My easiest 5 Star yelp review This is the only recruiter that read my experience and offered a job to fit. Most places would obviously just spam offers. Getting offers for insurance underwriting when you work in web and design. Just silly. Taylor was on top of her game like no ones business. For me, this was my first time looking to transition after starting my career. I really needed guidance and assistance for every step. Taylor was able to assist me at every step. - Pre interview interview, to know what to expect with my first meeting with potential employer - First interview follow up. Get my feedback and hear feedback from potential employer - Updates about second interview - Second Interview prep - Second Interview follow up and thank you procedures - Salary negotiation and advice for accepting an offer - Offer and first week follow up Really great experience. Would recommend to any family or friends in a heartbeat. When I was interviewing with the company I accepted an offer with, they had other potential job ideas for me in case I did not accept an offer or was rejected for a position. I took the pressure off and I felt that if this interview was not a good fit they had my back for another position. My area is Web Design and Web development. Not sure what industries they work with but check them out. They got me a job and a lot more money. Thank the lord! Thanks Taylor read more

A recruiter from the Lassen Group contacted me about a job in the IT industry. I was told I had to visit their offices in Irvine in person, even though I lived over an hour and a half way. I didn't complain though, thinking it would be worth it if I got the job. After meeting with the group and having my interview with the hiring company, I suddenly stopped hearing from the recruiter. I followed up, expecting some kind of feedback - bad or good was fine by me - but my calls were not returned and my Emails ignored. If I had flubbed something in my interview, a polite call would have been more professional than dropping me like a hot potato. I don't expect to win them all but I do expect a recruiter to follow through from beginning to end with honesty and proper communication. Update: The company contacted me about a job and I replied telling them why I wouldn't refer them. They apologized for my experience and explained what happened, which would have been great had they done it months ago when I was calling them for updates. The employee I talked to said they learned a lesson from this and will not let it happen again. I guess it'll be up to someone else to post a review in the future to see if that's true. read more

Let me first start by saying that with my background I deal with a LOT of recruiting firms. I literally have several of them calling me every single day and I can tell the difference between a good one and one that's just spamming resumes in hopes of getting a hit. At Lassen i've worked with Ryan Henry (who just got me my most recent job) and Taylor Ziencina and a couple of others (sorry forgot the names). I have physically met these people, they are real and in a real office not some overseas call center. I found them all to be very direct and professional in what they do. Now regarding some of the other comments I see here, i would like to address them: 1) Why do they need to get every piece of information from me... Well if they are going to actually try to match you to a job it would certainly help them to know more about you. Yes they could be searching for keywords, and in fact i'm sure they do this but that is a valid tool for recruiting. If they call you for a Java job and you only know javascript just say no thanks, don't waste your or their time. if they offer you a job that is out of your area just say no. I did both of these things and they completely understood and eventually found me a great job. 2) why do they need to know every other job i've applied for Because they work for money stupid, if someone else has already submitted you to a job then that other person will get the commission, end of story. stop thinking that everyone in this world is just there to serve you and that they have unlimited time to waste on you. 3) They called me at work and i didn't even give them my number, OMG!! Yep, guess what you have no privacy. The moment you entered your info into a publicly available website it's gone all over the place. Sorry but those things that make the internet so awesome also have some drawbacks, get used to it and realize that it's probably not such a bad thing to be contacted by potential employers. it sure beats NOT being contacted by any potential employers when you need a job. 4) they were impolite And You've never been impolite? Imagine if you had to call random people all day long and 90% of them told you to F off? So yea, i'm not doubting that other people have had bad experiences with this company but i think that can be said for all recruiting firms. All i can say is my experience was pretty damn good. My details: I interviewed with two companies in person through Lassen. Both companies would have been a very good fit for my skills. I got the job at the second one. During this time they did offer several other companies but I declined them for various reasons. It helps if you actually know what kind of job you are looking for. I would recommend this company to anyone (and have) read more

Horrid. I was contacted by six, SIX separate recruiters over a two month period and not one of them secured a single interview for me. Each time I was contacted I was made to jump through hoops all over again. Their staff does not share information apparently. Yesterday I was contacted by Alexandra. She assured me that they were "actively making calls". To who exactly? Remember: I have not had one single interview via this agency. Don't even bother with these clowns. read more

Stay away from these shady scam artists. They are just collecting data as a shell organization or otherwise interrogating job seekers with no other goal than to use information from them to try and find where they can sell consulting services. Sean Card called me up and asked me all kinds of personal questions and when I started asking what the job was that he was trying to fill, he said "I think we're butting heads here, do you want to proceed?" I VERY politely declined to tell him how much the salary was in a recent offer that I had declined, and he hung up on me! Absolutely ridiculous, I have spoken with scores of recruiters recently and sometimes they can be a little pushy but nothing like these guys. Don't even answer their calls! read more

Lassen Group came through for me. I was not actively doing a job search, but they found me on LinkedIn and informed me about a position a bit closer to where I live now. The position that was open was for a UX / Visual Designer for a reputable company in Orange County, and positions like these can get pretty competitive, especially when it comes to talent. This is how the process went down: 1. I emailed Sydney that I was interested in the position. And about a day later they called me to let me know that the company showed interest in me. 2. I interviewed with the Lassen Group with Sydney first, so that they could get a better understanding of what I wanted in my next role. 3. Adrian then followed up with information about the company. He also gave me pointers for the interview. Anyhow, needless to say, I went several rounds with the company and Adrian has kept me in the loop through the entire process. He went above and beyond, as in ensuring I got the salary and benefits I wanted. If I had any questions, he was there. Sydney and Adrian were on it! Thank you so much for all your help! And thanks for finding me on LinkedIn!! read more

Don't be fooled. The last thing recruiting firms like this want to do is help people. They're more interested in helping themselves. I was contacted by Chris Gelalich from Lassen Group. He wanted a Skype interview before to find out more about my background before discussing any of the positions he supposedly matched me for. I've learned that this is a predator tactic used on job seekers to gather information on the candidate's last position and where he/she has interviewed so that the Lassen Group can find out who's hiring. Here's Chris's contact info so you know to stay away. Chris Gelalich Lassen Group, Inc. 2600 Michelson Dr., Suite 1560 Irvine, CA 92612 T: (949) 250-8900 x110 F: (949) 250-8958 www.lassengroup.com cgelalich@lassengroup.com read more

Sean Card is totally unprofessional. Confidentiality is the key for a job seeker and he made me feel so uncomfortable and mentioned he knew my boss. I am not sure whether he is trying to show off or what is the motive behind this. If you are a job seek, stay away from this company. You never know what they are going to do. They may contact your boss and your job search will be over. I agree with another post here that these guys only care about their own interest. They will not update you with a status if they can't get their commission! read more

I have worked with Lassen group before in the past and have done so again. I have seen a few reviews specifically with Sean Card and can definitely say, I've had the opposite experience as others here. Is he aggressive in his pursuit and advice? Yes, but not in a bad way. The advice he gives is from experience in the industry and some of it I hadn't thought about at all before it was mentioned. That said, the entire time I was dealing with him, he was on the ball. He kept me updated, contacted the employers, setup several interviews and gave me tips on the place I was going, their atmosphere, type of environment, industry information, etc. It was definitely appreciated and he was honestly the only recruiters to constantly keep in touch with me throughout my search. In the end, he negotiated and helped me with a position that I think is going to work out great. read more

Lassen Group contacted me when I posted my résumé on a job board, and I'm glad they did. Each member of the team was competent, affable, and efficient. I never got that "shark salesman" vibe which is so prevalent at other agencies. Their office was clean (almost utopian) and pleasant. Everyone was well-dressed and well-mannered. Lassen Group is a well-oiled machine. They're the Globo Gym of technical recruiting agencies, except they're the good guys. The team brought me in for an initial meeting, took copious notes on every aspect of my professional history and preferences, and formed a focused plan to place me in the right environment. Then, something strange happened: I wasn't pulled in a thousand different directions or matched with companies that were clearly wrong for me. Lassen Group knows that their job is to make you happy, despite the fact that you're not their client. Other agencies give you a blunt butter knife and a half-hearted pep talk before they kick you into the ring, carelessly waving dirty dollars in the air and yelling, "I THINK THIS IS A GREAT FIT FOR YOUR SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE!". With Lassen, you always feel like you have an ally. Which brings me to Sean Card. Sean ran point on my placement, and he was truly wonderful throughout the entire process. He was the cool older brother to my anxious kid-on-the-first-day-of-school. Sean was a great guide, providing almost step-by-step instructions on how to approach the interviews he had set up for me. Walking into an interview in an unfamiliar part of town, faced with strangers who ask tough questions and give you coding exams is never fun. Sean made it easy, feeding me "inside" information about the company's values, standards and infrastructure. He gave me great advice; I felt like I had a cheat sheet with answers to all the awkward questions of salary negotiation (it's best not to bring it up until you're certain there's interest from the employer), appropriate attire (dressy casual; no tie), and areas of professional development ("They're a Drupal shop, so let them know you're interested in growing your Drupal skills"). And it worked. Everything fell into place, I fell in love with the hiring company, and Sean secured a stellar offer for me. When this kind of thing is done right, everyone involved benefits. And that's exactly why I would recommend not only using a recruiting agency to find your next job but to make sure that agency is Lassen Group. They absorbed 90% of the stuff I hate doing during a job search, stayed in close contact along every step of the way, and provided the kind of professional reassurance I found to be critical in the face of such a stressful transition. read more

I applied for a position that this firm had posted and was called in for a Preliminary interview right away. Before I had even gone to the interview with the recruiter, they had set up an interview with a company they felt that I was perfect for, this was after a short phone interview with Lassen Group. On Tuesday I interviewed at Lassen with Nathan, and he walked me through what I should do at the interview, how I should dress and act. He also gave me some pointers on some answers to questions that I might be asked. On Wednesday, I went to the interview prepared and ready. The interview went very well and I was able to go to a second interview the following week. Through all of that, I kept Nathan in the loop about how things went and how I rated the company at which I interviewed. After the 2nd interview, I got a job offer with the firm I am now working for. Nathan at Lassen Group made sure that I had all my ducks in a row. He did all the negotiating for pay and benefits, I just had to prove that I was the right person for the job. He called me just today to make sure that everything was good and set. Lassen group is a one of the better recruiting firms that looks to place good people in good jobs. They work hard to make it easier on you and to get you the best opportunity they can. Thank you Lassen Group for helping me with my job search. read more

I wasnt comfortable putting 80 miles on my car today just to go in for a Skype interview for a job with no description or the capability to ask any questions at all. If I had disposable income I wouldn't be looking for a job and could afford the gas and parking fees (1.50 per 15 minutes!). The also grilled me for information on where else I was interviewing, asking for names and companies - this made me really uncomfortable. If this interview lands me a legit meeting with the dude I Skype'd with I will retract my entire review. They've also called me describing jobs and telling me they'd email me info but I never hear back from them about anything. Please don't waste my time. read more

Lassen Group got me an interview with a great company, and I got the job! Taylor Ziencina was incredibly helpful, especially since this was my first time searching for a job in the tech industry, as well as my first time working with a recruiting agency. She was very thorough in providing me with information before each of the interviews, and always followed up with me when I had questions about a company or the job-searching process. Lassen Group was instrumental in my getting my foot in the door in the tech industry. Thank you! read more

The tech industry is competitive already, so using a source to edge out the competition is an added bonus. I had worked with the Lassen Group in the past, trying to find the right position, but it wasn't meant to be. This time around, with the market becoming more demanding for Web Developers, .NET Developers and etc., it was the perfect time to utilize the Lassen Groups skills and resources. The reason I choose to use their services are because: 1) Friendly staff 2) Knowledgeable recruiters 3) Plenty of quality companies that they work with Sean and Chris really worked hard to find me the right company, which meet my criteria. If you aren't comfortable with a company or a potential employer, you can be truthful about it and they handle it very professionally. Communication is very important and I believe that if everyone is on the same page, then everyone can be successful and close the deal, which happened in my case. The staff may be pushy, but that is because they want to motivate you to do better and understand the importance of not being indecisive. Thank you for helping this time and I am glad all the hard work paid off! read more

Recently worked with Taylor a couple months ago on a DevOps role in the orange county area. She was able to line me up with the company and get the ball rolling. She did a good job in handling my job hunting process that led to my eventual employment. One thing to note - I did pay for parking, while this is a small thing its one thing that sticks out in the 4 times I have used a recruitment company. Another thing to always note as a candidate is this is a recruitment firm and expect it to flow as such. While they are very professional they are also very persistent and sometimes pushy. Do not be afraid to say no or counter what is offered. Taylor helped me achieve a salary I was happy with in an environment that fits my lifestyle. I have recommended her to a few other of my tech friends and will continue to do so. read more

Taylor Ziencina is a professional in her field. She is good at communication and always responds to your calls quickly. Her colleagues cooperate with her very well too. They work as a team. Every time I reach her, if she cannot pick the call, her colleagues would pick the call and forward my message to her on a timely manner. I got a position near to my home with her help. Thank you. read more

This concise review is dedicated to Taylor Ziencina. To begin this review, I will share MY experience about the IT recruitment industry; it is foul, greedy, selfish, and nefariously evil. I despise the fact that this industry thrives off of IT professionals who need work and experience... The IT industry is already scrupulously demanding and competitive. Most recruiters take advantage of this reality only to ensure that they get paid regardless of the candidate. Taylor Ziencina from Lassen Group, is the diamond in the rough, a blessing to me and a gift to Lassen Group. She is the reason I have the dream job I have today. After 8 years of working "mom & pop" IT gigs, Taylor saw my credentials and experience and went to work to get me REAL work and not that temp contract nonsense! Anyway I'm thankful to have experienced working with Lassen Group's Taylor Ziencina. read more

Great firm, very professional, timely and overall wonderful service. Ryan Henry was awesome at communicating, recruiting and coaching me through several job opportunities. Eventually landed a terrific job thanks to him. read more

Sometimes you need to try a different approach to finding a job and Sean Card at the lassen group made it wonderful. He found me a job basically the next day, scheduled an interview within a couple days, and was constantly updating me and in contact with me throughout the whole process. In the end I got the job and couldn't be happier. I recommend you try this company and if anything ask for Sean, he knows what he's doing and will do anything to find you a job and the give you the best tips to ask in an interview and how to answer them and more. read more

I worked closely with Taylor Ziencina at the Lassen Group in Irvine and recently got hired as a lead software engineer. So you could say that this was a positive experience. The first Skype session was with the whole Lassen team and it went well. They were professional and easy to talk to. Then I worked one on one with Taylor on this opportunity. She worked diligently to get things going. Taylor constantly kept in touch with the client and kept me updated. This was a huge help given my full time employment and a long (and painful) commute to the previous job. The only thing I found a bit strange was that they did not have a full job description document for me (that I am used to getting for lead positions) and the client provided that to me at the in-person interview. Not really sure what happened there but it all turned out to be good. After the in-person interview, she got me feedback from the client promptly. This really helped in knowing where I stood in the interview process. I recommend them without a doubt. Thanks Taylor! read more

Working with the Lassen Group was a great experience. I worked with Ryan Henry. He was very helpful and was a great asset in helping me with my interview and being very clear about the job position. I highly recommend the Lassen Group. read more

Strategic Employment Partners helped me with my Job search and helped me find the job I have been looking for quickly. Adrian and his team made sure I was prepared to meet with the hiring managers. SEP offered me clear insight to what the company is looking for and what to expect when meeting with hiring managers. I highly recommend SEP if you need help getting in front of a hiring manager. read more

Working with the Lassen Group was a good experience. I responded to a job posting on indeed.com and within a month I started my new job. Sean was very helpful and professional. He also got back to me right away with any questions I had or with any updates on the interview process. I recommend this firm to anyone looking for a job. read more

I had great experience with Lassen Group. I worked specifically with Adrian, and he was very nice and detail oriented in helping me prepare for the interviews. It seems that he has pretty good relationship with the employer. I actually got the first job that he sent me in. Thanks a lot, Adrian. I've also met with other recruiters there. They were all nice, busy and seemed to constantly look for new positions and candidates. One small thing, I agree with another reviewer, $4.50 for parking, it was little, but annoying at first, but then I got the job.. so I can't complain too much there!!! read more

creepy!!! they called me at my work, where i've only been working for 5 mo, asked if my company have any positions available. first of all, i dont even remember my own office number, certainly didnt post it any where online. (he said he found my info on linkedin???) i've no idea how they got my office number and name. and they want me to refer them to my company HR or something. WTF? stay away, dont give them anything , avoid at all cost, if you value your privacy. read more

As several other reviewers have written about this company...creepy, impolite and information-gatherers work in this company. I was called by some lady who wasted 20 minutes of my time asking for literally all my information. She even went as far as asking me the complete list of companies I am currently interviewing with. I asked why she needs that. I told her I can let her know if I have been submitted for any positions thatsh e has, but she kept on insisting asking me the name of the companies I am interacting with currently. After this, she abruply disconnected the call. I called her office back which turned out to be a board number. I spoke with a different person and explained him what I had gone through. Surprisingly, he said this was the normal practice of the company. I asked him for the company name and located the website. What a complete sham!!!! This looks like a complete fraudulent company just out there making calls to IT professionals and gathering information about which companies are currently recruiting. Read all the past reviews and you'll see that others had the same experience. I was so much outraged I decided to write about this company on yelp. I am sure the people who rated 5 stars are obviously from Lassen. Further their website clearly looks like a high-school student's overnight project. They have spelling mistakes all over ... lol ... testimonial is spelled as testAMONAL .... lol....bloody cold-calling robbers, thugs...I am sure they ask for people's resume and copy stuff and market their own guys with FAKE resumes. EMPLOYERS....beware...DON"T HIRE FROM THESE PEOPLE. MOST OF THEIR CANDIDATES WILL LIKELY HAVE PROJECTS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES COPIED FROM MY RESUME .... .LOL.... read more

They don't respond to your calls or emails, unless they need you. It's understandable, since you're not the client. When they call you, their number is blocked as private. I normally don't see this with any business organization, very strange. As the other reviewer stated, you stop hearing from them after an interview with a hiring company, bad feedback would be ok, but provide some feedback, so you can improve in case they send you to another interview. read more

My time working with The Lassen Group, specifically with Jace Nibarger, was an absolute pleasure. Jace was an absolute professional, his advice and mentorship for going into interviews was absolutely crucial to my success in landing my new position as a software developer. Jace was amazing at following up with emails and phone calls. The Lassen Group and especially Jace Nibarger are highly recommended! They give recruiters a great name! Easiest 5 star review ever! read more

I had a positive and fruitful experience working with Jace Nibarger on my job search. His connections proved valuable to landing a Senior Software Engineer role in OC. He was very friendly, professional, and informative at every stage of the process. Frequent communication made me feel like he was really pulling for me. His interview prep sessions were very helpful, and he always checked if I had any questions on each call. Grateful to Jace, as well as Ryan, for their professionalism. read more

I've worked with a number of Irvine recruiters and Lassen Group is the worst. I've had several calls where they started out saying they had a job for me (I'm a well-paid IT professional). They pumped me for information about all my interviews - companies, hiring managers, etc. - and after wasting 15 minutes of my valuable time they ended by saying there was no specific job but they would keep me in mind. The last time they did this I was hesitant to give them any info but they said there was a job for which I was a good fit. I did give them some info about a job I was interviewing for through another agency, only to get an email from them a few days later advertising the very job I had told them about. As to the job they were trying to get me, I was told the company was very interested in interviewing me so there were several calls trying to arrange it - it was just a matter of coordinating schedules. When an expected call about the interview never came (I was told he'd call me the next morning), I called the recruiter to find out what was going on. He was busy, I left a voice mail - no reply. After several calls with no response, I never did connect with the recruiter. My last call was handled by an assistant, who rudely told me that if there was any information I would get a call but "don't call them". Never did find out what happened to the interview. My advice is that if you see a job they are advertising, find another agency to represent you - there are plenty of reputable ones out there. There are very few "exclusive" job listings despite what they may claim. read more

I have been undecided for months whether to post anything about this company, but it has been bothering me for a long time. I am very dissatisfied with the company and I can not recommend them for anything. If you are a potential client or a candidate, Run Forest, run. These guys are not nice people. read more

Sean Card contacted me regarding a position. We communicated constantly prior to the interview with the client. He initiated every phone towards me. Sean and I scheduled a Skype meeting, which he missed. I did not contact him after this. Hours later he sent me an email apologizing, and we proceeded with an interview with the client. He asked me to call him after the interview, which I did. The interview went well. I sent him an email a week later asking for an update. I called him 2 days later after not receiving a response, and the receptionist said he was in a "meeting", so I left my contact information, and never received a call back. What's the big deal of sending an update whether the client wanted to proceed or not? This was the first recruiting to not update me on the status of a position. read more

I had been searching for quite awhile looking for a graphic designer and was having several agencies send me candidates. Lassen finally brought me the winner. Sean was wonderful to work with and really understood where I was coming from. I thought the speed date interview was really good to get a feel for people before interviewing them for the second time. I would definitely recommend them and I will use them again for any job openings I have in the future. read more

Worked with Dominic and Lassen Group for a little over two weeks--starting as an unemployed developer, and finishing as a happily employed one. Dominic and his team were very courteous, professional, and understanding of both my needs and the clients'. That's what you need from a recruiter--a professional liaison that communicates and bridges the discrepancies as well as the commonalities between both parties in a timely and efficient manner. I was never left in the dark or confused as to where things stood at any point during the process. I was given prompt email and telephone responses, with daily updates. Wouldn't hesitate to work with Lassen Group, and Dominic, again. read more

Chris Gelalich was an amazing representative. He worked with me, never ended a conversation with out setting up a follow up. He help me find a position that suited my needs and that of the company. Great personality, easy to talk to. I would recommend them in a heart beat. read more

Worked specifically with Adrian and he was great. Gave excellent recommendations with how to handle interview questions and follow up emails. If I do need another staffing agency...which hopefully I won't...I will definitely go back to Lassen Group. read more

Lassen Group was very helpful and knowledgeable in assisting my job search. They found me many positions to interview for and I landed a job in under two weeks time. By asking me questions, they pushed me to find the best job out there for me and I am grateful. They are also great negotiators who got me the salary I was looking for close to my home. read more

I used Lassen Group on my last job search, and I had a great experience, they got me really good interviews, with top notch companies in Orange County. Good job guys. If I decide to look for a job in the future, I will contact you for sure. read more

Friendly and professional recruitment firm that is not the call-center type. They will work with you and get to know you to find what you are looking for in a new opportunity. They seem to know what they're recruiting for and not just matching keywords and presented me several opportunities that were a close fit for my skills and goals. I was called in once before to their offices and once again after about a year to get an update on where I am and where I want to go career-wise. Taylor Ziencina and a few others have contacted me for potential positions, some of which I declined considering, but Taylor found me an opportunity that looked like a great fit for my career goals and I'm happy to write that I've been given an offer. Taylor has kept me up to date and has been professional through the entire process. read more

Very rude, unethical and unprofessional Doesn't matter how long they've been around . . . crooks remain crooks. I was called in the late evening around 6:00pm about a "great opportunity", and that they really wanted to speak with me ASAP, only to be told when I called back that the person who contacted me was "in a meeting" (sounds familiar doesn't it). Spoke with another salesman there who assured me he'd send me more details about the position I received the initial call on - nothing was ever sent. No reputable job placement agency will ask you where you've recently interviewed with right up front first - they are very adamant about it. There are many excellent job placement agencies/individuals out there that will really work with you - this is not one of them. They specialize in staying in business by information that you give them freely in good faith, while giving prospective candidates false hope. In all fairness to all other job placement agencies, I would have skipped rating them if I could have - 1 star is far too generous. read more