Someone by the name of Gaby texted me out the blue saying that I attended an interview, which I am…read more200% certain that I didn't. I called for confirmation and she really tried to sell me on the fact that I interviewed with them. So like anyone who does not close doors on opportunities I asked for the job posting, and the rep could not provide one. She couldn't even recall my name. So why would you text me and ask for sensitive documents? I'm sure they are getting people employed, but imagine what the process is like if situations like this happen? If I was vulnerable I would have sent them all my sensitive documents with no job lined up.

This is the first time I used the Express Employment branch in Columbia, MD and this will also be…read morethe last time. I needed two temporary workers for a job fair event I was having at the BWI Four Points by Sheraton. I emailed the owner, Jim Craig, Wednesday evening to set someone up for the following Monday morning (5-days notice) The following morning at around 11am I contacted the office because I never heard back from anyone. Jim answered the phone and said "he was just about to send me an email" He told me Jessica is the person I want to speak with to set up the temps for Monday morning and that he'd forward my email to her so she'd have my information. The conversation with Jim was strange in that he seemed more concerned with making sure I have a billing account set up with Express rather than wondering what my needs were. Approximately 2pm, about 3 hours later, I called and spoke w/ Jessica. Jim had failed to send her the email so I forwarded her a copy. She said my temps would be no problem and asked if she could contact me the following morning to finalize. I said "yes." Friday afternoon came and I never heard back from Jessica so I called her. She said she "was just about to email me the temps info" and she would do it in 5 minutes. I ended up getting the email at 2:54pm, the end of the day Friday. Jessica had set up my two temp workers for Monday and emailed me their contact info so I could touch base with them. I called the first temp to confirm and was very unimpressed. He seemed completely void of social-functionality and I could barely hold a conversation with him regarding the logistics on Monday. The second person I tried calling didn't answer her phone, the call went to voicemail, which of course the voicemail box was full and I couldn't leave a message. I called her two times Friday afternoon / evening with no luck and also sent her a text. I emailed Jessica in hopes of having her help me get a hold of the temp with the full voicemail box. Jessica offered to try calling her from her phone. I asked Jessica for her personal cell phone # in case I have any emergency's with the temps over the weekend, ie...they cancel on me, etc...She did not reply to my email so I assume she doesn't want me to contact her. My event is on Monday morning and the workers need to be there at 10am. At this point I'm feeling extremely uncomfortable with the people that were chosen for my fair and uncomfortable with the fact that I'm not able to contact one of the workers, nor my Express Employment contact for that matter. My company hosts 16 job fairs per year in the Northeastern United States. I mainly use Express Employment for each of my job job fairs and have always had wonderful results with them, until now. In hindsight, I would have definitely chosen to go with a different staffing agency and saved myself the headache. My recommendation...skip past Express Employment in Columbia, MD and choose to contact a different staffing agency. I ended up calling OfficeTeam on Pratt Street in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon and they were able to help me with no problem! If you have any questions regarding my experience or would like a recommendation on other staffing agencies in the area, feel free to contact me directly. Steve Faulk steve@premiumjobfairs.com

I've work for various staffing agencies and they don't compare to my experience here. I enjoyed…read moreworking for Level One! For me communication is key and the communication between myself and Courtney was A-1. Always professional and polite! If there was a question I was given an answer. They even sent a signed birthday card for every birthday:-) I ended up going permanent after my temp assignment and if ever needed I will definitely reach out to them again! I will also refer those I know. Thank you helping me jumpstart my career. I Will surely miss working with you all!!!

From the owner: Level One Personnel combines state-of-the-art staffing expertise and technology with personalized…read moreservice to our clients. Level One Personnel services range from traditional temporary placement to partnering with companies to help them plan their long-term contingent workforce needs. As a small agency, we are able to focus our attention on our client's specific needs and provide the absolute best candidates and customer service available in the industry. Level One Personnel aggressively recruits, screens and tests applicants to ensure that only qualified candidates are provided to our clients. We pride ourselves on establishing on-going relationships with our candidates and our clients, allowing us to find the best fit for long-term career satisfaction. By matching the right person with the right job, Level One ensures a win-win situation for business clients and employees.

Meghan Lavender was absolutely an awesome recruiter. She genuinely cares about the individual that…read moreshe is working with/for. I most admire her willingness to listen, her capacity to empathize, and the desire to help when things get sticky. She is very positive, has tried to be as helpful as possible, and always provides words of encouragement. Meghan is always on top of things, cheerful, professional, sweet, and an advocates. She never give up on me and has bend over backwards to ensure that she find a good match for me efficiently; she ensure the match is based on my career, and not just my resume. I am very blessed to have Meghan as my recruiter. I cannot say enough good things about her. I hope to be able to keep in contact and hopefully have the opportunity to work with in the future.

If you choose to work with this company, research the "recruiter", before you go to the office for…read morethe looksee. The recruiter I worked with spoke a hundred miles per hour and I did not leave knowing any more about the company than what I knew before I arrived. Totally waste of time. Information given could have been discussed over the telephone. Recruiter stated to call or email with any additional questions. Needless to say, she did not return either. I was not surprised. Really confirmed why she was not recognized as an employee of the month in the lobby of the firm on the recognition plaques. There are a lot of companies which exemplify customer service where they care about placement.

Just had initial phone contact with one of their recruiters. He demanded that I give my complete…read morework history (pre college) because the hiring company "requires it." In my experience, anything more than ten years or not related to the position for which you're applying is superfluous. While I understand the need to protect your interests, I also had to drag out of him what kind of sales it was, and would only let me know that it was "industrial" with zero indication of what type of product I would be selling. This sends up two red flags for me. Either a) the company he is recruiting for is intensely micro-managed, or b) it is an attempt to isolate my age. Either way my dealings with them are finished before they even really started.

Working with Natalia Zacharin has been an absolute game-changer for our business. She's more than…read morean accountant--she's a true financial and business coach. Natalia brings a rare blend of sharp insight, deep knowledge, and genuine compassion to everything she does. From the very beginning, she made an immediate impact--not just helping us get organized, but pushing us to think bigger, operate smarter, and reach goals we didn't think were possible. She holds us accountable while cheering us on, always balancing strategy with heart. Natalia's reliability and expertise have helped us not only stabilize financially, but also grow with confidence. If you're looking for someone who sees the big picture, understands the details, and actually cares about your success--Natalia is it. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her on our team. Amy Presley - Co-Founder, Trusted Estate Partners

MAC highly recommends Zacharin Consulting! We've had the best experience with them with our…read morepayroll and book keeping! Very professional, efficient, and timely! The kindest team! We greatly appreciate you and trust you with our business!