My first interaction with The Help Company happened just over a year ago…read more I had recently moved to the Los Angeles area after dealing with some personal and family issues. Moving to LA from the East Coast was hard enough on its own, let alone trying to find a nanny position in a completely new area with no local experience or connections. I was struggling to find my place and the right opportunity. After meeting with two other agencies that flaked on me and made me feel like a second-class citizen, I found The Help Company. My initial interview was with Katie, and she and I instantly connected. Our conversation felt completely effortless. I felt heard, understood, and genuinely valued. Toward the end of our conversation, Claudia, the owner, came over and introduced herself. The connection was instantaneous. Within minutes, she was setting me up for an interview with a high-profile family looking for a long-term nanny. In my 10+ years of nannying, I had never experienced an agency that was so genuinely invested in my future. From that very first meeting, I couldn't have felt more supported, heard, or advocated for. I have now been with the family since that first interview, and I couldn't be happier. Finding the right position was about so much more than simply finding a job--it was about finding a place where I felt valued and supported, and The Help Company played a huge part in that. I rest easy knowing that Claudia and the entire Help Company team are behind me if I ever need them. I'm incredibly grateful for the support they've given me and for the opportunity they helped bring into my life. I truly can't recommend them enough.

If I could give this service 0 out of 5 stars, I would…read more First, I want to acknowledge how wonderful Naomi was when she helped place me in my first role. The second recruiter I worked with, Michelle, was also an absolute angel. She was supportive, kind, and communicative throughout the process, and I truly appreciated working with both of them. Unfortunately, my experience with the owner, Claudia, was the complete opposite. I have never in my life worked with someone as unprofessional as she was. To provide context, I was matched with two ultra high net worth clients through this company. Both individuals turned out to be extremely emotionally abusive. I have worked in the celebrity industry since I was 20 years old, and by the time I worked with these clients at age 31, I had never encountered behavior to that degree. While I understand that the company's priority is to place candidates and generate revenue, there should have been transparency about the individuals they were placing me with. In my experience, Claudia was only kind and engaged when a placement was made and the company was earning money. During my second placement, I gave a two week notice due to the increasingly toxic and emotionally abusive behavior I was experiencing from the client. One week into that notice period, the situation escalated further and I made the decision to leave the position early. I had previously been transparent with Michelle about my concerns and my desire to leave the role. At one point, the client contacted Claudia and shortly afterward Claudia left me a very aggressive voicemail referencing an NDA and accusing me of disclosing information about a previous employer. This accusation was completely unfounded. The previous client I worked for through this company was already listed on my resume, so there was nothing confidential about that information. I chose to respond by text message because I did not want to engage in a heated conversation when I knew I had done nothing wrong. Claudia's response to my message was simply a vomiting emoji. I found this reaction extremely unprofessional and inappropriate, especially given the circumstances I was dealing with at the time. The company and employer also made several accusations about my conduct. Ultimately, I provided the California EDD with substantial documentation covering the three month duration of my employment, including text messages, emails, and medical documentation. After reviewing the evidence, the judge ruled in my favor and granted unemployment benefits. It took me nearly two years to feel comfortable enough to write this review because of how stressful and traumatic the experience was. My hope is that no one else is placed into situations like this without transparency or support. I sincerely hope the company reflects on how candidates are treated moving forward.

I had the pleasure of working with Veronica "Vee" at Pocketbook and from our very first…read moreconversation, I knew this experience would be different. Vee keeps things real while still being incredibly professional. She took the time to understand my personality and who I am, not just what is on my resume. There is so much more to a person than what can fit on a resume, and Vee has a true gift for seeing beyond job titles and responsibilities. She understood what I was looking for and helped connect me with an opportunity that was the perfect fit. Within a week of connecting with Vee, I was offered a role. I felt like I had my own personal lawyer in my corner! Supporting me every step of the way. I never could have imagined having such a positive and pleasant experience during a job search. I am incredibly grateful for her support, genuine care, and ability to see the person behind the resume. I highly recommend Vee to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly takes the time to understand you and advocate for you.

Working with Saaya and Veronica at Pocketbook Agency was an outstanding experience from start to…read morefinish. I was guided and supported through what was a long and at times challenging interview process. They both took the time to truly listen, coach me, and keep my confidence up through every stage of the process. Offering me thoughtful guidance and always delivered with warmth and professionalism. Together, Saaya and Veronica make an incredibly powerful team. They complement each other perfectly -- bringing professionalism, genuine respect, and a human touch that is rare to find in recruitment. If you are looking for recruiters who will truly advocate for you, take the time to understand your goals, and stand by you through the highs and lows of a job search, look no further than Saaya and V at Pocketbook Agency. They have earned a client for life and a good friend!

I started the initial stages of my job search with a lot of enthusiasm and with a list of…read morequalifications that I was determined to find in my next job. I must have submitted my resume into a dozen job agency ads/websites, various online portals (Monster, Ziprecruiter, LinkedInetc) and spoke with many representatives while visiting their offices. Over time, the search became repetitive and discouraging, as it stretched longer than anticipated and I was getting the same dead-end responses from recruiters. It was a breath of fresh air when Elite Placement reached out to me. Right away I noticed the differences in their service. John and his team are certainly the experts that were there to support, ready to communicate, and sincerely want to go above and beyond to find the right job for me. My main contact was John. He was very professional, stayed transparent and accessible to answer any/all questions via email and phone. This was comforting for me because I was not familiar with the "temp to hire" process and I had moments when it was easy to let negatives creep into my thoughts. Please note it is so important to not give up or settle for any offers that are on the table especially if it doesn't fullfill all your requirements. From my first conversation with John to the time I received my official offer letter, it took a total of 6 months. A lot of sacrificing and adjustments were made along the way, but John and his team stayed supportive and encouraging the entire time. Remember that they are on your side! I feel really lucky to have found Elite Placement Group. It is a wonderful feeling and a great sense of accomplishment when finally signing that offer letter. I now hold a position that aligns with my career and within the company of my top choice. I am beyond happy and this is the best gift I can receive right before the Holidays. I feel blessed that I can spend happy times with my family without having to worry about my future. Thank you John and Team! Wishing you guys lots of success and happiness in the future!

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.

Christie and her team have been monumental to my job search and professional development. Christie…read morehas a wealth of knowledge, incredibly warm, cares about her clients and is driven to get them what they want. This is the best staffing company I have come across, and easiest one to review by far. I highly recommend giving GSC a call regardless of what stage of your career you are in.

Christie is amazing and you know that she is always rooting for you and supporting you in your…read moreendeavors. She is great recruiter with a real talent for finding talent! She knows how to position resumes, identify candidates, and work with you until you get the result you want!

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.

Updated 2024 Review:…read more I was recently laid off and I thought I'd check out how Co-Op is doing via Yelp. And I'm left weird out.. The rebranded "First Professional Services" has zero online presence, while all of the Yelp reviews are all old (from the Co-Op era). I only could find the old Co-Op profiles on LinkedIn and Google, but nothing for First Professional Services. That's a bit odd for a temp agency, yeah? Being active online should be their thing! But wait, there's more: Their current website is a sad little ghost town, with the last job posting dating back to 2021. Lastly, it looks like the recruiting team I once knew from the Co-op days are all gone... with the staff page on the site being suspiciously blank. All of this is sending me some major red flags under this new "regime", so I can't recommend or trust "First Professional Service".

Co-Op is an Entertainment Industry staple. So, if you're lucky enough to be able to work with…read morethem, I highly recommend it! Co-Op places temps at the large studios and at other entertainment companies throughout L.A. I have been in Los Angeles for 11 years and Co-Op put me on my first-ever entertainment desk. They gave me my first foot-in-the door in the industry and I'll never forget it. And, they rock! This agency has a stellar reputation for a reason: their temps are the best! The reason their temps are the best is because they are treated respectfully by the staff. They are lovely, friendly -- and of course, professional. Temping in the "industry' can be intimidating, but if you do a good job, Co-Op will take good care of you in return. I have been placed on two "temporary" jobs by this agency in the past that turned into full-time hire positions. If and when I send friends to them, they are always appreciative. It's kind of like a family, and like me, there are several people working in entertainment in this town that got their start by working for Co-Op. When you work with good people, you want to continue to go back and work with them. I'm currently a graduate student and when I have downtime or need some extra money I give Co-Op a buzz and they make a huge effort to find me work. Love them!

I am so lucky to have been referred by a friend to Justin at Bedford staffing…read more Finding a reliable worker these days is so difficult and Justin was able to find me the right candidate and was patient with me as we went through the process. We all want to find the right person for the job and Justin was just as selective as I am. The people I had met with before hiring Justin just weren't making the cut. Justin came to me highly recommended, and I highly recommend others to use him if you're looking to find a qualified individual for your open position at your company. He got the job done and I would 100% use him again. It was well worth my time and his energy.

I cannot speak more highly of Justin, and Bedford staffing. I have worked with a few different…read moreagencies- some larger, some boutique- and can honestly say my experience with Bedford has been the best. Not only did he ask great questions during our interview, but also took time to thoroughly review my resumé and give valuable feedback on how it could improve. And you can tell by the way he speaks about his clients that he really wants to take the time to get to know both sides to ensure align personally, as well as professionally. Would give more than five stars if Yelp allowed.

Got introduced to Beverly Sarah through Vjollca. Their services are very helpful for anyone…read morelooking for staff for any occasion, they cover it.

I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to this amazing company by Vielsa. I was extremely…read moreimpressed with the amount of professionalism and dedication of the Agency's staff. They run a first class operation and can provide reliable and dedicated staff for any client's needs. I can't say enough good things about Vielsa and the Beverly Sarah Agency!!!