I'll be the first to admit--I was skeptical of recruiters. After running into so many that didn't…read moreseem to have my best interests at heart, I wasn't sure working with one would lead anywhere meaningful. But Emily Cullen at The Larko Group completely changed that perception. After having a baby, I wasn't actively planning to return to work and was hesitant about re-entering the workforce with a gap in my work history. But Emily saw potential in me that I hadn't yet recognized in myself. She connected me with an opportunity at a medical device manufacturing startup in an operations and administrative role. Following the company's acquisition in 2024, I stayed on--what began as a leap of faith ultimately became the catalyst for a long-term career path. Since then, I've grown into a mid-level corporate role with exciting opportunities ahead in the medical device and technology industry. I'm incredibly grateful to Emily Cullen and The Larko Group for helping me take such a major step forward. If you're hesitant about working with recruiters, just know there are genuine professionals out there--and Emily is one of them. Great value and while it takes effort to apply and evalutate your skill and experience the return on your investment is high. I can't recommend her and The Larko Group enough!

I was recently placed in an Executive Assistant role by The Larko Group. I was very impressed and…read moregrateful for the entire team's efforts throughout the process. Amy was very persistent with the search. She arranged several quality interviews, and Russ helped prepare me for those interviews. Andrea and Julie went above and beyond as well. I feel confident that they found the right fit for both me and the organization I've joined. I definitely recommend working with The Larko Group!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Diane Padilla from Job Giraffe during my recent job…read moresearch adventure. I applied online to a position, and she called me back the same day. She gave me all the details about the position, and we agreed it was a great fit. Ultimately, this job did not work out, but Diane had another position that she believed would be a great fit as well. She was right! I start my new position next week. She was in touch with me through each step both times, explained the entire process and what to expect next. She was always available if I needed anything or had any questions.  If you are in the market for a new job, I HIGHLY recommend Diane Padilla from Job Giraffe. Diane Padilla Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consultant (630) 253-0381 (Direct) diane.padilla@jobgiraffe.com Show quoted text

Such an amazing recruiting agency! I'm so thankful for Patty reaching out to me for a job…read moreopportunity that I've been struggling to find. Patty is one of the sweetest & caring human beings that I've ever encountered. She does a great job at recruiting and I suggest other recruiters follow her footsteps to success! The process of being interviewed and landing a job with JobGiraffe was quick and I'm so happy! I really appreciate it!

Lynn was extremely insightful , unpacking experiences to identify strengths and skills , creatively…read morestrategizing career options and how to reach them, providing highly valuable input. CG

Lynn is absolutely crazy and unprofessional. I would expect a recruiter to know better than…read moreconstantly harass you while you are at your current job about your applications/offers to other jobs. Job seekers - If you are unemployed she will be a great advocate as long as you are willing to take the first offer RIGHT AWAY, without question. Employers - If you are searching for talented individuals, ones who probably already have jobs, DO NOT USE LYNN HAZAN. When a company is ready to make an offer she turns into a used car salesman as she can smell her commission. I was very turned off by her style. She will give your company a bad image and will drive away talented individuals who have options!

Kimberly was fantastic for me when I was feeling a lot of anxiety and stuck going nowhere in life…read moreor with anyone around me. She helped me find my direction real fast, she helped me a lot. I felt that she was reasonably priced and I could tell at the onset she is an over performer. Yes, I would highly recommend her services!

If I could give NBSG 10 stars, I would! I can't say enough about this team!…read more After a company downsize a few years ago, I found myself unemployed and unsure about what to do. Fortunately, I used North Bridge to bring in temps for vacation coverage while at my previous position, so they were (naturally) the first place I called. Man, that was the BEST call to have made! Since that time, I have worked with Erin, Gerri and a few others for several years, filling many long-term temporary positions. I discovered early on that I didn't want to commit myself completely to another large company; I fell in love with the consistent positions that I was able to find in their opportunities. I have been able to diversify my portfolio of industries, ramp up my skills and hone in on the positions/roles that I excel in. Erin and Gerri took the time to truly get to know me, my personality, skills and my desires and they have been able to connect me with so many great opportunities. All of my recent personal development is 100% due to their amazing time with me and finding positions that match my needs/skills. I wish that they had an office in California so I could continue working with them. If I was not moving, I would continue to work with them. If you are not sure of where/what you want to work with, temp positions are perfect for you. North Bridge is the perfect place to start your journey. Thank you Erin, Gerri and the full NBSG team!

I am so grateful that I found Northbridge Staffing and my amazing recruiter Erin! When Northbridge…read morefirst reached out to me, I had recently left a horrible agency and did not have high hopes for finding a new assignment so soon. But from my first interview with Erin, she has been able to consistently find job assignments and keep me working throughout the year. Usually, once you hand in your resume to an agency, you never hear from them again or don't hear from them for awhile. That was not the case with Erin. She is great with maintaining communication with me about every single job offer I qualify for. I recommend Northbridge to all of my family members and friends who are looking for work.

I manage a small business in Northern Illinois that specializes in FinTech and software…read moredevelopment. We have a fairly constant need to hire new resources as we are growing due to external investment, so we recently took on a number of recruiters to fill that need. One of my employees found Technical Paradigm and arranged an initial meeting. From the very beginning, TP was outstanding. They got us a wide range of candidates very quickly, they vetted them and summarized their skills (both pro and con) and worked hard to refine their results to meet our demand. We hired (and continue to hire) a good number of people through them. They are very responsive every time, they consistently follow up post hiring with both us and the employee, and they check in periodically to see how else they can be of use. Their check-ins are not over the top either - I would set them at just the right interval. In addition, of our recruiters, Technical Paradigm was the most competitively priced, offered a very reasonable guarantee period, and has been consistently the most responsive, sending us new and qualified candidates very rapidly. They have never pressured us to make a hire and have been very willing to work with us to find the ideal candidate. I highly recommend them for both employees and employers. If I have to provide one critique... it is that Ishan seems to think that every email is high priority :) They can't all be important!

Mike and his team helped my fintech startup quickly fill our CTO seat with world class talent. When…read moreit comes to staffing, I consider Technical Paradigm Staffing a dependable, honorary extension of our team.

From start to finish, working with Lisa Chew was outstanding. She connected me to my firm, where I…read morehave been enjoying working for about a month now. Through interviewing, Lisa was able to understand and align my values with my current company. Lisa ensured that all of my concerns or questions were addressed and always responded in a timely and professional manner. Thank you Lisa and Chicago Hire team for all your help. I would highly recommend this group if you are ever in need of finding work.

I cannot overemphasize the quality, professionalism and attentiveness of The Chicago Hire Company…read more Within days of submitting my application they connected me with several companies with whom I got interviews. Before each interview, they sent me a very thorough prep-sheet. They spent a lot of time on the phone with me getting to know my preferences and career goals. They made contact with me before and after every interview to provide guidance and process the experience. I know they are super busy, but it felt like I was their only client. Also, there was a sense of fun about working with them! I'd utilized three other recruiting agencies before I found them and I'd come to expect poor service and constant checking in to remind them to work for you. My experience at The Chicago Hire Company was completely different. They are excellent and I can't recommend them enough!

One word to describe Wunderland Group - amazing! My friend referred me to Wunderland Group 4 years…read moreago after she spoke so highly of the staffing agency/team she worked with that helped placed her with a direct hire opportunity at Northwestern University. After connecting with Marisa Vrona, she was amazing keeping me in the loop of current career opportunities that best fit my level of experience and very personable! Fast forward to now, I met with Marisa and her colleague Alyssa Rubnitz for coffee yesterday since I've been in contact with them so long and never officially met them in person. They were both very bubbly, personable and I can see why we all stayed in contact for so long! They don't treat you like just another candidate, but like you're apart of the Wunderland family. Thanks to Alyssa, she placed me in a previous contract assignment with Choose Chicago and recently Northwestern Medicine as a Project Manager and had an overall amazing experience within both roles. I look forward to staying in contact if I never need further assistance within my career search and will continue sending referrals :)

Other creative recruiting companies have left a bad taste in my mouth, especially the big machines…read morethat churn spam email out. You know the place. It's... circular. Wunderland has changed the game and my perspective. They're extremely thorough from start to finish with every opportunity. They constantly check up on me and every person that I talk to genuinely cares. When I went to the office, everyone introduced themselves to me, shook my hand and expressed their excitement to work with me. It's definitely something you don't experience anywhere else. They really do work hard for you and make sure you're happy. I landed a gig a mere week after our initial meeting. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new position.