Don't work for Aerotek

Mike Stevens in Lima, Ohio said: Very well said, we work very hard at Aerotek and I am tired of people bashing the company because they would rather complain than work hard. To those complainers, I challenge you to use unemployment services or some other recruiter because I can promise you most of them don't have a college degree and most of them don't give a crap whether you hold a job or not because it doesn't affect them. If you don't get hired, we don't get paid!

The company sucks. If you are working that hard for some place with that low of a commission structure, you suck. It is that simple. No one with an ounce of talent will stay there. It is a human chop shop.

I was contacted by a recruiter, he gave me all the information as if I was a potential candidate and he said that I needed to take the assessment tests. He said that he was forwarding it to me as soon as we got off the phone. I NEVER RECEIVED THE TEST, HE NEVER RETURNED MY E-MAIL OR PHONE CALL.

Concerned about folks who need a job in Augusta, Georgia said: I was contacted by a recruiter, he gave me all the information as if I was a potential candidate and he said that I needed to take the assessment tests. He said that he was forwarding it to me as soon as we got off the phone. I NEVER RECEIVED THE TEST, HE NEVER RETURNED MY E-MAIL OR PHONE CALL.

And this should surprise you........how? Come on people it is Areotek. That is why they have a HATE site dedicated to them...........They will never be a good place to work for, nor, would I EVER work for them if it was the last place on earth hiring! I would much rather suck on a lit roman candle. At least I would know what I was doing!

Mark in Littleton, Colorado said: And this should surprise you........how? Come on people it is Areotek. That is why they have a HATE site dedicated to them...........They will never be a good place to work for, nor, would I EVER work for them if it was the last place on earth hiring! I would much rather suck on a lit roman candle. At least I would know what I was doing!

Confessions of a Aerotek Recruiter:

Much of what you guys are saying is true, however there is never meant to be any blatant or malicious intent on the part of a recruiter.

A recruiter is required to do his or her job, much the same way you and I are. He or she cannot reply to 200 New Applicants a day on top of the other job responsibilities.

Aerotek dosen't promise to FIND YOU a job, that's not a recruiters mission. Their mission is to find qualified candidates opportunities. Aerotek has specific hiring criteria, some of which might not be fair, but this criteria allows Aerotek to be one of the more renowned recruiting firms in the nation with some of the lowest attrition rates.

John Paul II in Minnesota said: Confessions of a Aerotek Recruiter:

Much of what you guys are saying is true, however there is never meant to be any blatant or malicious intent on the part of a recruiter.

A recruiter is required to do his or her job, much the same way you and I are. He or she cannot reply to 200 New Applicants a day on top of the other job responsibilities.

Aerotek dosen't promise to FIND YOU a job, that's not a recruiters mission. Their mission is to find qualified candidates opportunities. Aerotek has specific hiring criteria, some of which might not be fair, but this criteria allows Aerotek to be one of the more renowned recruiting firms in the nation with some of the lowest attrition rates.

First off, John Paul II, like you think you are important like the Pope! you people are told by Areotek to monitor and rebut all negative remarkson this site. Get a life and start thinking for yourself low life!
Second, all you recruiters do is promise the world by leading people on and NEVER following up on anything. Sure "I have an opportunity, are you interested, can I call you back!" "Are you willing to take this placement test, can I set up a time and call you back?" "Ihave a client that is interested in you, can I get back to you with the details later"!
Yup, Aerotek is one of the more renowned firms in the nation......renowned in lying and unethical abuse of its people that what to work. Attrition rate, you would not know it if it hit you in the face!
Why don't you grow up, get over yourself, get a life and take some diversity classes. Oooppssss, Aerotek employees don't know what the word diversity is! Sorry, all you know is being young and being a SHEEPLE!

Mark in Littleton, Colorado said: First off, John Paul II, like you think you are important like the Pope! Not! You people are told by Areotek to monitor and rebut all negative remarks on this site. Get a life and start thinking for yourself low life!
Second, all you recruiters do is promise the world by leading people on and NEVER following up on anything. "I have an opportunity, are you interested, can I call you back!" "Are you willing to take this placement test, can I set up a time and call you back?" "I have a client that is interested in you, can I get back to you with the details later"!

Why do you think car salesmen ask for your information when you look at a car......so they can prove they talked to a warm body.

Yup, Aerotek is one of the more renowned firms in the nation......renowned in lying and unethical abuse of its people that what to work. Attrition rate, you would not know it if it hit you in the face!

Why don't you grow up, get over yourself, get a life and take some diversity classes. Oooppssss, Aerotek employees don't know what the word diversity is! Sorry, all you know is being young and being a SHEEPLE!

P.S. John Paul II Is it not amazing, a company such as yours, strike that, a "Renowned Company" such as yours has hundreds of people on this site saying how pissed off they are day in and day out. This site has been around for more than 15 years! Goes to prove that this site is dedicated to your "Renowned Company" You should be ashamed of yourself!
Revenge is a dish that is best served cold!

Joey in deepinahearta, Texas said: Does Aerotek have a company media policy for its employees or are all the recruiters here allowed to speak on behalf of the company? I know the folks I work for tell us explicitly that we are not allowed to mention the name of the company unless we are cleared, otherwise we have public relations people for that. I am going to forward the link to this discussion forum to the folks over at Aerotek...

do do do...

They are told to refute this site Joey. They are told to monitor this site and knock down any negative remaks, .......... Sound alot like a Socialistic company to me! Sending the link will do nothing. This site has been here for over 15 years, and will be around 15 more as long as people keep going to work for them.

Mark in Littleton, Colorado said: you people are told by Areotek to monitor and rebut all negative remarkson this site. Get a life and start thinking for yourself low life!

First of all most Aerotek recruiters wouldn't even waste a second of their time to visit a sit like this, secondly, contrary to what you might believe, i'm unauthorized to speak about Aerotek company policies and could get into grave trouble for even posting on this board.

John Paul II in Minnesota said: First of all most Aerotek recruiters wouldn't even waste a second of their time to visit a sit like this, secondly, contrary to what you might believe, i'm unauthorized to speak about Aerotek company policies and could get into grave trouble for even posting on this board.

However, i did put much of the feedback on this board into action today. I'm making a concerted effort to be much more frank with candidates about if they meet Aerotek's stringent hiring criteria.

Well John Paul that is certainly some inner company jargon that only you believe!

I had worked for Aerotek as a Recruiter and an Account Recruiting Manager, and needless to say, Aerotek is company that is driven by greed rather than any of the qualities you claim. I have experienced the inner workings of that company along with regional and national meetings and every message is the same... $$$

Through my experiences at this company, I would agree with just about everything said in the fore mentioned post. I found that most of the inner staff are whiny college graduates, who probably can't make it in any other industry. I had left this company because the dis-honesty, lack of ethics and morals, lack of business ethics, and the way internal employees were treated.

I will agree with something those recruiters posted above, and that is that they are truly, physically unable to get back to ALL candidates. And that is something that is preached! And this is honestly brought on by themselves as they "create" jobs and postings so people will apply to them so they may build a larger candidate pool. FYI, some jobs up there are just there to keep the candidate pool going.

John Paul II (sounds very Pope-ish), give it some time, and if you are a free thinking, self opinion forming, and rational thinking individual, you probably will not be there to much longer. My advice to you is to get out early and jump into a respected and meaningful career.

The Spoiler

I had an interview with Aerotek on Monday and it was not a good experience. The recruiter I was supposed to talk to was not in. I understand people are getting sick, but couldn't somebody have notified me and saved me the trip? I am losing my job at the end of the month, but I am still employed, so I had to take time off work for nothing!
I had to wait for 30 minutes before finally 2 very "snooty" ladies came to talk to me for 15 minutes, made me fill out some paper work and told me to get back with them. Well, I did not!
I worked for Staffing Places before and I don't like them generally, but in most places the recruiters act friendly and at least pretend they want to help you.

This should surprise you how? It is Aerotek, and they will continue to treat you, like everyone else, like low life. This is so like all of corperate America! That is why this country is in the mess we are in! The people at the top have forgitten who got them to the top! The worker-bees at the bottom! Swollow your pride and DON"T work for them if they are the last place on earth!
Shut these vermen down!

See... This is what I have been saying all along about Aerotek! Finally someone is honest enough to spill the beans about these scum bags! You should get an award for being a intellegent person and being honest! Bravo!!!!!!!
What kind of person, would lead anyone on and treat people like this? I tell you who........ Aerotek employees! If I treated anyone in my family like this, I would be charged with mental abuse!
Areotek needs to be shut down and throwen in the sewage pond!

Well, honesty is a virtue I am told. But bottom line it is the truth! Aerotek is truly a company that preaches one thing (like caring and quality), but only cares about another (money). Aerotek is just like every other staffing agency, even if they say and believe that they find "quality candidates the first time". Funny thing is, that there are many other staffing firms with the same motto.

It is unfortunate to hear about these experiences, but it isn't surprising. And Aerotek is certainly not "Corporate America", they are more of wanna be, third rate "Corporate America".

Well as I read some post above, I want to let you know that the general rule of thumb for Aerotek is not to help you... The first alligiance is to their clients or the companies they are working for. Next is to themselves in the form of money, and typically this where they end up screwing the people they are working for. Needless to say, the candidate (you) are thought of as a dollar sign rather than a person.

The Spoiler

Like I said Areotek sucks! Bottom line the owner of this company should be hung out to dry!

I've just finished my 15th week with the company, and granted I don't get to log into these blogs often, every time i'm able to login I get a chuckle out of 'Mark from Colorado'.

Mark is the epitome of a candidate that Aerotek wont put to work. Mark, your demeanor alone explains your sour experience with Aerotek. 99% of hiring managers wouldn’t work with someone like you either – probably explaining why you’ve had such a problem finding employment.

However, I do appreciate the insight from ‘the Spoiler’. It’s obvious you’ve been with the company and have seen how it operates from the inside out.

While you argue that Aerotek is a only a little guy in corporate America – you can’t argue that it is the Yankee’s of the staffing Industry and with the current economic crisis it will only continue to gain more market share.

Regarding ethical or unethical practice by a recruiter. I had a number of opportunities after graduating from a private Christian University – Aerotek was the one company where there was no ceiling for advancement. Essentially I control my own destiny – if I put people to work and learn the business I’m going to make money.

Is Aerotek driven by greed? Sure it is… but name a company that isn’t. Is greed the reason candidates & contractors are treated poorly? No, it’s generally because they are a candidate that Aerotek can’t put to work, and the recruiters don’t have the fortitude to be blunt with each candidate.

When I find a good candidate (or they find me), it’s my responsibility to wine and dine them – until I’m able to put them to work. Coffee, dinner, thank you cards – you name it. I might see 200 resumes (especially with this job market), and of those 200 hundred resumes – I might be able to put 2 or 3 of those people to work, after interviews, reference checks, and background checks.

Could the rest of those 197 people actually do the work – sure! But Aerotek get’s paid to put people to work that have done IDENTICAL work in the past a

... and have ‘the best’ work history…

As a recruiter all my work is done in vein until that person starts their job and is hired on permanently. I get paid for 35 hours a week and work 60 hours a week, because I know that not many 24 year-olds have the potential to be making 6 figures…

Ladies and Gentleman Aerotek is a business – pure and simple. It’s not a free service to the public – we are not at the publics beckon call. However, if you prove to us that you are a grade-A candidate, we’ll do everything in our power to make you feel like it.

Hello John, I do agree that Mark seems really upset and obviously in his eyes treated in a poor way by Aerotek. And altough you argue that your ratio is approximatly 200:3, that doesn't excuse the fact of a lack of candor to the candidates that recruiters meet. Most candidates are "strung" along in hopes that they are qualified for a position with zero feedback. Although you may be a little different (only you will know), but majority (and I will not say all) of professionals in this industry will simply continue to string along a candidate.

Typically in Corporate America companies are not driven by greed. It is typically public opinion, profit, and quality that drives companies and not greed.

Also, one thing John, if you plan on staying in the staffing industry I would suggest you look into Adecco. Adecco's policies and compensation plans are the reason they are number one. And yes they are. Aerotek is the number one staffing firm in The US and in Sales. Adecco is the number one in the overall company and profit. Plus they are an excellent company to work for and the benefits outway Aerotek's and you will hit your "six figure income" faster. So I would argue that Aerotek may be the Red Sox's of the staffing industry and not the Yankees. And just to say, I do not work for Adecco LOL...

And I would say majority of companies do all of their work up front and are compensated after.

Poor way to say the least! I have yet to find anyonethat has not been treated poorley! Time for all to shut Areotek down and send the scum packing!

John Paul II in Minnesota said: I've just finished my 15th week with the company, and granted I don't get to log into these blogs often, every time i'm able to login I get a chuckle out of 'Mark from Colorado'.

Mark is the epitome of a candidate that Aerotek wont put to work. Mark, your demeanor alone explains your sour experience with Aerotek. 99% of hiring managers wouldn’t work with someone like you either – probably explaining why you’ve had such a problem finding employment.

You could be far from wrong!

First off, I have worked with Areotek in the past, and each time I saw what was going on. Everyone around was being treated poorly. Areotek would love to put me to work, I make them money! I refuse to work for or with them ever again!

I quit them, they did not quit me!

Second, I am working, and have been gainfully employed in the same communications field for over 15 years now. I am very sucessful in my career!

Like all from Areotek, you manage to judge people on the exterior and don't look at the substance. Of course, we all know they train you well in this area. Human compassion!

So you just finished 15 weeks......OOOOOOO you are an expert. How old are you? Early twenties, I guess, and fresh out of college! I guess this is your first gig to!

When you are as old as I am, maybe you will understand. I was working for Aerotek when your momma was whiping your nose!

Grow up and start thinking for yourself. Meanwhile, I will work at my great job and, not to mention a employer that cares about it's employees, and continue my crusade of educating people on Aerotek and there lack of human compation as well as laugh at brainless sheeple like yourself!

Besides, I love getting a rise out of people like yourself, Areotekers.......you are all the same! Pawns!

Well said Mark!

So does anyone else have questions about Aerotek?

John Paul II in Minnesota said: ... and have ‘the best’ work history…

As a recruiter all my work is done in vein until that person starts their job and is hired on permanently. I get paid for 35 hours a week and work 60 hours a week, because I know that not many 24 year-olds have the potential to be making 6 figures…

Ladies and Gentleman Aerotek is a business – pure and simple. It’s not a free service to the public – we are not at the publics beckon call. However, if you prove to us that you are a grade-A candidate, we’ll do everything in our power to make you feel like it.

Ladies and gentelmen... You heard it from the words of a 24 year old!

If you are working 60 hours week and only getting paid 35 hours......you are an idiot, plain and simple! You are the poster child of Areotek. John Paul.....we need to talk!

This is exactly what I keep saying! The constant use and abuse of Areotek to it's mindless employees!

Boy,...... You must love working for free! Oh, I can guarantee one thing! You are not making anywhere near to 6 figures now or in the......long future! Trust me, Areotek loves to wave that Big carrot! Its managers are not even close to making amount of change!

The Spoiler in California said: Well said Mark!

So does anyone else have questions about Aerotek?

Thanks Spoiler!....... At least some of us get it out here!

Palmer_Woodrow in Las Vegas, Nevada said: The company sucks. If you are working that hard for some place with that low of a commission structure, you suck. It is that simple. No one with an ounce of talent will stay there. It is a human chop shop.

After reading all of the postings I have to agree with the bad reputation that Aerotek / Teksystems is acquiring. They can "TALK THE TALK" but "THEY CANT WALK THE WALK"
I too have been constantly emailing the recruiters, and calling them to follow up, but they cant seem to be responsible, and professional enough to respond, or reply to an inquiry.
That kind of reputation in a company is not worth wasting my time with.
If they treat their candidates like S@#T just think how they treat their clients!
Aerotek YOU ARE ALL SCUM! I only hope that more & more candidates do themselves a favor, and research the forums posting before applying for a job with Aerotek / Teksystems

You could not have said it any better! I have been saying this for years now.... and it is so good to see others, like yourself who are slowly starting to get it! Let us all keep up then fight, spread the word, and put these scum holes out of buisness! Lets stand up against corperate America!!!!

Kristin Hall in Chicago, Illinois said: Thanks for the info I just got a call from them and I was hesitant about calling back!

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Do your best to find out who the position is for. Trust me, the client would rather take you through the process themselves, then pay the high fees of Aerotek.

I wonder where the Gung-Ho Aerotek boy is at? They just went through a layoff, but ofcourse they called it a "restructuring".

long time no chat...

What is there to "Chat" about? Areotek still exists, scum still work there, and I could not be happier that I, don't ever have to worry about working there ever again! Life is good when you are one of the intelligent ones!

Beware of this company.First, I didn't know it was a temp agency. The position you apply for won't be available. They lie to you saying they have a perfect match same field, same money,direct hire,etc.I go to the pre screening interview I bring my resume with job references.I meet 2 recruiters they are extremely interested in the work I've done with another temp agency.I explain it was 7yrs ago, and led to my current position,however the company is relocating.I start asking ?'s about the available job position.I get a different company profile, location, lower pay, and the term is for 3Mo's. I asked about the direct hire, She tells me if the company has a opening you can apply.She is trying to brush off most of my ?'s, talking real fast about how great aerotek is, good reliable worker's get good assignments,benefits, insurance, and a finder fee for a job referral.She goes on to tell me that there's just a couple more things they need, and that's all of the company names that I worked for when I was at the temp agency, and for each one she needs the time, date's, and the length of each assignment.I tell her again this was well over 7 yrs ago. When I worked through the other temp agency some assignments were only a couple week's, while other were up to 6Mo's.She tells me all her clients require a full work history report, and once I get her this information then we will proceed, to please phone or e-mail her back with this asap.They are head hunter's that information would have been a hot knowing the companies names and date's they use temps. As for me if I would have known all this before hand I would have went back to the original temp agency at least when they tell you they have a job they mean it. I would not recommend anyone to this company they are very deceptive liars. Most companies will not hire you directly through the temp agency there is a finder's fee which can range anywhere form 2000.00 to 3000.00.
At least I'm honest.

Aerotek strikes again! Having worked for this company on the inside, all to many times have I seen this. And just for all of the people who may be reading into the benefits about Aerotek, let me tell you... They are false. Aerotek does not pay ANY insurance benefits at all. If you are employed through the company, they offer you insurance at a "discounted rate" through a company that happens to be owned by Aerotek. Even as an internal employee I ended up paying close to $180 a month just for myself... And when I went to cancel it... They wouldnt let me! And yes Lou, they are deceptive liars. Trying to do what they can to make some chump change. And compared to all of the other "temp agencies", the internal employees at Aerotek make chump change.

If you go through any recruiter, or agency DONT use Aerotek!

This is what I have been saying for the lasst 10, yes I am saying, the last 10 years! Areotek should be investigated for fraud! They lie like the scum they are! Thanks Spolier for being another one that steps up to the plate and say's it like it is!!!!!
If I was to treat a member of my family like they treat employees, I would be charged with mental abuse as well as mental anguish! If I was to treat another employee were I work, like this, I would be immediatley terminated!
To all you recruters out there that work for Aerotek ........ Why don't you start thinking for yourself and stop being the puppet that you all are! The golden carrot does not exist! If you think that it is to good to be true, all the money that you could make, then it is to good to be true! If it it not in writting, you will NEVER get it from Aerotek, then you will NEVER see a dime of what you could make! Why!!!!!!!!???????????? Cause they all lie, and they will lead you one till they throw you out! Like the dirty shirt that you and they both are!!!!
Come on people wake up.........start thinking for yourself, and lets put this company and it's low life scum, in the toilet once and for all and flush it!!!!!
Afterall ....... Isn't that were s##t belongs!

Well I wonder, oh I so wonder, were the golden boy John Paul II is, or has gotten to?????? Pray tell, if you will excuse the pun, he either got his sorry a** terminated, laid - off, or hopfully saw the light! Naw ....... he was not smart enough to see the light!

He was just an areotek puppet, low life scum, like all the rest!

R.I.P. John Paul II. You won't be missed!!!!!!!!!

Hea Spoiler ...... isn't it funny, how all these supporters of Aerotek are here today, and gone tomorrow!!!!!!

Aerotek will soon run out or nursemaids to do their "Breast feeding" for them!
Hopefully the well will run dry, sooner than later!

That would be nice, but unfortunatley there are way to many young college kids who have no idea or way to many people driven by the idea of money that will keep fueling them with people. Remember, majority of people are followers and not leaders. Aerotek looks for followers who dont question the grain no matter how gritty it is! And that is why they end up with kids who can only repeat company slogans and raw asses from riding the gritty train.

[QUOTE
We are the best at what we do. If we werent we would not be the largest staffing service in the world fastest to a billion QUOTE]

You are absolutely crazy! They are not even close to the largest staffing agency in the world, for a multitude of reasons, one being I believe their "Agents" are contractors? That would disqualify them from having the "manpower" (no pun intended) to claim that spot, and revenue, they are about 1/3 of the total under the Robert Half umbrella... They ARE the largest staffing organization in the world, both in revenue, and in EMPLOYEE manpower.

Just some fact checking... Peace!

[QUOTE As for me if I would have known all this before hand I would have went back to the original temp agency at least when they tell you they have a job they mean it. I would not recommend anyone to this company they are very deceptive liars. Most companies will not hire you directly through the temp agency there is a finder's fee which can range anywhere form 2000.00 to 3000.00.
At least I'm honest. QUOTE]

Well, you are 1/2 right... The finders fee is almost NEVER that high for an hourly temp position, it usually works like this... they accept the temp. employee, and after 6 months, they have the option to hire you directly for anywhere between $0-$1000.00 depending on the company fee agreement, and that is becoming very competitive these days, with some very few exceptions, like if you were a C# developer or a very highly paid Contract PM.

On the other hand, it IS standard practice to post fake jobs in almost any arena to farm new candidates, (Monster had a recent study that 60% of the postings were from placement agencies, and aprox 1/2 of their postings were not real, they were posted to keep up with contractual obligations to Monster.com, and to farm new candidates) and for beginner recruiters to "practice" their interviewing and selection skills. This is an unfortunate fact, and the loser in the whole thing is the candidate that is seeking a job, but unknowingly wasting valuable time they could be spending talking to real prospective employers. The ethics of about 90% of any of the major staffing firms are pathetic, at best, and on its face, most are wet behind the ears college grads that have no idea how to evaluate a candidates true skill set because they have no real world exp. themselves... I have seen some of the best and most qualified applicants get tossed without a second look because the 20yo recruiter didnt like the "look and format of the resume".

You are not correct either. I was hired by my previous employer through a temp agency. I'm not going to give the name of the company because that seems to be a hot item and lead for aeotek, they charged my employer a $2000.00 finder fee because I came through the agency, and the owner told me you have to be really good because normally companies will not pay these kinds of fee's. Also, I'm well educated, and have a very good work record. The other agency blow's Aerotek away, they don't start by telling you they have a job, they state their a temp agency, you come in for pre-screening, and a skills assesment test, and then when they tell you they have a job they mean it. O' and by the way has anyone else notice that aerotek has been banned from career builders>>>

Truthfully the "finder fee" as we are referring to is usually 18%-24% of an individuals salary for technical positions. That typically applies to positions that require degrees and certifications such as engineers, architects, project managers, and so on. Usually for some non-technical or hourly positions they charge a mark up r multiplier of 1.5 (high volume) to 2.0 (hazardous) for a certain period, and all that is negotiated from the client to temp agencies such as Aerotek. I will say that Aerotek always aims to charge the highest and state that they are that "expensive" because they are the best and their process is more detailed. And as we all know it isnt! It is the same as every other agency out there. I know this, because I was there (sad to say), but obviously wised up.

If the recruiter or agency charged only $2,000 to your employer, then it seems the agency that you worked with seemed extremly fair. Here is a breakdown so we can see:

1 worker being paid $10 hour
$10 hour x 1.6 markup = $16 per hour worked (what the employer pays to agency)
$16 per hour x 40 hour week = $640 per week (what the employer pays to agency)

So the employer is paying this agency $640 per week for a $10 hour position. So lets take a look at the overhead and profit on this. I will start by adding up all of the requirements for employment:

$10 hour x 40 hours week = $400 paid to employee
Workers Comp. Insurance 6% of $400 payroll = $24 per week
Estimate 20% overhead (internal cost) %20 of $400 = $80 per week

So there is our cost. Now profit

$640 per week from Employer
-$ 24 per week Workers Comp.
-$ 80 per week overhead cost
-$400 payroll
=$136 Profit PER WEEK, PER EMPLOYEE

So bottom line if an agency staffed one person at $10 per hour for a standard 16 week term (4 months) that would bring $2,176 of profit after overhead. You can do the math, so paying 2k for you, your employer made out.

And yes. Aerotek was removed from Careerbuilder.com. I was there when it happened, and they started using Monster. Monster warned about the standard "fake job postings" and Aerotek had to do all this training on proper postings. Plus recruiters were limited to postings because Monster charged more because of the reputation. But you will still find fake stuff from them, they are just trying to keep their candidate pool up.

Spoiler thanks for sharing, more and more of the truth is coming
out about aerotek. Hopefully, after people read this they will be able to do the math and make decission's for themselves.

Mark in Laurens, South Carolina said: Corporate Headquarters Aerotek, Inc.
7301 Parkway Drive
Hanover, Md. 21076

15 December 2007

Dear Sir

I live in the upstate of South Carolina; in dealing with your local Aerotek office in Greenville, I have found myself with a couple real deep concerns. It is those concerns that have facilitated the need for this correspondence to address these concerns with you.
I posted my resume on careerbuilder.com ten days ago. While on careerbuilder.com I submitted my resume to several job posting that the local Greenville office listed. Mr. William Grugan,of the Greenville office, contacted me about the position of CNC Horizontal Milling Machinist I applied for. In my conversation with Mr. Grugan there was a disparity in the pay scale he was quoting me and the one that was posted. Enclosed with this correspondence is the series of emails between myself and Mr. Grugan from Friday 14 December 2007. In these emails you will see there seems to be a deliberate unethical attempt by Mr. Grugan to mislead or misdirect from the facts. This apparent impropriety is deeply disturbing to me. The integrity and reputation of a company can only be a solid as the genuine integrity of those that are the face of that company. In this case, the following correspondences between me and Mr. Grugan will bring that integrity in to question. I only ask your indulgence and patience as well as a few more moments of your time while you read and come to your on conclusion over these correspondences.

I do not hold the Aerotek Company responsible for the action of rouge individual. It is my utmost genuine concern to see this matter resolved to the complete satisfaction of all those concerned. Your help in this matter, to that end, will be greatly appreciated.

YOu SUCK Mark!!!

lou bell in Darby, Pennsylvania said: You are not correct either. I was hired by my previous employer through a temp agency....>>>

I'm NOT correct? Gee, I guess I should pack up shop and close down then... I am being trenchant, but I have worked with MANY (all the big names) and currently am the head of a Management Consulting organization that provides retained services for recruitment, and know for certain, fake job posts are the norm in the industry. NOW, some branch's, or recruiters may not partake in such business practices, but it is the norm. I dont agree with it, but I completely understand why they do it. The internet has been a double edged sword when it comes to recruiting. It has made it very easy for people to view and apply for jobs, but because it is so easy, and flooded these days, it has also cheapened both the applicant and the jobs... notice all the scam, or MLM/NM positions, esp. on CB? so now instead of applying for 3-5 quality positions, applicants apply for 80 and someone who is usually not qualified to do so, is screening out the resume's, and judging them on stuff like format, and style rather than content... Like many recruiters wont even consider anyone with a 2 page resume... What the heck does how many pages the resume is have anything to do with the qualifications for the job? I have been working with Monster since it was the "Boston Monster Board" so this comes from pure experience. It is a jungle out there these days, and you will be seeing a big shift back to Corp. recruiters in the years coming...

The Spoiler in California said: Truthfully the "finder fee" as we are referring to is usually 18%-24% of an individuals salary for technical positions. That typically applies to positions that require degrees and certifications such as engineers, architects, project managers, and so on......

Spoiler, you make a great point here, I was talking about temping specifically, when it comes to the buyout time (usually 90 days or so, unless its classified as contract, then other terms) but you have to keep in mind, pricing runs the gamut in this industry, and billed in so many fashions. Esp. today, when all the companies are trying to be "different" or undercut the competition. In the healthcare field here in Boston, I see fee's upwards of 35%! As far as I am concerned, the firms that drove those rates to that level really killed the business for honest good recruiters. I say this because companies are wise to the overinflated fee's and are rebelling by hiring their own teams, and only outsourcing the extremely hard to find candidate. This makes it more difficult for honest firms to get the every day jobs, that frankly feed their families. There is a great service with using agencies for normal hires, and if priced right, a real value to the Co. but just like the mortgage industry, people got greedy, and by in large, corporations are reorganizing how they recruit and hire, and it is revolving around in house teams, not agencies.

EEO Cert in By the Sea, Massachusetts said: Spoiler, you make a great point here, I was talking about temping specifically, when it comes to the buyout time (usually 90 days or so, unless its classified as contract, then other terms) but you have to keep in mind, pricing runs the gamut in this industry, and billed in so many fashions. Esp. today, when all the companies are trying to be "different" or undercut the competition. In the healthcare field here in Boston, I see fee's upwards of 35%! As far as I am concerned, the firms that drove those rates to that level really killed the business for honest good recruiters. I say this because companies are wise to the overinflated fee's and are rebelling by hiring their own teams, and only outsourcing the extremely hard to find candidate. This makes it more difficult for honest firms to get the every day jobs, that frankly feed their families. There is a great service with using agencies for normal hires, and if priced right, a real value to the Co. but just like the mortgage industry, people got greedy, and by in large, corporations are reorganizing how they recruit and hire, and it is revolving around in house teams, not agencies.

I hands down agree with you bud. Well said. I think temporary staffing or agencies certainly can add a value to any industry if (key word) fairly priced for the return. I would like to comment more on your paragraph, but like I said... I agree with everything you said in that. And I agree that there are norms in every industry, but directing us back to the topic, Aerotek has kind of taken the cake on companies that charge overinflated prices with lack of service.

Outsourcing human resource needs to a "professional" recruiter is certainly a needed and helpful service that staffing provides. But when it does come to Aerotek, the recruiters lack the industry knowledge, professionalism, experience, and business ethics a true professional should hold.

Can anyone confirm the recruiter commission schedule at Aerotek???

Last I heard it was based on weekly spread:
$0-3k - 0%
$3-6 - 2%
$6- 10 - 4%
Over $10k - 6%

I came across two of the worst and most unorganized recruiters from Aerotek. One was a messager who referred me to a position I was qualified for and the other was a manager who literally turned me down from it, and he was cowardly hiding behind the messager who gave me phone calls just so he wouldn't have to give me the disturbing news himself. The way they handled this
situation was just plain awful. They both lied and deceived. I mean, they did not give a damn about me sacrificing my current temp job in order to obtain that position. Yeah...I did almost lose that temp job. And the word miscommunication was how they rationalized lying to me about the whole non-existent opportunity. They should go burn in hell. Do not EVER work for/with Aerotek. Spread the words to your friends and families.

And another thing, that stupid manger gave me some insensible reason to take me out of that position I should have gotten, after he gossiped a bit about me with another two recruiters in the Aerotek office near me that I actually met in person. One of whom said he sooo loved to partner with the company I work as a temp at, but the company recently stop depending on anymore useless temp agencies, so the joke is on Aerotek. Ha, those f.a.g.g.o.t.s got what they deserved.

This so-called recruiter/messeger in Dublin's office was a fa-ggot who used the word "miscommunication" all the time to rationalize lying to me about a CAD position over and over again. And He wasn't so eager to call me on the phone himself until he finally worked up the nerve and let me know that the position wasn't for me. He should go kill himself.