Abbott Staffing Group

First and foremost — avoid this office at all costs. If I could leave a zero instead of a single star as a rating, I would. They contacted me and asked me to come in for a quick interview. Not only was the receptionist rude and arrogant, but the agent was doubly so. She was pushy and condescending and incredibly hyper. She never shut up … just wanted to hear herself speak. In fact, she acted as if she had been drinking boat loads of coffee all morning. Stay away from these folks — unprofessional and unethical are their middle names. Weirdest agency I have ever encountered. Any agency or headhunter is better than this group.

I was refrerred through a guy that is a rep for with Abbot staffinhg so I had informed him I was interested. I then recieved a phone call from a lady about a week later or so. I missed her call and she had left me a VM regarding my interest and that I was refered through this rep. I called back left a VM and appologized that I had missed her call and to call me back. I called her back again the next day no response. I did not get a repsponse from her for a week so I had to email the rep. He appologized and said he would have her contact me again. She contacted me about a couple weeks later leaving me the SAME first VM she did before and not even explaining why she took so long to respond. Unprofessional. went with another staffing agency.

Three weeks ago I met with someone at Abbott Staffing after applying for a position through Craigslist. The interview went great. He told me he had some positions that would be great for me and would get back to me by the end of the day or the following Monday. I was told I needed to complete online assessments for Office and a typing test which I did. After countless emails and phone calls to my contact I have not received any response. Not even a courtesy reply. Looking for a job is difficult especially when caring for a 9 month old baby who I had to get a sitter for to attend this interview. I feel that going to this agency was a complete waste of my time and I’m disappointed in their unprofessionalism. I would never recommend them.

I had a very good experience with this office. I don’t remember if I applied to one of their ads or if they found my resume online, their staffing agent called me with a position they thought I would be a good fit for. He knew I was in North OC, so he offered to meet me at a coffee shop nearby, that level of consideration is unheard of in staffing agencies. I cannot count the number of times I have drove 20 – 30 miles to agencies in far-​flung places, from Irvine to West Covina, only to never hear from them again.
He gave me a thorough description of the job and was instrumental in helping me to present well at the interview, which led to a job offer. He even called me to check in and see how things are going, if I like the position, how are they treating me. The really care, I was never made to feel like a product they were selling, as I have with many other agencies. I would recommend them.

They posted a job, I went in for an interview, and NOTHING has happened!
Abbott Staffing is a waste of time, as is all the rest of the staffing firms. That is why in the classifieds you can choose to omit staffing agencies when looking for a job.
Don’t bother with this agency, WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!

My experience working with Abbott Staffing and Rachel Perez was professional and pleasant. I came to Abbott while currently employed, seeking to advance my career. Although I’m sure Rachel is undoubtedly busy, I felt like a priority throughout the entire process. She took my new job requirements seriously and only presented me with the best fitting positions. Rachel was readily available via phone, email and text. She offered unparalleled guidance and advice regarding interviewing and resume presentation. Rachel was integral to helping me land a great position. I highly recommend working with Abbott and moreover with Rachel Perez no matter what stage of the job search/​career change process you are in.

Abbott Staffing Group is one of the most professional and effective staffing firms out there. I first met Jenny Hsu at a job fair a few months after graduating college and moving to OC. Within a few days after finishing my initial interview with Abbott Staffing, Jenny offered me a temp position with the Irvine Company, one of the biggest employers in Southern California. Not only did this help me get active in a new job market, but the references and relationships I created proved to be highly valuable in helping me secure a permanent opportunity with a different company.
Near the end of my assignment, I started working with another employee at Abbott Staffing, William Harp, who did everything in his power to help find me a permanent opportunity. He literally coached and prepared me every step of my interview process (and even sent me highly detailed interview prep sheets that were super helpful) to the point where everything was a slam dunk for me.
I would highly recommend doing a quick temp assignment through Abbott Staffing and doing a really good job (to prove yourself). This will allow you to build new references (from the place you temp at) and Abbott Staffing will also speak highly of you to other clients they market you to. As with any staffing agency, you have to know how to utilize their services effectively and how to separate yourself from the other candidates, but the opportunity is definitely out there my friends!

My experiences with Abbott Staffing Group have been nothing but positive. I have worked with this staffing agency as a job seeker, and also as an employer looking to hire.
I first came to Abbott in 2009, after moving back to California and struggling to find a job during the height of the recession. Despite the economically decrepit times, they still managed to get me a job interview within 24 hours after first meeting with them, and I received a job offer the subsequent day. After experiencing lay-​offs in the last five years, due to the economy’s ongoing struggle, Abbott has successfully found me 2 other positions that have allowed me to substantially broaden my professional portfolio of experience.
I have spent countless hours toiling in front of the computer, attempting to search for jobs on my own, thinking that my education and experience would be enough for me to find a good position. However, never have I been able to find a position that was as good of a fit as those Abbott has found for me.
Abbott Staffing Group is my go-​to for my personal and organizational staffing needs. They are professional, kind, and extremely helpful. Major thank yous go out to Wendy Meyer (Direct Hire/​Temp-​to-​perm) and Jenny Hsu (Temp/​Temp-​to-​perm) for truly being the best at what they do.
If you are a job seeker, or employer looking to hire, look no further.

I am very satisfied with the level of service from Abbott Staffing Group. Wendy Meyer was able to place me in a permanent position right away. Most importantly, she took the time to get to know me and match me with my ideal employer. I am very excited and look forward to beginning my new career. I would definitely recommend meeting with Wendy if you need any assistance.

No thank you! I was emailed by Abbott to come in immediately for an interview for a position, changed my schedule and they didn’t even submit me for the position.
Everyone there was a combination of rude, condescending and late. Not to mention I felt I was working for them with constant emails and phone calls that were unreturned.
Save your time and go somewhere else.

Terrible experience working with this organization. They wouldn’t tell me what company there were sending my resume to which caused a double referral issue with a potential employer. Felt staff was unethical and very pushy. Would NOT recommend using their services. Awful.

I was laid off from a job I considered a career in November 2012. I spent 6 months trying to find a job, any job, only to find that the job market really is as tough as they say. I applied to a job on career builder and Leesa from Abbott got a hold of my resume. I met with her on a Thursday morning, she was prompt to greet me and was extremely friendly. I informed her of the situation and the rough time I was having finding work. She promised me that she would get me placed, and she delivered.
Exactly one week later, I had two interviews and accepted a job that’s a great fit for me and my situation. I honestly can’t say enough about the service I received and would gladly recommend Abbott to anyone looking for work.

Very professional on the front end and very unprofessional on the back end. I would not use this company again and believe they are using unethical business and HR practices in dealing with people who are qualified, skilled and experienced but simply in a critical, vulnerable time in their lives. Par for the times!

I’d rather have my face sewn to a carpet then come back to Abbott. I had an interview at about 10am with a staffing person. I came in a bit early & was informed by the receptionist that she’d be right with me, but I needed to do some computer work first. She crammed me into a room with another person that was so tight you couldn’t roll back the chair to sit in without hitting the wall. I was then given a series of really archaic math & office skill questions. I finished, informed the receptionist & then she proceeded to tell me that the staffing person now had a meeting & that I needed to wait until she was done. A client meeting (obviously waaay more VIP than me & why would you schedule one when you already have an appt.?). Way to make me feel important too. They were the ones that called me, asked me to come in! At this point it was 11am, an hour past my appt. time. The receptionist then tried to push more tests on me, but I refused. She said she’d email them to me, but I never saw that email. About 11:45am the staffing lady asked me to wait in the cramped room for her. Really awkward place to interview. I could barely turn to face her. She then proceeded to tell me that she had nothing! I told her my experience & salary history beforehand, but she said all she was getting was thinks that were about $ 30k les a year than I make. She said I wouldn’t find anything better & she hasn’t seen the economy improving. Really discouraging & depressing. Total waste of my time! There direct hire person sucked too. They are a total joke & only seem to want to sign people up to meet their weekly quota or something. I made it out of there about 12:45pm. Two hours and 45mins. of my life I can never get back! Don’t let them do the same to you!

I had a wonderful experience using Abbott to find a full-​time permanent position. I e-​mailed my resume in for a particular position and received a call an hour later from Barbara asking if I could come and meet with her the next day. She met with me for almost two hours, prepping me for the interview at the company and helping me tailor my resume for the position. I met with the president of the company the next day for about 45 minutes and debriefed with Barbara afterwards. That was a Wednesday and the following Monday I found out I got the job. Barbara followed up with me a week after I started work to check in on how things were going. I’m very glad I found Abbott.

I can not say enough about how wonderful Abbott Staffing Group was in helping me find a job. I interviewed with Lina Savage on a Monday and by Tuesday afternoon had a job offer. Lina not only made me feel like a valuable person but she took the time to find out what I was looking for in a new career.
I am starting my new position this Tuesday and am so thrilled! I would reccomend this company to anyone looking for a good positive career change.

Too pushy to slot you into a position. Too evident that the commission is more important. You are about to make a life affecting career change. Understanding that a particular position is not a good fit for you is part of the job. Calling every 30 minutes and sending rude and pressure packed emails is not going to make me any more likely to take a position.

If less than a star was an option, I would have clicked on it. Here’s why…
This staffing agency has got to be the most unprofessional I’ve ever come across. First, I was asked to come in and interview with Lina about an «immediate hire» position available. As I sat there in her office interviewing with her she took a call. Didn’t excuse herself or ask me to step out she took a call from one of their candidates. I listened as she tried to «hustle» the person on the other end. The person on the other end apparently had a job already and was expressing her concerns about the pay and benefits of a job the agency wanted her to go interview for. Lina told the caller that she was going to pass her over to another recruiter whose client this was. Lina flat out instructed the caller to not be so inquisitive and «act excited» otherwise the recruiter was going to pass on her since, according to Lina, the recruiter was upset her candidate didn’t get selected. Lina went on to discuss pay ($ 18/​hr was the highest she could get the candidate) and an interview spot for 4pm and discuss the company. The caller evidently could not make it at the time Lina wanted her to be there.
After her call, Lina asks if I was available for a 4pm interview. I said yes and then added, but I heard you tell the candidate on the phone the most she could get her was $ 18/​hr and I’m quite a bit higher ($ 31/​hr). Lina rushed to say oh no, that was a different job. — No it wasn’t. The job she described to the caller was the EXACT same job she started to tell me about before she took the call. I told her I would be available and interested in interviewing with this company. She sent me on my way and told me she would email me the company info and directions and so forth… which she did.
An HOUR and TWENTY minutes before I was to interview, Lina calls me to tell me the company was going to «pass on me». This was all too bizarre, especially after that awkward meeting with her.
Honestly, I was so upset I was about to call the company anyway asking if what she said was true and that I just got an odd vibe from her… but I didn’t…burning bridges, etc…
I received a phone call about a month later from Lina asking if I was still looking and I said yes. She asked if I ever completed the office tests and I said no. She said she had another «immediate hire», in my salary range position. She described how this person would be responsible for dual roles, which I sent her over a summary of my experience in what the company was looking for. I also completed the tests she sent me.
I let a day go by and nothing. I called her on the 2^nd day and got her vm so I left a voice message. On the 3^rd day, I emailed Lina… no response. On the 4^th day, I called the receptionist who put me through to Lina. At this point I wanted nothing to do with this staffing agency, but wanted to confront Lina about her lack of professionalism.
I started by saying I thought there was a great urgency for interviewing. Lina’s response was, oh the company is trying to make this a dual role… duh. Thats what she explained to me in the beginning so why now say this? I then told her I was concerned because of our first interview flop and now this. She said, you sound a little irritated and we dont want that, you’re still my number one candidate so don’t you worry. I’ll call you when we have something.
I have no intentions of taking any more calls from Lina and Abbott Staffing Group, let alone a fake interview appointment. My time is far too valuable to be wasted on Lina’s unprofessional and bizarre tactics.

As an HR Manager for a growing company, it is challenging to go through hundreds of resumes to find the perfect candidate. Abbott Staffing has been working with our company for over 20 years to match that perfect person with the position.
In the last year, we had more open positions than I could possibly fill on my own, so I turned to Lina at Abbott for help. The team there works diligently and really listens to what it is that I am looking for and the culture of the company to find the best candidates.
They are extremely flexible… if I want to see every resume that matches the qualifications, that’s what they send me. If I want them to do a specific search and send only the top 3, that is what they send me, and the top 3 are always spot on. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiting partner.
Thanks!

A few years ago I went for an interview here with them. Because I arrived early, I couldn’t take the computerized skills test (and because the proper interviewer wasn’t even there). I was told I could do the test on my home computer later on but I never received an email. I sent emails and called them but they never responded.