I cannot rave about Manning enough! I have a very "unique" background, that is hard to fit in the…read morejobs I was applying for, due to a career change because of certain circumstances, leaving me burnt out and depressed in the job application process. I went months and months of applying endlessly, and the only interviews I seem to get were the ones where I had a connection (and I'm not particularly good with networking to begin with, so they were far and few). I searched for 'top recruiters in Boston' and let's just say they all disappointed. I won't mention them by name, but they wasted my time, gave me false hope and had little follow-through on their part, with no contact for months, and I would get pathetic, measly replies after hounding them. After being burnt several times by useless recruiting agencies (you know who you are), I decided that I will try the next one down the list, with no expectations whatsoever. I worked primarily with Dave, and he was so caring and kind, and I finally felt I had my own cheerleader in this dreadful job hunting process. Within a week, he had 3 interviews lined up for me. Within 2.5 weeks, from first contact, I started my new job! I would've started sooner if it weren't for the holidays. They really follow-through, and when they say they're looking for openings for you, they mean it! Before every interview, I had a call with Dave to prep me for what's to come. I didn't even ask for it -- he just did it! They went above and beyond, and they continue to keep in touch with me to make sure all is good in the new place. I met several former Manning candidates in this job and other places I interviewed, and they all have nothing but amazing things to say, and it's no surprise there. I know at this point I am sounding like I get commission for endorsements lol, but the truth is, I was in a difficult spot, mentally, financially, and I would want anyone else in a similar situation to find the same help that I did. Vocational rehabilitation, if you will. Save yourself the frustration, and start with them first.

I can not rave enough about my partnership with MPG. In addition to being the sweetest people on…read moreearth, they also value your time and experience. It was so refreshing to have people in your corner who are dedicated to getting you placed in a role. Ellie is an absolute sweetheart and she and Kelly worked around the clock to get me into a position. I'm genuinely a little sad that I won't get my daily (yes, you read that correctly DAILY) updates from my girls at Manning. Thank you so much to the Manning team! Work with them, you will not regret it!

They found me a position in my field with quite the raise. I was never expecting the amount that…read morewas offered. Very thankful for sure! The agent was very communicative through the whole process.

ACE is nothing short of amazing. I have worked with many other employment agencies in the past who…read morewere not helpful and did not value me as a professional. ACE is the only employment agency who really cared about my future. They connected me with an amazing company and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend ACE.

I have been working with Hollister since November 2016. I have worked at three different placements…read morethrough Hollister before recently accepting a permanent offer at my third placement. I did not want to write a review until my time with Hollister came to an end. I feel like it can be tricky to review a staffing agency, as each person has their own individual experience with the agency and their placements, but I had a very positive experience with Hollister. I have worked with several temp agencies in the Boston area over the years and Hollister is by far the best one in my experience. Each recruiter and staff member I have worked with has been personable and professional, and they have all gone above and beyond to help me achieve my career goals. Unlike other agencies, I did not feel like a cog in the wheel, but rather like a valuable candidate with desirable skills. Remember, you get back what you put into your experience with any temp/staffing agency: if you show motivation, a strong work ethic, and the drive to be successful, they will want to place you somewhere great! Josh C. was my main contact during my time with Hollister. He checked in with me and made sure I was happy with my placements and helped me develop professionally. It was a pleasure to work with him. Megan helped to prepare me for interviews for permanent placements while I temped. Josh and Megan gave me resume tips, interview tips, and were very prompt about getting back to me regarding potential placements and interviews. Megan even took the time out of her day to meet with me after work, since my schedule would not allow for me to make it to State Street to meet with her before 5pm. Hollister not only helped me to find work quickly in November after I was laid off from my previous job, but I also felt that I have grown professionally from my experiences. p.s. There is a past review about waiting a long time for pay checks--this was never a problem for me.

Recruiters show extreme interest then ghost you, even when there are jobs you fit 100%. It's so…read morefrustrating. The last of communication is stunning. Their website is horrible: 1. it starts every listing with "We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm guiding candidates through the job search process and connecting top-tier talent with opportunities." HEY! WE DON'T CARE! WE WANT AT LEAST A SNIPPET OF A JD! 2. When you click to learn about a job and then go back to the full list, you have to sort again and start at the top. Really? You can't figure out a way around this? I'm on the job seeker side and I would NEVER, EVER, EVER recommend these guys. What a waste. But when I'm on the employer side, this is DEFINITELY NOT a company I'd use to staff a job.

I have worked with HireMinds many times for hiring talent and now for my own personal job search. I…read moream in the marketing and creative field, they also focus on technology and science. My main contact is Laurie Wright. I was impressed with Laurie the first time we spoke, over 8 years ago. She is genuine and kind, her impeccable communication skills and team spirit are ideal for engaging between her customers. Routinely she puts the best interests of her prospects and clients before her own. She is persistent at finding you the right talent with fast turn-around times without pestering you. Now that I am looking for work, I trust Laurie in finding the best companies for my specific skills. HireMinds is very different from other recruitment agencies, they find the company that is a great fit, both for you and for them. Most talent agencies send you endless job listing that are not in your realm of the work just to try and fill a position. I admire and deeply respect Laurie for taking the time to find a perfect match for both sides of the business. And enjoy working with her from both perspectives. Debbie B.

Terrible experience. Went through 8 (yes 8!) interviews only to be casually told in an email (not…read moreeven a phone call) that the client is "moving on". One day previously the incompetent recruiter asked me to send them proprietary documentation from a previous employer, which I refused to do for legal and professional reasons. She quickly turned cold, and then I learned they were representing me and someone else for the same job. They're vile and unprofessional. In all my years in my field, never had this kind of lackluster approach when working with a recruiter. STAY AWAY!

Had a great experience with Erica last fall. She really listened to my needs and found a few roles…read morethat met my expectations! She also didn't restrict the options to what I specifically asked for, but also included roles she thought I'd succeed at - really expanded my horizons! She even touched base with me a few times during her time off. I ended up at a company I can (for the first time) say I love and I appreciated Erica's partnership and advocacy every step of the way. She has also done a great job following up with me to make sure I'm happy with the role and offering her assistance if there was anything else I needed. Beacon Hill sounds like a great place to work - I heard coworkers cheering in the background once for a coworker who completed a milestone! They also have an annual gratitude week and Erica advocated for a charity where I volunteer, and won them a big donation!!!

I am so happy I was able to connect with Beacon Hill. I applied for a role and immediately there…read morewas outreach from Ke'ala . From there she connected me with Hannah which provided me with more options. I received top notch support from Hannah and was so appreciative of her time and dedication to working together. Thank you Beacon Hill. You all turned a very transitional time into an exciting opportunity instead!

(ON BEHALF OF)... It doesn't matter if they change their…read morename from Professional Staffing Group (PSG) to ProPivotal Staffing; the service quality and value are still the same--HORRIBLE--just hiding under a different/new name. I selected a phone screen date for October 14th at 12:15 pm (confirmation email received), to which NO ONE CALLED ME! Nor did I receive any follow-up to my voicemail left that same day. I was under the impression that because Ezra S reached out to me I would be interviewing with him, but I realized the call was scheduled with one of their other recruiters, Rica DC. In my opinion and experience, Rica is a HORRIBLE RECRUITER, as are most, if not all of their current staff of recruiters, as well as their Account Manager, Frank G! They take no initiative to help job seekers with the process, and they have poor follow-up practices (basically they have NONE). The last interaction with a recruiter made me feel like I was being gaslit into believing I was the reason I wasn't getting selected by their clients, not because they lacked effective and timely communication -- and they provided no feedback or real palpable support on how an applicant can improve so they can be successful in being assigned to their client pool. I reached out to ProPivotal (aka PSG) for employment assistance back in March 2024. They didn't follow up with me again until June 2024 when Rica reached out with an Emerson College opportunity. We had a great interview, she told me she would pass my resume on to the client, and I would hear a decision back from her by the end of the week. Needless to say, I had to chase Rica AND ProPivotal (aka PSG) for almost a month to get my answer from them about moving forward, because they never answered my many voicemails or emails left to them during that time. I hadn't received a follow-up from ANYONE since my initial interview in June 2024. The next time anyone contacted me was in August 2024, and it was only to answer a survey about how well Rica's performance was in helping me find employment (THE NERVE!). I take issue with the continuous ghosting tactics performed by the recruiters at ProPivotal (aka PSG). It has gotten insanely unprofessional at this point, and my opinion and experience with ProPivotal (aka PSG) has drastically gone down. I have to say, since switching from PSG Staffing to ProPivotal Staffing, I have felt abandoned, overlooked, underserved, and beyond frustrated with how their staff performs recruitment. I never had such difficulties with PSG and always managed to land short and long-term assignments without issue. I have more than qualifiable skills that plenty of their clients would be more than happy to have on their team, even temporarily. So I am truly disappointed, and at this point, done with ProPivotal (aka PSG) as an employment resource. It has been no resource or help to me since 2018. Until changes are made to their business practices (service, quality, values, etc.) and even their recruiting staff, I will no longer be seeking them for assistance with job placement. Also, I will be filing a formal complaint with The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Employment, Employment, placement, and staffing agencies program. I suggest that anyone who has gone through a similar experience with ProPivotal (aka PSG) or any other staffing agency do the same. There needs to be some audit, reflection, and accountability taken on the ends of all staffing agencies, and if this is how we get them all to be more accountable, then so be it.

15 years later decided to check in with these bozos to see if they still sucked. They do. I've…read moredecided this place is one huge pile of scum and I'll leave it at that. Also, their ads are fake. Notice how they never will tell you about the ad they post no matter how many times you directly ask them about that ONE job that brought you here. Deceptive.

Very nice people here. Though they haven't had things that were in my salary range, they have…read morealways treated me with suburb respect and dignity and continued to try anyway. Fortunately I'm not on the job hunt now, but when I have been, they have always been trying to find opportunities for me, and I appreciate that. And they are honest. Check these guys out. I used Christopher W. He was excellent and the kindest professional in this business!!!

Decided to give this temp agency a shot as I was struggling to find a job in Boston after I moved…read morehere. Applied online and got a call back from Jen who was very friendly, told me to come take a visit for an interview. The building was very nice, prime location in Financial District. Front desk person asked me to fill out an application and led me to Jen after. Jen was telling me that she has been working at John Leonard for almost 30 years holy moly! She was very professional, knew what she was doing, and sounded like she has a great relationship with their clients (employers). Asked me couple questions about my skills and experience, what I want to do in a long run. After the interview, she explained some of the jobs they have in the system and asked me if any of those spark my interest. Really liked this short term assignment in Cambridge, was places there a week after that interview! Went through many assignments with various employers through John Leonard so far, was a great experience to work with all those employers. John Leonard seems to have a good clientele of employers that would treat you well as long as you do your job! Long story short- no matter what kind of career goals you have, John Leonard will listen to you, learn your story to find a great assignments that fit to your needs and qualification! Shout out to Jen, you are awesome!

I had a wonderful job, good company culture, enjoyed many of my co-workers and my salary was fine…read more I only thought about what else was out there on occasion. Laura had found and negotiated a perfect job for me. But, due to a life change, I found that my professional needs changed and I discussed this with Laura, who came up with several viable solutions. I am now working fewer hours for more money and I am completely happy that my work life works for me. Laura Gilbert is connected and is the perfect cheerleader and can help you get where you need to go. She provides an excellent and personalized service.

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is one of the greatest stuffing agencies on the market ( in my…read moreexperience). They got me two amazing jobs in a row quickly and painlessly. Overall, I love how well- organized and always reachable they are. I highly recommend!

So far, I really like this company. I submitted a resume, and they got back to me not too long…read moreafter. Eventually they came to me with a position that seemed really great for where I was in my professional journey. We set up an interview, they gave me a quick prep interview and I felt decently prepared. At first, the assignment had decided to move on with another candidate, and Contemporaries offered me a new assignment almost immediately. Before we could make any moves on that position, I got an offer from the original position! So far, I love the position, and I hope to be permanent at the end of this assignment. Without Contemporaries I'd still be looking on Indeed so I am very grateful.

After a few assignments, Contemporaries found the perfect assignment for me in November 2014! It…read morewas a temp-perm position. When the assignment was over, I was hired as permanent! I've now been with my company for 3 years. I LOVE my job/career! If it was not for this agency and their connections, I would have never found this perfect fit! Be patient, work hard, be RELIABLE, and they will work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. It takes time. Show them that you WANT THIS and believe me, they will eventually find it for you! It takes two to tango. I highly recommend this agency and would definitely use them again if I am ever looking to change fields!

Since 2008, I have been working for a family I was connected with through Cass and Company…read more Throughout my experience, Sarah and her team went above and beyond to be attentive to not only my needs but the families I work for as well. They are exceptionally professional, thorough, and considerate. Today, I work as a family assistant for two families all through Cass and Company. My experience has come full-circle, as I now use Cass and Company for hiring my own employees. When working with them, I know I am getting the best of the best that I can trust fully not only for me, but for the families I work for too.

Very unprofessional when it comes to the nanny agency. Sara would send me emails about jobs, then I…read morewould reply saying that I'm interested because she's sending me them and then she doesn't reply. I've reached out three times with an updated resume and followed up and nothing. The least they can do is reply if she's no longer interested. AND she still sends me jobs, take me off the list if your going to ignore me.