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Recruiter (Current Employee) - Nashville, TN - June 16, 2022
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The most useful review selected by IndeedGreat team environment, leadership and communication. Always felt supported by management and are extremely flexible. Work life balance is there if you’re ok with making your base salary.
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Good job to start professional career, but should be treated as stepping stone.
Crisis Response Coordinator (Former Employee) - Austin, TX - June 7, 2022
This job is great for anyone out of college or looking for a lateral move into a more corporate career. The job itself requires you to learn the Fortune 100 company's proprietary software and applications, but if you're tech-savvy then it's pretty straight-forward and an easy job. Pros: -Typically friendly coworkers (hardly any issues) -Strict work/life balance (you can expect to work 40 hours, no more no less) plus one mandatory meeting during or outside of your shift (depending on your schedule). Easy to forecast and ask for time off if you plan ahead. -Easy to stand-out (do your work, pick up the slack, go above and beyond). -Easy job overall to do: job itself was more of a reactionary job rather than proactive. Cons: -Hard to move upwards: team itself has 3 lead positions and 2 management positions above that. The highest employee is the project manager and after that you would have to seek employment elsewhere (if those positions ever open up). -Schedule: Expect to work weekends/holidays/nights depending on your schedule. Can only switch schedules after about a year of working there + availability. -Compensation: I often told people this job was like making corporate minimum wage. You will be making more than most retail positions, but given the current economy + HCOL, this job will not be enough to support yourself without a second income. -Management: Overall, I had a positive experience, but there was some vague issues running in the background where certain employees enjoyed favoritism and management wasn't keen on helping/advocating on employees' behalf for better -
Pros
Work-life balance, Pto
Cons
Minimal benefits, not enough room for advancement, nature of job
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- Inclusive work environment
- Ability to meet personal goals
- Time and location flexibility
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Cust (Current Employee) - Atlanta, GA - May 19, 2022
I love working with Vaco. The recruiters are great. Communication is on point. Pay is great for me as I have no kids. I love working from home. Management cares
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Good company to learn
Work here if you want to learn and grow. Management great and supportive. Not easy but a rewarding job if you work hard. Give your best, learn a lot.
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Low stress and high reward
Technical Recruiter (Current Employee) - Jacksonville, FL - May 16, 2022
Vaco is an expert in the industry of hiring and talented workers, whether internally or as consultants. I am an internal employee and this job has been hands down the best work experience I have had. I feel everyone is rooting for me!
Pros
Flexible schedule for family, great compensation and benefits.
Cons
Absolutely cannot think of any, its a hard market for hiring but they still manage to keep us motivated.
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Unorganized, Unprofessional & no one knows what they are doing.
Content Moderator – Trust & Safety (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - May 11, 2022
I have worked for this company for almost a year at this point. I have reached my 6 months probation a while ago and I have not received a review on my performance (which comes with a raise). I have not heard one word about anyone getting performance reviews at all. I have been switched around different workflows 4-5 times. Managers will be very last minute and tell you that you're being moved a day before, very unexpected. All of the team leads have no idea what is going on. You ask them questions and they give you the run around and can't give you an answer. There was multiple times where our job security was questioned and it raised a lot of concern for months due to inconsistent workflows. There are team leads that make me uncomfortable to work with because of their rude and standoffish behavior. Good luck trying to get promoted at this job... your interest will be turned down and in most cases just ignored by higher-ups. This company does not pay their employees fairly for the amount of work they are putting in, especially giving the kind of content we have to deal with. There is definitely team leads at this company that are on power-trips and look down on regular employes. This is extremely toxic behavior on their part and they know who they are. Overall, this won't be a long term job for anyone trying to be in the tech industry but it can teach you a few things if you're willing to put up with their nonsense.
Pros
Remote
Cons
No communication, Lack of consistent work, Low pay, Toxic managers/team leads, no opportunity for advancement.
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Contractor (Current Employee) - Richmond, VA - April 27, 2022
Great place to work. reliable and works with you to find the perfect place for you to work. I was matched very quickly and loved the placement. It was great.
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Assess your fit to a company well
Senior Project Manager – Consultant (Former Employee) - Memphis, TN - April 25, 2022
Vaco is a placement agency so you will work for another company. They are fantastic as assessing your skills and a good fit for YOU. If you can do contract work, they are a great place to work. Try it and I think it will be a good career move!
Pros
Always great staff to work with
Cons
It's not a perm job
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Not all that glitter is gold.
Content Editor (Former Employee) - Austin, TX - April 19, 2022
I was let go due to a chronic medical condition. I wish this company could have been more understanding. Some of the people you will work with are nice, but other higher-ups are brutal.
Pros
Work from home.
Cons
Lack of empathy.
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Great Work/life balance but it depends on your management and the projects you are on. Great organization cultures and challenging projects.
Technical Project Manager (Current Employee) - Austin, TX - April 12, 2022
Overall everything is great. My managers are nice, professional, and supportive. We have learning support (online courses) that company pays for each year. We believe in work/life balance and working as a team.
Pros
work/life balance, great team work, awesome culture and flexible working hours.
Cons
not always organized, lack management skills, and HR is not responsive.
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Fantastic place to work
Full Time Worker (Current Employee) - Nashville, TN - March 29, 2022
I highly enjoy working at Vaco. It is not hard to be successful here if you are a self-motivated person. Great benefits, great people, great work environent.
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Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - New Jersey - March 16, 2022
Pro: good culture flexible, full benefits and compensation. Cons: management needs structure, training could be better, wish there was more communication overall
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Go for it
Content Creator (Current Employee) - Remote - February 19, 2022
It is a great experience. You will learn that critical and self assertive thinking will get you far. Don't hesitate to show your potential, there are many opportunities to grow.
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Solid Remote Job
Content Analyst (Current Employee) - San Francisco, CA - February 14, 2022
The people are kind, and supportive. It's not difficult work as long as you learn the guidelines. Flexible hours - within reason and work life balance is very favorable. My only thing with it is that you have to work a year before you get PTO and holiday pay.
Pros
Good people, flexible hours, no mandatory OT
Cons
Have to work a year before you get holiday pay or paid days off
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Working here has been rewarding!
Recruiter (Current Employee) - New Jersey - February 9, 2022
This staffing firm is not like other ones I've experienced - the people are real, they communicate well, and they are not super competitive. No one is looking over your shoulder to make sure you're making enough phone calls, or meeting quotas, etc. It is nice to be able to be trusted and treated like an adult.
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No room for much advancement
Content Creator (Former Employee) - Austin, TX - February 8, 2022
Not much room for advancement and depending on shift hired on you might have to work overnight. People are friendly but the work is boring and non rewarding.
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Training is provided. Projects not clearly defined.
Miscommunication of job description and hours required. Lack of structure and guidance. Low pay, high hours. Unrealistic deadlines and immense hurdles and obstacles. Tedious and time consuming project management administration tasks
Pros
Training
Cons
No work life balance. Low pay. High demands. Poor management. High stress
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Love it
Customer Service Representative (Current Employee) - Remote - October 7, 2021
Very supportive company. Support and incentives are available. Management is great. Opportunities for advancement are available. Fully remote at this time
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IT Specialist (Former Employee) - Richmond, VA - September 2, 2021
They will place in job and collect their cuts but no support when you need them. Apparently they are just a basic recruitment firm. very small and no benefits.
Pros
none
Cons
No employee support whatsoever.
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Payroll Specialist (Former Employee) - Costa Mesa, CA - August 24, 2021
I was lied to about the contract type and end date I signed up for. Vaco offers no benefits beyond a diy styled 401k program, so if you have health problems work elsewhere and dropped the ball after “offering” to assist with future endeavors.
Pros
Weekly pay
Cons
See my review
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Great work environment and not being micro managed
HR Data Entry Assistant (Current Employee) - Tampa, FL - July 16, 2021
Great company to work for. Great pay and assignments are always available. Recruiters are very friendly and open about the details of each assignment. Never had any issues with pay or taking time off.
Pros
Not micromanaged
Cons
Not permanent
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