I cannot recommend Erin Felman and the entire team enough. From the very beginning of my job…read moresearch, they were thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly supportive every step of the way. The team was intentional about presenting opportunities that aligned with my goals and always made me feel like she had my best interests in mind. Communication was seamless, guidance was honest and encouraging, and I always felt prepared and confident heading into interviews because of the support. What sets this team apart is how genuinely invested they are in the people they work with. They celebrate your wins, advocate for you behind the scenes, and make what can be a stressful process feel exciting and empowering. I'm so grateful for their guidance and for helping me land a role that I'm truly excited about. If you are looking for a recruiting team that is professional, kind, and exceptionally good at what they do, this is it. I'm incredibly thankful for the entire team and cannot recommend them highly enough!

JR Berry was amazing throughout the job search process - Erin and Steven brought me great…read moreopportunities, were super communicative and supportive, and helped me land at a role that met all of my requirements! I definitely recommend!

Christie is amazing and you know that she is always rooting for you and supporting you in your…read moreendeavors. She is great recruiter with a real talent for finding talent! She knows how to position resumes, identify candidates, and work with you until you get the result you want!

I had a hard time looking for a job on my own. And then I found Gaynor staffing. I contacted them…read moreand spoke to Christie, the owner. She immediately found a temp position for me. She helped me polish up my résumé. And within a few weeks, the company interviewed me and eventually hired me. I would not have found work without her guidance, along with Peter who acted as liaison. This company's service is great, I highly recommend them as headhunters if you're looking for a new job.

This company requires SO MUCH paper work just to create a profile and they have zero jobs posted. I…read morealso never heard back from anyone after filling out at least 10 different forms. No jobs, no service, not worth your time.

I've parted ways with ACT-1 Entertainment Solutions for the third time now -- and in light of the…read morecircumstances of this latest exodus, I need to revise and update my testimonial. Let me first recount what Anna Browne Robinson told me last July regarding ACT-1's current status, because it has bearing on what followed. Basically, AppleOne acquired ACT-1 in a corporate merger just prior to the pandemic (which, incidentally, retroactively explains some of the problems I documented in my earliest testimonial). Then COVID happened and, unsurprisingly, everything went to hell. In the interim, ACT-1's basically been gutted and it's operations and accounts have be transferred to AppleOne's Glendale branch. Anna has inherited oversight and rebuilding of that account -- and therein lies the problem. As an outgoing client, it's my opinion that AppleOne erred here in assigning this particular manager to this particular account. Anna doesn't have an entertainment background and it's clear she's out of her depth and doesn't understand the industry. Worse, by her own admission, overseeing and rebuilding ACT-1's account is a secondary priority compared to her primary AppleOne work. She's unable and/or unwilling to put the time or energy into it. If anything, the impression I was left with is that Anna resents having this account foisted upon her and is deliberately doing the bare minimum in response. Anna was also unable to generate literally a single lead in the 6 months I tried working with her. Now, to be fair, the WGA/SAG Strikes last year disrupted the job market and ACT-1 got hammered. I'm NOT blind to that, or to the impossible situation she had to navigate. That said, I feel Anna could have done more to work around this or help me out. She refused to cross-market my resume for any non-entertainment roles and insisted her current clients only wanted ACT-1 veterans. She even had the temerity to ask if I'd just tried directly applying to entertainment jobs through their company websites (I very nearly hung up on her; in fact, this call was the last straw and precipitated my exit). Anna's professional behavior throughout all this was also just as frustrating. I stressed from the beginning of our collaboration that good communication and reliability were paramount given my previous experiences with AppleOne's Westwood branch (which I've covered in reviews on that page). Anna agreed...and then promptly did the exact opposite. I'm NOT exaggerating when I say it takes up to WEEKS to get her to respond to basic queries, voicemails, and messages. On at least one occasion, she stood me up on a conference call (one that took almost 2 weeks to set up) and ignored my emails trying to ascertain what happened or to reschedule -- at least until I made it clear she was forcing me to reevaluate my business relationship. THEN Anna got on the phone. On these occasions, Anna admitted she was either on vacation (without even bothering to notify clients she'd be out of the office and to make alternate arrangements) or she wasn't even bothering to check the ACT-1 email account on regular basis. And while Anna did ultimately did take responsibility for that conference call incident and admitted there was no excuse...she also never actually answered what had happened. By this point, it's now February and I've finally had enough. I had serious reservations about working with ACT-1 again after getting previously screwed over by Michelle Rossoff and Wanda Hallmark. But Anna seemed genuinely apologetic about my past experiences (and again the merger retroactively seemed to explain some of the problems last time). I was also desperate because of the Strikes and had to roll the dice. Well, just as I feared, I rolled snake eyes -- AGAIN. It doesn't matter that 4 years have passed, that the old guard has changed, or that there's been upheaval and reorganization. Literally NOTHING else has changed with ACT-1 Entertainment Solutions; the agency remains completely and utterly incapable of fulfilling the basic services it professes to advertise. It's absolutely INSANE; I genuinely don't understand HOW they're still in business or why AppleOne is tolerating this. So, in conclusion, I once more cannot recommend working with ACT-1, nor would I advise job seekers to work with Anna Browne Robinson (at least if you're approaching her for entertainment work; to be fair, I can't speak to her non-entertainment work). To AppleOne Management, here's my closing advice: I think it would be beneficial to all parties -- you, ACT-1, Anna, future clients, etc. -- if custodianship of the ACT-1 account and its rebuilding was to be reassigned to a different manager. It needs to be overseen by someone who actually HAS an entertainment background and knows the industry. It needs someone who can and will put the time and effort into rebuilding it, and who's going to make your clients feel valued and welcomed and not treat them like unwanted headcounts.

Clearly temporary, temporary-hire jobs no longer exist because if they did, Elite Placement Group…read morewould be reaching out to those of us who have backgrounds in the industries/roles they "specialize" placements in. But no call, email response to initial email or the follow-up email from Elite Placement. (Going on 4 days now.) Do not waste your time, just apply to jobs directly, so you get the full pay. Staffing agencies are not like they once were, they are now a scam.

Nope. They are not responsive at all. Don't waste your important time and energy with this company…read more Good luck finding a job!

Just want to say out of all the agencies this one is one of the best and hardworking ones out…read morethere. Mr Frank went above and beyond to get me multiple opportunities in different fields. Truly appreciate him and his service, for anyone looking, he is definitely worth someone to checking out if you are looking for employment. He is great at resume building and getting your foot in the door.

Spoke to a very rude entitled Latina woman named Briana Cardena over the phone. Extremely nasty…read morerude attitude with an accent (it's people like her who give latinos a bad rep within the conservative community and those who want to diminish the Latino cause). I told her I was in need of a job and she was catching an attitude with me - telling me we've spoken before not even bother to listen to my situation. Left a very bad taste in my mouth. Don't even bother coming here, I'll probably report this business to the better business bureau.

I had the pleasure of working with Veronica "Vee" at Pocketbook and from our very first…read moreconversation, I knew this experience would be different. Vee keeps things real while still being incredibly professional. She took the time to understand my personality and who I am, not just what is on my resume. There is so much more to a person than what can fit on a resume, and Vee has a true gift for seeing beyond job titles and responsibilities. She understood what I was looking for and helped connect me with an opportunity that was the perfect fit. Within a week of connecting with Vee, I was offered a role. I felt like I had my own personal lawyer in my corner! Supporting me every step of the way. I never could have imagined having such a positive and pleasant experience during a job search. I am incredibly grateful for her support, genuine care, and ability to see the person behind the resume. I highly recommend Vee to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly takes the time to understand you and advocate for you.

Working with Saaya and Veronica at Pocketbook Agency was an outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish. I was guided and supported through what was a long and at times challenging interview process. They both took the time to truly listen, coach me, and keep my confidence up through every stage of the process. Offering me thoughtful guidance and always delivered with warmth and professionalism. Together, Saaya and Veronica make an incredibly powerful team. They complement each other perfectly -- bringing professionalism, genuine respect, and a human touch that is rare to find in recruitment. If you are looking for recruiters who will truly advocate for you, take the time to understand your goals, and stand by you through the highs and lows of a job search, look no further than Saaya and V at Pocketbook Agency. They have earned a client for life and a good friend!

I had a very smooth and productive experience in working with Talmo to find a position that was…read moreright for me. They took all my experience and education into consideration and found a position that was better than I could have hoped for very quickly. I was well prepared for my interviews as they provided me with adequate information about the company and job so that I was able to go in confident and knowledgeable. I worked with Herbert and Sandy and they have been excellent.

Sometimes finding a dood job can be difficult, but not with Talmo and associates. And my recruiter,…read moreHerbert Florez great person made it very easy, anybody that says anything negative about this service, trust me they caused it, just been a great experience in every way. Thanks so much

They're recruiters just ghost you and never help you find a job. Even after giving you food…read morefeedback on your resume.

I was in search of a new position when Jawanna Harris reached out to me via LinkedIn. She came to…read moreme ready with open positions that met all of the criteria I desired. I was never pushed to be presented to a company that was outside the scope of my search. On top of that Jawanna was extremely personable, professional, funny, and inspiring. She made herself very easy to communicate with and provided a follow with every step of the process. I could not thank her enough!