Paul is exceptional at what he does and provides a great service. I was working with many…read morerecruiters at the time, but I received the most attention and support from Paul. I appreciated all the calls and updates. Paul was very knowledgable and had a plethora of interview tips. To prepare for each interview, we did walk throughs; he gave me advice on what to expect and how to answer difficult questions. Paul has many excellent resources on his website that he would encourage me to take a look at. He really works to train you how to interview well. He also has great follow though. When he received information from prospective employers or new positions, he let me know immediately. The service he provides makes it feel like he cares about you instead of just filling a position. His assistance was crucial in landing my job. Thanks Paul! Keep up the great work!

I had to create an account on yelp to so I can let other IT Professionals out there know about this…read morestaffing agency. I was contacted about a possible assignment that was for a trading firm in the city. First of all, they don't bring me in to go over my background in person. Instead, they talked to me just on the phone and the gentleman that I talked to had no idea about anything in technology and he's an IT Headhunter! To make a long story short I go on this interview only to find out its for a mid-level support position that I was considerably over qualified for. To make matters worse, I never even heard back from DriveStaff abut feedback from the interview! I will never work with them again.

Even though I didn't find my current job through Watson Dwyer, I would still recommend. Julie was…read morevery personable and really took the time to listen to what I wanted and how much I wanted to make. She took the time to "tweak" my resume (which probably helped me find the current job I have now) and she even helped by sending me practice runs for those annoying Prove It tests! :p Definitely give this company a try!

As we all know the job search process can be quite the challenge especially when you have a full…read moretime job. My search started when I decided to move from a northern suburb to the heart of Chicago with my boyfriend. I didnt want to commute three hours a day. I did the normal search on Career Builder, Monster, and Indeed. I applied for about 10 jobs each night in which I was over qualified for and heard nothing back from anyone. I thought how can this be possible. I gave up closer to our move and just decided I would deal with the commute. I did it for 2 months and hated my life. Luckily Caylin Bravermen came to my rescue. She is not the typical recruiter who just wants to place you somewhere. She went above and beyond what I thought was possible. Prepping me before my interview, follow up after and consistent communication throughout the process. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. I couldn't have been happier with the process and if it wasn't for her I would still be dealing with the three hour commute. I now work for a company that cares about my success and well being. Thank you Watson Dwyer for not being the typical staffing company and really taking consideration for each each candidate. You have the best asset at your company - Caylin Bravermen!!! I will be passing the word around about the incredible experience I had.

UPDATE: received acknowledgement that the company understands it's miscommunication to me, but no…read moreaction has been suggested to correct the situation. I do not feel that the company advocated enough for me during my placement. I had to prompt most of the communications and the process took months. I also think they could have been better educated about the pros/cons of placing me in another state. There has been lack of follow through on their end since placing me as well and when I communicated to them that the placement was not ideal, and that a, b + c were not actually what they were made out to be, they gave some lame response about the tax man and ghosted me after learning that I was unhappy.

Awesome. Here is…read morethe list of temp agencies I interviewed with: Opportunities Group Avanti Staffing Temp Time New Office Temps Interviewing Consultants The Chicago Hire Company Smart Resources Smart was the last one I met with, and the first one to give me a job. Also, they've been getting me the jobs which pay the highest. I've been consistently checking in with all, and Smart is the only one who keeps stepping up to my weird schedule and weird demands. They also have this awesome thing called "FAST," you come in on a prescheduled day at 8am, and if someone calls in with a last minute job you're out the door with a job. If no one calls, you're guaranteed four hours of office work for $10 an hour. Fact is, though, someone usually calls, and you're at the top of the list because you're there. Libby is super awesome - a great listener, and she's really trying hard to get me a better position that she says will pay more and make better use of my skills. She always returns phone calls promptly, regardless of how unimportant my issue is. Compared to the others on my list: Except for Avanti, which focuses more on permanent staffing and who's been great so far, they all pale in comparison to Smart. They were all super friendly and responsive and encouraging when I first met them, and have, at best, been spotty and inconsistent with responding to my needs after that first day. Most don't even return phone calls at all. Whatever assignments I got with them paid less then the minimum I told them I would work for. Obviously it's probably best to register at a bunch of places, but if you're going to go with one, go with Smart.

Scott contacted me with an opportunity he thought would be a perfect for me. After learning more…read moreabout my wants and desires in an employer, he informed me about the company he was recruiting for. Scott took his time explaining what the position entailed and answered my questions. He did such a good job nailing the best aspects of the company I couldn't wait to get on with the interview processes. Once we got the ball rolling and the preliminary conversations out of the way, Scott brought in his manager Chris, and together they stuck by me every step of the way. They tag teamed to keep me informed of where the employer was in the interview process and next steps. Two key points I took away from the experience... 1). before every interview with the employer, Scott set up a meeting between himself, Chris and myself to make sure I was prepared. Chris provide interview tips and answered last minute questions. They provided the website for the company I was interviewing for and a little bit of information on the individuals conducting the interview so I wasn't going in blind (this really helped with tailoring questions). 2). after the interview they checked in to see how things went. Scott and Chris were knowledgeable, professional, courteous, encouraging, easy to work with, and eager to assist me in securing the position. If I ever have need for recruitment in the future I will definitely want to work with Scott and Chris, and I will definitely recommend CultureFit to friends.

I have worked with recruiters before, who had no interest in pairing me with a company I was…read morecompatible with. Enter CultureFit (found me on LinkedIn when I set my status to 'open to work) and my view of recruiting is forever changed. Sherita made sure to provide me with full disclosure on anything that someone might consider a dealbreaker straight away and was fully knowledgeable about my endless questions. I felt really good about the interview, because I was qualified for the position and the company I was paired with was exactly what I wanted (without even realizing I wanted it!). Sherita reached out to me on LinkedIn and called/texted me with every information I needed to succeed, going above and beyond with fast responses and honest answers. I would absolutely recommend culture fit to a friend, or to any company who is looking for someone to assist in the hiring process. I was not asked to write this review, I asked if I could leave a nice comment because I am just that pleased with my new position.

Shane and everyone else on the team that helped me were fantastic. They listened to what I wanted…read morein my next software development position and helped me find it--next time I'm in the market for a new job (hopefully in a long time!) I know who I'll be calling. They really listened to what I was looking for and didn't send me out for things I could actually be up for.

Kyle Shaw @ Job Springs has been helping me grow an analytics team in the Chicago area. I couldn't…read moreask for me. Incredibly qualified candidates, professionalism, trust, transparency, and access 24/7 (or whenever I need them). I would highly recommend Kyle and the folks at Job Springs to represent those looking for a new positions as well as those looking to fill positions.

I've worked with Tracy and The Buzz Co staff on multiple occasions throughout my career, both when…read morejob searching and in referring candidates from my network, and will continue to do so. Tracy is one of the most talented recruiters I've gotten to know. She has an unmatched ability to gain a deeper understanding of her candidates' strengths and best skill sets far beyond their credentials, enabling her to 'match-make' with extraordinary precision. This also allows her to identify uniquely valuable talent that others in the industry often tend to overlook. I never fail to be impressed by Tracy's comfortingly calm demeanor, not to mention how it co-exists with unwavering tenacity in her efforts. Most importantly, Tracy and her staff have made me feel valuable in times of doubt and like I had an ally when I needed it most. I've had nothing but positive experiences with The Buzz Co.

I tried to give Buzz Co a shot, I know they have been around for a long time and when I met with…read morethem, they seemed really nice, eager, positive and ready & willing to help me find work, but I have yet to get 1 opportunity from them in the last year+. I'm pretty sure it's because of the high turnover rate. It's insane how many different recruiter contacts I've had there... each one has only lasted a few months before they move onto another agency. I have worked with at least 4-5 new Buzz recruiters in the last year! Sure that's why I don't get ANY opportunities via Buzz. No one stays around long enough to form a real relationship with their candidates or at least with me. Forming these relationships is your bread and butter of what you do...How are you STILL a company Buzz Co?

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about MindSpring and Julie S.! They were there to…read moresupport me as I went through a big career change, and for that I am completely grateful. In March, I applied for a listing that was posted by Julie S. Within 24 hours, I had interviewed and been offered the temp position for immediate start. The speed of the whole process made me feel uneasy, and Julie was there to ease my fears. She assured me that the company would not hire so quickly if they hadn't felt that I would be a great fit. I trusted her and accepted the position. Fast forward two months, and I've decided to apply for a full-time permanent position with the company I was temping with. Julie S. was not only supportive of the decision, but provided resume feedback; acted as a liaison between myself and HR; and even called me one night at 8 pm to run through a practice interview! I'm so gracious for her help, and I know that I would have been a lot more nervous re-entering the process if it weren't for her guidance. When I accepted the offer, she was the second person I told. The best part is that I have a number of coworkers I have who rave about Julie S. and the professionals at MindSpring. There are at least a handful who got started their career through MindSpring, and when you ask them how they started, they don't hesitate to compliment the team. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The short of it: I had a fabulous experience with Mindspring Partners, but specifically with Eric…read moreM. I was blown away by his drive to genuinely help me find the perfect job-- and not just fill another position in Chicago. Did he find me a fantastic position? Yes! Thank you, Eric! The long of it: I had never worked with a recruiting company before, and once Eric started to pursue a new job for me, he didn't stop until he found me a position I would love and excel in. He diligently called me, asked me questions, keep my head level and feet on the ground when I would freak out, and walk me through the interview process and performance. He was always professional, and wouldn't hesitate to go the extra mile if I needed more time or help. The other team members at Mindspring were always kind and encouraging if I stopped over to the office to fill out paperwork or talk with Eric, I felt like they were all rooting for me, and when we did get a new position, everyone was super excited too! I'm so thankful to everyone at Mindspring, as it was a new, and ultimately, wonderful experience. Special thanks to Vito as well! If you are looking to get hired, or are in need of a recruiter to find someone on your behalf, Mindspring Partners is your place to go.

The absolute BEST. I was super frustrated prior to finding Mack and Associates with my job search…read more So thankful I found them. Working with Kayla was truly a pleasure- she made everything so smooth- went out of her way to find interesting opportunities in different fields that fit my experience- and took all my calls no matter the time of day. She made the whole process such a breeze! Found a new position in less than a month. When we hit a few road bumps with the offer- she was an absolute professional and dealt with them in a really kind and prompt manner. Don't know where she finds the energy!! Can't say enough good things about this company and Kayla!!! A+

I was referred by a friend and had an in person interview with Lindsay and Rachael in November…read more2019. Mid January, they contacted me with my first assignment. They were great to work with. They call with the assignment details to see if you're interested. If you are, they confirm with an email. Work and then log the hours online. Paidly weekly. Work hard and make a good impression. It's true that good workers get more work.