I reached out to Stansbury to help in finding a new role in the tech industry. Grace got back to…read moreme right away and told me that while they generally do not have roles for the kind of work I'm familiar with, she would be glad to meet with me and talk about other avenues by which I could continue my job search. Grace was kind and professional as well as understanding of the tough economy. I was so glad she took the time to help me understand how her organization might be able to help.

Allison was great to work with from start to finish! She made sure to answer any and all questions…read moreI had. She also followed up with me from time to time just to check in. I was able to get converted to FTE thanks to Stansbury, and it was because of the tremendous support from both Grace and Allison! I'd recommend Stansbury to anyone who is having a problem finding something out there.

I just worked with Casey to begin a new role & feel it is checking all the boxes I was seeking in…read moremy next chapter after a great first week. Throughout the end-to-end hiring process, Casey was supportive, communicative and helpful. She made the experience easy and straight-forward, and went above bar to provide tips, updates and reminders along the way :) I would absolutely recommend Casey for recruiting service and support!

I've recently worked with Taylor on a contracting opportunity with an AI company. The process has…read morebeen amazing! Besides being a wonderfully nice person, she is professional and organized and made the process so easy and pleasant. I highly recommend 80Twenty for anyone that is looking for their next opportunity and wants to work with a true partner. They are amazing!

My experience with Santa Cruz Staffing has been nothing short of excellent. I quit my last job…read moreafter 6 years because I needed a change of pace and wanted to expand my skill set. I sent an initial inquiry email to them in early December, and I heard back to take proficiency tests and schedule an appointment with them on the 10th. My appointment was on the 17th where I got to know Ellen who gave me some invaluable advice, resume review, and a pep talk with the enthusiasm that I only wish I could have had for finding myself a job, let alone for someone else. On the 19th I heard that I had a phone interview for the 23rd. That went well and I started work on the 26th. I'm throwing all these dates out for a reason. From the time I initially made contact to the time I actually started a job was a mere 16 days. And I had a meeting with them within 7 to actually start the process. This was an INCREDIBLE turnaround time for someone who has been applying to jobs non-stop for the past 3 months with little to no word back from any. I got feedback on my resume and interview skills that have undoubtedly increased my chances at getting hired again in the future, whether through them or on my own. They are incredibly kind and supportive, and genuinely want to find work for you. A large number of the positions they get are temp-to-hire so you can go in with a relatively stable outlook, and if a job isn't working out for you or doesn't fit your skill set, they are happy to help you find something else that works better for you. They want to get you working, and have you be satisfied with it, and you can tell they care from the moment you walk in. I look forward to working with them more in the future if I should need other employment, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I have worked very closely with Aaron Lewis, now at Santa Cruz Staffing, for over 7 years now,…read morestarting when I was working at the Capitola Career Center and Aaron was a recruiter across the parking lot at Manpower. Our relationship continued through his time at Threshold, Bay Photo, Fox, and into Santa Cruz Staffing. His direct experience at different companies gives him insight into the unique nature of the Santa Cruz business community. If I were looking for a job myself, looking to hire someone, or trying to help someone get hired, Aaron would be my go to guy. He is very creative and easy to work with. Aaron has a talent for working with everyone ranging from someone looking for their first job, to someone who is in mid-career, or even someone going for that top level, executive position. I know of an instance recently where he was working with someone who was looking for their first job, was very shy, and had a hard time putting herself out there for interviews. Aaron coached her to build up her self confidence and land that first job very quickly. Jobseekers: Aaron will help you target your resume for a specific position or company, coach you on how to prepare for interviews, and how to present yourself as the very best candidate you can be. Employers: Aaron will help you find the right person for your opening. I've seen him solve some very challenging recruiting problems, finding just the right person for a unique position. Santa Cruz Staffing has always been my favorite agency in the Santa Cruz area (I can say that now; as a former government employee, we weren't supposed to show favoritism). Aaron is great, recruiting par excellence.

My first venture into high-tech was through the doors of The Armada Group. Jeff Tavangar is one of…read morethe most engaging people I've had the pleasure of working with. He listens to your needs as an employee and ensures you successfully fit into an environment that is symbiotic with an employer. Lisa Sullivan, then the account representative at Cisco, touched base regularly to ensure I was getting along well. The Armada Group ensured their employees were rewarded when recognized by their clients. I can tell you that they are very generous with their rewards. Years after my engagement there at Cisco, Lisa and Jeff have still maintained contact. What is not to love about that?

The Armada Group is AMAZING!!! I was able to start working in a high-tech company because of…read moreArmada! I needed an out of my previous job and Armada has been there every step of the way to help me prep for the interviews and get this amazing job that I wanted!!! Everyone at my job has been amazing and it was an excellent fit! I love where I am and it's all thanks to Armada for making the transition so seamless. Alexsis Navarro and Shelley Baca are both amazing. Alexsis is my main contact, helped me prep for my interviews and set them up (all 3 of them within a week), then she checks in with me every once in awhile (after I started working) to make sure all is well. While Shelley is my go-to HR/ Paycheck girl. They've got my back and it's awesome. Thank you so much!!! I've already been recommending Armada to my friends, family, and colleagues. They are seriously the most helpful group ever! :)

I run a Real Estate Brokerage in San Francisco and have been using Monroe Personnel for about 10…read moreyears. I would not think of hiring anyone else for my office temp needs. Debra and her company are complete professionals. The workers she sends are always on time, friendly and have a good attitude. Debra is so easy to work with and I would recommend her to anyone needing to fill employment needs.

I have been working through Monroe for the past 6 months and I think they're excellent. The job I…read moream placed at is a remarkable and unique one-off. When I first talked to Debra, she spent a ton of time talking to me on a call. So this means they're small enough for the owner to do that. (I am using an account just for this, because tech, including Yelp has shot itself in the foot by selling everybody to Acxiom and so on. I am not anonymous and you have my word that it's honest remarks from a current Monroe employee.)

I have worked for CSI and referred people to Jacquee( let me spell her name correctly) lol. I am a…read moreCSI baby I have been to award celebrations during my time with CSI. Jacquee is not just a recruiter she is the mother, lawyer and adviser. My daughter needed a job she went to CSI and she not only coached her also placed her in great companies where she flourished. I appreciate CSI I recommend them to companies I say see Jacquee and Johanna! Great ladies and I still use them.

They answer pretty fast and get you going , all you have to do is complete all the steps in order…read moreto get hired

Fantastic support through a very critical journey in anyones life: finding the right role…read more Excellent communication and lots of insight into every stage of the process. Would highly recommend collaborating with this team for the valuable investment in securing a job that aligns with your greater path.

Puja is amazing! I worked with her for about a year while looking for a job in this tough market…read more She is by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with. She always kept me in mind when other recruiters would be inconsistent and brought me many jobs that matched what I was looking for. Thank you, Puja!! I couldn't have found my amazing new job without you.