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

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

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

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

Amazing Team!!! They treat you like Family eventhough they are in Super High Demand…read more They have sooo much Experience & Resources that they are truely the 1st place to go for Staffing needs. They are True Pioneers of the Industry. Dora, Judy & Cristina have been Angels giving me opportunities to serve the most Elite client's and opening doors to elevate my career. They have the experience to know what works for you and the clients to be a right fit, If you're a little patient they will find the right career for you. Trust me!

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

I was reached out by a recruiter from Glocap about an offer and set up a time to discuss. She then…read morepushed then discussion twice, and then ghosted me once the time came to have the phone call. Then, a week later, she recontacted me and apologized - and then asked for my resume and to set up a time to call. I did both, and when I asked for a copy of the job description, she never answered my email. Don't bother with this company. I don't know how they train their recruiters, but it is clear that they need some improvement. Quite disappointed in this experience, as I was actually interested in the job.

I signed up with Glocap about four years ago while I was doing my undergrad full time. After…read moreinitially signing up with them through their website, I had a phone interview, where we discussed what I was looking for and my skills. While I didn't wind up doing any temp gigs in that time (my program was too demanding), I did continue to get their emails with potential job listings, which I liked as it kept me in the loop about what was out there. After graduating last year I began my job search and last month decided to check in with Glocap and see what they had to offer. I updated my profile on their site and adjusted my email preferences so that I received the emails with the job listings that were best suited for me and my skill set/experience. At the end on May this year I submitted to one of the positions that was emailed and soon after was contacted by Miriyah who coordinated my first interview with Glocap in Century City. She was helpful and sweet and lovely to work with and promptly emailed me the info for my interview. On the day of my interview I first met with her briefly and we covered some basic information and then I had my in-depth interview with Brock, who would become my main contact at Glocap. He was friendly and we discussed the position I had applied to, my skills, my ideal work environment, etc. Later that week Brock got me the interview with the perspective employer of the position I had applied for. I was very pleased with the detailed and prompt email I received from him with all the info I needed for the job interview. I got the job, which began on the temp side and within two weeks received a full-time offer. It all happened very fast, but I believe that came from it being a good fit, that was realized by all parties involved. My whole experience with Glocap, Brock, and Miriyah was very positive and successful and I highly recommend them.

Updated 2024 Review:…read more I was recently laid off and I thought I'd check out how Co-Op is doing via Yelp. And I'm left weird out.. The rebranded "First Professional Services" has zero online presence, while all of the Yelp reviews are all old (from the Co-Op era). I only could find the old Co-Op profiles on LinkedIn and Google, but nothing for First Professional Services. That's a bit odd for a temp agency, yeah? Being active online should be their thing! But wait, there's more: Their current website is a sad little ghost town, with the last job posting dating back to 2021. Lastly, it looks like the recruiting team I once knew from the Co-op days are all gone... with the staff page on the site being suspiciously blank. All of this is sending me some major red flags under this new "regime", so I can't recommend or trust "First Professional Service".

Co-Op is an Entertainment Industry staple. So, if you're lucky enough to be able to work with…read morethem, I highly recommend it! Co-Op places temps at the large studios and at other entertainment companies throughout L.A. I have been in Los Angeles for 11 years and Co-Op put me on my first-ever entertainment desk. They gave me my first foot-in-the door in the industry and I'll never forget it. And, they rock! This agency has a stellar reputation for a reason: their temps are the best! The reason their temps are the best is because they are treated respectfully by the staff. They are lovely, friendly -- and of course, professional. Temping in the "industry' can be intimidating, but if you do a good job, Co-Op will take good care of you in return. I have been placed on two "temporary" jobs by this agency in the past that turned into full-time hire positions. If and when I send friends to them, they are always appreciative. It's kind of like a family, and like me, there are several people working in entertainment in this town that got their start by working for Co-Op. When you work with good people, you want to continue to go back and work with them. I'm currently a graduate student and when I have downtime or need some extra money I give Co-Op a buzz and they make a huge effort to find me work. Love them!

I've had a few calls with different recruiters from this company, and each time, they were the ones…read morewho reached out to me first. Unfortunately, every interaction has been unpleasant. The recruiters immediately come across as rude and passive, as if I'm bothering them or wasting their time, even though they initiated the call. I've worked with several other recruiting agencies and never had experiences like this. This company has consistently left a negative impression.

A note of recognition and gratitude for Katie as she has been so very helpful in the recruitment…read moreprocess for my new position. She is definitely a gem and continues to shine through her dedication to her profession. I felt so at ease during my employment transition and was always assured that Katie was available for any and all questions or concerns. Her communication and response time is something that should be admired and followed by all in the field. She is a definitely a people person looking to successfully help others through her craft. Thank you, Katie!

I am so lucky to have been referred by a friend to Justin at Bedford staffing…read more Finding a reliable worker these days is so difficult and Justin was able to find me the right candidate and was patient with me as we went through the process. We all want to find the right person for the job and Justin was just as selective as I am. The people I had met with before hiring Justin just weren't making the cut. Justin came to me highly recommended, and I highly recommend others to use him if you're looking to find a qualified individual for your open position at your company. He got the job done and I would 100% use him again. It was well worth my time and his energy.

I cannot speak more highly of Justin, and Bedford staffing. I have worked with a few different…read moreagencies- some larger, some boutique- and can honestly say my experience with Bedford has been the best. Not only did he ask great questions during our interview, but also took time to thoroughly review my resumé and give valuable feedback on how it could improve. And you can tell by the way he speaks about his clients that he really wants to take the time to get to know both sides to ensure align personally, as well as professionally. Would give more than five stars if Yelp allowed.

I started the initial stages of my job search with a lot of enthusiasm and with a list of…read morequalifications that I was determined to find in my next job. I must have submitted my resume into a dozen job agency ads/websites, various online portals (Monster, Ziprecruiter, LinkedInetc) and spoke with many representatives while visiting their offices. Over time, the search became repetitive and discouraging, as it stretched longer than anticipated and I was getting the same dead-end responses from recruiters. It was a breath of fresh air when Elite Placement reached out to me. Right away I noticed the differences in their service. John and his team are certainly the experts that were there to support, ready to communicate, and sincerely want to go above and beyond to find the right job for me. My main contact was John. He was very professional, stayed transparent and accessible to answer any/all questions via email and phone. This was comforting for me because I was not familiar with the "temp to hire" process and I had moments when it was easy to let negatives creep into my thoughts. Please note it is so important to not give up or settle for any offers that are on the table especially if it doesn't fullfill all your requirements. From my first conversation with John to the time I received my official offer letter, it took a total of 6 months. A lot of sacrificing and adjustments were made along the way, but John and his team stayed supportive and encouraging the entire time. Remember that they are on your side! I feel really lucky to have found Elite Placement Group. It is a wonderful feeling and a great sense of accomplishment when finally signing that offer letter. I now hold a position that aligns with my career and within the company of my top choice. I am beyond happy and this is the best gift I can receive right before the Holidays. I feel blessed that I can spend happy times with my family without having to worry about my future. Thank you John and Team! Wishing you guys lots of success and happiness in the future!

Clearly temporary, temporary-hire jobs no longer exist because if they did, Elite Placement Group…read morewould be reaching out to those of us who have backgrounds in the industries/roles they "specialize" placements in. But no call, email response to initial email or the follow-up email from Elite Placement. (Going on 4 days now.) Do not waste your time, just apply to jobs directly, so you get the full pay. Staffing agencies are not like they once were, they are now a scam.