Even though I didn't find my current job through Watson Dwyer, I would still recommend. Julie was very personable and really took the time to listen to what I wanted and how much I wanted to make. She took the time to "tweak" my resume (which probably helped me find the current job I have now) and she even helped by sending me practice runs for those annoying Prove It tests! :p Definitely give this company a try! read more

As we all know the job search process can be quite the challenge especially when you have a full time job. My search started when I decided to move from a northern suburb to the heart of Chicago with my boyfriend. I didnt want to commute three hours a day. I did the normal search on Career Builder, Monster, and Indeed. I applied for about 10 jobs each night in which I was over qualified for and heard nothing back from anyone. I thought how can this be possible. I gave up closer to our move and just decided I would deal with the commute. I did it for 2 months and hated my life. Luckily Caylin Bravermen came to my rescue. She is not the typical recruiter who just wants to place you somewhere. She went above and beyond what I thought was possible. Prepping me before my interview, follow up after and consistent communication throughout the process. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. I couldn't have been happier with the process and if it wasn't for her I would still be dealing with the three hour commute. I now work for a company that cares about my success and well being. Thank you Watson Dwyer for not being the typical staffing company and really taking consideration for each each candidate. You have the best asset at your company - Caylin Bravermen!!! I will be passing the word around about the incredible experience I had. read more

After being "encouraged" to give yet another temp agency a try, I opted to give them a chance, despite the number of bad reviews already posted. I won't name my 'consultant' though I'm tempted to because he was the *only* reason I came here in the first place. After several attempts at interviews - (I was working a temp assignment down town and my lunch hour was not long enough for a jaunt to their office) I finally met with the man who encouraged me to try Watson Dwyer. After my interview, I was asked if I had time to test; I did. However, out of 3 computers for testing, only one was working. They attempted to put me on one of the computers the employees use, but it was not up to date enough for the testing soft ware to work. (way to be cutting edge for the clients!) I had to go home and take the test on my own computer. Suffice to say, I came from Rogers Park (nearly Evanston) into downtown Chicago, for one - 1/2 hour meeting. One. Despite this, my "consultant" was sure they could find me something. What I found odd, was, instead of the consultant at Watson Dwyer calling my references, *I* was supposed to contact them and get letters of reference from them?! My test scores were good, yet when I call, I'm told my call will be returned - it isn't. If it was just once this happened, that would be one thing. It isn't. One 5 star review out of all the rest? Yes, that says A LOT. Extremely, extremely disappointed. Next time, I'll take heed of the reviews. There are 1 star reviews for a reason. BOO! read more

I couldn't have been happier with my experience here. I worked with Joe Rubino and Jim Huss. I'm a recent college grad who had been working as a recruiter until my startup went under (with no warning whatsoever, nor full payment of our last paychecks...) and found myself suddenly unemployed in a brand-new city. And as fellow recent grads know, finding a career-starting entry-level position at a good company with very little experience is TOUGH. Having worked in a recruiting agency, I feel the need to mention that these types of agencies are not in the business of guaranteeing that candidates will get jobs- their clients are ultimately who they're working for in order to make a living, and it's their clients who are making the final decisions about candidates. So, these types of firms are awesome for finding openings that you may not find otherwise, preparing you to do the best you can do in interviews, and vouching for your ability. They are NOT a magic job creator, it's up to you to kill it in the interviews and get the offer. But they can be an awesome resource and I'd highly, highly recommend working with this one in particular! With that said, I just accepted an offer with one of their clients! It's a fantastic company with a well-known name in its industry, and a position that works well with my skills. I absolutely can't wait to get started (and to no longer be unemployed). Jim and Joe were both so great with consistently keeping me in the loop, and would call me instantly with any news. Jim also prepped me very well for the interviews. Throughout what is an inherently stressful process, they made me feel taken care of and were highly transparent. I'd absolutely recommend them for either businesses or candidates. read more

Since I was asked by someone from Watson Dwyer to remove my review, I will modify it. (Can no one appreciate constructive criticism?) That said, I'll keep it generic and nonspecific. I will point out, however, that I do feel many staffing agencies are a waste of time and this one is yet another. Clearly I'm not the only one who feels this way. Recruiters/headhunters should spend more time looking at specifically what jobs will be good fits for each individual and not take it personally if one would rather pass on one. Long story short - you'd have better luck on Craigs List. ***update - despite a certain new to yelp employee of WD, the rep of the agency still sinks. he worked hard to get our attention and promise us that he would work to help us and improve their reputation. total crock. i'm sad i changed my review. i'm also sad that i have to give minimum 1 star bc i wouldn't give any fraction of a star. bad service, big waste of time. finally scored a nice perm job myself and free of all these agencies, but yeah... don't go with these guys. you'll end up writing a review similar to ours! read more

I admit it: from the very beginning, registering with Watson Dwyer in 2002 was not one of my better ideas. The woman who initally greeted me and introduced the agency to me, seemed to be another version of the secretarial manager at my then job. (Yes, I had experienced serious problems with the secretarial manager.) I had given the secretarial manager my resignation and a job description for my position. The greeter at the agency used key terms and phrases from that description when describing jobs the agency wanted to fill. (blink) Then, I was given an application. The agency application seemed to ask every illegal question possible ("Are you married? Do you have children? How many?") When I did not answer these questions and pointed out their illegality, the greeter laughed it off. The rep I was assigned to was young but very weary. Apparently, she had had to deal with the agency's crap for awhile. She never did find any work for me. Eventually, she left the agency. Of course, so did I. read more

After a ten minute interview, an agent assured me that she could find a job for me in two weeks. I received a voice mail the next day describing an open position. When I returned the phone call, I was told that I had waited too long (an hour or two?) and that all the interview spots were filled, but not to worry, I could easily find something by the end of the month. Then I never heard anything from them again. Whenever I would call or email my agent asking about any opportunities, it always took at least 2 days for her to get back to me. The phrase muttered most often was, "Sorry, there's nothing this week. I'll probably have something on Monday." Whenever I was offered interviews for positions, it either paid $10,000 below my asking salary or I was extremely under qualified for the position- which I shouldn't have to point out to them! After two months of this ridiculous back and forth, I got an email stating that unless I contacted them within two days, they would assume I had a job and would remove me from their system. Completely worthless. read more

I manage a midsized law firm in Chicago. Let me start by stating that I was shocked to see several one star reviews by individuals looking for jobs. Let me clarify the role of a recruiter. They work for the people who sign their checks, the businesses, like mine, who hire recruiters to find candidates. Yes, a recruiter is also trying to find you a job, but the companies who pay them are the priority. I have worked with Julie Orlandini for several years while in 2 different positions. Julie is great at analyzing candidates and has placed several very difficult to fill positions for me. She is candid, professional and extremely knowledgeable in regards to the job market, skill sets and HR issues. She is already ready to write job descriptions out of my small bits of job information, excels at determining the kind of candidate I need before I know who I am looking for and always goes the extra mile. She also has been able to keep our salaries reasonable while finding top candidates to fill all my positions. Due to the number of difficult to fill positions I have had, Julie has been the best at thinking outside the box and getting the best possible candidates for me. read more

I cannot thank Laura Cohen with Watson Dwyer enough for their dedication, communication and professionalism while I searched for a job. I was discouraged after five months of looking for a job and hit road blocks after working with 13, yes THIRTEEN, agencies along with my own searching. While searching I took advice, criticism and made changes as everyone saw fit in order to make it to any interview. After feeling like I was a poodle in a circus I saw no results, not even a reply to my emails or return calls from other agencies/employers. It wasn't until I met Laura that someone actually helped me. Laura stayed in constant contact (even on weekends!), had a bundle of opportunities for me and always provided feedback. Laura really listens and understands the importance of her position and genuinely cares. I couldn't thank her enough for being there for me. read more

An amazing staffing company. I live in Colorado, but was contacted over email for a job position that happened to be right down the street from where I lived! I ended up going down and interviewing for the job just to see what it was about. I ended up loving the company and they extended a job offer! The middle man process Watson Dwyer provided was seamless and getting paid every week was a nice touch. After 3 months I was extended an official job offer from the company and had to terminate my relationship with Watson Dwyer. Sad to leave them, but I'm extremely glad they contacted me and were the perfect bridge to a job I now love. read more

A coworker referred me to Watson Dwyer, Inc., specifically Julie Orlandini, back in 2006 when I decided to change my career path from real estate. At the time most of the positions they were filling were legal positions in which I did not have quite the experience for. 5 years later and Julie has always stayed in contact with me. Even though she did not place me in my current position I would highly recommend her in assisting you with your job search. She is great to work with, easy to talk to and is eager to help. read more

I was thinking of my job history, because something happened at work and it made me wonder about if something happened to my job what would I do. I immediately thought I would call Julie from Watson Dwyer. She helped me land my last job and I was so thankful for it. The job was a huge increase in salary for me and it was a much better job then my last one. I appreciated that she even gave me tips on how to do my resume and was always prompt at getting back with me. I certainly know if anything happens, she will be the first person I call. She has also helped a few of my friends get their jobs and that is how I was referred to her, by word of month. If you are looking, please give her a call. read more

Experiences with employment agencies are what you make of them. Having been in the administrative field for about 15 years, you will get back what you put into it. Do not expect any agency to "sell" you as a possible candidate unless you have "sold" them on YOU first. My first contact with this company was in July 2007 via a Craigslist posting (a new medium for me). I qualified for a great listing they had. Since I had done my testing at another agency, they accepted those scores, thus saving time and an additional trek down to their office. The company where the position was at was not moving fast enough and I took another position elsewhere (but was warned not to due to the turnover at that firm). Joe Rubino maintained sporadic contact with me during my miserable 6 month tenure at the other firm. During my fifth month there, Joe called me with an excellent opportunity. I interviewed with the new company and accepted a great job that I will probably be at for many years. I have worked with many agencies over the years and found this one to be very satisfactory and would recommend them. read more

Update 3/16 I was contacted by the manager apologizing for my bad experience. She told me my recruiter would reach out to me. She did indeed call me and leave a message. However, I responded I was not interested, because several weeks before I wrote my review I had followed up with my recruiter (after the interview) expressing an interest in the position. I was given an immediate glib reply from her that she had other commitments on this particular day and would get in touch with me later...to which she never did. read more

I worked with Joe Rubino after I received my paralegal certificate. I had an interview within a week, another interview the next week, and a job offer the week after (I still work at the job he helped me get.) Joe is truly a great person to have on your side. He's hardworking, responsive, helpful, and has a lot of connections. He helped me with my resume, the interview process, and what to expect during my introductory days of my new job. He even still follows up with me to this day to see how everything is going. I love my current job, and I wouldn't be where I am without him. I'd whole-heartedly recommend Joe and everyone and Watson-Dwyer. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. From my first meeting with Mike Skadeland, I felt confident that they could and would try everything to help me find a job. After only a week or two after coming in, I was told about an opportunity they had found for me and I took it. I was hired by the company after a long "temping" period, while Mike always encouraged and helped every way he could. 2 years later, I am still a full time employee at this company. I am certain that I would have not found this position at this company on my own. I am now part of the dynamic hospitality industry and have found a liking for it! Definitely a 5 star experience with Watson Dwyer! read more

I have been working with Julie Orlandini since August of 2018 to find the perfect position. After a long search (I wanted to be sure I was making the right move), she was able to place me with a great company in my ideal role. With assistance from Joe Rubino and Laura Cohen, I had a truly amazing experience in my search with Watson Dwyer. I highly recommend working with such a great team. I cannot stress enough how much patience is key to find the right position. It took some time but I am truly happy with the results! Thank you for all you do, Julie, Joe, and Laura! read more

There aren't enough words to properly express my sincere gratitude to Cara Sawyer & Joe Rubino at Watson Dwyer. Looking for a new job is stressful by itself, however taking on this challenge during a global pandemic felt hopeless at times. Not only did Cara keep my spirits high, but her professionalism, thoughtfulness and tireless commitment to finding me the right role game me peace of mind that I had partnered with the right firm. Through our regular check-ins, Cara & I built a working relationship founded on trust and honesty. In the few months that we worked together Cara took the time to really understand my goals, tweaked my resume to help me stand out and advocated for my best interest to land me a job I could not be happier to have. If you are looking for someone to have in your corner who will go above & beyond, look no further than Watson Dwyer. Cara truly was my Fairy Job Mother & I know she can be the same for you! read more

I wasn't going to write this review because I didn't want to burn a bridge, however after reading that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled that women can be paid less based on past salaries I felt I needed to share my experience with Watson and Dryer. I ended up being laid off from a niche position and had trouble transitioning to another industry. I was fortunate enough to get temp jobs on my own, however the pay was very low. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't have taken it but the bills don't stop if you don't have a job. Plus one of them was more for experience to be able to transition to another industry and that was only going to last for a few months. I hit a wall and reached out to Watson and Dryer to see if their connections would get me to the right place. I've tried a couple of recruiting places before but they never had anything. I heard good things about Watson and Dryer and thought I would give them a shot. I met with a female recruiter and told her the range I was looking for, which is in line with my skill level and not unreasonable. Again, being in the place I was in I made the mistake of telling her about my previous salary. Big mistake. To make a long story short she basically told me that I wasn't worth what I wanted, even if the job would pay more because that's what I wasn't worth. It caught me off guard and I was humiliated but didn't know what to do except to shake my head in agreement. I found a temp job on my own and the job was in my pay range. The gig ended sooner than I anticipated and I was back in that "oh no mode". I swallowed my pride and reached out again in case they had something. I could always say no and felt that I had somewhat of a cushion to do so. I never went on a job interview with them. Thankfully I found another recruiting agency and a couple of weeks ago they got me a job in an industry that I wanted to break into for a while and got me the pay rate in the range I was asking for. There is this assumption that men play the "what a person makes at a previous job is what she is worth, not what the job is actually worth". This was a *woman* who told me that my pay rate at the lowest salary was what I was worth, didn't matter about what the job was worth; only what I was worth. read more

Lucy and Alan have been incredibly helpful in my employment search when transitioning from Michigan to Chicago right out of college. They really pay attention to the type of person you are and the dynamic you are looking for in a work environment. Alan was incredibly helpful, answering any questions I had about the temp to hire process, general employment questions, and making sure I was comfortable and happy with the job I was placed at. He continued to reach out throughout my 90 days with employer reviews and make sure that I felt confident and satisfied in my work. He also continued to remind me that I was an asset to the company and could speak up if I had any concerns. I would absolutely recommend this agency to anyone and everyone. I was placed at a Local small business in Chicago, and am incredibly pleased to be a full-time employee now! read more

When I first moved to Chicago, I was trying desperately to find a job in interior design- a VERY BAD market. I was starving, but really talented and needed a break. I found a post on Cragislist for a designer's apprentice job near my apt. Perfect right? When I called I found out that it was a staffing agency Watson Dwyer interviewing for the designer. I went down and had a kid younger than me ask me a bunch of design questions- but he knew nothing about design. Oh well, he sets me up to go on an interview with the designer- YEAH! A few days later I walk in the hot sun to the woman's office. Ring the bell, wait, ring it again and still no answer. Soon I was going to be late. I called Watson Dwyer and they had given me the wrong address- NICE, NOW I'M LATE FOR MY INTERVIEW! No apology. I go to the right address and as I walk in, another girl is walking out smiling. Hmmm? Well, I have my interview and its going great until she tells me that she has to be honest- she had JUST HIRED the last girl before me... BECAUSE THE STAFFING AGENCY DIDN'T TELL HER THAT I WAS COMING! She said she would've given me the job but felt so bad that she'd already given it to the other girl. WOW. I called Watson Dwyer and they acknowledged that they had forgotten to tell her I was coming. But no apology. I went months and months without being that qualified for a job, and always thought what-if. Watson Dwyer- you really screwed me. Staffing agencies are generally a pain in the ace, but this one makes me pouty. read more

Great place! Chris and JoAnn were great, found a great company to work for and I can't thank them enough. I HIGHLY recommend this place for anyone that's looking for new opportunity. read more

People BEWARE. Complete waste of time. They will NEVER follow up or return your phone calls. They promise you that you will hear from them and cite jobs you will for sure interview with only to NEVER hear back. They are disgustingly unprofessional. I dont even understand how this company can claim to be an agency to service people when in reality they are FAR from that! Total waste of time - RUN if you ever get a call from this joke of a place. read more

After moving to the city I suffered through a hour and a half commute to work in the 'burbs. So after a year of sitting in traffic, I decided to quit my job. For almost two months I applied for job after job on Careerbuilder. I discovered that most of the listings were placed by employment agencies. These agencies would call me in for a meeting, never mention the job I had initially applied for, and then tell me about all the temp jobs they had. By the time I came to Watson Dwyer, I was burnt out on employment agencies, and based on previous Yelp reviews I expected the worst. Boy was I wrong. Courtney, my consultant, was a dream to work with. Her upbeat attitude was infectious. She kept in touch, which I can't say about the other agencies I worked with. A little over a week after our first meeting, she called with an interview for a part time position. Ideally, I was looking for full-time, but in this economy I wasn't going to be picky. As I was walking out the door for the interview, Courtney called and had ANOTHER interview for me, for a full time position, the very next day! I went to both interviews. The first company was interested in me and wanted more info, but the second was quicker to act. I left the second interview, and even before I walked in my front door they had called Watson Dwyer to offer me the job. I interviewed and was offered the job on Friday, and by Tuesday I was setting myself up in my new cubicle. So two weeks to the day after signing up with Watson Dwyer, I had a brand new job. I feel like Courtney was really in my corner, and I know that without her help I would still be unemployed. Watson Dwyer FTW! read more

I am saddened by the current rating given to this company because they deserve the full 5 star rating in my opinion. My current employer is closing the business completely and I wasn't sure what I was going to do for a job. That's when fate stepped in and walked me into Watson Dwyer, INC. I had no idea what to expect or if anyone there could help me. I come from a non traditional background (being a radiologic technologist) and have never used a recruiting company before because I did not think one could help me. But I must say, I was blown away after my first meeting with Jim Huss. I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and support I received. Jim introduced me to several colleagues including Cara Sawyer. I could not have gotten the new job I did without their help. Together they supported me through the whole process, helping me draft thank you emails and editing my resume. They were always readily available if I needed anything at all and always followed up to hear how the interview went (there were three total before an official offer letter was issued). I would recommend ANY of the associates at Watson Dwyer,INC as I spent many hours in the office I was able to make the acquittance of other staff members as well. Everyone I interacted with was professional and personable, they made me right at home! I have since recommended Jim and Cara on LinkedIn.com with the following reviews: "Jim was the first recruiter I had ever met and set the bar very high. He was open and willing to listen to my extensive and interesting professional background and take a chance on me. Not being the typical candidate, Jim was able to see me as a whole package instead of just an "X-ray Tech". He played a crucial part in building my resume and introducing me to his colleague Cara. Together they made a remarkable team that was dedicated to my professional success. Jim was always available to take my phone calls and emails with any concerns I had during the interview process. He was available whenever I dropped by the office to discuss concerns and the gave me great advice on the "do and don't"'s of interviewing. He is dedicated to his clients and applicants, reliable and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am extremely grateful to have met him and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Jim is professional and personable. Without his help I would not be starting my new job in February where I expect many years of success. Thank you Jim for everything!" January 23, 2012 Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative "I cannot speak highly enough about Cara Sawyer or the wonderful experience I had working with her. Her enthusiasm and professionalism allow her to make anyone feel comfortable during the arduous process of interviewing. She was always readily available to take my calls or reply to emails with all of my questions and concerns. I came to her with a non-traditional background for the industry I wanted to break into and Cara was able to see (after a brief introduction) beyond that and recognized the many qualities I do possess to be successful in my new position. Cara goes far above and beyond any expectations one would have when working with a recruiter. Cara is a delight to work with every step of the way. From coaching me through the interview process and resume edits to meeting with me post interview to hear how it went. I have already recommended her to two friends looking for jobs and will continue to do so in the future. I would not have been able to get this new job without her support. Cara was able to see my potential and place me with a company that was willing to take a chance. It was her thorough knowledge of the company that allowed her to recognize that I would be a perfect fit and she was right! I look forward to many years of success and happiness in my new job. I cannot begin to thank Cara enough!" January 23, 2012 Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity I would recommend Watson Dwyer, INC to anyone who is looking for a new job. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for helping me, it was a pleasure getting to work with them. Fortunately for me, I plan on never needing their services in the future because I landed an amazing job :) read more

One of the recruiters here got an interview for me. That was great. It didn't work out, but I can't blame Watson Dwyer for that. What I can say about this company though is that the recruiter never contacted me again. He said to contact him, which I did, and he just never returned my calls. That's not very professional if you ask me. If you're looking for professional service, I'd recommend going elsewhere. read more

I had an AMAZING experience with Watson Dwyer. Julie, specifically was awesome. She was extremely friendly and professional and made the job searching process quick and painless. I met with Julie on a Monday and had an interview with my current company on Wednesday. I could not believe how fast the process was! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Julie and Watson Dwyer for everything! read more

They actually had someone call me last week (clearly not knowing it was me) and since it was an unrecognized number, I didn't answer. Deleted the voicemail as soon as the girl said where she was from. It made me laugh, but I'm in no way calling them back. read more

Chelsea B. is fantastic!!! From the moment she contacted me (immediately after I applied for a position they posted on Indeed) she has been thorough, empathic to my needs while changing careers, and stays in close contact while working with potential employers to best match my skill set. She's energetic, professional and a wonderful listener. From the moment she contacted me I felt as if she was personally invested in finding the best fit for the companies they represent and matching my background and personality type to these roles. I've worked with other recruiters in Chicago in the past and Chelsea and Watson Dwyer has surpassed my expectations immensely. Five big stars for this Firm! read more

I spent the summer as an Intern at Watson Dwyer and loved my time there. I started my internship without any experience in recruiting and by the end of my training, I felt well prepared to have a successful summer internship. I learned many skills and gained a ton of valuable experience. Watson Dwyer understands the work/life balance. I was given the flexibility to create my own schedule during my internship which allowed me to maintain my summer classes and internship to enjoy my summer. It is a delight to come into the office each day since everyone is so friendly and nice. The environment in the office is very relaxed and collaborative. I am so grateful to have had such an amazing summer internship at Watson Dwyer. read more

From the moment I was contacted by Julie to the moment I received a job offer the people at Watson Dwyer were absolutely wonderful. They are honest and work very hard for people. Julie was absolutely pleasant to communicate with and so was Cailyn. I was contacted by Julie, we set up an appointment. That SAME day of our appointment, I got a direct interview from a potential employer. I literally walked from their office to my new employer's office the same day. To say that this company runs smooth and effectively would be an understatement. I HIGHLY recommend anyone to contact them for your job needs and specifically reach out to Julie because she is beyond awesome! Good luck! read more

I am amazed by the services of Watson Dwyer! I don't have the words to thank their Senior Consultant (Mike Skadeland) for helping me get my dream job! Mike went out of his way to prepare me before the interview and gave me helpful tips. He even followed up after the interview and made sure I wasn't feeling hopeless. Thank you so much again Mike! I truly appreciate your help. If you are looking for a job, Watson Dwyer is the place to go. Mike, I will definitely be sending more people your way. :) read more

Hands-down, Watson Dwyer has been the best agency I have used. I had been working with another temporary agency for almost a year and a half, constantly requesting to be given temporary to hire opportunities or interviews for permanent positions, but never being given them or not being given ones that matched my personality at all. I met with and worked with Joe Rubino from Watson Dwyer and right from the initial interview I knew he was genuinely interested in helping me find my dream job, he was different from any recruiter I had ever met with. He took so much time to get to know me and what I was looking for and then he matched me up with a perfect position that I absolutely love! He was always available for questions over the phone or through email and he helped prepare me before the interviews and would then go over the answers that I gave afterwards giving me pointers. I can't say enough great things about Joe or Watson Dwyer! read more

I am incredibly impressed by the professionalism of the team at Watson Dwyer! Huge, huge thank you to Joe and Julie who worked together to find me the perfect position. The process was so incredibly fast and communication was of the upmost importance to them. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Joe and/or Julie will be met with wonderful job opportunities. Highly, highly recommended!! read more

About five months ago, I apparently "applied" to a position that was being interviewed for by a recruiter - Joann. The recruiter turned out to be a recent ex-retiree and returned to Watson Dwyer to help out in such a booming time of business. I went on three interviews right away, which was great - I completely appreciate, however, due to my lack of experience for those specific areas of law (which I pointed out numerous times) - I didn't get the position. I even made it to a second round of interviews until they deemed me unqualified - maybe my recruiter should have read my resume a little closer. Finally after the third interview, she asked me what I was looking for in a company. I straight up told her that it is a recession, if they have a job they are perfect for me. She didn't like that answer, poked a little more and finally I gave her an answer - just stating that I didn't want to work for a company that had a huge amount of employees, as I did not want to be just a number. Ideally, I wanted a law firm with less than 100 people (which I didn't think was very specific). She never called me again. About two weeks later, another recruiter contacted me and told me that she had a position, could I come in for an interview with her? I told her that I had already met with Joann, but that I would be more than happy to come in for an interview to meet with her if she had positions. She put me on hold, came back said that Joann vouched for me and that it wasn't necessary, she said she would be in touch - never heard from her again. That happened two more times. Since then, I have sent numerous emails to Joann and called her - she has never once returned anything. I would much rather be on my own than attempting to make contact with someone who is actually profiting off of me finding a job - clearly making money isn't enough of an incentive. read more

Obviously all the bad reviews are very old, and Watson Dwyer has made some amazing changes. I cannot speak highly enough about Watson Dwyer, especially Julie Orlandini and Joe Rubino, who worked with me to get me the job I have now. I had a skype interview with them, and my interview at my current company was about a week later. They were amazing. They called me before my first and second interviews to prep me. They called me after my interviews to see how they went. While I was waiting for feedback in between interviews, they kept me updated constantly and pushed the company to reach their decision as soon as possible. Julie made me feel so comfortable in my job hunting process. I honestly felt like I was her only client, she was so attentive to me. I got the first job they found for me and I am so happy there! read more

I cannot say enough great things about the crew over at Watson Dwyer! From the moment I walked into the office I could tell that they are different. It's not your typical stuffy or competitive office but instead an open forum where recruiters are constantly working together. I had the opportunity to work with Cara and Joann... they are amazing! Not only did they get me great interviews, but they also helped to prepare me with background information and prep questions. I have already recommended them to close friends on the job search and will continue to do so. Thank you!!! read more

I would recommend this agency to anyone looking for a job. I met Joe Rubino from Watson Dwyer after I graduated from college. I took the skills test and came into the office for a short meeting/briefing session and within 6 weeks I was hired by a great organization and have been happily employed for over a year. Not only do they search diligently for the right job for you, they offer career, resume, and interview advice. The people that work at Watson Dwyer are not just head hunters but genuinely care about your situation and want to help you. I disagree with the majority of other reviews. Just because they are a recruiting service doesn't mean you don't need to work to get the job you want. Sometimes an interview will come up only a day in advance and you have to move things around in your schedule to make it work, or you need to wait a few weeks for the right opportunity to pop up. You need to be professional, committed, and patient. If that's all this company asks of you in order for them to place you in a secure job, you have no reason to complain. read more

I have been to quite a few agencies, and have chosen to work with selected ones, but unfortunately, you really only get a good idea of which ones are good and which ones after giving them a try and seeing what they can and REALLY do for you. Do they actually have the level of positions they say and will they really put you forward? I initially went in to meet with them and was thrown by their office atmosphere because it's not your typical recruiting office. Everyone is in one rectangular office area, and you can easily see every recruiter across the room, as there are no cubicles. You sit at a chair next to them for the interview. I wasn't sure what I thought, but it's utterly brilliant. It keeps the recruiters in close proximity and they have an utterly amazing team feeling. I was introduced to a total of three in the time that I was there, all with tremendous drive and personality and ready to work for me. Since then, they have followed up and if I've had questions gotten back to me immediately (which I am finding definitely isn't normal). I won't go into my "horror stories" with a few of these, but they outshine the "top 10" agencies on this list by a million stars. As of Monday, I selected my few and will continue to work with them, but Watson Dwyer significantly outweighs each of them in professionalism, team communication (HUGE), and sincerity. An enormous thanks to all of you at WD, especially Caylin, Joe and Cara!! Cheers. :) read more

I got set up with Joann last year. She gave me one possible job that didn't even match my skills. Then she went completely MIA.