they didn't have any jobs that i spealize in i tried calling alot but no answer what a major let…read moredown especially when you are seeking employment

This review is a long time coming but I cannot overstate how amazing the experience I had with…read moreStaff Connection. I had never worked with temp agencies before but Nikkie and her crew helped walk me through the process. I never felt like I had to jump through any hoops and they were quick to try to find me employment. Within a few days of meeting Nikkie, I had an interview lined up for a permanent position as well as some temporarily employment. Within six weeks of our initial meeting, started full time with a company matched to me from Staff Connections. They put an emphasis on finding jobs that are perfect for your skillset and personality. I could not be happier with the results. They even gave me advice on polishing up and tweaking my resume. If you're looking for work or even looking to change your line of work, it would be a mistake to look anywhere other than Staff Connections.

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.

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!

Inflexible. Refused to supply Laborer to remove panel covers for our infrared inspector who…read moreincidentally is not IBEW. The business owner claimed incorrectly that the person would have to be an electrician which is not true. Her husband is a Union member and UNION member make claims on every place of work without legal standing. Not a flexible agency. Will not use.

Pre 2020 these folks were very good, easy to work with and their candidates were awesome. Today,…read morethey can't be relied on to be your only temp company.

I had a great experience working with Hire Options throughout my job search. From the very…read morebeginning, the communication was prompt, transparent, and professional. A special shoutout to Celeste who did an outstanding job preparing me for each interview. She took the time to share thoughtful insights about the company, hiring team, and interview process, which helped me feel confident and well prepared every step of the way. She also checked in consistently, provided honest feedback, and was a genuine advocate throughout the process. The level of communication and support exceeded my expectations, and I always felt like I had someone in my corner. I highly recommend Hire Options to anyone looking for a recruiting team that truly invests in their candidates.

I'm incredibly thankful to Mona Makhani for helping me navigate the legal field and guiding me…read morethrough some tough life decisions. Working with her felt like having a life coach in my corner, she pushed me outside my comfort zone and set a new standard for what a recruiter can be. The placement process was unbelievably fast despite the holiday season and she was proactive every step of the way. She was emotionally in tune and genuinely cared about my future and long‑term career, not just the next opportunity. Thanks to her support, I'm now at one of the best law firms in DTLA, and I couldn't be happier. Her attentiveness and meticulous attention to detail made all the difference. From our very first phone call, I knew I was in great hands! Mona, you truly are the best! Thank you for everything!

I am so grateful to have found this wonderful company whose staff members highest priority is to…read moremake impactful impressions on their clients! PACE helped my family in a very detrimental time. The paper work process was easy and Connie who helped me was concise and made sure I had all my documents together. Thank you PACE and the entire staff team!

My scheduled appointment was at 9am and they were right on time.  June and Jose are the…read morerepresentatives names. Upon arrival there was a walk through conducted around the premises of my home.  My wall heater was inspected.  Oh my I had a gas leak.  Thank God they discovered this. No carbon monoxide issues. 9:30 currently in kitchen checking for gas leaks.  One gas leak is found behind my stove wow.  10am Had a room inspection.  While one worker is in the garage one worker is still in the kitchen checking my stove. I guess that went okay.   I love the team work. Damn gas leaks behind the dryer.   10:14. Okay they are going to shut heater off until my leaks are fixed.  And I'll be issued electric heaters until the job is done. Found out the dryer vent is under my home and yeaaa they are going to clean them out. I'm hearing new microwave ayeeeee, instalation cover for something who cares its free.  I'm loving this.  10:21 refrigerator is being analyzed I'm praying for a new one. Okay more gas leaks in my garage,  and by the water heater. Ok new light fixtures with two new ceiling fans I'm hearing. Major gas leak outside 10:38 was told to call the gas company. 11:19 The gas company has arrived to fix the leak.  Yass these guys are on it. 12pm Gas man has left and he has put in an order for my meter to be either fixed or replaced. 1:24 guys have left the premises.  My electric heaters are on the way. 1:44 my heater has arrived 1:55 signed for heater technician is out the door. Job well done.

Not very good , I didn't get accepted, tried, calling them for my info for a copy of my BG they…read moredon't reply back or answer calls. Saying it not their fault.

I'm a fair minded individual. I don't dole out compliments so easily, just to placate anyone…read more JobSource is providing a service much in demand, to citizens in need of employment. The neighborhood where this JobSource is strategically placed, is a great location serving the needs of the unfortunate unemployed. And though I may not be a resident of that Huntington Park area, that didn't stop JobSource from saying "HELLO, how may we help you!" I went to JobSource to complete my Application process that I began at their Lincoln Heights facility. The Huntington Park Staff here was fast, courteous, professional, and very busy. "If you're so satisfied," you say, "Then why the FOUR Stars and not Five?" Well, I'll tell ya! Remember initially I said I don't dole out compliments so easily? Remember? OK, all I can say is, one bad apple can spoil the whole crate. There was one employee who had 'Not-So-Good' service manners. I will not name her. All that aside, you need help in getting placed? What's holding you back? Get a Job at the Source- JobSource!

This temp agency claims to have connections in the entertainment industry, but they don't seem very…read morehelpful when it comes to actually getting a job through them. Every time I call, they say they have my resume on file, but then mention that their clients usually request temps by name. When I expressed how hard it is to land a job, especially in entertainment, they suggested maybe it's a sign I should quit and explore other interests. Agencies like Robert Half and AppleOne have much stronger relationships across various industries, including entertainment. Honestly, I'm baffled this agency is still in business.

I recommend this temp agency to anyone who wants to gain more assistant experience in the…read moreentertainment industry. After the writers' strike, they kept me employed at places like NBCU, Dreamworks Animation and Warner Bros. for two-and-a-half years, with almost no breaks in employment. While on the job, if I ever found myself in a tough situation or needed advice, I could always count on Ted or Stacy to take my calls and give me encouragement, wisdom and/or tough love. I felt like they always had my back and genuinely cared about me both professionally and personally. Keep in mind that permanent job offers in your area of interest aren't necessarily Ted and Stacy's end goal. They aim to match qualified temps with the needs of their clients. The rest is up to you. Permanent job offers might present themselves organically as a result of your experiences, and at that point, you have the inside knowledge you need to make the right decision for you. That's what great about temping -- you get to try a job, department or company before you commit to it. If it's not the right fit for you, take what you learned (or earned) from that experience and move on. I agree with a previous review about the seminar. It's a great resource for newer assistants, and I even found parts of it to be helpful for a more seasoned assistant. While it may not be necessary, taking the seminar shows initiative and investment on your part. They key is approaching those few hours (like all your jobs and life experiences) with humility and the right attitude.