Very nice people here. Though they haven't had things that were in my salary range, they have always treated me with suburb respect and dignity and continued to try anyway. Fortunately I'm not on the job hunt now, but when I have been, they have always been trying to find opportunities for me, and I appreciate that. And they are honest. Check these guys out. I used Christopher W. He was excellent and the kindest professional in this business!!! read more

Decided to give this temp agency a shot as I was struggling to find a job in Boston after I moved here. Applied online and got a call back from Jen who was very friendly, told me to come take a visit for an interview. The building was very nice, prime location in Financial District. Front desk person asked me to fill out an application and led me to Jen after. Jen was telling me that she has been working at John Leonard for almost 30 years holy moly! She was very professional, knew what she was doing, and sounded like she has a great relationship with their clients (employers). Asked me couple questions about my skills and experience, what I want to do in a long run. After the interview, she explained some of the jobs they have in the system and asked me if any of those spark my interest. Really liked this short term assignment in Cambridge, was places there a week after that interview! Went through many assignments with various employers through John Leonard so far, was a great experience to work with all those employers. John Leonard seems to have a good clientele of employers that would treat you well as long as you do your job! Long story short- no matter what kind of career goals you have, John Leonard will listen to you, learn your story to find a great assignments that fit to your needs and qualification! Shout out to Jen, you are awesome! read more

Review Update 5/16/18: The owner of the company reached out to apologize for the experience I had last week. I have written a response and decided to give the owner an opportunity to try and help me. I'm still befuddled as to how someone with 4 years in the mortgage business and an MBA degree is unable to be helped in a job search. I will update my review of this company once another response is received. The recruiter I spoke with Chris Wallingford sucks. I made a call a week ago and sent my resume and he never called or emailed me back. When I did speak with him I got to "google" job postings, and go directly to job boards. He apparently does recruit in the financial industry, yet told me that my mortgage experience didn't align with finance? WTF... Guess what? The mortgage industry is all about finance genious and your follow up game is lousy. Why don't you try following up and doing your actual job called help people find f***ing jobs. This place blows. don't bother. read more

Great staffing agency that quickly placed me into my ideal role as a direct hire! I worked with Chris W. and he was able to guide me thru the whole process since this was the first time I've ever landed a job thru a staffing agency. read more

Ive worked with John Leonard for years and have admired and respected the speed and and efficiency in which they can place me into supervisory roles for conferences and conventions. Worked with several of their recruiters over the years and have had no real issues with any of them. Go in perform as expected and you will be offered more opportunities as a result. I look forward to working with them again if I ever need to. read more

I must say that I am dumbfounded by any positive review on this agency. I called after a poor experience with another staffing agency and spoke with a man who was rather lovely on the phone. We exchanged pleasantries and then he asked that I send along my resume so we could have a meeting to discuss career opportunities the following Monday. I giddily sent everything along and waited a day or two for a reply. Nothing. I called and was unable to reach the person I had been speaking with. Another email was sent and I once again heard nothing back. The most fabulous part of this story is that when I logged onto my LinkedIn account several days later I saw that the recruiter that I had spoken with had actually viewed my LinkedIn profile several days after I sent the email. So, you can creep me on social media but can't hit "reply"? Smarten up there buddy. Luckily I have found a great job and no longer need their services. If you are looking I'd recommend prowling Craigslist for jobs instead of contacting these people. read more

Not impressed. When I went in, I filled out some paperwork, waited for 5 minutes at the most. Met with a very nice lady that asked me about what I've done in the past, my salary range, and a couple other things that I honestly don't remember. My résumé is pretty beefy - web developer but unemployed - but my salary requirement was very reasonable and well within what a temp agency would offer. She asked my previous salary, and asked if I'm able to pay for my electric, which was weird. I can... And then was told that other people need positions more than I do. I never got any calls back. I guess she didn't understand that I was willing to take small assignments, despite the salary hit? I was out of unemployment, so some is better than nothing. I'm disappointed because of their reputation for pointing people in the right direction for their industry. I was hoping to go more into graphic arts, but... Oh well. PSG is treating me well, so no loss. read more

I've used John Leonard - Boston on two separate occasions in the past three years, and I can assure you from my experiences with them that they are not only interested in finding gainful employment for their job seekers, but they are also looking to match the best possible candidates with their clients. This is a win-win recipe that exemplifies professionalism at its finest and proves that they are not one in the same with other larger area agencies (which I've used many) that just try to get people placed at whatever cost. A lot of individuals have difficulty looking for meaningful work, but some of those people are not really helping themselves either. No one should leave finding their dream job up to chance; this is why it is important to identify with your placement consultant and communicate effectively what it is you're looking for and what you are qualified for, honestly. There is no need to lie or put up fronts with them regarding your qualifications; it will come out. The important thing is to find the job the best suits you and work hard so that you can grow. I've had an outstanding rapport with my staffing consultant and within two months of first walking into the office I had been placed in an excellent position that both challenged me and rewarded my efforts. It was those results that led me back to John Leonard when the economy plummeted, mainly because I trusted them most to "get the job done." It is for this reason that I have recommended numerous friends and colleagues to JL and will continue to do so in the future. read more

I've worked with a few other agencies, but John Leonard is the best I've found. They actually listen when I tell them what sort of work I'm interested in and I have never felt pressured into taking an assignment, two things which put them above other agencies I have worked with. They send my resume out frequently, have provided me with frequent placements even with my specific criteria, and everyone who answers the phone is, if not immediately helpful, at least courteous. They're a small company, which means, yes, they only started direct deposit a year ago (we all managed to get paid and pay our bills before direct deposit and the internet, fyi) but small companies like JL also will go to bat for you as a person, if you are open and proactive with them. One interviewer told me that JL was the first to respond to her request for resumes (and you're kidding yourself if you think most employers are using only one agency to fill positions, particularly in long-term temp or temp-to-hire), calling me "awesome". While they are excellent and enthusiastic about opportunities for me, and reach out immediately with good news, my one complaint is the lack of follow-up when there is no or bad news. I don't mind following up when I'm asked to once or twice per opportunity as a sort of prod for JL to prod the employer, but when an employer picks someone else, I don't think it's too much to ask for a nearly as prompt response. I've been with them for long enough that I automatically assume the worst when I have to call back after a few days. My last "no", however, came from JL with pretty quick turn around, and I can only hope this trend continues. read more

I was referred to John Leonard by a friend, but I put off actually calling the agency for a few months. I had a not so good experience with another staffing agency in Boston, and I just wasn't sure what I was looking for. However, I should have just stopped whining about not having a job and called them much sooner, because they were great. I went in for a meeting and took a few tests, and right away they called me about potential positions. After only a week or so, they called me about a temp-to-hire position at a public health nonprofit, and I actually went in to interview--I wasn't just plopped into a cubicle and given reams of data to enter. It has worked out beautifully! Also, their office is easy to get to and in a very elegant building downtown. It's so elegant, in fact, that I have nearly fallen on my butt due to the insanely clean floors. Be careful! read more

This is by far the worst temp agency I have worked with. I expressed that I am in search for temp work because I am new to the area. I have worked with other agencies who look at other skills and try to see if there is any work that can fit skills you have but this agency doesn't do that. The jobs they have pay very little money. Close to minimum wage. Wtf can you do with $16 in Boston. If you are a college graduate with 10 years of experience. Total waste of time going there. read more

Looking for a job can be stressful even under the best of circumstances, let alone in this job market. Compound this with the desire to work in a hard-to-crack sector and it's bordering on terrifying. Even with all of this in mind, John Leonard came through for me. They actually paid attention to the direction I wanted to steer my career in and to what I was looking for in a workplace. The result was not a good, but a great temp match! Not only this, but they pulled it off in less than two days time. I had the opportunity to work with both Diana (temp) Chris (direct hire). I found both of them to be not only attentive, but also excited for me when a great opportunity arose. If you're looking for temp or direct-hire help, hands-down, this is the place to go. read more

I had a very positive experience with John Leonard. I was in-between jobs and they were excellent about giving me consistent work during this transitional period. Hardly one week went by where I didn't have an assignment. Everyone I worked with, both at the staffing firm and the client companies, was extremely friendly and professional. I even got some interviews for long-term temp and permanent positions with benefits, one of which I probably would have gotten if I hadn't accepted an outside offer. I would recommend John Leonard to any of my friends who were out of work. As long as you work hard for them, they will work hard for you. read more

After a bad experience with another Boston temp agency, I sent my resume to John Leonard and I had an appointment within a week. I met with someone in the temporary department, had a great conversation, took the skills test, and then met with someone in the permanent placement division. In a week, I got a call with my first assignment - two weeks, pay decent for temp work. The job wasn't exciting but the coworkers were nice. Two business days after my assignment ended, the same company wanted me back for another two-week assignment. Overall I had a great experience. I now have a permanent job lined up that starts after Labor Day (which I found on my own), but I know that I'll have extra cash for the next two weeks until the job starts up, which is great. read more

I finally joined Yelp (it's like a lifeline for me - I like to make sure a business is good before I invest my time and/or money) to write a review for John Leonard! This is an excellent agency! (Though I must add that I am a recent graduate and it is the first agency I've ever gone to.) They are attentive and helpful. I have worked thus far with Jennifer on the temp side and Rob on the direct hire side. I can say that both really do work to find you employment and are very communicative and are willing to work to find good fits for all parties involved. I just finished my first temp assignment and it went smoothly. It was a major conference at the BCEC and a John Leonard rep (Lindsay) was there for logistical purposes and to make sure everything was well with both the client and the people temping. I find everyone I have met at JL to be very cheerful, approachable, and helpful. Jennifer was very responsible when I gave her feedback about positions I was turning down, and Rob gives superb advice and feedback. I would definitely recommend them considering what I have heard about other agencies. I will definitely write a couple of follow-up reviews in the future if I continue to work with them. read more

About a year and a half ago I found myself in a job I hated. One of the bosses was abusive and most everyone in the company just went along with it. I went home every night frustrated and often crying...it was miserable. So I contacted John Leonard's Temporary Division Manager Jennifer DeLucia at John Leonard and we had an email discussion about my situation. She (correctly) advised me that leaving a full-time job for the risk of temping was probably not the best way to go. I appreciated her honestly and the time she took with me. She could have led me along and gotten what she could out of me at the detriment of my work and financial situations but she didn't. I stayed at that job a few months longer and ended up quitting without another position. Not the best move but I was fortunate that it all ended up working out. So a few months ago I'm unemployed and the temp-to perm job I had through another agency fell through. I had gone to other agencies, filled out their paperwork, interviewed with their reps, and heard nothing back. I'm still not sure why I didn't connect with John Leonard initially at the time, but when the agencies I was in contact with went on radio silence, I reached out to another handful of agencies, including John Leonard. In the space of less than a week, I had met in person with Jennifer, filled out all the paperwork and such, and immediately started receiving calls and emails from Jennifer and her co-workers regarding possible job opportunities (temp, permanent and temp to perm). Never did I feel pressured or obligated to jump at an opportunity just because it was offered. For me, that's a huge plus. Two weeks after our first meeting I was placed in a temp position as an executive assistant. There were no lofty promises of a definite permanent position as there had been at other agencies. Just the promise of some solid work for a few months and the opportunity to get my foot in the door. Four months later and I'm on week two of my new, full-time, permanent position at the first job John Leonard placed me. Jennifer as well as Staffing Consultant Elyse Gonsalves were supportive of my search, responsive to any questions or issues that came up and, most importantly to me, took an active interest in how I was adjusting as a temp, what I thought of the company, and if I was happy where I was. The people at John Leonard gave me the time and attention all the other agencies I visited promised but never came through with. From the initial email engagement to our meeting in person and all of the follow-up that lead to my placement, they made me feel like they truly wanted me to succeed. This was only highlighted by phone calls and emails from Jennifer congratulating me on my new position and expressing her happiness at my good fortune. I consider myself an extremely qualified candidate with an excellent work history. Unfortunately, finding a job on my own was proving more difficult than I felt it should have. Instead of piling on, the people at John Leonard placed me in an organization where my skills and personality fit quite well. I'll forever be grateful and would most definitely refer anyone considering working with an agency to John Leonard. read more

I highly recommend this agency. Clear communication and professional. Company has been in Boston a long time also.

If you want to be jerked around and lied to-try your luck! Manager, Jennifer did not have the decency, professionalism or honesty/integrity to call me and let me know an employer went for another candidate she sent. After my references were checked. This woman lied to me about when she found out they went the other candidate. Ok-so I didn't get the job after going to the interview the same day/last minute. But,not taking the same effort you took to call me about the opportunity and me having to call to find out I didn't get it. Totally sucks. I don't want to work for anyone who would ignore me and lie to me. read more

John Leonard didn't have direct deposit when I was there this was after other agencies did.. I swear they float the money in their account and that is why they don't. That isn't professional. you have to pick up your check and who wants to take time off of their measlly paying temp job to do that? or have it mailed.. most of us need our money right away. this was in say 2006 found out still in 2012 no direct deposit... read more

To be fair, my relationship with JL is still ongoing, but I'm already a little disappointed in them. I sent in my resume for a specific temp-to-perm posting they had up, and got an e-mail back the next business day. I made an appointment to go in and meet them, and once I'd arrived (and done the inevitable skills testing), I go back to meet the woman who e-mailed me. Turns out, it was a temp person who had e-mailed me back, and no one seemed to have any idea about the specific position I applied to. The woman I met with even asked me how I had gotten in contact with them! After I met with her, I was given a chance to talk to the direct-hire people who, again, had no idea what position I'd applied for and had to look it up on the website.... only to tell me that the company had decided not to use an agency for the placement the day before. Then, despite me having told them that the position was EXACTLY what I was looking for, she didn't tell me what the company was so I could find it on my own. I understand that making your commission is important, but this is my life -- if I'm telling you a position is perfect for me and you can't help me get it, then have some human decency and tell me how to get it on my own. I've also met with other staffing agencies over the last week and I have to say, at this point I would recommend Manning Associates or Kennison over JL, simply because they seemed to be actually interested in getting me a job and helping me as a human being rather than churning me out for temp assignments at $10 an hour. read more

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible! If they had minus stars they would get a minus 10 Don't bother with them they never call you back!!!! read more

John Leonard was the best staffing agency I worked with. They helped me get some long term temp jobs while I was looking for permanent employment and always paid me on time. They also gave me some good feedback to use for future interviews. I would definitely recommend them over agencies like PSG that spend a ton of money on advertising to get you through their door and never call you once you've come in. read more

Jennifer Kuchy, Jennifer DeLucia and Derek McKinley are all great assets. I was very happy with my experience seeking employment through JohnLeonard. Within two weeks of moving across the country to Boston, they made happen what voluminous online applications couldn't: I quickly received multiple interviews and temporary offers. Within a week of taking a decent paying temporary position ($18/hour), I was offered a well paying, full-time position, which I am very happy with. Jennifer, Jennifer and Derek have all been placing candidates for a a long time and are well respected within the community. They are great advocates for their clients, especially if one is moving from out of state without established connections. read more

John Leonard treated me with respect and had great follow-through. In this abysmal economic climate, they gave me one and only one assignment, but it turned into a permanent position I love, so who can beat that? read more

Andree and Deirdre at John Leonard were extremely helpful in helping me find employment. John Leonard, in general, was great at contacting me after I sent them my resume where many other placement firms were too busy to even deal with me. When I visited John Leonard for my initial interview, everyone was very attentive and gave great advice. I was soon shipped to my first interview and found the position to be right up my alley. With Andree and Deirdre's advice and timeliness I was able to get the job offer I wanted. In total, a very efficient, positive and great experience. read more

I've been with John Leonard for more than 8 months now and have been very impressed with the tenacity and professionalism of their staff in helping me find work. I visited several other temp agencies in Boston including the ones that advertise themselves most (places like PSG) but never got emails or phone calls returned. John Leonard on the other hand took the time to evaluate my skills, review my resume with several hiring managers, and contact clients the first day I visited their office. As a result I had a assignment the same week. Jennifer DeLucia especially is fantastic, and has been a great ally to have as I continue to search for work and build marketable skills. If you are new to Boston and are looking for work I would highly recommend reaching out to John Leonard. read more

When I moved to Boston, I met with multiple temp agencies. John Leonard was the only one that found me a temp job and continued to call me when permanent jobs opened up. After 6 months, I finally got a permanent job on my own, but the experience I received at the temp job defintely helped me receive my current position. They were pretty awesome and I recommend speaking to Marjorie Dudley. read more

I have been with John Leonard for two years and it has been nothing but great opportunities! I had my interview with Jennifer and I got a job the next day. I knew then this is a great company to stick with. I have been working with Jennifer DeLucia since day 1 and she has been awesome, honest, and always the #1 cheerleader for me...almost like a mom! She has worked hard to find jobs for me, and there were some bumps in the road (with me! lol) but Jennifer has always come up with something. I have been blessed with some really good jobs within the last year. One thing they do is they don't make you wait long for a next assignment. The longest I've waited for a job no more then a month, I don't worry because I trust there will be another job available. I can say I have definitely grown and learned a lot. John Leonard recognizes your hard work (Employee of the Month yay!) and I believe soon I will have a full time job.......the only thing negative is direct deposits Other then that, really great company to work for. read more

I had a wonderful experience with John Leonard. I worked there as a temp under Jennifer DeLucia, but within 3 assignments she found me a temp-to-permanent position in a great company. Jennifer had an almost uncanny read on me from day one - in terms of both my interests and abilities. I still work at the permanent position she found for me and am very happy there. Somehow she managed to find a field I had never thought of that aligns with my values, current skills, and skills I would like to develop. In short: she is magical! read more

I used John Leonard when I moved to Boston to find a job. I didnt have a lot of office experience coming from a teaching position. They were still able to place me in an HR position that I love within a weeks time. All interactions I have had with them have been great and I tell everyone to contact Lindsey Peoples if they are looking for a job! read more

I've worked with a few temp companies before I was introduced to John Leonard by a friend. The other companies weren't really helping me out in finding a position. When I came to John Leonard I started working with Jennifer DeLucia who was very understanding and really listened to what I was looking for. John Leonard really does their best to place you into the right position they feel is the right fit for you. And its not a company that just places you and that's it they build a relationship with their employees. If you have a problem or question the office is more than willing to help out. I wouldn't ever go with another employment service due to the fact that John Leonard has never let me down and they have been very successful in placing me in positions. I definitely recommend contacting John Leonard! read more

It's been a few years since I worked with John Leonard, but my experience was more than merely satisfactory. I went in and met with both the temp and permanant jobs divisions. By the next day, I had a temp assignment (3 weeks). I didn't go a full week without an assignment or two. They also set up interviews for me within my field. They gave me another long-term assignment (3 months), which eventually turned into a permanant position (in my field of interest). I have recommended them to everyone I know. I haven't work with the other locations, but the financial district was a great locale for me. They're very on-time with paychecks too!!! The only reason why they aren't getting the full 5 stars is because of the health insurance policy. I signed up for it (it's very cheap), but I guess you get what you pay for. read more

I first went to John Leonard right out of college and the first job they sent me to became permanent. All of the staff that I came in contact with were professional and very interested in helping me find employment. When I became permanent at the new company, I called on them for all our needs. A few years ago I again was in need of a job and the first thing I did was call John Leonard. I went in for an interview and two days later I was working and have been with this company for five years now. I love how they still keep in touch to see if everything is still working out for me or do they need to start looking for something new. The folks over at John Leonard are the best and will go above and beyond to help you find a job. read more

John Leonard saved my life! I was miserable at my old job, and Rob Harvie came to my rescue! Rob is an EXCELLENT recruiter. He was extremely helpful, honest and seemed genuinely concerned about finding me a job I would be happy with. He calls or emails you constantly with updates or just to check in. He found me a new job I am happy with and helped every step of the way. He recently helped my roommate as well-she also thought he was terrific. He found her a new job, which she likes, within a few weeks. I get the feeling that the whole company is just as good! I would personally recommend working with Rob, but everyone seems great read more

I applied to a job posting that Cameran from John Leonard had posted on Craigslist. She got back to me within 20 minutes to discuss the job with me. She then got me an interview two days later. John Leonard agency is fast and efficient. I have been at my temp position for 4 months and they just offered me a permanent position. Cameran answered all my questions and was very nice. Highly recommend this temp agency. read more

A good agency.. they found me some temp assignments. Great people working there. I would recommend signing up with them.

I came in for an interview and the staffing consultant was fantastic! She made me feel really comfortable in the interview and gave me nice feedback on my resumé. I highly recommend JOHNLEONARD for your job search! read more

I had luck with John Leonard 5 years ago when I worked with Marjorie. She was excellent. After working together for a couple of months she found the perfect job for me. Unfortunately, when the economy tanked I was one of many people to lose their job. Marjorie left J.L. a while ago. Rob is very pleasant but hasn't done anything to impress me. I temped with them for a couple of months last summer and when the assignment ended they didn't seem interested in finding me another assignment. If I was just reviewing Marjorie I'd give her 5 stars. But since I'm reviewing my experience as a whole 1 star it is ! read more

I had a fantastic experience with John Leonard. I applied for a position on their website, and heard back from them right away. I came in to meet with a few of their agents, take a few typing/computer tests, and go over my resume, and had an interview set up for the position within a few days. I was lucky enough to get the job, and have been in a great placement since February. I am now moving on to a permanent position elsewhere, but I highly recommend John Leonard. They were always prompt with their responses and helped me with everything from contract extensions to a missing check to getting health care coverage. Everyone I worked with at JL throughout my placement was helpful and kind, and made working as a temp easy and enjoyable. Being new to Boston as well as the working world, their help and consideration was especially appreciated. Thanks, John Leonard! read more

Hiring director said he would call me back the next day for a job position that I would be "perfect" for. This was three weeks ago. I haven't heard from him since, even after following up via email and phone. So unprofessional. read more