at a fantastic company in a perfect position in a matter of weeks. Rachel reached out to me through LinkedIn and expressed that she had a position in mind for me. It wasn't in the industry I was originally interested in, but I decided to be open minded. Within the week, Rachel had set up an interview for me. She sent me a variety of very helpful interview prep materials, and made an appointment to talk with me before my interview. She made sure I was prepared, offered much-appreciated words of encouragement, and made herself totally available to me in case I had any questions. I completed two additional interviews before receiving a very exciting offer, which Rachel negotiated for me. Even though I now work in an industry I never really considered, I am learning new things everyday and absolutely thriving in this position. Rachel was always fantastic about getting back to me and communicating whatever information she could about how the process was going/ what type of feedback Groupe Insearch was receiving from the hiring manager(s). Overall, Rachel was extremely pleasant, competent, and effective. She found me a job that I love. She displayed excellent communication skills and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. She and her Associate, Alexa, even sent me an Orchid at work, congratulating me on my job. They care about their clients and they do good work. What more could you want in a recruiter/recruiting firm? I highly recommend Rachel at Groupe Insearch. read more

This recruiting agency is horrible. Let me state my facts first as to why I am saying this. First the agency is running a "mean girls" operation in which the agents are rude and disrespectful to the EA's that they send over for work. I called over to ask a question about my pay a girl picked up the phone and was mocking me and my question. When I asked her what her managers name was and if I could talk to her to complain about her attitude and rudeness over the phone she lied and said that she was out of town. When I talked to my recruiter, named Meg M., to complain about the disrespectful receptionist, she did nothing and even sided with the receptionist. That was when I thought to myself, "wow this agency is really something else." So let me tell you why I am giving them 1 star (if there was a 0 rating I would choose that instead). My recruiters name was Meg M. and at first she was nice, after a few months she found me a job working as a temp at company called Validant. Not doing any research on her own prior to sending me over, nor being specific about the culture, when I went for the interview I thought it would be okay to take the job since the pay rate was high and it was a small office. When I first started there (one week in) to cover someone on maternity leave, a man that works in the accounting department tells me in a meeting with other employees that he is not going to help me, so don't ask him any questions because he doesn't want to hear it. I'm thinking in my head, "okay, you are not in my department so unless it's a question about accounting I might ask but now I know not to even bother with you". Anyways, I did not complain about it because I just let it roll off my back. As time went on, this particular man was harassing people left and right, and no one was speaking up about it. He had kicked an employee who was pregnant while she bent over, not once but twice, then he took a picture of that was not in her best light (that was in the newsletter) cut it out and plastered it all over his computer and called everyone to his desk so they can see it and laugh at her. I thought it was rude, mean and disrespectful, but others on the accounting team found it funny. One day I was scratching my back with a back scratcher and he asks me why I didn't put it in my mouth. I was in shock, and asked him, "why would I do that?" one of the employees called him a pervert and told me to complain to the HR department about him but I thought if I did I would get fired. I felt like they were all friends and protecting each other since they have been working together for years. I pretty much kept my distance from his person, and it bothered him that I did that, so every instance he could, he would find something to complain to the People Operations/CFO about me and find something to snitch about. I briefly told the agency, specifically Meg M., about the behaviors and they brushed it off their shoulders like it was nothing. I decided to stay longer to see if it would get better but instead it got worse. Since I can't write a lot on here, I will tell you this, I told Meg M. toward the end of this job (which I quit because I was being bullied, and harassed, I was told by other employees that it was because I was pretty and they were jealous of me, and that the guy that was picking on me was mad because I was not paying any attention to him or playing his little games) that I was being harassed, and bullied by these people (mind you I was in tears while I was talking to her) and Meg was very cold hearted and non-empathetic. The CFO tried to make me look like a scavenger by lying and saying that I was asking for things from the company (for a bottle that was going to be thrown in the garbage, and some education classes I was told to ask about). Several of the employees told me that the CFO and the harasser have a pattern of pushing people out who they don't like by teaming up together and making their lives hell. Meg M. and the company only care about the commission for themselves and will not protect you as an employee. I told her about the behavior going on in the office and she turned it around and made it look like it was my fault that they were harassing and bullying me, even saying "you know what you did," I asked her why she didn't ask my side of the story first and she said there is nothing she could do. I told her that all she cares about is her commission and keeping them as a client despite the horrible culture at that place, she denied that, but I know it is true because when I quit they sent another candidate over there to take my place, even after I told her about the harassment and bullying. How do I know this you may ask? Because one of the employees texted me and told me that the new temp said that she was from Groupe Insearch. Many of the women there were very upset that I quit but I was not going to allow myself to be in a very toxic environment much less deal with people on power trips. read more

There are many options when it comes to agencies and recruiters. Groupe Insearch is extremely personable, professional and positive. I have worked with both Alexa and Angelica, and have probably called the office more times than I can count. Alexa has been my main contact, and she is fabulous. The reason I keep coming back is simple: Alexa is great at her job. She invests in job seekers, she finds great placements, and she is accessible. You will be surprised at the caliber of clients and positions available through Groupe Insearch. Finding work is a tough job, in and of itself, and it might not happen right away; but patience is a virtue. If you stick with Groupe Insearch you will be thankful you did. I definitely was: I loved my placement, and could not have asked for a better fit. I am very grateful to Alexa and the whole Groupe Insearch team. read more

I have to say, in my days of temping and looking for a good job, I always came back to Groupe Insearch, specifically Alexa. She got to know me and my goals for the most part, and she always had great opportunities. Her presentation and preparation for interviews was great, and I always felt ready to kick ass in the meeting. Loved them! read more

I was referred to Alexa by a friend who has used her for past jobs and am so glad she referred me! Alexa was such a pleasure to work with. She found a job I was interested in within days and set up an interview very quickly after that. She is so accommodating ( she skyped me instead of having to meet her at the office so the process went much faster). She also gave great interviewing tips and really prepared me on what to expect. Alexa is personable and positive. I would recommend her to everyone! I met with several other recruiters (including Karen at Career Group) and they never even contacted me after the initial meet and greet. I could see from their website that clearly they had jobs that I was qualified and interested in but guess I was not high on their priorities. With Alexa I felt the opposite. She always responded quickly and was attentive to all my needs. I will be using Alexa for all of my future recruiting needs! read more

Having had the experience of working with several agencies, I can truly attest that working with the staff at Groupe Insearch has been more than a pleasure. I have been working with Katherine O. for a brief while, but every time we speak, I hang up with a smile on my face (whether or not she's got a hot job to tell me about). The staff there are all professional (you'd be surprised) and far more experienced than any other agencies I have come across. Thanks to you all at Groupe Insearch! A big thanks to Katherine for believing in me! read more

I'm having a wonderful experience with Groupe Insearch. I am currently on my second assignment with them at a Venture Capitalist firm in SOMA - my first was with a non-profit in the Presidio. Since I've been with them I've found a steady assignment with in two weeks. The ladies over there are all great! I highly recommend getting in touch with them if you are an admin on the job market! Ask for Grace! She's been a huge help! read more

Groupe Insearch is an amazing agency. I was blessed to have Natalie R as my recruiter (really great person) after interviewing with her, she literally called me an hour later with a job lead. I recommend Groupe Insearch to any company looking for temp/temp to perm employees and to people looking for work. read more

Top notch, top of the line, best of the best. It's really unfortunate that some people have left such negative, awful reviews because I have had nothing but positive results when working with Angelica and her team. These people leaving the negative feedback were probably just not up to par or qualified enough for what the client was looking for. Insearch ONLY works with the best so I'm not surprised some people walk away feeling disappointed in themselves. Obviously shows the reviewer's unprofessional character even further explains why they were declined by this awesome recruitment group. I have worked with Group Insearch on both sides of the business. They placed me at a wonderful, big name retail/makeup company where I was able to truly start my career. From there I was able to get my current (awesome) job at Salesforce, which I love! I couldn't have gotten here without my background so am eternally grateful to GI for helping me get here. I currently work with their team to also help find the best candidates for open heads I need to fill. They never disappoint me, I seriously don't know how they find these people. They are dependable, communicate well and are available, competitive and professional. If I want the best pick of the litter I can always count on them to deliver. read more

I actually really like Group Insearch. I did get a bit of the sorority vibe..but I kind of feel like all the agencies have that going on. It seems to be a female dominated business (at least at the admin level). They were nice, sent me out on some awesome interviews but most importantly I felt like they were really honest about where they were sending me, what the jobs were all about...they really gave me the scoop on the good, the bad and the ugly with regards to the companies and positions I was interviewing for. Most importantly, I did not receive any pressure from them. I turned down a job offer from them and they allowed me the space and time to make my own decison and were supportive of the fact that I passed. They even gave me a thank you for being so communicative. YES, it can be a bit daunting to walk into their office. It is pretty swanky and the women that work there are good looking. They have you meet with multiple recruiters and some of them do seem more sincere and genuine than others. But the bottom line, they are there to help and they helped me to get out there and got me some some great interviews. read more

This review is specifically about Meg M. She's honestly the best recruiter I've worked with in a really really long time. She takes the time to understand what you want and what truly is a good fit career wise, whether it's temp or perm. She never pressures you into any random role, which is what I've seen a LOT of recruiters do! Thanks for everything Meg! Groupe Insearch has been the best agency I've worked with because of you!!! read more

I worked with Mckynna, Meg, and Grace and had such a good experience. They were all very diligent and professional, helping me find a job within a few weeks of connecting with the team. I highly recommend reaching out to them if are having any trouble! read more

i would give ZERO stars if possible. the office is best described as a sorority house. it's not just about the decor, it's the attitude they have. like they are all "greater beings" just because they are a "recruiter" and i'm a "job seeker". I found myself seriously wondering what kind of resumes and qualifications they have. they play all those psych-games with you, like making you sit on a chair much much lower than the recruiter, so she will be literally talking down to you. to my interviewer's credit, her tactic worked. I felt so small, so insignificant, and even a little humiliated by the way she made me feel like every thing i had on my resume or previous salaries were "insignificant". yes. that was what they said - "could you tell me more about this.... oh. that's insignificant". Which was baffling, because a week ago, she was just telling me how impressed she was by what i had on that SAME resume, and wanted to meet with me ASAP! Maybe market values of certain colleges and work experiences crashed over the weekend or something. next. my interviewer/recruiter said she had to consult with a supervisor. and the supervisor came in, asked me the exact same questions all over again, both looked really serious and worried, stepped out to "discuss". then came in and told me the could try to forward my resume to the VC firms, BUT i would have to lower my salary expectation by almost $35-40K from what was advertised on Craigslist!! so all that "worried looks" and "serious discussion" about the staff and "supervisors" was just a ploy to get me worried, and then dish out the truth...that their high salaries posted on craigslist is nothing but BAIT. to be fair, their level of customer service, attentiveness and warmth was impressive, BEFORE the interview (they already have my resume, picture, and were happy and enthusiatic, but they don't officially have me as part of their "applicant pool"). Once they get you into their office (perhaps they can officially say "we have x. no. of candidates" as a sales pitch to firms), their attitudes change so fast you wonder if you are still dealing with the same firm. all i can say is read hon.h's recommendations of more firms and apply for jobs through those. Stay away from this sorority firm as no job seeker should have to endure being "put down" or made to feel small/insignificant or have their resumes ridiculed. stay away. read more

I guess I'm not surprised at the low ratings Group Insearch has received this past year. I was contacted by a recruiter there (Monica) who was familiar with my experience from the previous recruiting agency she worked at. She sent me to interview with one of her clients and then a follow up interview several weeks later. I heard shortly before Thanksgiving the client was interested in hiring me. Four or five weeks later I received an offer. Throughout the process (of what, 20 emails?) I rarely received a professional email from Monica - no greeting, no closing, mostly one liners with no capitalization. I expect this type of communication from a close friend, not someone I hardly know with whom I'm doing business. As for the client, I liked everyone I met with but something wasn't sitting right with me. I was due to meet with the hiring manager last week because it had been almost three months since we first met. I knew she was busy so when it dawned on me what was bothering me, I emailed her directly. I was concerned about the level of autonomy I would receive working there. I included information about how studies have shown autonomy is the number one factor in employee success and retention. The hiring manager was very candid and told me that while she agreed personally, she didn't feel her company was headed in that direction. It was unfortunate it didn't work out after so much time had gone by but both parties win, right? They don't hire an employee who is going to be unhappy and I'm not at a job where I'm unhappy. What response do I get from Monica? Well, none, until the third email I sent her to which she told me she was "disappointed". I asked for more information but received no reply. Sadly, I have no other option than to assume she is disappointed she is not getting a commission. Group Insearch - if good business ethics are important to you, and this is they way they handle themselves across the board, you might want to avoid. read more

Very friendly in person but hard to get in touch with. Took several e-mails and phone calls to even get an interview. However, my check-in/update e-mails are never responded to. I periodically see positions on Craigslist and when I express interest with my recruiter I hear nothing. They are on the bottom of my list to call. read more

I am so glad I am not the only one who had bad experiences. I completely agree with comments made by two other yelpers. Firstly, it is like a sorority house. I felt like I was in a scene from "Legally Blonde". Secondly, they don't return your calls or emails. I met with one of the recruiters, who appeared to understand my need for a great fit and my great resume and experience. I left the meeting feeling uplifted and confident that I had been pointed in the right direction. Boy, was I wrong. After 3 weeks of not hearing a word from her, I started calling. After 5 weeks she finally called me back (only because I had sent several emails and left a message with the receptionist saying "please ask her why she isn't calling me back"). When she called me, she stated that there simply weren't any jobs in my salary range but that I was still on her radar. Yeah...sure I am. Another 4 weeks went by with no call or email - even though I continued to call each week. Then, I'm browsing around on the job boards and I see a posting for a great job, which would fit my skills perfectly, in my salary range posted by groupe insearch! I emailed her and asked why I hadn't been contacted about this obviously good fit. To my shock and horror she calls me and asks me to please come in and meet with her!! I told her that we had already met but she covers her ass by saying that it was the OTHER staff in the office who needed to meet with me (WHY???????). I sent her an email asking if she remembered me and she sends me back an email saying "of course I do, honey!" (more of the sorority house insincerity) and includes a fact in the email to prove that she remembers me which is horribly incorrect!! Umm...okay...you obviously DON'T remember me and you just wasted my time. She also made some strange comments about my resume which would indicate to me that she did not hear a word I said when I did meet with her. Seriously, do not waste your time. There are other great recruiters out there (like Premier Staffing) who actually care about who you are and what you are looking for. read more

what are you people complaining about? you are LOOKING for a JOB. what do you expect them to do, get down on their knees and beg you to work for their client? if you don't like the way someone is speaking to you, SPEAK UP. don't sit in the chair that's lower than theirs, sit on the arm rest. if you want to hear what they're whispering about in the hallway, ask them. they placed me at a job four years ago, which I have loved and it has given me unbelieveable opportunity. I'm thinking about moving on soon and will happily call them again for placement. for the record, I was never in a sorority (gross!) and although the women are all stereotypically "pretty", they were also nice and professional. so, who gives a rats ass? read more

The recruiting business is, in general, a rather dreary one. But Groupe Insearch takes the cake for the utter worst! I was suckered in there by a fake job posting on Craigslist, and it was down hill from there. Rude, superficial women. Total lack of follow-through. I do NOT recommend them. read more

I met with two recruiters. One for temp and one for direct-to-hire. The conversations we really well and informed them that I was interested in both and was willing to do some temp stuff on the side to just get some income flowing. However, after our interview I heard nothing. I followed up with some questions about certain companies and she gave me very little information. I followed up again via email and phone several times and still no return responses. I do not understand. I am very disappointed and happy to say I was able to find a job on my own. read more

I truly enjoyed working with Alexa. She is very welcoming and listens carefully to what you are looking for. I think it says a lot about a company if they are willing to pay for a recruiter. Alexa presented me with excellent career opportunities and I am very thankful for her assistance. I have recommended her to many friends and will continue to do so. read more

Meredith M.'s review pretty much sums it up. She calls Groupe Insearch "Top notch, top of the line, best of the best." As she is sticking her tongue down a huge beer mug for her profile picture. There is nothing top notch about this recruiting firm. As for employers who may use their services, may want to look elsewhere. To the recruiters, you may want to think about treating your candidates in a more professional manner and show some respect. read more

Generally speaking, there is a fair amount of stigma attached to "temp" agencies, but I have had great success with them. I reached out to Groupe Insearch while I was in between jobs and I met specifically with Jina. I enjoyed my conversation with her, operating word being CONVERSATION. A lot of other agencies I went to only asked about what I did, what I'm looking for, what range of salary I was willing to take.. which is fine, but it really just makes you feel like all they see when they look at you are dollar signs. At Groupe Insearch, they really take the time to get to know you and your interests, and make sure they get you the right kinds of jobs. I got my first temp job, which was a SWEET gig that paid well and really granted me access to the finance world. Further, Jina continued to check up on me during this gig and made sure I was enjoying it and that everything was all right. Agencies are always going to flow with the job market. Right about now, it should be picking up, so I definitely recommend staffing agencies (I won't call them "temp" agencies because they also help find temp-to-perm and permanent jobs) to anyone looking for ways to make ends meet and network in different industries. Send your resume to a bunch of agencies (there's no rule against it!) and see who has something for you. Make sure you stop by Groupe Insearch, too! read more

OK, it was four years ago, I just moved here from San Diego and I was desperate for a REAL job that I loved. A friend recommended Alexa to me. She was so good to me. I temped for about 6 months and turned down a few jobs and she was so patient with me until I found the job I really wanted. Four years later I'm at the same job, LOVING it. I've recommended several friends to her over the years that's she's helped and there are countless people at my current employer who have successfully been placed from Groupe Insearch. I have heard and experienced nothing but great things from them and would highly recommend them. read more

I recently moved back to the Bay Area, and came back needing to find a new job after working with the same company for 4 years. A friend had recommended I contact Groupe Insearch, because she had worked with them and they were really, really good and easy to work with. I called their office, and after explaining what it was I was looking for, was immediately directed to Rachel to speak some more. Rachel was friendly, personable, intelligent, and in the course of that first conversation, she told me she already had something in mind that I would be great for, and could I come in that next day to meet with her. I was thrilled! As a relative newbie to job searching, I was so happy to be able to speak with someone who appeared to be so "on it" when it came to placing her candidates. After meeting in person with Rachel, she had me placed in a temp job for the following day - at a really great tech company in the city, close to Bart (I am currently living in the East Bay), and it was an excellent experience to get me introduced to working in the Bay Area, and for a different company than I am used to. After that first placement, Rachel would regularly call me when other fitting positions came up, and when I told her I was not interested, she just kept moving and used that to come up with a different kind of placement the next time. She was simultaneously keeping me in mind for temporary and direct hire roles - which was excellent. And after each placement, or interview, she would always follow up, whether it be a phone call, a text, or an email reminding me to send a thank you note to whoever I met with. She also brought in one of her colleagues Samantha to help with me, to keep an eye on any positions she thought might be a good fit. Samantha was also extremely intelligent, well spoken, and thorough in making sure the roles she put forward to me were what I was looking for. Another thing I really liked was how honest, genuine, and helpful Rachel was as a recruiter. After our first meeting in person, I called her the next day to let her know how nervous I get when interviewing and how I was curious if she had any suggestions for how to deal with this. She was immediately understanding, and because I was nervous bringing it up with someone I don't know very well, it was great that she handled it so well. She emailed me over a few documents and a video webinar about interview prep and tips, and they were what I've been using every time I prep for an interview - be it a phone screen or an in person interview. She also always offered to prep with me on the phone before I went in to an interview, which was great. Even though I did not end up getting placed through Groupe Insearch, and found a job elsewhere, I do consider Rachel's expertise and the positive and helpful attitude of those at Groupe Insearch to have been crucial during my job search. I will always refer people to them (and specifically to Rachel) if they need a recruiter. Thank you guys so much for all your help! :) read more

I moved to San Francisco without a job and thought a recruiting agency would help, since I was having a hard time finding a job when I was living in a different state. I met with them the week after I moved down here and I am so glad I did. They got my foot in the door at an awesome company that I am ecstatic to have been offered a full-time permanent job. I would not have been able to live here as long as I have without them! read more

I found both Alexa and Angelica to be exceptionally helpful. I was really impressed by the high caliber of the jobs they had. They also gave insightful and helpful information about the companies I interviewed with. I also greatly appreciated their guidance on tweaking my resume and discussing options in detail. I highly recommend them. read more