When I was just getting out of college I worked with staffing agencies and the experience was…read morehorrible. I was blessed enough to start a successful career on my own but now I am looking to change directions and I find myself going through the job search process again. As anyone who is currently in the process of looking for their next position knows, this is not a fun activity. I thought back to my experience with staffing agencies and I was reluctant to go down that avenue again. I am thrilled that I did. I applied for a job that I was interested in and was called by Theophany Staffing for an interview. I went with low expectations but was absolutely blown away. I had the pleasure of being interviewed and coached by Erika S. She went far beyond the roll of a recruiter and had me extremely well prepared for interviews. She took the time to go over my background and concisely highlight my career path to best speak to the employer I was targeting. She followed up with me often and kept me informed through the entire process. So many people on here say, "I wish I could rate less than one star but they force you to use one." I wish they had a way to rate more than five stars. Erika would deserve an extra star. If you are checking reviews on staffing companies, you are probably job searching. I would highly recommend Erika and Theophany Staffing.

I am not one for leaving negative online reviews. I am a conscientious person who strongly believes…read morein karma. My experience at Theophany Staffing was not good. From the moment I arrived there, the setup was strange where there's a conjoined round table consisting of all Caucasian women. I came in for my interview on time, but I had to wait until they finished their group discussions about other people that they have interviewed which could have been discussed when I wasn't there. During the hour-long interview, I can't help but notice that this agency is "religion-based" (Evangelical Christian). I am a practicing Catholic, but I felt that we should be focusing more on my skills, professional/educational backgrounds, and potentials. It was so cringy as I felt like I was getting recruited to be a part of a ministry or cult. Also, I felt so uncomfortable getting interviewed while there are several conversations going on in the background. I tried to follow up with two of their associates and I never heard back from them which is a blessing in disguise as I would have not been a good fit and I personally wouldn't be happy in the long run. In all honesty this is not a reputable agency, and the Department of Labor should probably look into their practice. For someone who has a background in Human Resources, in my opinion, an agency should practice fairness and equity and Theophany Staffing missed the mark.

Great place to work and great people! Their attention to customer satisfaction is the ultimate…read moregoal. They provide great opportunities to jobseekers and have an outstanding staff!

I've sent a couple friends to Salem for short term assignments and they both said Salem bent over…read morebackwards to place them, and they did. One just took a permanent position and the other went back to school. In reading the other reviews, isn't it ironic that the negative reviews come from people who weren't able to find (or keep) work through Salem, and those same people aren't able to write a coherant sentence? Coincidence? Probably not ...

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.

Mac & Fulton is on point. Prompt, professional, and always willing to help. I would recommend these…read moreguys to anyone in the industry looking for help getting their foot in the door or finding a place of employment that aligns with their professional goals.

They just don't follow up with people. The people in charge are so bad at their jobs that they…read moredon't understand that we're not dependent on them as much as THEY are dependent on the goodwill and personal endorsements of the people they manage and recruit. Nothing but dead air lately from The Smart Dept. I worked a job for them a while back and they did NOT have my back when the situation fell apart. They privately told me they were on my side and understood what my issues were with the client, but they did nothing to earn the money they robbed from me. This is a garbage company. Even something as basic as the lack of a search option on their website that would allow an applicant to search for local jobs, jobs in their field, or remote work has not been made available to applicants, which shows how out of touch and dumb this "smart" department really is. EDIT: Weeks have gone by without so much as an email telling me they've received any of my applications. They're on my block list now. I suspect the positive reviews here have come from employees of Smart Dept itself, or other plants and familiars.

Working with the Smartdept has been great. To begin with, they stay in touch. Often, creative…read morestaffing agencies forget about you or don't respond at all. Even though Smartdept is a small agency, I'd rate them as one of the better creative staffing agencies in the Seattle area. I'm registered with at least six of them. I regularly get work from only three and Smartdept is one of them. If you're looking for freelance work, give them a call. It can't hurt.

The City Staffing team is exceptionally kind and communicative! They got me staffed in no time…read more What else can you ask for?!

I'd tried to visit in person and was turned away and was told that they don't do in person…read moreconsultations. I was hoping they could help connect me with a company for a new job but was told that I didn't have the experience required for the position that I applied for. I did not find a lot of value in working with city staffing

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.

What can I say? I came to CTC after losing my job and they have been so supportive and helpful to…read moreme. Right from the beginning, Anita Jenke, the Executive Director, took an interest in my success. I saw lots of new people coming in, like me, but she and the other staff were able to make each of us feel special. Having just lost my job, I would sometimes feels down on myself, so it was so great to know that Anita and her staff and coaches would always see the best in me. The coaches are really great. They supported me in revising my materials, setting goals, and going about working to meet those goals. What can I say? CTC turned a potentially lousy time between positions into an amazing time for self-discovery and growth. I highly recommend CTC to anyone needing assistance with a career transition!

Okay, I read a bunch of stuff on their website, and spoke to a woman at the center who was really…read morevery nice. But once I see stuff like "Where is God in your job search" on a website I back away. Well, nowhere, thanks. No faith based orgs. need apply.