I'm going through a career transition, like so many, and in a very challenging job market. I started working with Maven this year, specifically Shirin, and it's not only provided me with relief but has aligned me with some wonderful opportunities. Thanks to Shirin I've actually gotten interviews for roles that make sense. She has taken care to ensure she presented roles that actually make sense culturally while also matching my skillset. What I've appreciated most is that she's been thoughtful, honest, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than simply filling positions. Job searching can feel isolating and discouraging at times, and having someone who understands both the market and who you are as a professional makes an enormous difference. read more

working with tarah was one of the best experiences i've ever had in being placed for a role. not only is she extremely passionate and good at her job, but how she builds a relationship so quickly with her candidates is amazing. she truly cares about placing candidates in the right roles and spends time really getting to know what you're looking for, what your strengths are, and where you'll be successful. she was a thought partner through my whole interview process, she prepped me along the way, was always available and made me feel like a priority to her (which is such a skill with her workload!!), and even post filling my role, has remained such a great contact to have. and i know is always a text or call away, which i appreciate so so much!! i couldn't say enough good things about the maven group i've worked with (gillian is also amazing!!) and know i have a partnership with them for many years to come. tareh and the maven team deserve more than 5 stars in my opinion!! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Nerissa during my hiring process, and I can't recommend her enough. From our first interaction, she was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in creating a positive candidate experience. She communicated clearly throughout every step of the process, answered my questions thoughtfully, and made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and welcoming. Nerissa's kindness, organization, and attention to detail truly stood out. She created an environment where I felt supported and informed every step of the way. It's clear that she cares deeply about both the candidates she works with and the quality of her work. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend working with Nerissa to anyone navigating their career journey. Thank you, Nerissa + Maven, for all of your support and encouragement! read more

I'm three months into a role that Maven helped me secure, and my experience with the agency has been truly incredible. Tareh is an all-star who gave me full confidence going into every interview and helped me tap into my full potential as a candidate. The entire experience had a white-glove level of care, and I'm so grateful to have worked with Tareh and the team. I highly recommend them to anyone who is passively or actively looking. They will work hard to find the right role for you and ensure you get what you deserve as a candidate. read more

I'm not quite sure where all the 5 star ratings are based on, my experience with the team was okay to begin with as they were touting they have amazing opportunities and will match me up with some. A couple weeks to a month goes by, I started emailing them regularly (Every couple of days to about weekly) due to their lack of communication and follow-up. Then it came to the point when one of the recruiter emails me and tells me that their clients don't think my style of communication is appropriate for them.. like, how would they know if my resume/profile wasn't pushed out to them or even haven't spoken to them over Zoom or phone? I don't recommend using them as they probably have a set of high standards and preference to help others with a more bubbly personality or come across way professional in how they present to them. Waste of my time from the beginning. read more

Tareh is amazing!! I've worked with Maven on both sides (recruiting for company + myself) and I have nothing but great things to say. They are super professional and responsive. I had the pleasure of working with Tareh on a recent role and I'm so grateful for her guidance, coaching and passion! read more

The team at Maven have been through thick and thin with me throughout my career! I moved all over California during Covid, and Tareh and team helped me find some incredible roles. The team really partners with you to find the right roles, they listen and tailor their searches to find the perfect fit. I cannot recommend them enough!! read more

I want to give a shout out to Tareh at Maven who is an incredible recruiter. Tareh really listens to her clients, gets to know their skills, experience, needs, style, goals and personalities to make the right executive match, and delivers on expectations. Her insights into the industry, attention to detail, and ability to provide valuable interview tips made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly sets Tareh apart is her commitment to transparency and responsiveness. She kept me updated at every stage, provided constructive feedback, and advocated for me throughout the hiring process. Maven is a great resource for professionals looking to up-level their careers. read more

Maven is my go-to agency when looking for a position. They placed me in my #2 favorite role 7 years ago, and now they've placed me with my #1 favorite just recently. It's the PERFECT fit. The effort that they put into the match-making process is second to none. Tareh had such in-depth knowledge on what would be right / wrong for my needs and working with her was so easy and fun. Jessica, their CEO, is also extremely lovely and clearly runs an amazing company. Thank you, Maven!! Grateful for all of you! read more

I had an amazing experience working with Maven. Nerissa connected me with companies who were hiring for roles that fit my experience perfectly, and that helped the interviews go smoothly for both myself and the interviewers. She also sent me detailed information about each role, company, and hiring manager before sending my resume over for consideration. Then, ahead of interviews, she called me to walk through expectations and also sent me plenty of relevant reading materials and interview guides so that my interview prep was seamless. She is always very responsive and has made my onboarding experience very smooth. She was also very patient with me when I had scheduling difficulties and she helped find times that worked well for both myself and the companies I was interviewing with. Thank you, Nerissa! I would highly recommend working with Maven. read more

This is literally one of the worst agencies I have ever worked with. They interview you and then talk about these great "opportunities" they have that fit your resume....then nothing....they dont respond to mesaages....or they will and theb will set up a "meeting" with you only for it to be cancelled without warning and no contact. So extremely unprofessional. read more

DOES YOUR COMPANY KNOW OR HAVE THIS PERSON employed?? I was contacted (via linked in ) by a Recruiting Assistant by the name of "Almira" who said I might be a fit for a office assistant position. This person scheduled me for a 15 min interview on Mon. June 6th and ghosted me. Cut to today Friday when they reached out again and asked for another meeting saying it has been a busy week. I was all like ok cool. So we scheduled a meeting (without any means of doing so). Of course I was ghosted again. I'm so sick of these company's or bots whoever and so I thought it would great to pop over and write a review. If your values are invested in connecting people with careers this is not one way of doing so. Unless ghosting is part of it. read more

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can't rave enough about Tareh! She truly takes the time to find the best fits for roles and genuinely cares about each of her candidates. Tareh has gone above and beyond for me to ensure my candidate experience is top tier, she took time to learn about my background, personality, lifestyle and long term goals. She time and time again encouraged me to pursue avenues and landed me my perfect fit role. I cannot thank her enough for not just being so consistent throughout my search but for also continuing to be there for me and check in. In one word she's just a gem. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Melody who has been nothing short of fantastic, from prepping me for each interview to helping with the actual hiring process and being my biggest cheerleader - she was fantastic! The rest of the team is as well, Kate and Leslie all were super helpful and quick to respond with any questions! Maven is the whole package and I look forward to working with them on hiring side in my new role (thanks to them also)!! read more

I was lucky enough to work with this amazing company, specifically with Tareh Bulanti and Kate Mahoney. Tareh was an absolute godsend during the process of finding a new job. Her kindness, helpfulness, and genuine want for me to succeed- were evident in every conversation we had. Kate displayed the highest level of professionalism, providing me knowledge and insight every step of the way! I would not have landed this incredible new role without either of them. I highly recommend working with Maven if you get the chance. They are the BEST! read more

I have worked with Maven in the past and was glad that they reached out to me with a great new opportunity. I was working with Tareh recently and had the best experience. She contacted me about a great opportunity and it started rolling from there. Tareh was super supportive through the whole process and was a strong advocate for me. I cannot thank her enough for helping me get to where I am now. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

My amazing recruiter Tareh's masterful skills led me to my dream job. Tareh is so incredibly perfect for her chosen craft, and anyone who has the good fortune to work with her knows this! She is brilliant at every stage of the entire process and is a matchmaker extraordinaire! The way Tareh can virtually see into the future, knowing what a perfect match makes, is a rare gift and talent! I had worked with countless recruiters before being blessed with Tareh and no one - not one single person - could do what she did so naturally. She understands people, the roles and how it all plays together holistically. Tareh just gets it with a vision, understanding and global awareness of how all the pieces connect and align. I will forever credit her with leading me to my life-long job and favorite boss. Tareh's tenacity and commitment is what brought us to the finish line. She doesn't rest until the job is done and does what it takes to see you through. Tareh is my godsend!!! And I got the wonderful opportunity to work with the lovely Kate as well, and she was absolutely delightful too! These ladies led by the brilliant Jess are the best team in town and you can rely on them to lead you to your next happy chapter in life. Thank you Tareh and Maven for changing my life for good!!! I'll always have infinite gratitude to you for this extraordinary gift. read more

Nerissa was incredibly helpful throughout my job search. She provided excellent advice, kept me informed, and was always supportive. Her insights and guidance made the process much smoother, and I appreciated her effort. Highly recommend working with her! read more

I want to love this recruiting group, however, after an unfortunate experience, I'm compelled to leave a review so they can do better! I began working with Maven sometime in May or June of 2022. I was assigned to Stefani. I went through many interviews with many different companies and was eventually offered a contract to hire position. Stefani was really excited for me to take this role until I actually received the offer. She then began questioning me and asking if I really wanted to take the role due to the distance. She expressed no other concern in my accepting the role. About a month after starting with that company, I wasn't happy with the company I was contracted for and they weren't happy with me, so my contract ended. It was then that Stefani expressed her concern for me taking that role, indicating that it was a challenging role and she was worried that it may be too much for me. That would have been helpful information to share prior to me taking the position. I continued working with Maven and was offered an interview to do some temp work while I was searching for a more permanent role. Stefani indicated it would be four days a week, 8-9 hour days, which was a great temporary opportunity. However, when I interviewed for the role, the interviewer indicated they only needed someone for maybe 9 hours a week or so, which was significantly less than what I was originally told. Immediately after the interview I emailed Stefani and let her know that I wouldn't be taking the role as it wasn't the right opportunity for me, as I needed something with more hours than what was being offered. A couple of days later, the main recruiter for the role, Shirin, emailed me asking if I'd like to accept the role. Clearly nothing had been communicated. When I shared the same information with Shirin that I shared with Stefani, I received a somewhat curt response from Shirin stating the role was always "part time". Obviously if it's not 40 hours, it's part time. Again, huge difference between 30ish hours a week and 9 hours a week. I then emailed Stefani to follow up and let her know that I wasn't trying to burn bridges but had I received accurate information, I wouldn't have even gone through the interview process. The only response I received was, "I hope you're having a better week". My week was great! Not sure why that was the response I received. I never heard from them after that. I share all of this to say - communication within the organization needs to improve and the information you share with your candidates should be accurate so as not to waste anyone's time. Lastly, if you decide that a candidate is not someone you want to continue working with, terminate the relationship professionally as opposed to just ghosting. Had you emailed me and said "hey, based on all the information we have, we no longer feel we are a good fit for you" I would have understood, as working in the tech industry for the first time was a total shock and that is the majority of the Bay area/Maven's clientele and I realized how much I didn't enjoy my experience in that world. Hope things can improve! read more

I spoke with a guy in March. He seemed enthusiastic about being able to help me find a job. After this zoom meeting, I never heard back from him, so I applied online and for several jobs and was told that job was not available either. I started to see a trend. Over the next month or two, the same jobs were posted. It became obvious that they were posting similar ads to get people to sign up. I still haven't heard from anyone. read more

My experience with Maven Recruiting was wonderful! Tareh Bulanti and the Maven team were communicative, thoughtful, thorough, and helped me find the perfect placement. Their white-glove service made my job search for my next role simple, smooth, and quick! I interviewed and started my new role in less than 3 weeks. They take the time to get to know their candidates and provide opportunities that align with your values and desires. Thank you Maven Recruiting! read more

During a job search, "intro meetings"  are an everyday thing.  What you did, what you're looking for, your professional traits, etc. - are all well-practiced responses for someone job hunting. When I met Tareh at the end of last year, I wasn't ready to take on a new role immediately, but I wanted to explore the market, and see if what I wanted was even possible. When we connected, for the first time in my job search, I was challenged to really articulate what I wanted.  Tareh didn't just ask the basics: she asked who I was as a person, what brings me joy at work, and dug deep to present scenarios and roles she had available. At the end of that call she said she'd keep me in mind, that what I was looking for wasn't immediately available, but she was "on it". Not long after, I took on a role I didn't love, with another recruiter, flattered by the prospect of a company going out of their way salary-wise to engage me. It was especially difficult to feel like I betrayed my own interests because what I wanted just wasn't available.  Through it all, Tareh would ping me to mention roles close to what I hoped to get. Her emails kept the flame alive, and eventually, we landed on a role that was a perfect fit for me. Yes, ultimately that is the success story, but the greatness is in the details:  * Tareh shared thorough information and prep for each meeting and interview. She was always candid about the state of the search, the state of my candidacy, and the next steps.  *I never had to chase Tareh for updates. She was consistently available to me within an hour of me reaching out.  * She exudes realness and compassion: I love that I can tell her what is important to me - exactly - in terms of salary, culture, relationship to boss, industry, diversity and geolocation, without feeling judged for making the decision that was right for me:  giving up a small portion of comp for the chance to work fully remotely. This is by far, one of the most important things to me, and Tareh was a world-class recruiter in this area. I've not seen better from c-level executive searches.  * She advocated for me, and clearly, for the client - which makes me a future client. As a candidate, the ability to trust that your recruiter will convey the nuances for your reasoning to a panel of clients is unique. I always felt that whatever I told Tareh would be conveyed with honesty, eloquence and nuance, and that I'd get a true response in return.  *Tareh is clearly very intelligent. I realize this is a bit more intangible, but you absolutely do want someone with her cognitive horsepower predicting outcomes, prepping you for conversations, and asking other candidates questions and taking thorough notes to share with you.  I have a ton of gratitude for Tareh's job, but I am most grateful for her approach to doing it, and how reassuring and transparent she made the process. I can't wait to hire her when I am in a position to need her, and my recommendation is that candidates speak to someone like her before they think they need to - you never know! read more

I, too, am one of the people with a negative experience. I replied to an ad that turned out to be a Maven posting. I received an email stating it was through a recruiting group and we chatted back and forth - I was then asked to meet someone in person. I took time off work in the afternoon, navigated to the satellite office they have in San Mateo. Got there... waited and the recruiter and I met. She seemed really upbeat and interested in my resume and new search. She even said I was a good match for the original ('bait') posting. They had other recruiters working on jobs that they'd put me in contact with... I am now 2 months in with NO COMMUNICATION from them. I emailed each of them TWICE for followup with no response. This ghosting thing is out of control. I also sent emails regarding a new posting I saw in the obvious Maven style last week. I am qualified for many of the jobs they've posted but they won't even return my emails. A simple "it's been filled" or "we'll submit your resume" would suffice. I specifically asked if I was a viable candidate (expecting a blow off), but nothing. Many of these negative Yelp reviews show a response from a Manager/Owner saying they do respond. Show us... There are too many people saying the same thing. Customer service is important. We're here, putting ourselves out there for YOU to make a commission/placement fee. I am also calling ageism. Why did I have had to show ID for a I-9 if they aren't actually placing me somewhere? That glance at my document told them all they needed to know. I don't look my age and I can work circles around some 20 yr old - plus, I have the experience of doing this type of high level EA work for years that they lack. What's the deal? I'm just so disappointed in my experience with Maven. Save your time and gas money. read more

They are such a waste of time. I have worked with tons of recruiting agencies over the years and have never had such awful interactions. The office is nice and polished, you'll meet with someone who has something in their pipeline that fits your skills, they will have you meet the rest of the team and that will be the end of it. You won't hear back from them stating the status of the jobs either way. Very unprofessional. I met with them in 2016 and got a job through another agency. I met with them again years later and it was the same deal. They have jobs posted all the time on LinkedIn but will never get back to you even if you're qualified. They wont reach out to say hi we have other opportunities either if you apply to any of their posts. I had a recruiter call me after months of applying asking if I still lived in the East Bay which I haven't in 5 years. Seek help elsewhere. read more

I came to San Francisco from another state, and within weeks Nerissa was able to source near to a dozen interview opportunities for me which ultimately lead to my securing a full-time direct hire position at a firm I love--in an industry I love. The care, attention to detail, and professionalism Nerissa showcased throughout each and every interview and placement process was nothing short of top-tier-level recruiting excellence for which I'll be forever grateful both personally and professionally. You are doing yourself a disservice by not partnering with Nerissa at Maven for your next job search. read more

Do NOT waste your time working with them! I've worked with a number of recruiters in the past and have NEVER had such a negative experience, in the contrary, it's always been pleasurable. Maven Recruiting Group will try to push you to meet them at their office, to drive all the way there, pay for parking and waste your time talking to them. I met with Gillian Lopez October 12, we talked about the open positions I was interested in and worked together in making my resume more Admin looking. She requested that I worked on my resume the same day and to turn it back to her if possible that evening. So I went home and stayed up late working on my resume, only so she could email me back 5 days later excusing herself for her late response and saying "I'll reach out once I have a role that speaks to what you're looking for." but there were roles we had discussed she would apply me for, that was the whole point of going to their office. But her delay in responding is proof of her lack of organization. On November 25th after not hearing a word from her or anyone at Maven, I sent her a kind note to ask if she had found any position available for me, attached is a picture of that message with NO RESPONSE after almost 2 weeks of sending it. This is a big WASTE OF MY TIME. Not only she's disorganized but clearly RUDE. read more

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The team at Maven Recruiting Group are the best! Nerissa is an amazing recruiter and a wonderful person to work with! During my job search, she took the time to get to know me and my background, and was very understanding of my situation. She shared opportunities that would be a great fit for me and gave me a lot of encouragement. Nerissa is great at communicating and she always checked in with me to make sure I was well informed and prepared. She reassured me every step of the way and I am beyond grateful for her advice and guidance throughout my interview process. It has been a great pleasure working with Nerissa and I definitely highly recommend her! read more

Don't go here. Because they simply don't care about your success! You are a wa qualified body and their agents want to PLUG you into ANY job and then forget about you...so they can make their little dividend off of your placement. I had a placement that was hideous....I worked for many months with the promise of a hire and pay increase. Instead I got my own job paying FOUR times my measly hourly rate. Which my agent was too inept to renegotiate! IF you want your future in the hands of a recent college graduate who could give two licks about your career then Maven IS your Agency!! Seriously the WORST agency in the city. Selfish, small, uncaring and lame. I was in between roles and took a little assignment that paid LESS than a poverty wage with pie in the Sky promises. I wish I could give them ZERO stars!!!!!! I will say this...my time working for them made me have drive like I've never had to secure a better job. I killed my self working for Maven and all I got in return was a crummy candle at the holidays!! When my agent could seal the deal they dragged in someone else who also came up short. But I was a pro and gave notice like the decent human being that I am- Don't do business here. You will only kick yourself later on. Good luck getting a return phone call when you really NEED your Agent to respond. It's my own fault for stooping...but I was desperate!! Never again- read more

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ! They post jobs over and over that aren't available. I applied for a job that I am very qualified for. The feedback I got was " oh that company is in a hiring freeze until next year". The next day the job was posted again. It is clear that SO many of these reviews are fake. What unprofessional aholes. read more

I submitted my resume for an open position and Jessica Canlas reached out to set up a meet. I wanted to see if we could do it over VC as taking time off isn't ideal. She was insistent on doing it in person so reluctantly I did. I met with Christine Morico to chat about what I'm looking for in my next job opportunity I felt went well. I was instructed to "stay tuned". Weeks went by and I didn't hear anything so I reached out to both Jessica and Christine, radio silence. I waited about a week and sent another follow up email, I never received a response from Jessica and Christine responding back with - "At this time I can't really see the roles we are working on fitting your work life balance or what you are looking for in terms of culture fit. Best, Christine" I almost bursted out laughing, this is the most ridiculous thing I'd ever seen. Apparently when you've been in the professional world and know/have a better idea of what you want - which isn't just another job, Maven can't be bothered. For those of you who want to have professional communication, for the recruiters to actually hear what you're looking for, to not have some fresh college grad who really can't understand your position, to not feel like you're just another warm body to be stuffed in a shape that long term won't fit DO NOT use Maven under any circumstances. There're much better companies out there. BE WARNED!! read more

I want to extend my gratitude on this platform. Maven is by far the best agency I have worked with and helped me land an amazing job, I can call home! Shirin was with me in every step of the way, very responsive and communicated my needs to the employer. I would recommend Shirin if you are able to choose who you work with at Maven. Today, I received a flower delivery with a Congratulations note for my first day at work! I was temp to hire. Honestly, so thoughtful and forever grateful! read more

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Maven exceeded my expectations in being the career partner I was seeking. I found a few Maven job postings on LinkedIn and decided to apply to those that best fit my career interests. I appreciated that Stefanie Jass from Maven responded with a timely and welcoming approach. We set up a brief phone conversation and agreed to meet in person for a more in-depth​ dialogue about my career goals and more insight into the Maven process and opportunities. Indeed this was a partnership and it was important to me to be transparent and forthcoming if I expected the same of Maven. I left feeling as though I had made the right connection to access opportunities I may not have found on my own search. Stephanie & Amber worked collaboratively behind the scenes and with their partners to present various roles and organizations that aligned with our previous conversations. Stefanie was responsive and engaging, I heard from her soon after our face to face conversation and almost every day thereafter. Maven served as my advocate and my champion, providing guidance and insight to help navigate the relationships to successful placement. As for the on-boarding, Maven has a suite of user friendly tools to onboard​ a new employee, track hours, and communicate as necessary. I have very much enjoyed and appreciated my experience with Maven. They provided an avenue to career fulfillment that complimented my own research and exploration. Highly recommend! read more

Let me start by saying Thank You Amber! I am incredibly thankful for her phenomenal work. Amber has partnered me with an extraordinary employer that I share a vision with. A connection with a company for a position that matched my experience and skill set. I genuinely believe her ability to recognize that opportunity, her infectious enthusiasm, and strong sense of urgency made a real and successful difference. I've had experiences with other staffing agencies before, and many are outdated and even mediocre with their quest to get you hired. Often, overlooking great possibilities to just get you working anywhere. Here is the thing, I don't want to just work anywhere, I want opportunity, I want growth, I want a chance to show I can be a valuable asset and contribute to the success of a great team. I was able to do that through Amber and the staff at Maven because they have your best interests in mind. I will not waste my time with any other agency, and I don't think you should either. It's also a bonus to always feel welcomed with open arms! read more

Maven is the best recruiting agency I have ever worked with! Thanks to Gillian, and the rest of the team, I was able to find my dream job and start a career I'm extremely happy with! Gillian knew exactly what I was looking for in my next role/company and 100% delivered. She was excellent at communicating and being supportive throughout every step, and very efficient with scheduling interviews. She was a great joy to work with and I'm very thankful to have had the opportunity! I highly encourage all who are looking for a new role or new hires to reach out to Maven. They are absolutely phenomenal! read more

Maven is THE BEST recruiting group I've ever worked with. I was contacted by Hayley through Linkedin and at the time I was thinking of searching for a new job. I thought to myself, why not and emailed her back. She set me up to come in their office for an interview. From the moment I stepped into the office, everyone was incredibly warm and friendly. Jessie was my recruiter and words cannot express how wonderful she is! She conducted an interview to learn about what I wanted in my next role and what I'm looking for and took time to learn about me and my skillset. Jessie then called in the other recruiters to meet me and everyone was so sweet and wonderful. Literally the next day, Jessie called me with TWO companies that wanted to interview me. She got me pumped up and ready for my interview. Emailed me all the details of the company and the people that I'm interviewing with. She was very knowledgeable and called me before each interview to make sure I was prepared and to answer any questions I had. Unfortunately I didn't get any job offers. Jessie continued to work with me and called me almost every week with a new role, this went on for almost 5 months. She told me "I'm determined to get you a job, you have GREAT experience." and I believed her. FINALLY, Jessie called me one day after not reaching out to me for 2 weeks (I thought she had given up on me!) and told me one of the companies I had previously interviewed for wanted to see me again for an open position!! This was the company that I initially wanted. I was so excited. At last after 5 months I landed a job offer all thanks to the Maven team! I would definitely refer any friends to Maven. They are incredible!! read more

I rarely write Yelp bad reviews but I felt this experience really warranted one. I went to Maven back in November when I was first beginning my career change (I was mainly looking for direct hire positions at this point but did say I was possibly open to temp ones as well). I met with Dana who was very nice and provided me feedback on my resume. She then introduced me to the rest of the office and everyone appeared to be kind and helpful; I had a great feeling walking away from my meeting with them that day. Fast forward, I quit my job a few weeks later and emailed Dana to let her know that I am now free and interested in temp positions. She said she'll get back to me if something opens up which she never did. I then received an email from their company with open positions (all of which were right up my alley) so I sent another email to Dana. She said she'll talk to the recruiters working on the assignments and see if there's a fit there...no response after that. A recruiter that I work closely with and trust from another company sent over my resume for a position they were trying to recruit her for (there are recruiters out there who actually care about you!) and I was contacted by Susan. Susan was nice and we talked a bit. I pointed out that I did meet with Dana before in November and she referred me back to her (sent an email to her and I was CCed on there). This was 2-3 weeks ago and Dana never responded to that email, not even to acknowledge it. Perhaps I was not the best candidate for them or they really could not help me, either way I would have appreciated that sort of upfront honesty versus this type of treatment (I have worked with recruiting companies for that did honestly tell me that they couldn't help me which saved both our time). This is not just an incident isolated to myself. I've talked to other friends who have worked with this company also and they all had the same thing to say: they weren't responsive, you have to keep on bugging them for anything etc. One of my friends was treated in a very condescending manner as well by one of the recruiters when she met with them (first meeting). I'm just so puzzled by this experience as compared to all these great ones on here but I thought it would be best to share. For anyone considering this company, I would suggest looking for another one. There are actually companies who respond and will help you out there. read more

The first time I went through Maven was in 2016. Four years later, I'm looking again and I can say with confidence that they're the only agency I'll work with for all my admin role opportunities. They're a real genuine and get-it-done group of professionals who go the extra mile, making made me feel accepted and seen in my job hunt. :) read more

This agency is a waste of time and I had a horrible experience. I was messaged on LinkedIn by a recruiter, a phone call was set up the following day and it was fine. The lady told me I sounded like a good fit for an internal position and that she would like to bring me in for an in person interview. She failed to inform me that I was in fact not interviewing for the internal position. I had to make an excuse at my current job thinking this in person interview would pay off. There were many things that went wrong: 1. I was told to arrive at 8:00am, I got there and had to wait 20 mins for someone to come by and open the door. I was knocking and could hear people in the kitchen microwaving food but they wouldn't open the door until someone walked by and saw me. 2. I was interviewed by someone else because the original person was double booked. They clearly lack organization here. 3. They lied to me and didn't interview me for the internal position but instead asked me general questions as if I were a candidate looking to find a job placement through them. When I confronted the original recruiter about all of this she apologized and told me this wouldn't affect my prospects at getting a job. I haven't heard back since and it's been 2 months. I really don't know why they expect people to be able to take time off of work just to go into an interview for them. Instead they should do interviews over FaceTime or Skype like Robert Half or Ajilon. If you're looking for a legit recruiting agency stick with the big ones that are actually trustworthy. read more

Out of 40+ recruiting calls and 12 interviews, I only ended up working with two recruiters (after a few days of trying to work with a few). Maven was one of the two I trusted. I really wanted and needed to only work with agencies that had both their candidates and their clients on their mind. It's a matching service and to make a good match, recruiters need to consider both sides and I really felt Maven did that. Kirsten was my main recruiter and she really listened to what I wanted and matched me to amazing opportunities. From the candidate side, it was amazing. I have a strong resume and very strong references from most of my bosses. I, however, do not interview very consistently. Depending on who interviews me, it can go right or very wrong. I interview very honest and though sometimes I know what would be the right answer, I can't bring myself to overcommit. Though what I want is to commit to a great company, I can't bring myself to say what some companies are looking for on the first interview. Maven was very patient and I greatly appreciated it. Had they dropped me at some point, I would have been okay for all they had done for me in the first two weeks alone. I know I had high expectations and was not exactly easy to work with. The fact that they stuck with me made me felt really good. Though I had confidence during this round of job search, it always hurt to be dropped by someone. The fact that I messed up on some interviews and they called me to tell me the feedback and worked with me was more than I could hope for -- it's very comforting and above and beyond anything I could expect. Susan and Kirsten sent me to some great companies and in the fields I wanted. Like amazing, top ranking ones! Honestly, they remembered everything I wanted at the first interview with them. I had forgotten one of the things I wanted was a nice office and they assured me with each company they sent me for that the office was amazing. The offices really were amazing and that's the attention to detail Maven had. Theres no doubt in my mind that recruiting agencies work harder for clients than candidates and if they worked that hard for me, I can only imagine how much they work for their clients. From some of the interviews I went on, I definitely felt that Maven had wonderful relationships with some great companies. I'm so appreciative to have them on my side. You know sometimes how you leave interviews with a better answer to some questions? I would tell Susan and Kirsten after my interview and they helped me rely the information when they can. I got some crazy second chances because of them. I actually also got a job eventually through them. I dreamed of working in SF for a long time now and establishing a life here. Maven very much made it possible. I know recruiting firms can't help everyone. I definitely recognized that during my job search and I definitely recognized some firms where I would never want to work with ever. Maven was one firm I knew I wanted on my side from the start and I was right. They're one of the few firms that think about both clients and candidates and really try to match needs, skills, expectations, etc. read more

Where do I even begin? Working with Maven has been an amazing experience. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have gotten so many phone screenings and interviews. The recruiter I worked with was JULIA and she was a gem! Always contacted me about new opportunities I would be a good fit for, very quick to get back to me and easy to get in touch with. After a phone or in-person interview, I would give her a call to follow up and let her know how it went. Julia gave me great advice on questions to ask during the interview and important things to highlight. I think Julia is an outstanding recruiter and I am happy to have been able to work with her! In the end, I found my perfect job through applying myself online, but I thank Maven for setting me up with so many interviews and coaching me on how to do well on them. The more I interviewed, the easier it became and I think that's why I did so well on my last one. So thank you Maven! I owe my success to you :) And thank you Julia for being a top-notch recruiter! read more