Working with Saaya and Veronica at Pocketbook Agency was an outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish. I was guided and supported through what was a long and at times challenging interview process. They both took the time to truly listen, coach me, and keep my confidence up through every stage of the process. Offering me thoughtful guidance and always delivered with warmth and professionalism. Together, Saaya and Veronica make an incredibly powerful team. They complement each other perfectly -- bringing professionalism, genuine respect, and a human touch that is rare to find in recruitment. If you are looking for recruiters who will truly advocate for you, take the time to understand your goals, and stand by you through the highs and lows of a job search, look no further than Saaya and V at Pocketbook Agency. They have earned a client for life and a good friend!

Pro-tip: if you must use Pocketbook(which I recommend you don't ) , apply directly only on their…read moresite. They post their job ads on a variety of sites, but it is uncertain whether they view your application from them. I don't think they viewed mine at all a single time from their alternative posting .If you apply on their site, you will get an update on your application at least -- even though it seemingly is highly automated . Bottom -line: I wouldn't recommend this agency for any sorta job placement . Prepare to curb your expectations because -- by and large --they have been totally useless over the past 3 years in helping me in any meaningful way. 1) I have ten years of personal assistant experience over the past 10 years . My former clients were an : actor and comedian , poker player, and a famous rock guitarist. Having this experience under my belt, I have received a total of one interview about 3.5 years ago with the help of a staff member who is no longer with the agency. 2) I keep on getting canned responses from the newer staff with reassurances that I must not give up and keep applying as 'it's highly competitive '. However, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. And I have had zero results thus far. Now I must preface following solely , as ITS MY OPINION: 1) I believe they favor candidates in certain positions irrespective of their qualifications or merit based on non-qualifying factors or immutable characteristics thst have nothing to do with the job. 2) at the very least, i believe they're heavily biased against certain demographics that are unethical and inconsistent with the policies a job placement agency should hold in high-esteem. And at worst, theyre engaging in practices that are unlawful. 3) it is also possible they shadow-ban applicants , but don't tell them, and to these applicants own detriment , they apply to a virtual dead-end thinking the door is open, when its not. I'm kind of hurt , saddened and disappointed Ive made zero progress thus far, and not a single staff member was willing to bat for me or push my application through in earnest throughout all these years .

Clearly temporary, temporary-hire jobs no longer exist because if they did, Elite Placement Group…read morewould be reaching out to those of us who have backgrounds in the industries/roles they "specialize" placements in. But no call, email response to initial email or the follow-up email from Elite Placement. (Going on 4 days now.) Do not waste your time, just apply to jobs directly, so you get the full pay. Staffing agencies are not like they once were, they are now a scam.

Nope. They are not responsive at all. Don't waste your important time and energy with this company…read more Good luck finding a job!

Not Nanny friendly, horrible communication.. they leave you in the dark when they don't need you…read moreanymore. No updates, very unprofessional

Ivy Lane helped my husband and me find a PERFECT fit for our live-in nanny position. As you can…read moreimagine, finding someone to take care of your child is a hard task, but having that same person also be a roommate is an added layer of difficulty. Mari and her team spent countless hours working with us to ensure we found the best possible pool of candidates. Additionally, whenever I needed advice or guidance, Mari was there to help. We found someone who we truly adore to help with us with our most precious blessing and we are forever grateful to Ivy Lane for making that possible.

they didn't have any jobs that i spealize in i tried calling alot but no answer what a major let…read moredown especially when you are seeking employment

This review is a long time coming but I cannot overstate how amazing the experience I had with…read moreStaff Connection. I had never worked with temp agencies before but Nikkie and her crew helped walk me through the process. I never felt like I had to jump through any hoops and they were quick to try to find me employment. Within a few days of meeting Nikkie, I had an interview lined up for a permanent position as well as some temporarily employment. Within six weeks of our initial meeting, started full time with a company matched to me from Staff Connections. They put an emphasis on finding jobs that are perfect for your skillset and personality. I could not be happier with the results. They even gave me advice on polishing up and tweaking my resume. If you're looking for work or even looking to change your line of work, it would be a mistake to look anywhere other than Staff Connections.

Very bad agency they hire people to work for Welbehealth and this horrible place fires them because…read moretheir training is done by 2 incompetent man and a woman! After that they trow up under the bus and this agency tries to hire again! What a scam and a joke! Their hiring process is ridiculous and welbehealth will fire you ! Disgusting way to treat employees!

Barrington Staffing got me my first job in a field I had been trying to enter for awhile. The…read moreinterview process with them was straightforward and the folks there were really nice! I really appreciate Gail and Jaymes personal touch. Keep it up! TLDR: 10/10, would recommend!

Shout out to Paige, Yvonne, and Deirdre for smoothly facilitating my interview-to-hire…read more I was skeptical of the position they were offering me however their professionalism, thoroughness, and overall excellent customer service inspired me to take a chance. Super happy I did. A week into my new job, I'm very satisfied and am hopeful for the future for the first time in a long time. Highly, highly recommend.

No follow up, sense of urgency or care from the employees who work at this branch. Please do not…read morewaste your time. They will not respond to emails or help you when you call. Zero stars.

I have been with LA placement almost 3 years and honestly I couldn't be happier where Heather…read moreplaced me! At the right home and I can only say I am grateful and thankful for Heather, she was the person God used to placed me at the happiest place with the most wonderful family! I love and bless LA placement for giving me such a joy, M is the most wonderful sweetest boy who fills me with joy every single day I love and bless this family!!!! Thank you LA placement for such a wonderful gift!!! I recommend LA placement 100%

If you're a dedicated nanny seeking a career-defining placement, consider contacting Heather at LA…read morePlacements. With 10 years of experience as a nanny, I can also agree she's like a fairy god mother . Her exceptional professionalism and dedication to matching nannies with suitable positions are truly commendable. She takes the time to thoroughly get to know you and make sure she matches you with the right family . I am very thankful and hope other people who meet her get to experience the same as I did , and blessed to have come across her . Thank you Heather !!!

Years ago, I applied to work with this temp-to-perm agency. I thought it was a very cool idea to…read morehave a temp agency that focused on jobs in the creative fields. I can't exactly remember what the job was, but there was some interest in one job I wanted and I physically interviewed at their Chicago office. (I'm not sure the downtown location is there anymore.) Shortly after, I ended up getting a full-time editing job with another company that I applied to on my own, so I never got to find out what the company was like. Fast forward several years (maybe a decade?) later. A couple of clients came and went in my full-time freelancing career. I'd randomly applied for jobs with this organization but never held my breath because I always seemed to be getting rejection notifications. (I don't take those personally. I realize there are hundreds of other people all applying for the same jobs.) But I'd been completing freelance work for about eight years and just had no desire to sit in an office again. I have had a handful of remote clients since the pandemic and LOVE(D) working with them. I decided to sign up for Creative Circle again after I stopped for years because of the rejection notifications. I found it was much easier waiting for invites than to apply on my own because the recruiters (obviously) knew what their clients were looking for. I accepted one job invite (along with a few more), and BOY, DID THAT MAKE ME LOVE CREATIVE CIRCLE! The recruiter (Liz) who I briefly talked to was nice. The HR and Payroll team are pleasant. Cesar (who I completed the interview with) and Paula Jean (Engagement Specialist) have been amazing to work with. And best of all, I really like the job and the duo from that company that I work for via CC. I don't know if I would've had this great of an experience a decade ago. All I know is it came "right on time" this year, and maybe THIS TIME was the right time. Even if the project is just for this year, I can easily recommend and compliment Creative Circle for how they treat their contractors. I have zero complaints with CC or the external client. I'd recommend them to anybody.

I wouldn't give 1 star is I didn't have to. I've worked with Miss Desiree for several years. She…read morewas very kind and professional and answered the phone with the most pleasant voice. She never had a bad day. Now that she's gone the phone just rings. I'll be going elsewhere for staffing needs. Believe me when I tell you customer service and a pleasant human voice go a long way.