Garth Williams Casting &amp; Development

We have been using Ford RBA for the last two years for our photo shoots and social content. The…read moreservice from our agent Madison is incredible - she really understands what we are looking for. Every model we have dealt with has been extremely professional, sweet and very well trained. This makes our shoots go smoothly and of course the content is gorgeous. I don't think we will ever use another agency. Ford RBA is the best.

This company is reputable and has been around a long time. If you or young ones have an acting or…read moremodeling bug, I recommend starting here. This is a legit company with a long history. Do not trust random photographers who pretend to be a scouts or want to take photos and make promises. Many of those will lead people to the dark side. Ford/Robert Black is very organized. Each division has their own person of contact who will let you know what you will need, and they have valuable resources.

Preview Models

2.1

(22 reviews)

From Texas to LA,…read more Preview Models, A year in the making. Preview Models is a platform built to connect Models and Agents/Managers in the Entertainment industry. Beginning in Fall 23', models from all over the US were scouted though online and in-person castings to determine who would be invited to Los Angeles for a 4 day all-inclusive Model Bootcamp and fashion experience. We were given the opportunity to walk in a high-end fashion showcase, shoot a commercial reel tape, pose for editorial photoshoots, attend acting classes, and meet with over 30 agents and mangers across the TV/Film/Commercial/and Modeling world. In addition to the LA trip, we were invited to participate in online seminars throughout the year that involved up close and personal conversations surrounding the entertainment industry as a whole, specific questions and examples as it related to agents and managers, and learn how to book commercials or recurring roles on shows. My overall experience was fantastic to say the least. Meeting models from all over the country was a joy itself, and it really speaks to the power of community when you are surround by people who share the same drive as you do. Throughout our classes I learned more about myself then I thought I would.... I thought I was only interested in modeling when I came in, but I left having a new found interest in exploring acting for myself. Although my critiques were good, I learned how much anxiety I have internally when it comes to "preforming" and memorizing scripts. I realized that in this next season for me, in order to accomplish my dreams, I'm going to have to face my fears very much head on. I am grateful to have made this realization through this program, it's given me courage to step outside my realm of comfortability and into something brand new and exciting. Preview Model is a commitment, both of your time and money, but the benefits reaped from an experience like this can't be undersold. If you go with an open mind and heart, you will leave a better and more prepared artist. Thank you for the opportunity, Tamara Brown

There's company is a scam. I would not do any kind of work with this company. I'm still waiting on…read moremy refund for $620 that they said they would give back to me. Don't waste your money in time with this company. They are not legit. Zhara who works for the payroll/accounting department told me I would get a refund and went back on her word. This company is a fraud.

Royal Personnel Services

4.7

They have nothing if you are an average person that has no administrative skills. I have worked…read morevarious customer service jobs all my life but they only have accounting or administrative jobs.

great staffing agency, have referred others. highly recommend. Employed with them for 1 year.read more

Gould Staffing

(4 reviews)

i have worked through gould service . thay provided quality work/ jobs assitance for me . A…read moreprofessional for professionals. Jon Adams phx Az

My experience with Gould Staffing was excellent in all ways! Every associate was friendly,…read moreprofessional and supportive (Jillian, Gianna and Mike). Their responsiveness and follow through was impeccable, I received great feedback during the interview process, and truly felt cared for every step of the way. AND I am happy with my job match and where I am currently employed! I absolutely recommend Gould Staffing 100%.

Waterfront Staffing

Absolutely would refer anyone to this agency. Karen is such a great individual, thanks for…read moreeverything!

From the owner: …read more Waterfront Staffing is your Staffing Solutions Specialist. If your company needs top-notch candidates in Accounting, Human Resources, Administrative or just about any other position, Waterfront Staffing can help. Our rates are very competitive with resolutions using temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire scenarious. If you are a candidate looking for work in an office environment vs. light industrial, then give us a call to discuss your background. Human Resources, Administrative, Accounting, Customer Service are some of the areas that we work with. Most of the clients we service are in Maricopa County but there has been some work in Texas. Ranked for Permanent Placement and Temporary Staffing Agencies year over year since 2020 in the "Ranking Arizona" publication.

SalesFirst Recruiting

(13 reviews)

My experience with SalesFirst was fantastic. Olivia supported me through every step of the…read moreinterview process and consistently kept me updated on my status, which really helped ease that "where do I stand?" anxiety.

Olivia has been very helpful and informative throughout my interview process. She continued to…read morecheck in with me to make sure I didn't have any questions or concerns.

Empire Talent and Modeling Agency

1.0

(2 reviews)

Found them on Facebook Was interested until I started researching that you're not supposed to pay…read morefor any pretest photo shoots whatsoever when it comes to modeling. The same email I received was the same email an individual on tiktok put out as a warning for others to beware ! I was told it's a photo shoot, but email reads modeling application .

This is a complete scam; please don't waste your money! They make you have photos taken $800 and…read moreup for cheezy photos that look like an amature took them...the lighting is all off. She is a complete bullshitter...please listen to me and save your cash! I should have read all the reviews online that could have saved me time and money. I hope she is able to sleep at night knowing what she does...she fits right in this scaming business, but makes it seem like she is above the others....! horrible!

Mogel

Mogul is by far the best recruitment company you will have the chance to work with. They truly…read morecare about finding you the right position with the right company. As I am writing this I am also recommending Mogul to a friend of mine who is looking for work because my experience with them was excellent. Highly recommended! I only wish I could rate them higher than five stars!

From the owner: As a global leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Mogel provides full-service business…read moretalent solutions. We help companies around the world find, hire, and train people who share their sense of purpose for the work they do. From revising hiring practices to building hiring systems to setting up talent databases to analyzing results, we handle it all so that businesses can focus on doing business. And we seek and explore opportunities from the candidate's perspective as well, helping them find careers in which they can excel.

Kelly Services

1.3

(3 reviews)

This review is on behalf of my husband,. Personally, I have not used their services but after what…read moremy husband has gone through, I will never consider using this temp agency. The recruiter that my husband was paired up with was very unorganized. There was an issue with some of his paperwork AFTER he starting working for one of their clients. I've been through a couple of temp agencies and from my experience, you don't send someone out to a client until everything was in order... or is it different in this state? Anyways, you would think this recruiter would know what hours my husband was working and to give him a call about his paperwork either before or after his shift... not call 5 times throughout the day. If it was so dire, I would imagine the recruiter to call the client directly. Secondly - whoever does their payroll are idiots! Be prepared to be screwed over! He was consistently over or underpaid every paycheck. 3 months after their client let go of their temps - he gets a wage over payment notice. Really?! I went through all of his pay stubs and time sheets and they add up just fine on our end. If you absolutely have to use this agency, keep all of your pay stubs and hours do you don't get screwed.

I have been to this Kelly Services location multiple times in the last few years looking for…read moretemporary employment. The staff is completely lazy and act like I am bothering them by asking if there are any jobs available. They do not act professional and tell me when I am there that they will email me information about upcoming jobs so I leave my resume and then they never follow through and send me anything. I never hear a thing from them after I leave and they don't return phone calls. It is like they are pretending to work and then as soon as you leave they go back to doing nothing. I have a 4 year college degree and 14+ years of professional work experience and in 3 years they can't find 1 temp job for me and I am open to any type of job. Kelly Services is a waste of time and is just a shell of what they used to be.

Motion Recruitment, a Kelly Company

I had the opportunity to work with Stephen Schmall "stephen.schmall@jobspringpartners.com" who…read morereally helped me out finding a great new opportunity. Stephen has great knowledge about the job market he is working on, with information about which technologies are highly used and preferred by clients. He spend time to meet me in person and guided me about things which I should be aware of at the interview. The entire process of working with Stephen and Jobspring actually boosted my confidence level and attitude towards clearing the interview and within a relatively short time Stephen found the right fit & got me the job. Thanks again for everything - DD :)

From the owner: Today, Motion is a leading and trusted advisor in the IT recruitment and consulting industry,…read moreoffering the tech disciplinary expertise, geographic expanse, and solution fluidity companies need most to manage the road ahead.

Frontline Source Group

I had an excellent experience here. I highly recommend this staffing agency! I would definitely use…read morethis agency again.

From the owner: Established in 2004, Frontline Source Group has grown from a Dallas-Fort Worth staffing agency to a…read morenationwide firm dedicated to quality connections over volume-based placement. Our specialized staffing divisions include Administrative & Clerical, Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Human Resources, Healthcare Administrative, Manufacturing & Logistics, and Executive Search. Each division features recruiters with industry-specific expertise who understand their field's unique requirements. We offer flexible engagement options including temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and project-based staffing to accommodate varying organizational needs. At Frontline Source Group, we create meaningful connections that drive organizational success and professional growth through our thorough screening process evaluating technical qualifications, soft skills, and cultural alignment.

Gould Staffing

(4 reviews)

i have worked through gould service . thay provided quality work/ jobs assitance for me . A…read moreprofessional for professionals. Jon Adams phx Az

Life by John

(26 reviews)

I reached out to John when I was feeling burnt out from my corporate career and feeling unsure…read moreabout the future. John is a great guy and he helped me find a new career path (actually in life and career coaching ironically). I'm now feeling incredibly energized and John has been an open book with me on what led him to be successful in his own practice. I appreciate the knowledge and inspiration I've received from John. Thanks, John!

I met John a few years ago. During that time, my dad had recently passed away. I was depressed and…read morehad many regrets. I woke up every day wondering if my life was over: no vision, no plan, no growth, no learning. We began by taking the CliftonStrengths assessment and discovered that learning is one of my greatest strengths. He was very impressed with my high level of self-awareness. With a smile, John calmly listened as I led the discussion on the report. He recommended that learning is a strength. Embrace it. Also, John emphasized the importance of patience. He told me it took him two years to complete his psychology master's program. I discussed every career idea that entered my mind as I desperately tried to put the pieces of the puzzle back together again: lawyer, accountant, financial analyst, engineering, real estate, psychology, you name it. John never said I shouldn't do this or should do that. He said, "It's essential that we have a goal to work toward. Then, we will discuss what went well, what didn't, what our next step is, and what obstacles we must overcome. We will answer any questions you have. You are in the driver's seat during our sessions." After taking a break and doing some soul-searching, I discovered having a creative outlet in addition to learning is vital to my fulfillment. I told John I would publish a book, and I did. I came prepared to discuss my progress every week and our next steps. John supported me the whole way. I highly recommend Life by John to anyone needing support to reach their dreams or as simple as a sounding board. People who are prepared to discuss their goals, progress, next steps, and challenges with an open mind without the fear of judgment will benefit the most.

Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA

(65 reviews)

My wife and I spent six and a half hours in our initial session with Michelle. It was helpful, but…read moredid not address a major concern (which had been presented to her prior to our first meeting). Within a week of our counseling session our marriage was worse than before. I contacted Michelle and she said that my wife is very guarded about her issues and the likelihood is that she doesn't want to work on herself. Michelle was correct. In hindsight I regret we agreed to such a long initial session. I think we should have limited our initial session to an hour or two. It could have flushed out my wife's lack of willingness and commitment to counseling and saved us an enormous amount of money with no positive result.

Michelle is uniquely talented at discovering the core issues in a marriage and articulating it in a…read moreway that is easy to understand and follow. She provides practical advice based on the information she gathers in her session. My wife and I value a no nonsense approach to improving our marriage and Michelle provided that. She was carrying , thoughtful, and inspiring. We walked out of her office feeling reborn in our marriage.

Zoey Greco

(73 reviews)

Zoey truly is the best and she's the only one I would trust to recommend to my loved ones. She is…read morespot on every time you talk to her, and within minutes she is able to get to your core and verbalize things about yourself that resonate so deeply. I love that she also includes concrete coaching and advice in her calls and you leave with tangible things to work on. She is loving but direct and you can tell she genuinely cares about you and your unique situation. I have finally found my spiritual coach for as long as Zoey keeps doing this work. Can't recommend her enough!

To say my session with Zoey was life-changing is an understatement! She was fully attentive and had…read morea wonderful, eloquent way of speaking and connecting with me. She is an incredible listener and very gentle. Her intuition is spot-on because she mentioned my dreams and goals that I had never told anyone about. She and I have a long future ahead. I am so grateful and so excited!

A Touch of Bliss

4.9

(8 reviews)

My experience with this provider, Shannon, was blissful and wonderful ! Her massage skills were…read moreextremely relaxing and her touch was transformative. She is also so kind and considerate and comfortable to be around. The environment is safe and non-judgemental. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her services ! !

She was amazing.... My body has never felt this relaxed in years and I would totally recommend itread more

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Cristina S.

12 years ago

Very unprofessional. Upon politely requesting that I be in the audition room with my seven year old son, it was yelled to me that no parents were allowed because if he was ever cast, moms wouldn't be allowed on set. I did not feel comfortable leaving my son alone behind a closed door with a grown man. According to SAG/AFTRA, parents should be allowed in the audition room/set or within view/earshot at all times. After shouting to me, "Do you know who I am?!" we were eventually able to proceed with the audition with the door open. I regret not just walking out. If ever put in this position again that is what we will do. Please be cautious and don't be afraid to ask to be in the room with your child. read more

Sheila E.

12 years ago

Wish I could say I had a five star experience. Owner was rude and unprofessional. Would not recommend. He is lucky to have a receptionist that gives somewhat of an air of friendliness. read more

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