There are a ton of more professional staffing agencies in the DMV area. These people are incompetent and childish, and their roles do not promote career growth. Take the time and search elsewhere. read more

Eh, no luck with this agency. The reviews were generally positive, so I took a chance and submitted my resume for consideration. I submitted an application, took the tests, submitted references and was connected with Diana Villegas. However no opportunities were sent my way. Word of advice: When using a staffing agency, do not submit your references right away, or at the very least, make it clear that you do not want your references contacted until the agency has first connected you with potential opportunities. I was not happy this agency checked my references when I wasn't presented with a single opportunity. read more

Review from the Client side (requesting temp staff). I reached out to Whitman eight business days before my event and received a prompt call to discuss our needs. I gave all the particulars (location, time, POC, attire, parking, and lunch) for our event and even received a recap email from the representative. Over the phone, I indicated that I would provide an agenda for our event, including lunch time. Owning my part - I didn't send the agenda by the specified time, and my order was canceled. I was told it was "policy" to have all details by the specified time. I honestly didn't see the email since I'm trying to MANAGE MY EVENT and assumed everything was a "GO." The day before my event, I see an email that my order was canceled. This was so disappointing. Next time, I will give only the particulars and update the temps on any additional day-of details once they arrive - which is exactly what Whitman should have done. This is a 600+ person event with top DC Gov and other officials on the program. We were able to find some other volunteers, luckily. Unfortunately, Whitman Associates' lost my future business. read more

Julie is AMAZING! I had started to lose hope in my job search process and was honestly on the fence about using a staffing company. I had been peddling my resume to old job connections and through every online avenue with not ONE solid response. I have a very stacked resume and was naive thinking I could easily find a full time position that fit my needs. The instant I responded to Whitman's email they scheduled an appointment for me to come in and meet with Julie. In that meeting she gave me some job opening options and asked me what I was interested in. The following week I had back to back interviews scheduled with the job openings I liked best. That same week I was offered the current position I am in right now! I went from months long struggle to gainfully employed in a WEEK because of Julie's hard work and the incredible effort she puts into her own job. When I started my new job I received a handwritten letter from Julie with a coffee gift card to start my first week off right. It was so sweet and thoughtful! She really went above and beyond. Don't give up, give Whitman a try! read more

This was my first review of Whitman back in Q1 2016: After three months of pounding the pavement with a freshly minted graduate degree in my hands, I turned to Whitman Associates hoping for something that would let me stop putting the hurt on my savings. Sure, there were some time-killer gigs, but in less than a month, they found more than a job for me. Whitman Associates paired me with an growing company that recognized my potential, the value of my education, and my energy. They found a place where I won't just grow - I'll thrive. Shout outs to Julie and Alison, who always took my calls. One more to Riley, who inspired confidence in Whitman when I came in to Whitman on her second day. After getting downsized in Q3 2017, I feel the need amend my previous review: Whitman has gotten better. They found a place that matched my improved skills. They encouraged me to take a chance when I was at my lowest, and I am so glad they did. It's now been 2 months since I started my current job, and I would not have found this door open without them. read more

I highly recommend Whitman Associates! I had never used a temp agency before, and this was a pleasant experience. I was very frustrated trying to find a job after graduating; I ended up going to Whitman Associates for help finding a job even though the positions were unrelated to what I had studied but I didn't mind. Julie was so helpful, professional, and nice-- she called me and told me about several positions and never gave up on me. I was working for a few months as a temp which turned into a permanent position. I can't say enough wonderful things about Julie. She was excellent to work with and wants you to succeed. Both She and Riley were very helpful and easy to work with. read more

Eeek - I'm honestly surprised about the negative reviews. Someone said they are racist?! They are certainly not.... Anyway, I applied online with them about a month ago as I just recently moved to DC, jobless. Both Julie and Lindsey have been really great throughout the whole process. They presented a couple of opportunities that either fell through or I rejected before I accepted a fantastic position that I begin this week. They called me often with different opportunities and asked before they sent my resume anywhere. They were not pushy at all. They are very pleasant and genuine. I feel like they worked hard to match/present me to the right employers. The job I'm taking has a lot of potential and I'm thankful to Whitman for it. You should give them a shot. read more

I don't even know where to start. The manager at this location is so terribly rude and condescending. I had the worst interview experience ever. I can't believe that this Julie woman had the nerve to ask me why I couldn't work while I was going to school. I mean she was all in my business in a "you're inferior to me" type of way. And she wanted to know why it took me so long to graduate. It was the way that this woman speaks to you that you know it's not a friendly and professional environment to be in. As soon as I finished the interview I asked them not to call my references, I was no longer interested. I'm a great employee and I deserve to work for a great employer. If you're looking to get temp work here...BEWARE of the WITCH!!! read more

Wow, what a terrible experience. Spoke with Julie Lindgren over the phone regarding a need for a office secretary position we had. She was extremely condescending and kept asking if we can afford it. After I asked about the price and confirmed that it was within budget, she said something like "are you sure". Over the phone she said they had candidates and wanted to set something up for next week (thanks for being prompt!). When next week came, she emailed me and simply said she didn't have anyone and to try other companies. I do not recommend this company purely on their level of professionalism. She definitely doesn't seem to enjoy helping people and that showed in the way she treated me. read more

I have worked with various reputable temp agencies over the years during different stages of my life (college, post college, grad school). This is the first time I've an unprofessional experience with a temp agency. They were misleading about their assignments and not transparent throughout the process. I worked with a client of theirs for several months and when it was time for me to move on (something I was clear about from the beginning) they were not receptive or communicative. I wanted to move on and gave ample notice, they insisted I stay on even part-time, and didn't communicate when they did find someone to replace me. They were rude, pushy, unprofessional, and deceptive and I would not recommend going through this agency for your temp work. read more

I highly recommend Whitman Associates. Julie was absolutely incredible and gave me fantastic suggestions for improving my resume's readability. Even though I ended up landing a job by myself, Julie had some great opportunities lined up for me that fit my experience and preferences to a tee. If I ever find myself looking for a placement in DC, Whitman will be my place to go. They work hard for you and genuinely want the best for their clients. read more

I have had the luxury of having secretarial and administrative support for more than 35 years, and have always insisted on the best, because after all, that person is an extension of what I do. From running multi-million dollar corporations, to a small nonprofit, the criteria is the same. So, when I needed a temporary assistant for the week of our nonprofit gala, I called Whitman Associates, Inc. in Washington and happened to speak with their VP of Marketing. I told her what I needed, and what that person would be doing. Now, while I would ordinarily want to interview that person in advance, Julie told me that she had the perfect person, so I relied on her. When Rachel arrived, she immediately dug in with smarts, efficiency, and initiative. She needed very little direction and no supervision. Julie was right. I recommend Whitman Associates highly and I will never use anyone else in Washington other than Whitman Associates. They are, quite simply, the best. O read more

Not worth the time you will spend trying to tell them about your experience and passions. I submitted my resume (well qualified, lots of relevant experience, wide open schedule) and was immediately contacted by the head of their office. I scheduled an in-person interview for the next day and was basically told that I would be a shoe-in. During the interview, I met with two of the women who work there: the receptionist started the discussion, then Julie pulled me into her office. As soon as I sat down with the second woman, I started to worry that the Yelp reviews were too true. She talked over me, didn't let me get a single word in, and made me feel completely inferior to her. I left their office downtrodden, but with hope that I would have some kind of income soon, as they indicated that I was more than adequately qualified for their temporary administrative positions. Well, it's been a month, and I haven't heard a peep from them. Thankfully, I've found a full time position, but this whole experience was so not worth it. If you want to temp, go through a different company. read more

My experience with Whitman Associates, Inc. was my first with a staffing agency and I am not sure anyone could provide a better experience. I originally found them online and decided it was worth a try since I was looking for a temp position. I followed the directions provided to email in my resume and follow-up with a phone call. I was immediately scheduled for an interview just a few days later (due to my own schedule being full). The appointment was really smooth and straightforward. I met with Denise who was an absolute pleasure to interview with. The entire meeting was very professional while feeling very conversational. She went over my background with me, asked about various computer skills and shared next steps and the process on their end. After consulting with her colleagues, I briefly met with Michaela who confirmed my availability and the next steps. That afternoon I took a series of brief computer-based competency tests (word, powerpoint, excel & spelling/grammar) and the very next morning I started getting calls from Whitman Associates with different offers. Throughout my entire experience I felt respected and very well supported by the team. They are a group of extremely kind and personable professionals who care about their clients. I would definitely recommend them and use them again in the future. read more

Julie and Kim have made my working life in DC exponentially better. Here are a few of the reasons why I highly recommend Whitman: 1. Julie got me an interview within days of our initial interview. Our interview was within days of my application to Whitman. The entire process was smooth moving and easy. She also worked with me to help a friend who was moving to the area and connected her with work within a week of arriving in the city. 2. So many temp agencies feel like cheap used car lots, I never got that impression from Whitman. Julie and Kim make meaningful placements where they think you will actually succeed rather than just shoving you in a random law office as a secretary to be talked at. My placement has been great- I've learned valuable skills that are transferable throughout my career (google analytics and grant writing!) and my friend has been placed in an international development office working with senior USAID officials (straight up her alley- the perfect location for her). 3. I know 4 people who have obtained permanent positions from their Whitman Temp Jobs. You aren't just heating a seat, you're working for agencies where they want you to succeed so you can eventually join the team. All in all, I couldn't thank Whitman enough for the professional support they have offered me as a young professional in this city. I highly recommend this team if you're looking to start/re-start your career in DC. read more

Don't do it to yourself. This company is one of the worst staffing agencies in DC. When I interviewed with them they did not seemed concerned at all about my needs or what type of job I was looking for. I couldn't get a word in edgewise and they basically talked over me the whole time. They were very cold and mechanical and the interview was insanely rushed. Furthermore, they have done a terrible job getting me assignments and I feel as if they aren't even trying (my schedule is wide open). Lastly, (this is the kicker), they lost my paperwork and I didn't even get paid on time for the measly few days that I did work for them. All in all, DON"T DO IT. You''ll be better off checking out a ton of other temp agencies that the DMV has to offer. Two thumbs down for this company, seriously. If I could give them zero stars I would. read more

I can't recommend Whitman enough. These ladies are so persistent, and found me a job within three weeks of signing up. I was looking for temp, temp to perm, or perm, and they called me just about every other day with temp opportunities. After just a couple of weeks, they recommended me to my current employer which was a direct hire, no temp to perm! I love the job and they really made the effort to match me with something that fit my resume and goals. read more

I sincerely appreciate how hard Julie worked to find me a temporary position. Compared to my concurrent experience with another agency, I found this operation much better run. Yes, Julie is going to make you prove to her that you are worth being a part of her portfolio. (My interview with her was by far my worst performance to date!) But after passing the sniff test and earning her trust, she's going to go to work for you. That is in fact what it is all about. Within a week of meeting with her, I had an interview (and got the job!) with one of her clients. The client companies she works with have existing relationships with her and take her word that her candidates are quality even if they are "outside of the usual profile" for a certain position. THAT is powerful networking. It's worth noting that within two days of working with the client, I met someone who was placed by Julie several years ago and has considerably climbed the corporate ladder. Keep in mind with any temp agency that it works both ways. You, a potential candidate, are an investment of trust on their part with client companies they've had for years. Your work ethic is representative of the temp agency to their client, for however long. Every time Julie sets up an interview, she is staking her personal and professional reputation with both you and her long term clients. Take that to heart in a small place like DC. read more

I really enjoyed working with Whitman Associates! The staff were friendly and very very efficient. They contacted me for an interview a day after I submitted my resume, and within a week of my initial interview they had found me an awesome placement. They were very responsive when I had questions and very supportive when I found a fulltime job and left my temp placement. Absolutely would recommend and use again! read more

Sadly, they are racists at worse and elitist at best. You apply, get an email from a person who has never been available...even though you get the email with a name attached....saying that you are a great candidate, you call, get who I am assuming is the receptionist, who ask just enough questions to see if they can guess your ethnicity, Linda will come to the phone, will not acknowledge the email that said you were a great candidate, rather she'll say that your info. will be shared as they get opportunities, only you'll never hear from them again. Honestly, I'm not sure how they stay in business, It's sad in 2016. read more

I couldn't agree more with some of the reviews here. They are very rude and unfriendly. They only seem to be nice to people who have worked with them for a very long time. Don't go to these people! read more

This is a little dated, but I had a great experience with Whitman, and just discovered Yelp.com, so I'm writing now. I interviewed with them in 2001. They found me temporary work almost every day for 2 or 3 weeks, then found me an association job, where I spent the next 7 years working my way up the ladder. I started at entry level, then worked up four steps to management It was a great experience, and I know my company continues to use them. read more

Cannot recommend. I have not been contacted back for more than 2 months even though all the staff who I spoke with assured me that they would get back to me soon and that they were and sounded very excited about my candidacy. A complete let down, unfortunately. read more