OfficeTeam

After reading the reviews, I was initially skeptical about meeting with Office Team, but the process couldn’t have been any better. I submitted my resume on the 14^th, got an email to call Connie at the Loop office the next day. I called, she answered and after a quick phone interview I scheduled an in person meeting that week. Connie was very professional and knowledgeable. She gave me some suggestions to better highlight my skills on my resume so I sent her an updated resume later that day. I had a first interview scheduled the following week and was offered the job on the 28^th. Good communication throughout the process. Great!

Well the interview process started off promising, met with nice people who worked there, they gave the same speech of they have things lined up, and would get me working in a week. Spent two hours at their office because of a computer glitch. Bottom line, still havnt heard from them, its been months. I check in via phone and e-​mail, I apply to positions I know im qualified for on their website and still no call back, as if the positions posted are fake and only geared to recruit more people for their data base. Highly disappointing!

Maybe you will have better luck then I did with Office Team. I called in to make an appointment… fine. I show up on time, staff is professional enough, had a great first interview and meeting with a young lady. I was told there was a couple of positions she had in mind for me and basically assured me I would be working by the next week… that was three years ago never heard from her again!!! They would not respond to emails and they do not return calls honestly I dont even know how they stay in business. Complete waist of time!!!

I’ll pass over, for the most part, the rude and marginally literate employees answering the phones, except to point out that unless you’re calling from a corporate client they have no knowledge of or interest in you; you’ll be asked for your name two or three times and then bounced around to other employees who’ll be just as clueless, even though you’re RETURNING a call from them.
I was contacted by «Ryan» («Which one? We have several» is what I was first asked) about a position. I returned the call the following day (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving), only to be bounced around in the aforementioned manner. I left a voicemail and of course heard nothing in response. When I followed up over the next few days, I was told that a) «He’s on vacation» (from Wednesday to the following Monday?) or b) «He’s sick.» Good luck trying to get a single straight answer to a simple question.
Finally, I learned that, although the person to whom I was transferred, after three transfers, didn’t know anything about the job, it must have been filled. Ryan, of course, was still unavailable. This seems to be SOP at Office Team/​Robert Half: call with a phony sense of urgency and then disappear when those they contact attempt to get in touch with them.
I’m sorely tempted to tell these clowns to lose my resume. If you’re considering registering with them, don’t waste your time, unless you have a masochistic love of frustration.

If I could give them no stars I would. I was overqualified for one job and underqualified or another. When I told them I was seeking full time permanent employment they called me for one day positions. In addition, they continued to call me to see if I were working and but never offered any positions. They also pressed for information about other companies I applied to and to add insult to injury they want all of your personal information (SS# included) and they still don’t find you worth while employment. Oh… and before I forget… they shuffle you from person to person, recruiter to recruiter and all they really want to do is create a database of people looking for jobs so it looks as if they are finding jobs but they really aren’t. Their interviews are more like cattle calls. They are a waste of time and transportation expense.

I was initially contacted the last week of February 2014 by Daniel Klobucar, he came across my resume and thought I’d be prefect for a current job opening in Oak Brook, IL. I came into the office the following week, but he was out of the office, so I meet with his associate, Shannon Johnson. We went over the normal information such as work experience, selling yourself, job details and completing paperwork. She thought I was a perfect candidate and I was sent over a few tests via email to complete, although I was rushed to complete the tests after they finally sent the test to me a couple days later. I completed the tests, passed the tests and was told they would contact me with details on interview dates with the company and start dates. Also, they would send me on other short term assignments that matched by background while I waited for further definite informative on the assignment I was originally called in for. The recruiters also sent me paperwork via email to complete and practically rushed me to get it completed and emailed back. After a week I hadn’t been contacted I sent both recruiters over an email. After a another week of no contact I called the office and left a voicemail. I was finally called back the following day and was told, something occurred with the company so the interview dates and possible start dates were on hold and they would contact me in the next week with updates. I did not hear any further information from either recruiter until late March when I emailed them to inquire about what was happening with the job and if any other jobs were available that I could be sent on. I was told that they would contact me with definite information’s on the job and also if any assignments in the meantime came up in which I could be placed at. Mind you all I had applied to several other positions they had open and I was qualified for but I didn’t mention it. Well I’m mid April I emailed the recruiters asking if the job was still open and was there any additional information. I received no response. I was finally contacted via phone the last day in April and was told the definite start date would be May 19, 2014 and they would contact me with all other information that I needed. Well as of today June 10, 2014 I never heard anything else from the two recruiters nor did bitger to waste anymore of my time contacting them to be sent in circles chasing my tail. What angered me is that they rushed me to get things done in which they weren’t on time delivering to me, all of my information came back fine but I was given the run around completely. This isn’t my first time being contacted by office team, telling me they were going to send me on a job assignment but it never happened. They should atleast have the respect and courtesy to reach out to you as they promise, let candidates know what’s going on with assignments, if the assignment is on hold. I wasted valuable time and energy trying to maintain contact. These staffing agencies should really be ashamed of their lack of professionalism. You’re clearly just another resume in a pile to them.

Was contacted by the manager who asked for my contact information, which I sent to him in a message via Unilocal.Was then contacted via Unilocal by Ann A who gave me a number and email address. I called the phone number to provide feedback but was greeted by Lorena who, while friendly, was not able to help me.
Not sure why the Customer Loyalty team would give me a number where I could not reach them, but I at least attempted to reach out and give feedback, but after holding for 15 minutes and then being told I had been given the wrong number, it seems pretty pointless to do anything further.
Oh Office Team, you clowns! At least you’re good for a laugh.

I met with Elizabeth at OfficeTeam who was very energetic, professional and helpful. Unfortunately, the receptionists are quite rude and short with people (both on the phone and in person).
Since I only *just* registered with OfficeTeam, I will have to wait to give more feedback. For now, I can say they are (mostly) friendly, responsive and professional. I recommend working with OfficeTeam.

I accidentally applied for a job through this agency not realizing it was a temp agency. However, I was pleasantly surprised that they also have a permanent staffing division as well. Within in a day of applying, I received a call from the temporary division, and two days later received a call from the permanent division, both requesting interviews. After working with Connie (who is excellent) of the permanent division for the past 3 weeks, I was officially offered a full time position today! I have had a very positive experience with this agency and would highly recommend anyone who has solid administrative skills to submit your information. The only reason I scored it a 4 out of 5 is because the temporary and permanent sides don’t really connect with each other, so there was a little overlap and confusion at times with temp job opportunities while I was interviewing for permanent positions.

Horrible agency. Do not deal with these guys.

I found this firm fine. I’ve had a few assignments from them which went smoothly, although sometimes they don’t get back to you with details that I personally consider necessary. They have also approached me for jobs that were not a good fit, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
It can be confusing because numerous people will call you, but I feel the initial person I interviewed with, Shaina, is good and she has passed my name on to other recruiters. I would give them a try; they are as good as other agencies with whom I’ve worked.

Maybe I’m the exception to the rule, but I really like Office Team. They have managed to supply me with plenty of work since August of last year. Unfortunately no permanent positions but they do manage to call me every week with work; be it 1 day or 1 month. My contacts are EXTREMELY helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better agency.

Don’t waste your time. The company is so big that you are treated as a number. You call in with your availability each week to someone’s voicemail and rarely get a live person. I am more than qualified but never once received any correspondence from anyone. To add insult to injury you have to do their software testing which takes FOREVER… longer than more agencies.
Do yourself a favor and find a smaller employment agency who actually knows your name and will help you.