I recently used John Leonard to look for a new job. I worked with Jennifer Kuchy and also sometimes with her colleague Rob. Both of them were very friendly at all times. Though it was the summer and a lot of people in the firms were taking vacations, I always felt like they were on top of things and looking out for me. They also always kept in contact with me. They set up two interviews for me with very prominent firms in the Boston/Cambridge area. Jennifer was always great at calling me beforehand and after. She also had great tips for the interviews as well. And she always had my back for anything I requested and made it easy for me with setting up the interviews and second interviews. I think this is a great and professional staffing company and I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a job placement agency. Although I ended up getting a job through a friend's recommendation, Jennifer was always highly supportive of me and making sure I made the right decision for ME. She never pressured me not to take it even when she knew that I could get a job that she would not be credited for. She wished me the best of luck and was friendly all the way to the end. That goes a long way in my book because she could have been rude or just not contacted me at all after I got the other job. She was always professional and very friendly. I would work again with Jennifer and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a job. Also, Rob too. read more

a comparative review of johnleonard and buckalew hospitality conference/event supervisor/management teams summary: in the arena of conference and event staffing, johnleonard (in boston, ma) has made it painfully clear that there is no competition at all between their managerial team and the managerial team of buckalew hospitality (based in orlando, fl). at the present time, the former is simply too inept and too avaricious to professionally conduct business on the conference/event level. although we have worthy praise for randy harrison staffing (based in atlanta, ga), cindy thorpe's meetingsnevents (based in boston, ma), and sni companies (based in west des moines, ia), without a doubt, buckalew hospitality reigns supreme in the world of conference/event planning and management. so, warning: save yourself some valuable time and aggravation. learn from our collective experiences. only work for johnleonard as a conference/event staff member if you are absolutely desperate for money and you do not mind being condescended and disrespected as a human being by supercilious supervisors/managers. the entire review exceeded the number of characters yelp allows. to read the entire review on google docs: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ahmkgsjpd6_lro8232an78_dvrd2shmf read more

I have over 9 years of Recruiting exp. and over 5 years of agency staffing exp. I was recently laid off from a corporate recruiting position and am new to the Boston area so I decided to do go to an agency for help with my employment search. When I went to my interview with John Leonard I met with Jennifer D. She was very thorough in the questions that she asked regarding my backround and asked alot of open ended questions. She was patient and was geniually interested in what I had to say. You can tell that Jennifer is very enthusiastic and loves what she does. I did not feel rushed or like a number. The testing that they choose to give is a good determination of ones skill set. I met with serveral people in the office and everyone seemed very proffesional and seemed proud to be representing John Leonard. Every one that I spoke to has been with the company at least 4 years or more. That is an excellent sign. Two days later Jennifer called me with my first assignment. The assignment was very proffesional and it was everything that Jennifer described over the phone. This is not your typical employment agency. They seem to go above and beyond. I am looking forward to a long relationship with the John Leonard Employment Agency. read more

I recently relocated to Boston from Seattle, and I'd learned about John Leonard through Yelp, as it was the highest rate staffing agency on the site. After working with them, I can affirm that they are a professional team that truly wants their job-seekers to succeed. I never felt as though finding a job for me was a low priority , and not one, but many consultants contacted me on a nearly daily basis with job opportunities. They always had time to respond when I checked in, and the assignments they found for me were interesting and utilized my skills and past experience. I was lucky enough to quickly find a permanent position through a fantastic temp-to-hire position soon after joining John Leonard, and I was so impressed that I've recommended the team to any friend who has been looking for work since then. They are a top-notch group with an exemplary staff, and they made the daunting task of finding a job in a new city so much easier. I highly recommend them to anyone with a can-do attitude in need of a great job in the Boston area. read more

I have absolutely nothing but the utmost respect for the John Leonard Agency, especially Rob Harvie. I sent my resume in on a Thursday, was called on Friday, had a meeting with Rob on Tuesday along with taking some performance tests. Within two weeks of my meeting with Rob, I had interviews and many calls (as my parameters were a little difficult to reach). I had an offer from one of the positions which I absolutely found to be a perfect fit for what I have been looking for. I wish I had contacted John Leonard and met with Rob earlier as it was so easy, courteous, and professional. I can't thank Rob and the John Leonard staff enough for providing me with the confidence that I would find the position I have been searching for. I highly recommend this agency and will only go back to this agency should the need ever arise. I have already recommended them to all my friends who might be looking in the future. Thank you Rob Harvie and John Leonard! Linda B. read more

I can't say enough about the level of professionalism this organization provides. I have had MANY years working for and with this group of individuals and their standards for quality are second to none. You can trust they are looking out for all parties best interests. They take the time to really learn about the culture of an organization, not just the "job description" to be sure to refer not just "qualified" candidates, but those that are an appropriate fit...whether it's for a full time position or a temporary assignment. Additionally as a Job Seeker, they took time to listen to my interests, ask thought provoking questions and I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. You won't be disappointed with the service you receive whether as a client company seeking services or as a Job Seeker looking for a new position. You'll be treated with respect, honesty and candor. I'm not sure anyone could ask for more than that! Sue W. read more

John Leonard is truly as good as it gets! John Leonard has really helped me out in finding a job right away. They work really hard in what they do and they do it right. I went in for an interview, took a couple of tests, and met with Jenifer Delucia. She is great by the way, she made feel like i can really trust her in finding the right job for me. Previously I was working with many different temp agencies, and it just wasn't working out as well. They were just quick to place me in what ever position they could find. I was hopping around to much and that is not what I was trying to do. Then I interviewed with John Leonard, and ever since day 1 everything has been running smoothly, I love the Job and position I am working in, and I really appreciate everything Jenifer has done for me. I would highly recommend John Leonard to anyone that is looking for the right job right away. It will change the way you look for jobs! seriously. read more

Well...I have contacted a lot of agencies during my hunt for a controller position recently. Not only was I not satisfied but I was wondering how these companies stay in business. I got called from someone at John Leonard and I was hesitant at first but she seemed really nice so I said why not. Well, my perception has changed, well for this company. They really had there stuff together and were not only very friendly but very informative and honest. I had three interviews in two weeks with three different companies and each company I met with had nothing but nice things to say about this company. I have been working in my position for one month and have already helped them get all of my companies business. I highly recommend them if you want a real professional agency. read more

After an exhaustive job search and a less than productive experience with another recruiter, I was contacted by Chris Wallingford at John Leonard. Quickly Chris identified several compatible, long-term opportunities in my specific legal field and arranged interviews for me. Unlike my previous experiences with recruiters, he provided detailed information about the firm, the individuals I would be meeting, and kept in close contact before and after each interview. After several months, I took a position as a result of my own efforts, but I highly recommend Chris and his team of associates at John Leonard for their hard work, professional attitude, and personal commitment on behalf of their clients. read more

I was hesitant to register with another agency, but I saw a John Leonard ad on craigslist, and sent my resume in. They called me right away and everyone in the office was so friendly. They made me feel like they were genuinely interested in what I wanted to do for a living. My rep already had a few jobs in mind for me during our interview, and they actually got me an interview with one of their clients! She really seemed to know what she was doing, and they seem to have a good rapport with their clients and a good understanding of how to find the right jobs for people. I've dealt with a lot of shady agencies, but John Leonard actually seems to have their act together, which is refreshing. read more

JOHN LEONARD is virtually one of the worst staffing agencies I have ever been to! From when you walk into John Leonard you are greeted by a girl who hates her job and is completely miserable. Then, once you actually meet with a staffing consultant they just waste your time and try to offer you a job making $9.00 a hour. You're actually better off going on craigslist looking for a job! I found much better results going to the other staffing agencies in the area. (KFN&T, Robert Half, Winter Wyman, fanning and Beacon Hill Staffing) Finally, you should ONLY go to John Leonard if you like to waste your own time. The agency needs to spend some money on a training program for there staff. read more

i absolutely hate working with placement agencies. they call because they see your resume and then tell you that you'd be 'perfect' for the 'billing coordinator' position they have available........... i'm sorry........did you even read my resume???? WELL JOHN LEONARD CERTAINLY DID READ MY RESUME and promptly called me on a specific position i would be interested in and i had a long term temp assignment after being out of work for over a year. i worked with another agency prior to john leonard calling me and they never seemed to have anything for me. if you must use an agency.........use these guys. they know what you are looking for and do their best to make the fit. 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

The John Leonard staff is wonderful! They are the only recruiting agency that constantly stayed in touch with me whether they had a position for me or not. They always told me that they were looking for the perfect position for me and not just something that I might like or may take. And they found it! They found the perfect job for me and set up an interview that week and I got an offer from the company right away and I couldn't be happier at my new job! Everyone that works at John Leonard is so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend them to find a position for you that's perfect for you! read more

I loved working with Jennifer Kuchy from John Leonard. During my job search for my first job post-college, Jennifer made my experience way more enjoyable than nerve-racking. She took the time to understand what my interests and passions were to make sure she could find me a great position I would enjoy. Her determination and effort made me feel comfortable and extremely prepared for every interview I had. I cannot thank Jennifer enough for her time and energy to get to know me and understand exactly what I wanted in order to help me land an amazing position I am so excited to start. read more

HORRIBLE, horrible experience with John Leonard. Just read all the other poor reviews. They are so, so true and all the good reviews are probably people that work there. Stay FAR away from this agency. They will not get you any work. You are much better of going to the other staffing agencies in the area. Far much more experienced and they also have much better contacts. Final note, I am no longer unemployed because another staffing agency did a great job getting me a position making 91K! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Rob Harvie early this year, and he was really amazing and helpful. He worked with me on every step from setting up interviews with strong companies around Boston, to even providing mock interviews and other tips to help me refresh on the job searching process. Within a month of working with him, I had received and accepted a great job offer. I highly recommend JL's services if you are actively or passively looking for a new role. read more

My experience with John Leonard was great. However in the beginning I had to call to find out I didn't get the job I interviewed for. But about two weeks after I went on another interview and got offered a position 2 days later! Jacque was so patient and filled with great tips! She help me rebuild my confidence. She didn't give up on me and kept me posted on her mission to get me a job, and she did! I am now working for a great company thanks to Jacque! read more

Worked very closely with Jennifer and Elyse. I called them looking for work, they brought me into their office the next morning and then that afternoon they called me to place me at a job the following day. It does not get better than that. They were very receptive to feedback and extremely flexible with me preferences and requests. John Leonard overall is such an asset to work with. It has been nothing short of a pleasant experience. read more