If being unemployed for months on end isn't bad enough... doesn't make you feel as small and…read moreinsignificant as a gnat (yes, the same gnat that the employed are shooing away or smashing with a napkin covered hand), go to Officeteam and you'll be there. As my savings is now pretty well non-existent, I am applying for things that pay just about as well as jobs I had in high school (without a high school diploma or college degree, mind you). I won't embarrass myself by going into the hourly rates I've received in the last several years. Getting back on track, here... I applied for a position, which I was under the impression was an "in-house" recruiting position. I got a call from Officeteam (Caroline) the next day asking me to come in for a generalized interview. I mentioned that the position I had applied for was an internal one. She seemed confused, and said that she couldn't *see* what I had actually applied for, but that she wanted me to come in to interview & test for temporary positions that might open up in the future. I agreed to go in, and asked if I'd be meeting with her. She said that they all work together, and that I'd be meeting with Dana. I arrived for my scheduled "appointment", bearing a freshly printed resume, copies of two letters of recommendation, a page featuring four references, and a "candidate testimonial form" which Officeteam requested that I fill out. I was sent to a conference room to fill out an application, I-9 and W-2 forms, and sign paperwork authorizing a drug test and background check. After completing the lengthy packet of information, I returned it to the very pleasant and friendly receptionist. She told me that Dana would be in to meet with me right away. I went back to the office, and at least 10 minutes later, I was joined by Dana. I will just say that it was not a pleasant experience. I was quizzed about my background and experience, but not in a way that made me feel confident about myself or the placement services. She didn't appear to be listening at all. I kept thinking that it was a waste of my time to be there. She told me in no uncertain terms, that I would be unable to see more than $11 - $12 an hour (which, as crappy as it is, is more than I made at the last 2 of 3 jobs I've held). She acted as if I was not good enough to be in the office, and like I was a high school drop-out with no discernible skills. I felt like I was on trial... and for a crime that I didn't commit. The interview-turned-interrogation was finally over, and I was sent to complete an endless barrage of tests that I don't actually believe show a person's actual skill level. It was frustrating and I stopped counting the number of times that I considered leaving at 12. After the testing, Dana again (lucky me) met with me to go over my results. She gave me my score percentage, and some random-seeming long numbers of others versus mine (what the numbers represented or meant, she didn't explain), and basically told me that I sucked at a few of the tests, was on-par with a few and was better-than-average with a couple. I left this Olive Road office feeling worse than I had before. Just a clue to all of those who have not experienced unemployment, being fired or laid-off, none of us need any help feeling like losers. So, this wasn't a good experience, but I think that I have to follow-up with them. A shitty job is better than nothing, I guess. I'm just not sure that they'll even attempt anything on my behalf. Un-happy Job Hunting

Edit: 4-16-2016 Yes, I have worked as a temp for Office Team in St. Louis. I thank them for being…read morea bridge that brought me over safely after a major surgery, moving to a new area of the country, and career transitioning. My best experience with Office Team was a temp performing data entry for a manufacturer in a beautiful setting with a big window overlooking a scenic area in my own office. My worse experience with Office Team was when the owner's son-in-law returned from military duty and began to make attacks on me. At first I did not know why he kept attacking me but now I suspect post-traumatic- stress syndrome. Later the St. Louis area racism brewed out of control and was aired on national TV. How can you be a great temp for months then suddenly the son-in-law shows up and nothing you do is right? I will never know why he verbally attacked me, but I have some educated guesses. I chose to decline that permanent offer of full-time employment and found full-time work on my own. I was thankful for the opportunity to earn a weekly wage until I could find full-time work which was about 6 months almost full-time as a temp then a 3 month gap of part time temp work before finding full time employment with okay benefits. Mallory F. and Laine W gave reviews consistent with my OfficeTeam experience in Austin, Texas where I was never given an assignment or offered any type of skills training.

Good group of people. Pros with a lot of experience. I especially liked Mindy at the front desk.read more

From the owner: Interviews with Ultimate Staffing Services are by appointment only. Walk-in appointments are not…read moreaccepted at this location, allowing us to provide dedicated support tailored to your career goals. Please contact us directly to schedule a virtual candidate interview.

I have never worked for this place as of now but I signed up with them along time ago and have…read morecalled in to look for work at times. They're professional and nice and will try to help you find work if they get it in.

From the owner: Gateway Industrial Staffing was established in 1986 and has been responsible for providing…read moreoutstanding staffing assistance to the greater St. Louis metropolitan area for over 35 years. We specialize in staffing for light industrial and manufacturing positions.

I recently worked at a bakery for another employment service. The bakery ended their contact with…read morecompany and the bakery request I go through Prologistix. It was an ordeal to even get signed up on website. The company set up phone interview they missed, after reschedulng caught a cold, the company called me but she couldn't hear me and hung up. Called bakery again, they advised to try again, when entering website advised my account was closed, can't apply until March 2021 So I went through the other company. Failed client and potential employee

I would not recommend going to this temp agency to look for work. This is one of the most…read moreunprofessional businesses in the area. They have this kind of reputation in more than just the St. Louis area, it's not good in the Atlanta area either. If you want to find work somewhere through a staffing firm look elsewhere as the employees are rude, will lie and the process in general is just a waste of your time, gas and patience.

They do a great job at trying to match you with the best employer match, and help with…read morepre-interview coaching so that you will have the best chances possible. I liked everyone on their team, and their honesty was refreshing. This location only does permanent placement, with a minimum 6 month contract, which is perfect if you're looking for stability. I found a job before they could place me in one, but my experience was so positive that in future searches I will be using their services again.