Aerotek

Met with a recruiter back in August, he was very nice, said we’d keep in touch about how the search was going. I didn’t hear from him once. I made contact twice checking in and received an email that they had nothing for me. It is now January and I haven’t heard from them at all. I found a job on my own. I“d never go back.

As an unemployed graphic designer who has hit upon some very hard times, I swallowed my pride and applied for a typing job they advertised last week. Previous to my design career, I worked in office admin during/​after college; my total work history encompasses 27 years, and I type 130wpm (I typed 80wpm on a manual Underwood in high school). I’d like to take this moment to point out that my very first job with no work experience, no degree and no references was as a typist back in 1986 (after my first year of college), earning $ 5/​hour. Adjusted for inflation today, that translates to $ 10.71 today.
I had previously met with someone in the Westford office, which was a waste of time and downright offensive. I met with some kid half my age and the meeting ended on the negative observation that in order to proceed I’d need three references from my admin work of 20+ years ago («You can’t just call them?» Um, no, kid, I cannot just call someone I worked for twenty years ago; in fact, my boss from that job is dead.) I tried my best to I explain that my references attest to my design background of the last 17 years, but he just didn’t get it. Of course, I never heard from that office again.
Back to the typist job I applied for… I got a call from a girl I’m assuming was also half my age, she explained that this job pays $ 12/​hour. I’ve had my own personal struggle dealing with these embarrassingly low salaries that are more in line with what I earned 25 years ago, but I wasn’t going to take it out on her. But then she said, «Oh, you didn’t give us those three references. Can you send those over?» Once again, I tried to explain my situation, that I have references for my design career. She then asked if they could attest to my typing skills. I said no, and the call ended. I then got an email from her stating, «I will check in with my partner and let you know what he thinks about moving forward.» I replied back, attaching a PDF of my actual performance reviews from one of those old jobs (including the letter written to the CEO of the company begging him to make an exception to their wage freeze to give me a raise due to my exceptional performance). I got NO response to this email. (Does anyone else have the urge to barf at this point from reading this?)
So, there you have it, folks. I am officially unqualified for a typing job with a salary circa 1986, even though I’ve been a member of the workforce for 27 years and I type 130wpm. Shame on you, Aerotek — and you, too, Corporate America!!! When the majority of us have been relegated to a Reagan Administration salary and nobody can purchase your crap just watch this country collapse to Third World banana republic status. And when that happens, don’t forget to say YOU BUILT THAT!

Previous review stated:
«And if you have dealt with temp agencies in the past, then you know once you meet in person with a recruiter, that is probably the last time you will hear from them.»
«…probably the last time you will hear from them» is the only experience I’ve had with this outfit.
Despite over a decade of experience in my field.
Despite checking my references.
Despite being told I’m the best «fit» for this position they’ve found.
Despite getting in touch with them asking «Have you heard anything regarding this position yet…» Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
It’s a sorry state of affairs that useless middlemen are now in charge of professional employment opportunities. Businesses simply don’t want to be bothered any more, so they outsource something THEY SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN FROM THE START to employment agencies. Avoid this one unless you want to be proffered something only to ultimately receive silence in return.

I have nothing but nice things to say about Aerotek. I have been dealing with them since 2010 and it’s been nothing but a positive experience. The recruiters are courteous, professional and just really nice to talk with. If they have any positions that they feel you would be a match for, they will do their best to get you an interview and assist with getting you hired. Not to mention they are always communicating with you. And if you have dealt with temp agencies in the past, then you know once you meet in person with a recruiter, that is probably the last time you will hear from them.
If your job search is not going as well as you would like, get in touch with Aerotek. Based on my past experiences, this is the ONLY temp agency I would recommend.