re: complaint about Resource Options Inc. Massachusetts Professional staffing agency

Last January I registerd with Resource Options Inc (based in Newton, MA). I took a day and drove down there, I talked to a gentleman for nearly an hour, Filled out an application form and completed a test. I had already emailed my resume and even left them a new and cleanly formatted resume. I was told my resume would not be simply filed, that he would really get it out there and help me find opportunities.

Weeks went by. Then I emailed a couple times and no response. Finally weeks later I called and left once a voice mail another time a person answered and I asked to speek with the rep I had met. Neither call was returned. I have kept an eye on their website and don't see much.

Why did they first promise so much yet end up offering so little. Not even replying to an email saying they don't have anything. Even answering my calls would have been nice.

Is this at all typical of staffing agencies? I realize the companies pay them to find candidates but that shouldn't mean that the candidates are not worthy of respect!

What do you guys think?

At this point I have pretty much given up on this and other staffing agencies.

For the record..I am searching for entry level environmental science postions. I have plenty of education but not much experience. The lack of experiences is WHY I sought and seek temp work!

David

David in Concord, New Hampshire said: Last January I registerd with Resource Options Inc (based in Newton, MA). I took a day and drove down there, I talked to a gentleman for nearly an hour, Filled out an application form and completed a test. I had already emailed my resume and even left them a new and cleanly formatted resume. I was told my resume would not be simply filed, that he would really get it out there and help me find opportunities.

Weeks went by. Then I emailed a couple times and no response. Finally weeks later I called and left once a voice mail another time a person answered and I asked to speek with the rep I had met. Neither call was returned. I have kept an eye on their website and don't see much.

Why did they first promise so much yet end up offering so little. Not even replying to an email saying they don't have anything. Even answering my calls would have been nice.

Is this at all typical of staffing agencies? I realize the companies pay them to find candidates but that shouldn't mean that the candidates are not worthy of respect!

What do you guys think?

At this point I have pretty much given up on this and other staffing agencies.

For the record..I am searching for entry level environmental science postions. I have plenty of education but not much experience. The lack of experiences is WHY I sought and seek temp work!

David

Dave...
go to the site for ENSR in Westford Ma. they do exactly what you trained for.