I needed help with looking for work, Maureen Hood from Reardon Associates reached out to me and has…read moregone above and beyond to help me in every possible way. She's great with communication, follows up and definitely doesn't make you feel forgotten when it comes to helping you look for work and finding the best match. I give Maureen a 10/10 and would like to thank her for being so supportive and understanding. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help in their job search, Keep up the great work Maureen!!! Thanks, Sheila

Have worked with Maureen Hood for several years. I have met with other recruiters and then never…read moreheard from them again. Not Maureen. She has secured me my best assignments over the last few years. She never puts me in a box, but instead, sees the transferability of my skills and because of that, has gotten me some great gigs which have expanded my HR portfolio quite nicely. She has really extended the effort to get to know me and clearly values building a long-term relationship, versus just filling the positions that are currently on her desk. I have the highest respect for Maureen and her professional abilities and results.

No response at all. Very unprofessional and would never work with this group again. Last in a LONG…read moreline of negative experiences.

As a client I am so impressed with the attention and care paid to our needs when it comes to each…read morespecific opening we have. Quality candidates and full summaries are always presented. We are very pleased with the quality of the staff at NESCO, especially Yolanda. Thank you for partnering with us!

From the owner: Established in 1956, Nesco Resource is the 6 time winner of Inavero's Best of Staffing Award in…read moreboth the Client and Talent categories

Gifts at Peppermint Place is absolutely adorable and supports a great cause!!…read more I stopped in on a whim trying to waste time before an appointment. They had really cool glass pieces hanging in the store front and I was looking for a gift for my super artsy bridesmaid. They sell local art, jewelery, crafts, knick-knacks and furniture - some even made by residents of Beaverbrook (a non-profit program for adults with disabilities). In fact, the store itself is a training module for its residents with developmental disabilities,helping them transition into the workplace with some confidence and skills. Everything is unique and I would highly recommended bringing your business there. Why not get some totally awesome art and do something good while you're at it?!

They have a lot of different things and at good prices. Last year I went in right before Christmas…read moreto do a little gift shopping and I managed to find some cute things to give as presents and a little something for myself. If you like stores like 10000 villages, you should check this place out.

If I could give them no stars, I would. Was recruited for a full-time position. I wanted to take…read morethe job, but wanted to wait a week before giving my notice. The recruiter was adamant that I tell my boss ASAP. I realize that this was so he could recognize revenue ASAP as well. Because I didn't wait to give my notice, I would up costing myself a 10K bonus from my company. I tried to get the recruiters to postpone the start date and they told me that this was not possible. They pretty much bullied me into submission. It turns out that my new boss said that he would have waited a few days for me to be able to collect the bonus. Bowdoin also lied to my new boss, saying that I had another deal in the pipeline. At that time,I did not. Very controlling. Very clueless. Avoid at all costs.

The Bowdoin Group is a great place to work and a great company to work with as a client. You can…read moretell they value their employees and clients and make sure the best interests of their candidates, clients, and employees are in mind. It's unusual to find a recruiting agency that operates likes that. Usually recruiting agencies only operate on their own agendas but The Bowdoin Group knows the importance of providing quality service. I went to one of their networking events and thought it was great, they talk to everyone, see what jobs they can refer them too, nice people. Free food and drinks doesn't hurt either.

I had a great time working with Gail. Gail helps you define what you want and what you need. Once…read morethat was established, I was able to develop an actual plan. I didn't have a system established before in determining how to proceed with changing careers, evaluating what I wanted as a career, and how to approach applying to different roles. Now I'm a lot more confident in doing so. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a career switch.

I worked with Gail when I was exploring a career transition. While I didn't transition entirely out…read moreof my profession, I did land a position in a different sector that is of great interest to me. When she saw/heard me light up about this new field, she encouraged me to pursue my interests. I also like her demeanor and comfort in asking challenging questions. She also helped be revamp my resume which was in need of fresh look. I highly recommend her services; she is a true pro.

Spoke with a recruiter at Planet Group, Sophie was her name out of the Boston area. She had reached…read moreout to me regarding an opportunity and we had a call scheduled. She was late joining the call and seemed to be rushing to get me off the phone. The call/interaction was very unprofessional as she was unengaging and inarticulate. She didn't seem to know much about the company that she represented either. Lastly, she ghosted me after the the call. Never responded to my two emails. This is not a good reflection on your organization. You need to train your recruiters to sound professional, have empathy and follow up with candidates.

If you are looking for a HR position, WW seems to do a nice job. If your gig has to do with…read morefinance, go elsewhere... WW reps specialize in a distinct field and seem pretty well-versed in what is important in that industry. They also split there their reps -- each either works on placing people in contract jobs or in permanent positions. Their overall feel and presentation is professional and polished. The reps I have used for h.r. are bright women with quite a bit of drive. They are serious about closing a deal. They also really, really try to prep you for an interview. I generally think this is a good thing as it is better than walking into a place cold and laboring under a perception that could be dead wrong. The negative side of this is that sometimes you feel a bit like a politician told to hit a quota of buzz words. Overall, I would give my reps (Boston and Waltham) high marks. The reason I am giving WW only three stars is the repeated awful treatment a friend of mine received from the people in their finance division. He was urged to get to their office promptly at five for an interview. He left work early, battled traffic and then waited for 30 minutes for his interviewer to appear. She obviously had not really looked at his resume and conducted something that did not rate as an interview. Despite her indications of follow-up, there was none - it is not because the resume or candidate was sub-par or not placeable. Since his first experience with WW, my friend has received calls from two other reps of finance department in Boston indicating they have a position that may fit him. Neither individual responded to his e-mail or call back to them in under a week and without a second call or note. Now who really needs someone to screw with his or her head? Don't these people remember candidates are the raw materials they use to get commissions. This finance group gets no stars.

A recent negative review for a staffing agency in Boston got me reminiscing about my experience…read moreseveral years ago with Lab Pros. So maybe this review is a little outdated, but I'm ok with that. I'd like to think my review is still valid, that they haven't changed much and still employ hardworking people who seem genuinely interested in connecting with their clients to find them a position they're a good fit for and don't just look at them with dollar signs in their eyes as potential commission. Anyways, a couple weeks from college graduation with no real plans to speak of, I was awake at 3 am and for whatever reason posted a resume to Monster.com. The next day I received a phone call from Lab Pros who said they had seen my resume and asked if I wanted to come in for an interview with them. I hadn't thought of going the headhunter route to find a job, but hey, what the heck, right? So I went for the interview and met with a very likable headhunter. I know that her job was to find me a job, but I was treated with such courtesy and professionalism that I felt she was personally invested in me and any commission or bonus for finding me a job was secondary to my needs. (We all know that's probably not true, but the important thing was I was treated as such). She did indeed find me a temp job working in a lab, which I'm happy to say turned permanent five months later and I am still there today. My only critique of this place is that the resumes they send to potential employers aren't very impressive looking. When I showed up for my interview, I saw a resume on LabPros letterhead that I didn't create--it looked very condensed compared to what I had originally posted on Monster and nothing like my own personally crafted resume. I handed my interviewers copies of my own resume and more than once heard the remark that the one I created did much more to sell them on me than the one from the employment agency. Still, you've got to figure that employers who use agencies like this are accustomed to seeing their company resume formats and shouldn't hold it against interviewing candidates. So, I knocked off one star the resume I saw, but that's the only negative critique I have for this agency. If the need arose (and God willing it won't), I would not hesitate to contact Lab Pros again for job seeking assistance.

From the owner: Lab Pros, a division of Pro Source Inc., is a premier specialized staffing firm that provides…read morecontract and direct placement services to support the life science industry. We find highly qualified professionals to quickly meet our clients' needs. Lab Pros understands the vital role each person plays in new product development, from initial concept to quality and compliance, and every stage in between. Our objective is to help our clients get products to market and complete projects on time. Celebrating 30 years of staffing experience, Lab Pros provides scientific (laboratory/R&D), quality assurance, clinical research and regulatory affairs staff resources "as needed" (consulting/contract) and on a "full-time" staff hiring basis to help our clients accelerate their business initiatives.