Over 25 years ago, McCall took a chance on me. I had talent, but lacked corporate experience. With their help and guidance, especially Mari Laughlin, I got placed in the perfect situation at Sherwood Insurance Services. Mari checked in on me from time to time, but she always told me that whatever happened next was only up to me. She was spot on with her words. With McCall as the jumping off point, I have zero regrets about my career. It's been a lot of hard work, but they laid the foundation for me. I'm forever grateful for them taking a chance on me. read more

Today I got this at 3 pm in a text: "Hi, I'm Natalie from McCall Staffing Services. Are you open to exploring remote or flexible work opportunities?" I responded immediately"Possibly. But I would need to go to the website to verify that you are not a fake McCall rep" Didn't hear anything for almost 2 hours so I responded with a second text "Yes" No answer. Looking at reviews on Glassdoor (only 8) and Yelp, I do not seem to find more than a couple that are less than a year old; the rest are more than 12 months, and quite a few are in the 9 to 14 year range. Not seeming legitimate. read more

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I was very timid about starting the daunting task of job hunting but with my current company cutting almost everyone's role, I had no choice. I had reached out to some other recruiting agencies first but most of them gave me the usual run around about how a temp to hire was a better option despite me being adamant about wanting a perm role. So I came across McCall's website and I sent an instant msg thinking I would probably get the same outcome as the other agencies. To my surprise, I was getting replies from a live person! In less than a couple days I had my first I interview and starting from there I was working with Sara Wells. I felt she heard what I wanted and respected that. She only told me about roles that were permanent! Throughout the whole process Sara was right there beside me. Giving me tips on interviews, group interviews, and as well as a final interview! She was also right there encouraging me and hyping me up so that I always felt prepared. Fast forward to today, I'm straight chillin at my current job waiting for my NEW job to start! I was able to get the role I wanted at a good compensation rate that I didn't except! Sara really made me feel like I wasn't just another "possible candidate" but more as if I was her ONLY candidate which felt very refreshing after all the other agencies! Give em a try, it might just be your first step into a new role! read more

Both Mari and Laura are excellent. I have done temp work for McCall Staffing in between full time employment for many years. In my experience, they are the best staffing service in the Bay Area. I always love doing assignments for McCalls. And whenever I have friends looking to do temp assignments, i always recommend McCalls. Thanks again Mari, Laura and McCalls! read more

Mari kept me working steadily and at good rates for the year I was at McCall. She supported me the couple times I thought the offered rate was too low and was able to go back and get more, and did an excellent job of finding opportunities that matched my background and skills. The clients of McCall (in my experience) tend to be medium-sized businesses and non-profits--the kind of places that don't have regular full-time openings very often, so working with McCall is a good way to make connections throughout the city that you might not make otherwise, even if that also means temp-to-perm isn't always an option. read more

Mc Call Staffing Services are wonderful! Mari and her Team have been there for our company when we truly needed quality help in a hurry, and they delivered! Very communicative and responsive, even late into the evenings. They took the time to understand our needs and provide us with help quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend Mc Call Staffing Services! read more

McCall's has been a great employment resource for me. Over the years- particularly last year as I moved back to SF during the pandemic- they're found me permanent jobs in 2 different fields (both law and in education). Other agencies just now tell you "to go online and apply to something you like" with zero personal attention. Laura at McCalls always checked in with me and followed up as to how my job hunting situation was going. I always felt like they cared and treated me as an individual, not just a number. She found me my newest job with great pay and hours. So, that makes it 2 for 2 with McCalls. Thank You!! read more

I decided to apply with McCall based on the reviews here that state that they got an immediate call after submitting their resume in person. I did just that approximately a month ago - applied in person - but was told by the receptionist that I needed to go online and submit my resume. Resume was submitted, and I never received any call or follow-up. Thanks McCall! read more

McCall Staffing is, simply stated, San Francisco's top choice of temp agency. I've been working with McCall for 20 years. Not all that time, of course, just during lulls between jobs and careers. McCall has, without exaggerating, saved my financial butt no fewer than four times, be it when I was a young arrival to the city back in 1990, fresh out of college with no clue what I wanted to do, or later (i.e. now), a more experienced career person having experienced an all-too-common layoff. Each time I've made it a point to keep actively engaged with at least three agencies (something I advise all temping people to do), and each time McCall has consistently come through with the lion's share of assignments. Laura and Mari, my two primary contacts, are both extraordinarily personable and caring, and take such an active interest in getting their temps placed into the right positions, it's really remarkable. This doesn't necessarily mean I've had work all the time - especially now, given the massive influx of job seekers, that would be an unrealistic expectation - but they have helped keep me afloat and on track toward my next "destination" each and every time. For that, they will always have my gratitude. I could not recommend McCall Staffing more highly. read more

DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY Having been a recruiter before, I know how difficult this job can be. However, my experience with McCall has forever ruined my faith in the business. As a recruiter, you not only represent the company, but you represent the candidate as well. This is because, while the company may be the one who writes the checks, you must have integrity to not push candidates into situations that may be hostile, not a good fit and act as a person they can speak to with privacy and advice about the position, particularly with concerns you may have after getting hired. I was hired for a role at a company who, after taking the job I learned had a TERRIBLE reputation. Not only was I BLATANTLY lied to about why the job was open and about the company in general, but I was also deceived into thinking the CEO, while tough, is very fair and reasonable. I think if the words fair and reasonable mean unstable and crazy, then yes, they were accurate. The position was not open because the previous person wanted to move, it was open because the last 3 people only stayed for 2 weeks to 6 months, each day miserable, looking for another position. McCall claims to have integrity but only care about the company, not you. I did the right thing and called my recruiter to ask for advice to handle the increasingly unstable and completely aggressive/insane behavior of my superior...I was seeking advice. What I got was tattled on! My recruiter went straight to my boss, told her what I said and got not only me fired but another person in the office fired because I mentioned I asked for advice from another employee. Never in my life have I ever heard of such a lack of professionalism and unrealistic view of how things work. I sincerely believe they invoke moral relativism to fit the culture of the client they represent while their candidates are merely a paycheck, nothing more. STAY AWAY. read more

Two weeks after I started working with McCall Staffing I was placed! Mari is my contact at McCall and she is so professional, so helpful, and so reassuring. Just overall a wonderful person to consult on job stuff! When I applied they had warned me that in this economy not very many marketing related jobs ever came up. Honestly, I'm willing to explore and take odd jobs as a temp, but it did feel great to know that I was trusting my placement to someone who cared about my career goals. Nevertheless, they assured me that they would keep an eye out for any opportunities that might interest me. A few weeks later and I received a call saying that Yelp needed a temp for up to 4 weeks. Will I work for Yelp? Is that a question? I never expected to find a temp job with a company that I really love, so THANKS McCall! You get paid weekly, must make sure you fill out the timecard right. They're fast, they get you great jobs with great companies (like Yelp!), and they get you paid. What's not to love? read more

I wish I could put into words what an absolute pleasure it's been working with McCall and, specifically, Laura. Laura paid attention to my interests, my long term goals, and looked to place me with a company that paralleled these very interests. It turned out that I got to work with an amazing environmental advocacy non-profit organization and had a blast doing so. Aside from that, Laura connected with me on a human level--being supportive, kind, gracious at a time when job-seekers need it most. On top of that, she is responsive both by email and telephone. I highly recommend Laura and McCall Staffing as an agency over any others that exist in the Bay -- and I've attempted to work with quite a few. Thank you Laura and McCall! You've been amazing! read more

McCall Staffing is fantastic for employers seeking temp workers. After disappointing experiences with better known competitors I sought local options on Yelp, which led me to McCall. I was so pleased with the reviews from people seeking temp work that I decided to give McCall a try. During the last year I've always received prompt, friendly service. We were so pleased with the caliber of temp candidates they provide that we hired one permanently! Mari is my main contact at McCall Staffing and I never hesitate to reach out to her - I've only received the best customer service imaginable from her. I think it speaks to the quality of their work that McCall keeps all their clients happy - those seeking temp work as well as those in need of temp workers. read more

The only temp agency that kept me busy while I was temping before I got my job. They are friendly, and helpful and have the best jobs in town! read more

As a recent college graduate who moved to San Francisco on what can be called a whim, I was one of many young adults looking for work. I found McCall Staffing through Yelp and was really happy with how fast Pegi responded to my application. My work experience was very limited but Pegi was able to take what I had done and find work opportunities and even set up one interview for me in the field I was interested in! Needless to say, I was impressed. They're very prompt when responding to email or phone calls. They definitely work with your experiences and find opportunities to best suit you. I had a great experience working with their entire staff and would recommend them to any person looking for work of any kind! read more

After reaching out to McCall Staffing I met with a recruiter named Mari Laughlin. Right away she had an air of positivity and really treated me with respect, focus, and kindness. Mari never rushed me or tried to throw anything at me. She took the time to get to know my likes/dislikes, hopes, areas I had a true interest in and saw right away what positions to lead me into. After so much time being unemployed she made me smile again, feel uplifted, and that I didn't have to just take anything but that she would do her best to find me work that would make me happy/be towards my goal. Her empathy meant a lot. Although I did not find full-time work with McCall (that coming from another application I personally sent out) Mari was great to send me on fun and helpful temp work that I really enjoyed and was paid a good rate. I always knew that even when things weren't happening with full-time work that Mari would always come through with an assignment as soon as she could. I was given work consistently and have only the best things to say about Mari and McCall. God willing I'll never be in that position again but at least I have McCall as a relief, and know with confidence where I can direct others. Thank you Mari!! read more

We used two temps from McCall during a crunch period in August/September. Both temps were on-time, professional, and personable. Mari was helpful in finding people who would best meet our needs, and when one of our temps had to take some time off she was able to find someone else to fill in on short notice. It took a few days for them to get up to speed, but once they got it we didn't have any problems with their performance. I would highly recommend McCall if you need temps. read more

I found McCall Staffing by chance on the Internet shortly after learning I might be laid off before the end of this year. I applied online and received an email almost immediately from Pegi Wheatley, the Founder/Director of the agency. We scheduled a phone interview for a good time and I got the chance to talk to her in person. She was warm and friendly and easy to talk with. Her tips then on resume writing helped me launch a job search that is now official, as my position as an Administration Manager/Executive Assistant will be ending before the end of the year due to the reorganization of my company. Thanks to Pegi's resume writing suggestions, I got a good head start on a job search and have had a few phone interviews and one in-person interview. I have since stopped by the office and met Pegi in person, and again, experienced the personal touch that this agency offers. I am hopeful that I'll get some job leads through McCall Staffing but am busy on my own developing leads which Pegi recommends. I can't thank Pegi enough for believing in me enough to share some of her valuable insights about resumes and her astute summary of the job market in the San Francisco area. read more

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Mari at McCall Staffing having recently relocating back to the Bay Area. Mari took the time to really understand my employment goals and learn more about how we could work together to a positive end. She is a compassionate experienced recruiter who recognizes that you are a human being and so much more than a number! No square pegs in round holes here, she looks for the best fit for you and her clients. If you're interested in working with the best, contact Mari! read more

A few months ago Pegi Wheatley from McCall Staffing Center contacted me through Craigslist about a job opportunity as a nanny in San Francisco. When I first spoke with Pegi, she was very professional and made me feel comfortable speaking with her. She also gave a most accurate description of what the job entailed as a nanny. I was astonished at how quickly Pegi responded with emails and updates with interviews scheduled with the family. She is amazing and extremely helpful when it comes down to the interview process. I had loads of questions about what was okay to ask during the interview and Pegi was more than willing and pleased to help me. She made me feel much more confident about the interview for the position as a nanny. Her outstanding service was dedicated and organized. Her personal attention made me feel as though I were her top priority. This is the most efficient agency and the staff will make you feel more at ease with job hunting, plus I was incredibly impressed by their dedicated & professional service! You will find on the McCall Staffing website that a majority of the company is non-profit and Pegi (the founder) has been running the agency for over 31 years. Congratulations Pegi for being recognized in the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Bay Area's top 100 women-owned companies! read more

Please don't work with this agency. They don't answer your emails. They don't follow up with you. Waiting forever from them!!!! Don't trust them! Very disappointed with their service. Have to find somebody else to work with. 40 years in business.... Can't beleive this.... Terrible agency!!!! They only tell you nice promises but don't do anything. read more

I have never written a review on Yelp before, so believe me when I say the service at McCall was outstanding! It took about two and a half weeks from when I applied to when they called me back. That wait was the only downside to the entire experience. Once I got in to see Laura, it was amazing. I was brand new to the Bay Area after having relocated due to my fiance's job, and had been feeling a little disheartened about the job search. However, Laura was so, so friendly and positive. She really made me feel enthused and like I would succeed. She kept me busy working while I looked for a job. McCall is so highly recommended by me for both temp workers and companies alike... They really care about making sure it is a good fit and that both parties will be happy! read more

I did temp work through McCall for six months until being hired on at the firm I really wanted to work at, which I never would have gotten such an inside first-look at if not for McCall staffing. Everyone I've met at Mcall is warm, genuine, and professional. Also, they pride themselves (with good reason) on responding to every application. In addition, they provide great placements for their people. I enjoyed working for a top notch PR firm, taking part in the Guinness Book of World Record longest picnic table event. Through McCall I held a position at APEC and was present for Hillary Clinton's address. I also worked for a cellular company with an unmatched social mission for good. In short, the amazing people at McCall gave me opportunities for experience. From the first interview with Laura, to the last assignment, I have only the highest regard for everyone I met there and the wonderful service they provided. read more

I want to recommend Sara with McCall Staffing as an exceptional recruiter. Sara is extremely resourceful and responsive, which ended in me having the perfect position with a great company after only a few weeks of reaching out to Sara. For almost three months of looking for a position on my own, I was getting desperate and wanted to ensure I was using all of the resources I could for employment. I did a quick Google search for temporary staffing and landed on McCall Staffing's website. I put in a quick and easy request to speak with someone and Sara reached out to me immediately. With in one week, Sara had helped me get a temporary position to get some income rolling in! Less than a few weeks after that, I was able to get an interview with whom is now my current employer! Because of the solid reputation and relationship that Sara and McCall staffing had with my new company, I was able to secure an interview that turned out to be a perfect fit. I am forever grateful to Sara for stepping in to my life and helping me become employed! read more

I recommend McCall Staffing very highly. Not only did they find the perfect job for me in a very specific field, but the pay was above my expectations. I have recommended them to several friends. I worked with Sara, and she gave me individualized attention, really coaching me through the entire process. Her approach is holistic and she listened carefully and asked questions about my career goals and skills so that she could find a position that would be a good fit for everyone involved. She suggested several positions and asked me which I was most interested in, and in what order. Then she gave valuable advice before each interview. She also carefully critiqued my resume and post-interview follow up notes to potential employers, and was a truly great advocate for me. Resume advice was above and beyond what I expected. It worked and I got the position I was most interested in. This high level of professionalism, individualized attention and genuine helpfulness is extremely rare in San Francisco staffing services - I have worked with other agencies that rush you through, don't listen, don't know the industries they are recruiting for, then try to force you into a minimum wage job. NOT McCall! They have been extremely helpful and attentive to all of my questions and concerns, and have taken the time to learn the specifics of my skills and what I was looking for. They helped me with both short term and long term positions. Their website is not flashy and trendy, but on a personal level they provide excellent service. I have also met some very interesting and highly educated job seekers working with McCall, people with graduate degrees like myself. Besides the fact that I like them and their style of working, they got me a great job that is a great fit for where I want my career to go. And with great pay. Sara has been a real pleasure to work with, and I recommend McCall Staffing highly. Five plus stars! read more

I love McCall! I have been placed in so many awesome companies through this group and now that I am a career coach, have also referred clients to them who have had great luck. Sara is a gem to work with but Mari and Laura have also been incredibly helpful. They will work with you to ensure it is a great fit and rep you in a way that feels so encouraging and confidence-inducing! :) read more

These days we need all the help we can get to find a job. It is easy to get lost in a sea of applications ...many of which we never hear back from. I found a perfect solution with a business that already has a connection with employers; then matches them with suitable employees. McCall Staffing is a jewel of a business, owned and operated by Pegi Wheatley. She is savvy, interesting and truly professional. Her staff is knowledgeable, helpful and personable as well. I am confident that I'll have a new career as soon as possible, thanks to my resume with McCall Staffing. read more

I've been working with Laura Halpin at McCall Staffing for about 3 months on temporary assignments and with Pegi Wheatley looking for a permanent position. I'm leaving the bay area to go back East for other opportunities, but before I go, I wanted to say what a great experience I've had working with both Pegi and Laura. Pegi helped me get my resume in to tip-top shape, and the Prove It! online testing software she provided gave me confidence that my Microsoft Office skills were still sharp. Laura sent me on a variety of assignments; a 6 week assignment at a non-profit and a variety of other short assignments. I had a good experience with all of their clients. I wish I was going to be in the area longer to continue working with them, but I'm more than pleased with the experience and the courtesy and respect they have both shown to me. read more

After graduation I panicked about my jobless state and was recommended temping, a concept I previously knew nothing about. McCall, which I found via Yelp, made temping work pretty great for me. I worked with a number of temp agencies, but McCall came through with the most amount of work for me. Mari was extremely interested in me (unlike many of the larger temp agencies that could really care less about any specific individual) and gave me good opportunities. I think I got my first assignment maybe a couple weeks after registering! I also really appreciated the nonprofit focus of the agency. Quick guide to temping, for those who are as clueless as I was: (1) To the extent possible, try to email a specific person (rather than enter your resume through their online system) or even drop your resume off in person and get a business card. (2) No need to go crazy overboard and get registered at every agency in town, like I was trying to do. I think 3 should be a good number. (3) Be prepared to take Microsoft Office proficiency tests, which are a bit retarded. I'm very proficient in MS Office and did well on the tests, but on my first one, I was definitely a bit confused by the structure of the test. (4) Bring relevant documents in when you go to your "interview"...social security card, driver's license, references, etc. so you can fill out the paperwork (5) No need to be worried about the "interview"...it's really just a conversation where they get to know what your specific skill set is, what your previous experiences were like, what you're looking for. (6) I didn't have to do this so much with McCall, but you should always call the agency you're registered at to make sure they know you're still interested in temping, that you haven't found a full time job yet, etc. read more

They were not able to place me because I do not have at least 6 months of corporate office experience. Talk about catch-22. :-/ A word of warning, if all you have is service industry experience, like me, then don't even bother with applying to McCall Staffing. read more

Well, their response to my application was prompt, at least, but basically I was told to get a few months more experience as a receptionist at some other temp agency and then get back to them. That's specifically what I was told, that I should go to another temp agency and then come back. Thanks for the advice? I guess? I don't know, maybe McCall Staffing is looking for higher caliber applicants than your average temp agency, I'm just confused. I already have experience as a receptionist, so how much is enough? read more

I contacted McCall a few months ago for temp positions. They had me go through the entire application process to tell me over the phone that they didn't have any temp positions at the moment. The recruiter offered to interview me in two weeks. What kind of agency takes two weeks to interview temp candidates? They must have experienced a really dry spell or they need to update their website to reflect a complete lack of temporary positions. I told the recruiter to contact me once there some positions. I never heard a word from McCall after the experience. read more

While McCall Staffing did not have any jobs that fit my skill set I was shocked to receive a supportive response that included a number of helpful comments in regards to my resume. This was definitely above and beyond. With this kind of attitude towards helping people find work I would highly recommend McCall. read more

My biggest regret in writing this review is that I had to give them one star! Seriously, don't waste your time with these people.

Even though I was able to land a job without using McCall Staffing, they contacted me quickly to hook me up with a job. I spoke with Sara who was extremely nice and genuinely cared about me during the whole job finding process. Sara got me an interview but I ended working for a different company. Still, if I should ever find myself without work again, I will definitely contact Sara from McCall staffing. They are way better than Premier and Readyforce!!!! read more

If I could give McCall Staffing 10 stars, I would gladly do so. Pegi Wheatley, the Founder and Director of McCall is an amazing coach and mentor. Her style is warm, friendly and encouraging. Pegi has been in the recruiting business for over 40 years, and I feel so grateful to have been a recipient of her industry knowledge and savvy. Thanks to Pegi, I have just been placed in a full-time position that I believe will be an excellent match for me and my new employer. If ever I need to look for another position, I will be contacting McCall. If you are looking for work, phone McCall Staffing. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! read more

New to the city and tired of asking myself, "Was it me? Was it my resume?" I stopped fumbling and got real help from Pegi at McCall Staffing. She helped walk me through a better resume format and spent time with on the phone. Have not felt this good and confident since before the economy collapsed! read more

I recently used McCall to staff an Admin position for two months. I was very pleased with the service they provided and also the person they sent. I couldn't be happier with how it worked out. read more

So here I was, left alone after my 2 co-workers with a combined 12 years of experience left for greener pastures. After recovering from the shell shock, I realized that I needed help and the quickest way to do that would be to contact a recruiter. After a few phone calls (some of which weren't returned!), I came upon Pegi at McCall. I have rarely worked with someone who loves what she does more than Pegi. She is the owner of McCall and treats you as if you are her only client. She provided us with plenty of candidates to choose from and we have been VERY happy with the results. She is incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to your cause. Instead of inundating you with an abundance of some relevant and not-so-relevant resumes, she tries very hard to only introduce candidates that she feels will fit your position like a glove. While she is attentive and responsive, she is never pushy. She has an impressive satisfaction policy that we were able to experience first hand. Of all the recruiters I've ever worked with, I recommend McCall without reservation. read more

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This place is wonderful! Sarah and everyone else helped me quickly find employment at two wonderful non-profit jobs. One temporary position was longer term and I'm still friends with the people from that placement. My vote is to use these guys! read more