I contacted this "career counseling" agency to assist me in my job hunt in Richmond, VA. I called…read more(804) 939-0541 and someone answered and after I provided my background, he kept giving me assurances that he could help with my situation. The person on the phone indicated that we could have a call on the upcoming Friday at 2pm that week. Well as the week went forward and I was expecting an invite, I message the phone number that I had called, since they had sent through some text messages to me first. I got no response, and sure enough on that Friday at 2pm I got no call. I had other things going on and didn't have the number handy, so I forgot to try to call them back until the following Monday. When addressing the same person, he immediately swapped blame to me, and made it seem as though I was somehow supposed to contact him, which was not the case. He setup an "appointment" again and then he again failed to even contact me during his own appointment window. This company seems shady, and I doubt they provide any real services.

This is an amazing temp agency. I have done some work through there a couple times. It was a year…read moreor so ago. I loved Mr. Bill! He is the human resources manager and just and amazing guy! Emily, the recruiter is always spot on. She is funny and professional and gets you in and out quick. There was this older woman in there though who I guess was the boss? But she didn't act like it. She came out and yelled at them while myself and other people were sitting in there! How extremely unprofessional! I felt bad for them and then she looked at us like we were nothing because we wanted a temp job. All in all I loved my experience with this company!

I was told I couldn't come back because of something that happened in 2021 talk about second…read morechances they forgot I landed a whole full time job and in 2013 throuh them but none of that matters rite smh

I've been with this company hoping to find some type Employment Nothing! When you first go in to…read moreget started they want to ask you for all this information but what about a job. They do from time to time post jobs through their app, but again still no Employment.

Unlike Michelle, I never had any luck with Aquent and it must be because I didn't befriend a…read morerecruiter. I had trouble just getting anyone on the phone to begin with, and as for actually returning my calls or even looking at my resume, forget it. Staffing companies are only as good as their staff people, and maybe I just got the lemon here. But, I did get the impression that unless you were interested in a big job with Capital One, Richmond's top employer, that you weren't going to be at the top of anyone's priority list.

Disrespectful, insulting, and manipulative. I had such a bad experience with one of Richmond's…read moreAquent recruiters, Chelsea, that it had me doubting my abilities and worth long after our conversation. She did not put me forward for anything but contacted me multiple times, seemingly just to bully me. Her tone and cynical questions made it clear from the outset that she had judged me unfit, so why put us both through it? She questioned whether I was really as experienced as I am, then suggested I might actually look for jobs at a lower level than my current job title. She even questioned whether I could update my own website as if I was lying about the technical skill to do so. ("Are you sure you're looking for [x] role, and not a [x] role?" and "Are you *sure* you're *able* to update your site?") The last role she contacted me for was entry-level, despite my having over a decade of experience, so I stopped responding. Anyone who's job-seeking knows how hopeless and vulnerable it can make you feel, well she made it 100x worse. Unlike a faceless rejection from HR, I couldn't shrug it off as "not personal," because her belittling was very personal. I was so despondent following those interactions with Chelsea, that I didn't apply for another job for 6 months. It took getting an interview at IDEO, one of the best companies in the world for creative, to get my confidence back. I had heard it from other people, but after that I finally realized--she's not a creative and she herself doesn't have enough experience in the industry to know what she's talking about. And anyone who's that bad with people should probably go into another field anyway. Rest assured--it's not you, it's her!

Recruiter Katherine Curts called me to interview me for a role. I have had so many interviews in my…read moreentire life, this was the worst recruiter I have ever worked with. She was very aggressive on the phone and hang up on me. Be more professional and take a break. Very bad recruiter for the company's reputation!

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After working with several staffing companies while looking for a position, I have to say I wasn't…read morethat impressed with Astyra. A recruiter contacted me about a position, hounded me until I sent my information, then provided very poor contact. After not hearing from her for a week, I checked in with the recruiter to be told she was still waiting. Then I checked in a week later and she still had no updates. Then, I never heard from her again. Was another candidate chosen? Was the position froze? I have no clue. After working with other staffing agencies (those where I got and did not get positions), I realized this isn't the way it should go. Other recruiters maintain good contact, help you fix your resume, provide career advice and try to find multiple positions that are a fit for you. Maybe I hit Astyra at the wrong time, but it wasn't my best experience.

I have been working with a lead recruiter at Astyra for a couple of months trying to find a…read moreposition that fits my skill set and have been very pleased with the communication and level of professionalism shown by the recruiter. I truly feel that its only a matter of time before I will be placed into a fitting position. I would recommend Astyra to any professional looking for a great employment agency to work with.

interspan is a great company to work for i been with them since 2014. the best agency to work for…read more also u can become permanent with the jobs they seen you too. they are a growing company and always got work for you. my husband has gotten a permanent job and he loves it. am still working with them as well.