Best employment agency. Found me an assignment fast, prepped me for the interview, negotiated an…read moreexcellent rate, placed me at an A+ company. So personable and friendly. A small boutique agency that really toes the extra mile. Sue was so nice to work with, she really kept me in the loop every step of the way. I met her in person at the office. The process was easy. I love that they use ADP and I can electronically put in my hours from home or at work. I'm not sure of the prior experience of a prior disgruntled employeewith her issues with pay but my experience is you get your hours in by the deadline, you get paid on time. If you don't, you have to wait until the next pay period. I've never had any issues with my pay from them but I always report on time and they send a nice reminder out to you as well! The only negative is that they don't offer benefits for a temp assignment but I was converted quickly to a perm employee so I have benefits via the company.

Best staffing agency I have ever worked with as an employer, bar none!…read more Very personalized service. They found excellent candidates quickly, will negotiate mark up rates. I always work with the same representative. A pleasure to work with and will continue to use! I have never had any complaints from the numerous candidates they have placed both permanent and temporarily with us and they are pleasure to work with!

The short of it: I had a fabulous experience with Mindspring Partners, but specifically with Eric…read moreM. I was blown away by his drive to genuinely help me find the perfect job-- and not just fill another position in Chicago. Did he find me a fantastic position? Yes! Thank you, Eric! The long of it: I had never worked with a recruiting company before, and once Eric started to pursue a new job for me, he didn't stop until he found me a position I would love and excel in. He diligently called me, asked me questions, keep my head level and feet on the ground when I would freak out, and walk me through the interview process and performance. He was always professional, and wouldn't hesitate to go the extra mile if I needed more time or help. The other team members at Mindspring were always kind and encouraging if I stopped over to the office to fill out paperwork or talk with Eric, I felt like they were all rooting for me, and when we did get a new position, everyone was super excited too! I'm so thankful to everyone at Mindspring, as it was a new, and ultimately, wonderful experience. Special thanks to Vito as well! If you are looking to get hired, or are in need of a recruiter to find someone on your behalf, Mindspring Partners is your place to go.

Molly and Diana have definitely done a heck of a job providing employment opportunities in a tough…read morejob market. They will fit you into the appropriate spot that fills your skill set. If you're looking for temp or temp-to-perm work, these are the people to contact.

The City Staffing team is exceptionally kind and communicative! They got me staffed in no time…read more What else can you ask for?!

They never responded back to my inquiry for assistance at all. Not sure in this economy how humane…read morethat is.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Diane Padilla from Job Giraffe during my recent job…read moresearch adventure. I applied online to a position, and she called me back the same day. She gave me all the details about the position, and we agreed it was a great fit. Ultimately, this job did not work out, but Diane had another position that she believed would be a great fit as well. She was right! I start my new position next week. She was in touch with me through each step both times, explained the entire process and what to expect next. She was always available if I needed anything or had any questions.  If you are in the market for a new job, I HIGHLY recommend Diane Padilla from Job Giraffe. Diane Padilla Recruiting, Staffing and HR Consultant (630) 253-0381 (Direct) diane.padilla@jobgiraffe.com Show quoted text

Such an amazing recruiting agency! I'm so thankful for Patty reaching out to me for a job…read moreopportunity that I've been struggling to find. Patty is one of the sweetest & caring human beings that I've ever encountered. She does a great job at recruiting and I suggest other recruiters follow her footsteps to success! The process of being interviewed and landing a job with JobGiraffe was quick and I'm so happy! I really appreciate it!

The interview went well - they had at least one place they could put me - but they'd be sure the…read morefollowing day. When they called, they told me, in fact the one opportunity didn't work out, but they had another place I could work if I wanted to. I listened to the particulars, and agreed - Excited to finally be working somewhere. I gave notice at the part time job I was working because not only was this job closer, it paid more. Monday came and not only did the company not know I was coming, they ended up not needing a temp after all. Suddenly I'm out TWO jobs! Active told me I would be on the top of the list for another 'opportunity' but to date, nothing's come through. I won't be going through Active ever again. Nor will I refer them to anyone looking for work or looking for employees. I feel they totally dropped the ball here.

My experience with Active could not be more different than the previous reviewer's. I have used…read moretemp agencies at numerous points in my life, usually with decent results. I like to think of temp assignments as "paid interviews," since very often, the companies I have worked for use the temp position as an opportunity to see first-hand whether or not someone is a good "fit" for their company (far more effectively than could be determined in any formal interview setting). When I arrived for my interview at Active, I was immediately struck by their friendliness and responsiveness, something that is not always common in temp agencies. After the standard testing regimen to determine my skill levels on various computer applications and activities, I had a very pleasant interview, and immediately sensed that these people were interested in helping me get back on my feet after my previous 5-year employment fell apart when the organization gave company-wide lay-offs. Two days later, I got a call from them, and a couple days later, I was working a great job that lasted for nearly 2 months. And it was not a mindless filing job either. I was able to put my skills in database applications to work and really feel like I was contributing to the organization I worked for, rather than just filling a chair. Following that assignment, I did get a couple brainless one-day assignments, but that is to be expected in a temp position setting, and the folks at Active kept in touch with me faithfully as they worked to find something more long-term and with greater potential. Less than 2 weeks after finishing the longer assignment, I was assigned to a job that, were I to write out my own definition of a dream job, it would not be far different from this one. I immediately fell in love with the company and got along famously with the folks there. It was an open-ended assignment, and after about a month working there, a full-time position opened up in the company. Having been given a generous recommendation from Active and having worked at this company for a month, I was in a position where my application went to the top of the pile. Two days after completing the formal interview process, I was hired by that company for a full-time position. And now, nearly a month later, I can say that every morning, I look forward to waking up and starting my job. And I received a wonderful, thoughtful letter of congratulations from Active the moment they heard I was hired full-time. One quick side note: a few days after I was hired by my current employer, I received a note from the first position that Active assigned me to (the 2-month one), and they also offered me a full-time position! And though I was glad to remain where I am now, that job would have been enjoyable and fulfilling as well. So, in 3 months of working with Active, I received 2 full-time position offers from places Active assigned me. I cannot speak to the experience the previous reviewer had (although why someone would quit a consistent part-time job for a temporary job doesn't make much sense to me), but without hesitation, I would recommend to anyone that they give Active a call. Ask for Kate or Jenny. You won't be disappointed!

I had the most phenomenal job seeking experience thanks to Loren from 24Seven. Relocating cities is…read moreone tough thing, but the double whammy of being unemployed without having many contacts in a new city can be challenging & daunting. Loren reached out to me after I decided to start sending cold resumes out to Chicago after being let go from my position in Florida, and she is now the reason I am sitting in the office of my dream company right now. I've never met a more enthusiastic & supportive recruiter in my life, and it's all thanks to the wonderful crew at 24Seven Chicago. I plan on letting all of my creative friends know about 24Seven should they be on the job hunt. Remember, it's up to you to make yourself stand out first!

Perhaps once a thriving recruitment agency, they've gone downhill - at least for the Chicago…read morebranch. With the last of their positive reviews being in 2014. The website contains outdated resources (2012-2014), advertises training options that don't exist after a telephone inquiry from the Chicago office, and an online job search and application system that takes away the human interaction between the potential job candidates and 24 Seven staff. It's not like days of the past where you can stop at a recruitment agency and hand in a resume - they won't even let you in the front door without an appointment. To get an appointment, you have apply through their online system and wait to see if they even want to interview you. I have over 10 years of professional experience and submitted for several of their online resources - even some of the jobs were re-published - but no call for even a "hey we would love to know more about you and what you can offer". I even called and their secretary was friendly, but even after submitting a resume directly to their email, no follow-up from them. I understand that the job market is tough, and I presume that many recruitment agencies are getting loaded with potential candidates, but a person who makes the time to conduct several inquiries should show some curiosity on the staff's part, In the end, you feel like a number and not a human being.

Even though I didn't find my current job through Watson Dwyer, I would still recommend. Julie was…read morevery 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!

As we all know the job search process can be quite the challenge especially when you have a full…read moretime 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.

They just don't follow up with people. The people in charge are so bad at their jobs that they…read moredon't understand that we're not dependent on them as much as THEY are dependent on the goodwill and personal endorsements of the people they manage and recruit. Nothing but dead air lately from The Smart Dept. I worked a job for them a while back and they did NOT have my back when the situation fell apart. They privately told me they were on my side and understood what my issues were with the client, but they did nothing to earn the money they robbed from me. This is a garbage company. Even something as basic as the lack of a search option on their website that would allow an applicant to search for local jobs, jobs in their field, or remote work has not been made available to applicants, which shows how out of touch and dumb this "smart" department really is. EDIT: Weeks have gone by without so much as an email telling me they've received any of my applications. They're on my block list now. I suspect the positive reviews here have come from employees of Smart Dept itself, or other plants and familiars.

Working with the Smartdept has been great. To begin with, they stay in touch. Often, creative…read morestaffing agencies forget about you or don't respond at all. Even though Smartdept is a small agency, I'd rate them as one of the better creative staffing agencies in the Seattle area. I'm registered with at least six of them. I regularly get work from only three and Smartdept is one of them. If you're looking for freelance work, give them a call. It can't hurt.