Highly disappointed in the way my request for help was handled. Called the Reston office in April…read moreafter being turned down by every job I had applied to. I was looking for some professional help. Spoke to Jamie on the phone who asked me to email him my resume and that he would be taking a look at it and get back to me. A week went by and I didn't hear from Jamie, send him a second email as a reminder - no reply. No helpful AT ALL, very unprofessional. Definitely wouldn't recommend them to anyone who is looking for an agency.

The meeting was on time. The head of the branch spent quality time with me to discuss my…read moretransferable skills. Took time to really understand my background, discuss my skills and opportunities that I possibly could land on. Also, she took extra efforts and helped me with one of my interviews that was outside of AppleOne's network.

This place appears to be nice and productive. My son works here and has experienced problems since…read morehe began. They don't communicate well and will leave you jobless without any notice. I feel so bad for him and would not refer anyone else to this place. I don't know if any of the other managers are a little better, but the lady named Deliquent, I believe that is her name, is not a good person to work with. She could definitely use a little more training when it comes to communication and dealing with employees.

Good recruiting but the excessive sale calls are border line harassing. Please fix your phone so…read morethat you're not calling 5-6 times back to back. often times I am in a meeting or interview and the calls get through. It's unprofessional.

I've been working with Layla through the hiring agency for almost a year now, and every interaction…read morehas been meaningful and informative. She has a true talent for pairing candidates with companies based not just on skills and experience, but also personality and work ethic. Layla's approach is welcoming, passionate, and genuinely warm. She really listens--both to what the employer is looking for and what the candidate needs--and takes the extra steps to make sure it's the right fit for both sides. That level of care makes a huge difference. It's been a pleasure working with her, and I'm hopeful to transition from a temporary role into a long-term position with her continued support.

Warning: Exploitative, Unethical Practices and No Accountability…read more Avoid this agency at all costs. As an experienced professional with a master's degree, I was subjected to the most exploitative, dehumanizing, and financially damaging nightmare of my career. This agency prioritizes commissions over the dignity and security of the candidates they claim to represent. If they could create such a disastrous placement for me, then they can do this to entry-level candidates with far less protection. The recruiter, Charitha, paired me with a CEO who had already terminated and disparaged a prior candidate. Instead of vetting this client with basic professional judgment, she aligned herself with him, using high-pressure tactics to secure a spontaneous commitment from me over the phone. Charitha even pressured me for a 5-star review before my contract began, which explains their inflated 4.8 star rating. This manufactured feedback scam prioritizes fake optics over actual results. The narcopath CEO demanded "loyalty" and long-term commitment, while using me as a temporary placeholder as he secured the return of a former employee. Based on this fraudulent inducement, I turned down a serious opportunity with an IP firm. The CEO--who neglected onboarding, refused to introduce me to staff, and left me idling--then terminated my contract within the first week. He admitted that he "lacked the operational structure and resources to onboard a new hire." He delivered the termination with a disturbing smile, calling it "exciting news" for him. Contemptuous and Condescending Culture This agency uses the most condescending, aggressively micromanaging, and infantilizing language I have ever seen. They treat experienced professionals like unruly high school interns with no common sense. Most embarrassing is their "Leaving the Nest" podcast that they encourage you to listen to on the way to interviews. During my placement, I was subjected to illegal and unethical behaviors: Illegal inquiries: The CEO explicitly asked my age, while acknowledging that doing so was "inappropriate and illegal." His demeanor became hostile after learning that I was older than he expected. Data and privacy breaches: I was given access to prior employee emails without any security protocols. I was expected to operate under the full name of the employee who was coming back to replace me, whose signature was never removed. The full name of the employee who had been terminated before me--whom this CEO repeatedly disparaged, including outlining the reasons for their termination--was also available to me. I have never seen such egregious data privacy and confidentiality violations, and I am confident that my own information is now similarly exposed in their system. Unprofessionalism and disrespect: The CEO used derogatory language (including the b-word) during the interview and refused to reimburse agreed-upon parking expenses at termination: another petty power move layered on top of the discard. ROCS's Response -- Deflection and Zero Accountability: When I reported these serious concerns, ROCS abandoned me. They immediately shifted into corporate deflection mode to protect their liability, offering no condemnation of the employer's actions and no remedy for the situation. Charitha offered zero apology, and repeatedly tried to avoid a written record by pushing me for a phone call. The agency refused to pay me for weeks following my termination. Tom Moore, their co-founder, offered basic parking reimbursement and a perfunctory "sorry to hear about your job; that's unfortunate how that ended." Bottom Line ROCS is a bloodless, transactional agency that treats professionals as disposable assets. There is a reason they target young professionals and recent grads: no mid-level or experienced professionals would tolerate this level of malpractice, contempt for candidates, and complete absence of accountability. I have reported the employer for his legal and ethical violations. If you care about your professional and financial wellbeing, avoid these predators.

Technical Staffing Specialists has supported many of our staffing efforts over the last 26 years…read moresince I have know Jack Crouse (President). His personal approach to supporting his clients and candidates sets him apart from most staffing firms. His breadth of knowledge and approach in helping companies meet their hiring goals is exceptional. If you have technical, operational, sales, or support hiring requirements, TSSI is your go to! I highly recommend them! Richard Goudie-President of RDG Services, LLC

Jack Crouse and Technical Staffing Specialists have supported our commercial, civilian agency, DHS,…read moreand DoD staffing requirements since the early 2000's and his personal, professional, and quality driven approach to ensuring "the right candidates at the right time" set him apart from many recruiting firms in the Washington DC area. He was especially helpful in sourcing cleared resources as well. I highly recommend Technical Staffing Specialists as your recruiting partner. Richard Goudie-President RDGS / Fast Rope NCR

I read the previous review and felt I could offer a more fair and balanced opinion on Booz Allen…read moreHamilton. Firstly, this location is their headquarters and in the heart of Tyson's Corner. Booz Allen had owned and occupied 3 connected towers but I believe 1 of the 3 is now occupied by another corporation. They have numerous other locations in the DC Metropolitan area as well as across the United States. Secondly, as for health benefits, there are several choices ranging from HMO to PPO. As with most PPO's the high deductible was a decision forced largely by government legislation (and not horrible company bureaucrats). Some companies have been able to work in "stipends" by way of a HSA contributions and other have not. Booz Allen does contribute a stipend to the yearly HSA, which is a triple tax deduction. Thirdly, promotions are as merit worthy as any other employer in the beltway. Building a network does not require one to become an alcoholic, but rather requires you to get to know your peers, active participation in Booz Allen Hamilton sponsored initiatives and exemplary client facing delivery. Booz Allen Hamilton is a large services/staffing company, so differentiating yourself may require out of the box thinking (creativity), consistency and leadership sponsorship. I personally have not witnessed the need to "drink" or become an alcoholic. Fourth, there is truth to a services company needing to make money. Since Booz Allen Hamilton has over 90% of it's revenue from the federal government, it is natural to feel a push in times where government budgets for services are shrinking. The only way an individual can get a promotion is if the client is willing to pay more for the resource or there is a vacancy at a higher level (due to contract growth).

I am not sure if the previous bad reviews are people that did not get hired, but that does not…read morereflect what I have experienced at all. I had a lot of choices when it came to healthcare and everyone there makes you feel secure and included. There are countless opportunities to network and participate at Booz Allen sponsored events and I have personally attended a lot of them, where you will talk face to face with VP's who actually treat you as a valuable person. My career manager is my greatest advocate and I feel safe at Booz Allen knowing that he will help me stay working and fit where it makes me the happiest. They care about what your passion is and teaching you what you need to know including paying for certifications and providing training. It will be a tough day if I ever have to leave this company, as I do not think I will find anything better because I do not think there is anything better.

I have worked with several recruiters/recruiting companies over the years and thought that Bonnie…read morewould be exactly like the others but I am very happy to say that I was wrong. Bonnie is truly a professional in every sense of the word! She has many years of experience in the industry and it shows; her expertise and knowledge are both remarkable and immeasurable. Not even a week after meeting Bonnie, she had me scheduled to interview at the most reputable firm in DC. It was nerve-wrecking but Bonnie was right by my side every step of the way. She constantly kept in touch via e-mail, phone calls, and texts and prepped me for both the question portion of the interview as well as the testing phase. I consider myself lucky to have worked with Bonnie. Hopefully, I won't need to use her in the future; however, if I or anyone I know in the law field needs a recruiter in the future, I will always recommend Bonnie!

Bonnie Jones of Bonnie Jones Associates was fantastic in assisting me in securing my position at my…read morenew place of employment, as it is the perfect fit for my professional growth. She helped me in so many different ways; more than I could ever ask for from a recruiter. From the interview process to accepting my position, she was there the whole way. I really appreciate everything she did for me throughout my process. She truly cared about what position was best for me and it really meant a lot. I highly recommend her for your professional employment needs.

Randstad, McLean is a FANTASTIC company to work for. My recruiters are Ashley and Jack. They are a…read morepleasure to work with. They are so nice. I e-mailed them every week to let them know my availability and they always respond. Ashley and Jack sent me to work at many great companies. At the same time, both Ashley and Jack worked diligently to find me the perfect, permanent job. Ashley and Jack Are The Best.

I sought their services in helping me find a job, the only thing I did find was a recruiter that…read morenever called and when she did it was for a low-paying crappy job far below my expertise! I did except a one job, just because of the desperation- but the details for the work hours changed 2 times and I was no longer comfortable with the hours- the recruiter tried to pull the whole "I committed you to this job already" bit and told me that she was unable to help me in the future- she called what she did "Help"- that's the laughable part!!! Use another firm and don't be afraid not to take what they offer is you don't like it!!!!

I highly recommend Hire Strategy for all of their hard work in finding a great position for me…read more The recruiting and accounts management staff really worked hard together as a team in helping me find a great position. Madeleine and Daphne were very professional and prompt with the entire introduction and interview process. Madeleine was able to find two positions for me in a very short time, and these positions matched all my personal criteria that she had previously taken time to speak with me about. I didn't feel like I was getting shoved into just any position, and felt great about how meticulous she was about finding a great match for me. Overall, just a great experience with the placement firm.

I was introduced to Ceres Talent by a friend/colleague when I was about to be between contract gigs…read moreabout 4 years ago. As a always-willing networker, I happily connected with them but with expectations that they'd be like any other staffing agency. I quickly realized I was wrong and continue to sing their praises whenever possible. Sue & Kathy (managing partners) bring a personal touch that is unmatched in my experience. I've now worked with them as a contractor, as a client, and as a (contract) employee and can confirm that everyone is treated with equal importance and attention. You can't do better than Ceres Talent!

From the owner: Ceres Talent is a marketing staffing agency focused exclusively on placing top talent in marketing…read moreand communications positions. As long-time marketing professionals ourselves, we speak your language and understand how important hiring the right talent is to your business. We've also walked in the shoes of our candidates. We pride ourselves on taking a compassionate approach with every person we work with and are committed to understanding your career goals.

There is so much to unload here, I started working with chelsea and when she left the company no…read moreone notified me, so I continued to try contacting her for a few weeks. Then I got Jackie, who has only contacted me once, and never returns my calls and has never emailed me. I spoke with the VP, Trey, which explains why everything is such a mes, because he excused her lack of communication due to being short staffed (at a literal staffing agency). Told me clients wouldn't be interested in me because my last job was sales and they don't have sales jobs, when I was looking for admin work. I explained I just want an update even if there is nothing. He said he would follow up with me at the end of the week, and then dropped the ball on that. So clearly, there is no one competent working at Robert Half.

Let's talk about how they will contact you for a video interview, get you excited for a position…read moreyou're looking for and then never call back or give you an update on the position. Highly wouldn't recommend going through OfficeTeam for any jobs. All temp agencies are proven to be the same.