Don't work for Aerotek

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.

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.

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.

long time no chat...

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!

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.

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%

aerotek, has done it yet again. People should read this forum, before they ever consider working their. It say's it all. Here's to you aerotek, I got a full time job without your help, and the company doesnt use any temp's. You give temp's ajency a bad name, I know for a fact that all of them arent bad, having worked for temp ajency before the best one's to work for our Addecco, Kelly's, careers USA, and olsen. A note to people out of work from my experience the last 2 month's of being laid off, if you want good pay and a full time job, apply directly to the company. Also try doing thing the old fashion way but not using the internet.

Let me be the first to fire and inspire.

I worked for Aerotek in 2002 and they gave me a job for a company that gave me no raises and offered very little overtime. I was there everyday, on time, even got praised reviews from my recruiter that I was doing such a good job. But an issue came up within the hired company and when I didn't play ball their way, they reported to Aerotek and later Aerotek canned me. Oh well...such as life right? Well another job offer through careerbuilder had came up and of course it was through Aerotek. I went in and applied for the position and said I was a shoe in for the position since I had so many years in the field. Then later, the recruiter said I was red flagged (blackballed) and could no longer work for them because I was high risk...WTF? I later found a job on my own working in security and i have been ever since.

My point? Temp agencies are not the best way to go in looking for work because the work may not either be there for long, or pay way less than what you're really worth. Hence the word TEMP. If you choose the temp agency anyway, then my advise is to apply and go on your own way to continue to find a job. If you rely on these agencies to find a job for you, you're definitely wasting your time. The best way to find a job is like how one person put it. Go the old fashion way...pounding the pavement. If you use the internet...try Craig's list (but only if they have a direct contact to the recruiting person or the address in where to the apply)A job offer came to me from them and I didn't even remember applying for the job...but I took it anyway for the extra cash.

As for Aerotek...? I don't appreciate being blackballed and not offered a second chance. But hey...I did better without you, like I'm sure other people will even in these trying times.

I use to work w/ them for 1 year the contrat ended at my job they never give me other job, never answer my call and emails, I apply for unemployment and they are trying to deni me, after doing a research about them the website said they pay for holydais and sick days, I never get pay for that and the never told me anything!!

As long as you were let go through no fault of your own, you are entitle to receive unemployment compensation. From what you tell me the contract has ended through the company Aerotek assigned you too. Therefore if Aerotek has no other assignments or if they give you another with less hour's and less pay you can still collect the unemployment it goes by how many hours you worked for that quarter as well as how much money you made. It does not matter that you were a temp. If aerotek does not comply you can file an appeal letter with unemployment they will let you know if you have a case then you take them to court (it will not cost you). Go to the website (unemployment.) then enter the state put a . then type gov in. Hope this helps and good luck to you. As for Aerotek you suck I hope people stop letting you get away with this crap. As far as the paid holiday's and sick day's go they will screw you out of that too. You have to work something like 1064 hour per calendar year or whatever their policy is, they have a way of making you wait about a month or so before they will consider giving you another assignment therefore it is impossible to get enough hours worked for that calendar year it a no win situation if you get my point.

I did a temp assignment for Aerotek the first part of October 2009. I didn't come back when I did some asking around if this would end up as a permanent position. After talking with a few people, even after 8 months, there were still people working as temps. To make it worse, perm positions were posted for not only the temps to apply but for those on the outside as well, making it harder to get on bored as a perm employee. Then they "failed" to tell me that I'd have to work Saturdays, where in the beginning, the recruiter said I didn't have to. I would've never signed up if I knew that before-hand and waste my time. So now the beginning of November and they have not yet sent me my check. I work now 8-5 on another assignment and I won't take off to pick up my check for fear these people may not call me back to work and I have to work. Still looking for a permanent position somewhere. Now I'll have to file a complaint to Austin for non-payment of wages. What goes around, comes around, AEROTEK!!

DON'T Work for these People!!

To the person in Pheonix (What have I Done) with the per diem issue and Aerotek. What you said is true about the p/d and your taxable income. Except not only is your Social Security affected but more importantly so is your Unemployment Benefits should you need them when your assignment ends and you cannot go directly to another job. For future reference, most of the time Aerotek will tell you that they do not pay Per Diem. Sometimes as they did with me, before I learned the ropes they will tell you that they only pay $5.00 per hour per diem. That is a bunch of garbage. they are not "paying" anything. Per Diem, if the qualifying criteria is met per IRS Guidelines (publication 1542) is just how much of your negotiated pay (labor) rate you choose to have taxed and not taxed. That is another "trick" that not only Aerotek but that all these other contract houses pull. They "SPLIT" the per diem out of the labor rate. In reality, what I
believe IRS's intention to be is that Per Diem is supposed to be paid in addition to the labor rate. Say for example an Aerotek or any other shop says that they will pay you $30.00 per hour for a job at a company in a county in a particular state. Now, say that IRS (Pub 1542) Per Diem Guidelines allows the max per diem rate for that county to be $160.00 per day. For an 8 hr. work day that equates to $20.00 p/hr non-taxable which leaves $10.00 p/hr taxable as your labor rate. You can't really count the $20.00 p/hr as "take home" pay because now since you are on the road, away from home, you have to pay for secondary housing, meals and possibly transportation. That exhausts your $20.00 per hour per diem just to have the job which more than likely for the $30.00 that the shop is paying you, they are getting probably $50-$60 or more per hour from the
client company as a billing rate for doing basically nothing but administering your payroll each week. Your skill sets got you the job not the shop. $10 p/hr doesn't get you the max unemploymen

Mark in Laurens, South Carolina said: I know I was not crazy Will, this is the add that I sent in my resume for and the job I thought we were talking about. After a quick reread, it sure sounds like the same job. Giv

Mark,
Aerotek works for their clients...NOT YOU!! If you're not interested in letting them help you, then be a man and go find a job your damn self!!

Aerotek is a JOKE !! First of all when it comes especially in the painting environment of there hiring, the recruiters dont even know squat! I have been contacted by these recruiters and found out simply by my questions to them that some of them have no knowledge of the recruiting field they are in. They do not follow up either, they suck in that department. There is one by the name of Jakola, first he was in Kansas (hello Toto), then later somewhere up in Washington state needing aircraft painters, then sand blasters and painters at the naval shipyard in Bremerton, Wa. Either you have too much experience or not enough its the same thing. They sound so encouraging on the phone only to find out when you call them back they have no record of you ever calling ! Is this a survey they are conducting?....just to see how many people and from what walk of life merely respond to some of these ads ? Is Aerotek and Ameri-Force the same dudes ? they sure sound and smell like it. Come on AeroTek recruiters go back to school and at least do some homework on the recruiting department your going to work for, you recuiters out there especially in the coatings and painting department educate yourselves on what single and plural components are, what and airless size #517 tip is or at least "memorize", some of the terminology....also phrases like Uhhhhh and Duhhhhhh, Dawhhhggg are annoying and dont take this personally Aerotek, get someone who can speak clear English, kinda hard to understand a High Sqweaky pitched accented overseas dialect, lets be more truthfull on the per-diems and starting salaries, thats a big help also. I have tried getting hired by you people but your follow up certainly is not impressive.

AerotekHater johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota said: SO if any one wants to sue aerotek for mental stress and financial damage to your life just make post and lets get are voices heard. if any one was mentally and finacially damaged, by lies of the AEROTEK company.

COUNT ME IN JOHNSON, IM WITH YOU GUYS ON THE MENTALL THING,...........DOWN HERE IN THE CAJUN COUNTRY WHERE IM FROM, AEROTEK DONT KNOW WHO THERE PLAYING WITH !

I think most of the people on this site, have already found job's on their own no thank's to Aerotek. The point of this site is how crappy they treat you, and not to fall for Aerotek. Most of the job's they claim to have do not even exist. It's like I said before they are not worried about finding you a job, they look at employee's being a dime a dozen. From my experience they are head-hunter's who are more focused on trying to find out who your former employer is, and if any of the companies you worked for use temp's. They then try to call them and employee their own people whom they already have on call. If your stupid enough to stay on with them as a temp, they will screw you out of certain assignments, and hours so you so you are not able to get any of the so called benefits. Another thing to watch is going over 40 hours, the company Aerotek will get paid the time and a half the employee only gets paid the amount per hour that you agreed to in the beginning with Aerotek. My best advice is to avoid this company like it's the plague.

Having worked internally for them (thank the Lord that I left), what most say is not far from the truth at all. The recruiters get shot through a crap 13 week "training" program, where they mostly learn how to interview, and by interview I mean they learn the things Aerotek wants them to learn. When they interview you or conduct a phone call, they basically have a list of questions they need to ask and get answers on. Basically they want to know, how much you want, how far you will drive, and positions you filled, and ofcourse info on your last employer. Trust me, I went through many, many closed door conversations because I didnt get any info on potential sales. I have seen certain instances where recruiters would call back individuals and offer a lower wage than their own client was offering just so they can get the difference on commisions. And honestly, that kind of stuff is praised on from the Aerotek management.

Hence, why I left! After working internally for Aerotek, I can say from an insiders point of view that they are truley a dishonest, incompetent company with lack of management and experience.

If any of you have questions, I will answer them for you and give you the low down...

I have never worked for Aerotek but I did interview with them and my fresh out of college shiny happy recruiter bagered my references, in fact he called one 4 times in one day! How embarassing! I feel most agencies are a waste of time, even though it is temp to hire you probably will get let go after 6 months like I have. We can't put these youngsters starting out their careers being worked like slaves at fault (I know they can't call everyone back, are not experienced enough,etc) but the upper echilon of the company. They created this corporate mess out of pure greed. All the cream just rises to the top. Shame on them!

Wow, they can't be worse than Management Recruiters of Portland. I hear you though. I have worked with candidates and companies that were very unhappy with Aerotek. It was suggested I go to Aerotek for an interview, but I heard a number of bad things. Instead, I went to the former place listed and wound up in a boiler room to define all boiler rooms. Does a recruiting firm with honest employers exist? I'm beginning to have my doubts.

Superspunk in Portland, Oregon said: Wow, they can't be worse than Management Recruiters of Portland. I hear you though. I have worked with candidates and companies that were very unhappy with Aerotek. It was suggested I go to Aerotek for an interview, but I heard a number of bad things. Instead, I went to the former place listed and wound up in a boiler room to define all boiler rooms. Does a recruiting firm with honest employers exist? I'm beginning to have my doubts.

They stick there noses in where they shouldn't. A good recruitor wont play games with you. When they call, ask questions, dont tell you who the employer is, they help no one but them selves. I had some good dealings with PDS with no games. The thing about Aerotek, who ever has the most education, highest degree. Licenses etc... WINS.

My experience with AEROTEK, AUSTIN TEXAS:
was terrible, it is true that they got me working but they paid me well below the salary of permanent employees.
Aerotek, did not protect us not seek the best for you.
Sometimes They sent us home without benefits or pay for weeks, then called us to work again with less salary, with them you have no respect or warranties.
Finally after some years I decided to resign and not work harder for them because I felt very badly treated, the last thing they did to me was that they refused to pay my vacation and I had to call the labor department, and they eventually paid me.
Aerotek people, are not honest and they utilize every opportunity to abuse and take your money.
Do not work for them.!!

Job Seeker in Greenville, South Carolina said: Mark,
Aerotek works for their clients...NOT YOU!! If you're not interested in letting them help you, then be a man and go find a job your damn self!!

F-U I was just trying to educate contactors who were not aware of how things worked with contract agencies. I KNOW FOR A FACT that Aerotek as well as the other shops work for their clients....not you.
Mark

Sure is STRANGE that everyone around the Country is saying the same thing. Its good we have a battle field and I can hear the bullets flying.

No. I'm aware of there tactics, applied to jobs thru them, never got a job thru them and all they do is snoop on me, saying they're looking out for me. And I deleted my Thingamajob accout so they cant contact me. I even lived down the road from some really good employers, who are hiring, and still couldn't get a job thru them. Aerotek is not Equal Opportunist. They only lookout for number one.

Aerotek screwed me more than you can imagine. I agree that they work for the company not you. They have never put me to work. I was contacted by Aerotek for and interview. I just started another not to promising job so I went to the interview. My Resume did not have this new job on it. I told them about it and they told the interviewer. The company happened to know someone in the company I was working for and called them. Needless to say I did not get the job and I was confronted at the door of my employer as to how was my interview. Needless to say my new job went sour and I was totally screwed by Aerotek. I should have sued them but what would that get me. DO NOT TRUST AEROTEK. They want perfect candidates and will not help you get jobs if certs are out etc. They just want easy sales. I have a deep hate.