The City Staffing team is exceptionally kind and communicative! They got me staffed in no time…read more What else can you ask for?!

I'd tried to visit in person and was turned away and was told that they don't do in person…read moreconsultations. I was hoping they could help connect me with a company for a new job but was told that I didn't have the experience required for the position that I applied for. I did not find a lot of value in working with city staffing

This is my second placement with Insight Global and I am very satisfied with the company. Becca…read moreSchwartz was my main liaison for the most part and she was very diligent and helpful in responding to any queries that I had. I was initially skeptical about going from full time permanant employement to consulting - will I get paid on time, what kind of support will be provided after my contract ends, and so on; I had many questions. With Insight Global I am never worried about my paycheck - they would inform me if there is a public holiday during the payroll cycle so I could submit my hours early and still get paid on time. I was most impressed by the timing that they were able to place me on projects, both times. I think the whole process from interview to actually day one on the job was less than a week on my new project. (maybe down to 2 days even). I am not a great pay / benefits negotiator; so thats the part you'll need to think about yourself :) Becca and team, keep up the good work. Maiez Syed

I've contacted about 10 recruiters and account managers and NONE of them have returned my…read morecorrespondences! I don't know what's the deal with these folks!

I cannot overemphasize the quality, professionalism and attentiveness of The Chicago Hire Company…read more Within days of submitting my application they connected me with several companies with whom I got interviews. Before each interview, they sent me a very thorough prep-sheet. They spent a lot of time on the phone with me getting to know my preferences and career goals. They made contact with me before and after every interview to provide guidance and process the experience. I know they are super busy, but it felt like I was their only client. Also, there was a sense of fun about working with them! I'd utilized three other recruiting agencies before I found them and I'd come to expect poor service and constant checking in to remind them to work for you. My experience at The Chicago Hire Company was completely different. They are excellent and I can't recommend them enough!

I had a hard time trying to get in touch with the Chicago hire company. I don't think I ever heard…read moreback but was hoping that they could help me find a new job. I can't really say that I'd recommend this company based on my experience.

I'll be the first to admit--I was skeptical of recruiters. After running into so many that didn't…read moreseem to have my best interests at heart, I wasn't sure working with one would lead anywhere meaningful. But Emily Cullen at The Larko Group completely changed that perception. After having a baby, I wasn't actively planning to return to work and was hesitant about re-entering the workforce with a gap in my work history. But Emily saw potential in me that I hadn't yet recognized in myself. She connected me with an opportunity at a medical device manufacturing startup in an operations and administrative role. Following the company's acquisition in 2024, I stayed on--what began as a leap of faith ultimately became the catalyst for a long-term career path. Since then, I've grown into a mid-level corporate role with exciting opportunities ahead in the medical device and technology industry. I'm incredibly grateful to Emily Cullen and The Larko Group for helping me take such a major step forward. If you're hesitant about working with recruiters, just know there are genuine professionals out there--and Emily is one of them. Great value and while it takes effort to apply and evalutate your skill and experience the return on your investment is high. I can't recommend her and The Larko Group enough!

I was recently placed in an Executive Assistant role by The Larko Group. I was very impressed and…read moregrateful for the entire team's efforts throughout the process. Amy was very persistent with the search. She arranged several quality interviews, and Russ helped prepare me for those interviews. Andrea and Julie went above and beyond as well. I feel confident that they found the right fit for both me and the organization I've joined. I definitely recommend working with The Larko Group!

They just don't follow up with people. The people in charge are so bad at their jobs that they…read moredon't understand that we're not dependent on them as much as THEY are dependent on the goodwill and personal endorsements of the people they manage and recruit. Nothing but dead air lately from The Smart Dept. I worked a job for them a while back and they did NOT have my back when the situation fell apart. They privately told me they were on my side and understood what my issues were with the client, but they did nothing to earn the money they robbed from me. This is a garbage company. Even something as basic as the lack of a search option on their website that would allow an applicant to search for local jobs, jobs in their field, or remote work has not been made available to applicants, which shows how out of touch and dumb this "smart" department really is. EDIT: Weeks have gone by without so much as an email telling me they've received any of my applications. They're on my block list now. I suspect the positive reviews here have come from employees of Smart Dept itself, or other plants and familiars.

Working with the Smartdept has been great. To begin with, they stay in touch. Often, creative…read morestaffing agencies forget about you or don't respond at all. Even though Smartdept is a small agency, I'd rate them as one of the better creative staffing agencies in the Seattle area. I'm registered with at least six of them. I regularly get work from only three and Smartdept is one of them. If you're looking for freelance work, give them a call. It can't hurt.

One word to describe Wunderland Group - amazing! My friend referred me to Wunderland Group 4 years…read moreago after she spoke so highly of the staffing agency/team she worked with that helped placed her with a direct hire opportunity at Northwestern University. After connecting with Marisa Vrona, she was amazing keeping me in the loop of current career opportunities that best fit my level of experience and very personable! Fast forward to now, I met with Marisa and her colleague Alyssa Rubnitz for coffee yesterday since I've been in contact with them so long and never officially met them in person. They were both very bubbly, personable and I can see why we all stayed in contact for so long! They don't treat you like just another candidate, but like you're apart of the Wunderland family. Thanks to Alyssa, she placed me in a previous contract assignment with Choose Chicago and recently Northwestern Medicine as a Project Manager and had an overall amazing experience within both roles. I look forward to staying in contact if I never need further assistance within my career search and will continue sending referrals :)

Other creative recruiting companies have left a bad taste in my mouth, especially the big machines…read morethat churn spam email out. You know the place. It's... circular. Wunderland has changed the game and my perspective. They're extremely thorough from start to finish with every opportunity. They constantly check up on me and every person that I talk to genuinely cares. When I went to the office, everyone introduced themselves to me, shook my hand and expressed their excitement to work with me. It's definitely something you don't experience anywhere else. They really do work hard for you and make sure you're happy. I landed a gig a mere week after our initial meeting. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new position.

What can I say? I came to CTC after losing my job and they have been so supportive and helpful to…read moreme. Right from the beginning, Anita Jenke, the Executive Director, took an interest in my success. I saw lots of new people coming in, like me, but she and the other staff were able to make each of us feel special. Having just lost my job, I would sometimes feels down on myself, so it was so great to know that Anita and her staff and coaches would always see the best in me. The coaches are really great. They supported me in revising my materials, setting goals, and going about working to meet those goals. What can I say? CTC turned a potentially lousy time between positions into an amazing time for self-discovery and growth. I highly recommend CTC to anyone needing assistance with a career transition!

Okay, I read a bunch of stuff on their website, and spoke to a woman at the center who was really…read morevery nice. But once I see stuff like "Where is God in your job search" on a website I back away. Well, nowhere, thanks. No faith based orgs. need apply.

I had the most phenomenal job seeking experience thanks to Loren from 24Seven. Relocating cities is…read moreone tough thing, but the double whammy of being unemployed without having many contacts in a new city can be challenging & daunting. Loren reached out to me after I decided to start sending cold resumes out to Chicago after being let go from my position in Florida, and she is now the reason I am sitting in the office of my dream company right now. I've never met a more enthusiastic & supportive recruiter in my life, and it's all thanks to the wonderful crew at 24Seven Chicago. I plan on letting all of my creative friends know about 24Seven should they be on the job hunt. Remember, it's up to you to make yourself stand out first!

Perhaps once a thriving recruitment agency, they've gone downhill - at least for the Chicago…read morebranch. With the last of their positive reviews being in 2014. The website contains outdated resources (2012-2014), advertises training options that don't exist after a telephone inquiry from the Chicago office, and an online job search and application system that takes away the human interaction between the potential job candidates and 24 Seven staff. It's not like days of the past where you can stop at a recruitment agency and hand in a resume - they won't even let you in the front door without an appointment. To get an appointment, you have apply through their online system and wait to see if they even want to interview you. I have over 10 years of professional experience and submitted for several of their online resources - even some of the jobs were re-published - but no call for even a "hey we would love to know more about you and what you can offer". I even called and their secretary was friendly, but even after submitting a resume directly to their email, no follow-up from them. I understand that the job market is tough, and I presume that many recruitment agencies are getting loaded with potential candidates, but a person who makes the time to conduct several inquiries should show some curiosity on the staff's part, In the end, you feel like a number and not a human being.