I had a little time before I was going to be let go from a company, so I started looking. Michael…read moreand Nadaa found me on linked in and I have to say it was an outstanding experience. Michael's team met me face to face (prior to covid-19 issues of course) so they could get to know me and what I wanted to find. Almost immediately they had three or four potential opportunities that they reviewed in detail. Look, these people know the companies; they work with them closely to place qualified candidates with appropriate employers. I felt their goal was not just to get me my next gig, but to find the right match for everyone involved. Michael was always available, quick to respond and was there for advice and guidance as we went through the process together. In my case: the team hooked me up with an incredible company that resulted in an incredible offer; one that both the company and I were excited about.

This company appears to be paper thin. I have been calling them during business hours and it goes…read morestraight to voicemail. I leave numerous voicemails with no return calls from the company. I submit multiple tickets and my resume though their website with no response. The search function on their website seems to be broken as it specifically states there are zero jobs available in my city - honestly just manually using LinkedIn myself is better than this company.

Honestly I've dealt with all the staffing/consulting agencies in Los Angeles. I will say this is my…read morefavorite company so far. Jamie and Sean have been very nice to work with and have demanded top dollar on my services each time. And a contractor it has been really nice seeing another side of the industry.

I highly recommend Equis Staffing. I want to briefly thank…read moreJamie H. for her outstanding support in matching me with an employer. Jamie you're one of a kind I strongly felt the great positive charism; personality that you carry and constant desire to help me out on my job hunt journey. You really show the passion and pride for your job. I would not hesitate to work with you again. Many Blessings to you and staff Thank you Mayra M

This company requires SO MUCH paper work just to create a profile and they have zero jobs posted. I…read morealso never heard back from anyone after filling out at least 10 different forms. No jobs, no service, not worth your time.

I've parted ways with ACT-1 Entertainment Solutions for the third time now -- and in light of the…read morecircumstances of this latest exodus, I need to revise and update my testimonial. Let me first recount what Anna Browne Robinson told me last July regarding ACT-1's current status, because it has bearing on what followed. Basically, AppleOne acquired ACT-1 in a corporate merger just prior to the pandemic (which, incidentally, retroactively explains some of the problems I documented in my earliest testimonial). Then COVID happened and, unsurprisingly, everything went to hell. In the interim, ACT-1's basically been gutted and it's operations and accounts have be transferred to AppleOne's Glendale branch. Anna has inherited oversight and rebuilding of that account -- and therein lies the problem. As an outgoing client, it's my opinion that AppleOne erred here in assigning this particular manager to this particular account. Anna doesn't have an entertainment background and it's clear she's out of her depth and doesn't understand the industry. Worse, by her own admission, overseeing and rebuilding ACT-1's account is a secondary priority compared to her primary AppleOne work. She's unable and/or unwilling to put the time or energy into it. If anything, the impression I was left with is that Anna resents having this account foisted upon her and is deliberately doing the bare minimum in response. Anna was also unable to generate literally a single lead in the 6 months I tried working with her. Now, to be fair, the WGA/SAG Strikes last year disrupted the job market and ACT-1 got hammered. I'm NOT blind to that, or to the impossible situation she had to navigate. That said, I feel Anna could have done more to work around this or help me out. She refused to cross-market my resume for any non-entertainment roles and insisted her current clients only wanted ACT-1 veterans. She even had the temerity to ask if I'd just tried directly applying to entertainment jobs through their company websites (I very nearly hung up on her; in fact, this call was the last straw and precipitated my exit). Anna's professional behavior throughout all this was also just as frustrating. I stressed from the beginning of our collaboration that good communication and reliability were paramount given my previous experiences with AppleOne's Westwood branch (which I've covered in reviews on that page). Anna agreed...and then promptly did the exact opposite. I'm NOT exaggerating when I say it takes up to WEEKS to get her to respond to basic queries, voicemails, and messages. On at least one occasion, she stood me up on a conference call (one that took almost 2 weeks to set up) and ignored my emails trying to ascertain what happened or to reschedule -- at least until I made it clear she was forcing me to reevaluate my business relationship. THEN Anna got on the phone. On these occasions, Anna admitted she was either on vacation (without even bothering to notify clients she'd be out of the office and to make alternate arrangements) or she wasn't even bothering to check the ACT-1 email account on regular basis. And while Anna did ultimately did take responsibility for that conference call incident and admitted there was no excuse...she also never actually answered what had happened. By this point, it's now February and I've finally had enough. I had serious reservations about working with ACT-1 again after getting previously screwed over by Michelle Rossoff and Wanda Hallmark. But Anna seemed genuinely apologetic about my past experiences (and again the merger retroactively seemed to explain some of the problems last time). I was also desperate because of the Strikes and had to roll the dice. Well, just as I feared, I rolled snake eyes -- AGAIN. It doesn't matter that 4 years have passed, that the old guard has changed, or that there's been upheaval and reorganization. Literally NOTHING else has changed with ACT-1 Entertainment Solutions; the agency remains completely and utterly incapable of fulfilling the basic services it professes to advertise. It's absolutely INSANE; I genuinely don't understand HOW they're still in business or why AppleOne is tolerating this. So, in conclusion, I once more cannot recommend working with ACT-1, nor would I advise job seekers to work with Anna Browne Robinson (at least if you're approaching her for entertainment work; to be fair, I can't speak to her non-entertainment work). To AppleOne Management, here's my closing advice: I think it would be beneficial to all parties -- you, ACT-1, Anna, future clients, etc. -- if custodianship of the ACT-1 account and its rebuilding was to be reassigned to a different manager. It needs to be overseen by someone who actually HAS an entertainment background and knows the industry. It needs someone who can and will put the time and effort into rebuilding it, and who's going to make your clients feel valued and welcomed and not treat them like unwanted headcounts.

I had the pleasure of working with Robert Norris recently on a job opportunity. He reached out to…read moreme with an opportunity that was incredibly well suited to my experience and was attentive, descriptive, and thorough throughout the entire process. Absolute delight to work with and I could not recommend 80Twenty more!

I had the pleasure of working with Dena at 80Twenty after they reached out to me on LinkedIn--and…read moreI'm so glad they did. I wasn't actively looking at the time, but their approach was incredibly welcoming, transparent, and engaging. They really took the time to understand what I wanted and helped me secure a role that truly aligned with my goals. The team was supportive throughout the entire process, always making sure I had the information I needed. I can't speak highly enough of them and have already started recommending 80Twenty to friends and colleagues!

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!

Cannot give higher praise to my experience with Friedman. The placements that they secured for me…read morewere with INCREDIBLE companies and executives, who I would never have been able to meet/work at otherwise. In an industry built on connections/referrals, they are able to open the door for you! They were always reachable and put me forward for multiple jobs in an incredibly difficult time in this industry, and gave me the momentum/confidence I needed to secure a full time offer. Thanks again Friedman!!

I've worked with the Friedman Agency during several different hiatuses. Jules would always look out…read morefor me for long-term or direct-to-hire opportunities and call to see if I wanted to be put up for them. I got a great job that went for many years from the agency. I returned to them recently during the industry contraction, and received some assignments despite the slowdown. Even while economic tensions run high, Matt Russell was my day-to-day and could not have been lovelier. It's clear he works long hours and never once was not absolutely lovely. It's a pleasure to have such a positive relationship for when interim temp work is needed and to make positive relationships working all over town.

When I decided to make a change in my life and finally leave the company I've been with for almost…read more10 years, this was one of my choices for finding myself a replacement. The staff was super friendly and even helped me tweak my Excel skills by letting me practice on the tutorial software. Only drawback, they don't have direct deposit available, so, you'll either have to swing by or get it through the mail weekly. You can also just fax or drop off your time card.

The job search process has become an endless challenge both for the employer and candidates. All…read morethanks to the ATS (Application Tracking System). When I submitted a resume to Joe at Royal Staffing, I was able have my resume reviewed the old fashioned and efficient way. Joe immediately took initiative and referred me to a great position in the local area. Within a week of inquiry I got an offer. Joe was supportive and informative every step of the way. I definitely recommend Joe to anyone in the job market, he's proactive and great to work with!

I cannot recommend Erin Felman and the entire team enough. From the very beginning of my job…read moresearch, they were thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly supportive every step of the way. The team was intentional about presenting opportunities that aligned with my goals and always made me feel like she had my best interests in mind. Communication was seamless, guidance was honest and encouraging, and I always felt prepared and confident heading into interviews because of the support. What sets this team apart is how genuinely invested they are in the people they work with. They celebrate your wins, advocate for you behind the scenes, and make what can be a stressful process feel exciting and empowering. I'm so grateful for their guidance and for helping me land a role that I'm truly excited about. If you are looking for a recruiting team that is professional, kind, and exceptionally good at what they do, this is it. I'm incredibly thankful for the entire team and cannot recommend them highly enough!

JR Berry was amazing throughout the job search process - Erin and Steven brought me great…read moreopportunities, were super communicative and supportive, and helped me land at a role that met all of my requirements! I definitely recommend!