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245 Park Avenue
New York, NY
212-983-1800
Total time with agency:
2/2005
Wait for first assignment:
Years
Average wait between assignments:
Last five jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage | Typical of agency? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y |
Tests given:
Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit of payroll checks: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank:
Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:
Comments:
Throughout the '90s Robert Half International who once recruited me
when they were a small struggling firm, kept me working on excellent
long-term assignments. This was usually due to my relationship with
most of the staff who were long time employees and aware of my skills
and dependability. After accepting a permanent position that lasted
some number of years and climbed the ladder of success the position
was eliminated, I return to Robert Half International because they
always treated me well, finding me great
assignments.
Recently, (2005) they had moved from their small
location to a jazzed up office and their employees were very nice. I
rate them A+ for friendly attitude but D- for listening and reasoning
skills. Candidates are screened over the phone to determine if you
can provide the type of assignment they are seeking. Interviews are
conducted by appointment only and typically last 45-90 minutes.
Computer based testing is done of applicable to skill set (test are
difficult and time consuming). If mutually agreed to after interview
process you will be considered available. However, here is the real
deal.
1. There is no job availability for temporary workers or
permanent if you do not have precisely what they are looking
for.
2. When you call for assignments, they have nothing but they
are still looking. To this day they're still looking.
3. They
call on rare occasions I mean rarely call.
4. Don't expect
promises, they are never kept
5. Job listings are the same as
those posted months ago that is why they have some many
openings.
I realize times are hard and it's an employers market
but with all the job openings listed by them and being a qualified
applicant and still not being called then be wary of Robert Half they
are excellent scam artists.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THEM, THEY
GOT TO BIG FOR THEIR OWN GOOD! Move on and find another agency
much smaller. Big is not always better!
Reporter:
Anonymous
Email:
Date:
Mon Jul 18 14:39:07 EST 2005
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