Ashley Ellis Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – I think the length of my tenure says it all. This is a great place to build a long-term career. It's one of the rarest opportunities you can find - the harder you work, the better you are rewarded. If you come to work, put in the effort and have a great attitude - you can earn more than you could ever earn at a salaried job. You won't be micromanaged but you get the mentoring and training you need to be successful. Teamwork is encouraged and we work hard but still have fun! And you can definitely maintain a work / life balance - some staffing agencies expect you to work 50+ hours a week, but we are required to work less than 40. I can't see myself working anywhere else.

Cons – It is a commitment so if you are not prepared to work hard to start earning more than the base salary, then this is not the place for you. The difference between those that succeed and those who don't is the commitment and attitude they have coming in the door on day one.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the great work! As the economy continues to improve, I only see a bright future for all of us. I look forward to a great 2013.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Ashley Ellis

Pros – Potential to make money if you're willing to work 60+ hours a week, weekends, and be verbally abused by management.

Cons – You're told what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. If you don't do it exactly their way, you will be yelled at as if you are a child.

Advice to Senior Management – Invest in your employees. Provide better salary, benefits, and a safe work environment.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis full-time for less than a year

Pros – Ashley Ellis provides employees with on-going training and tons of support. You're basically running your own business by bringing in clients and recruiting candidates - if you put into it what you want to get out of it the potential is there to make a great living. If you have contractors out there working you get paid for every hour they work.

Cons – For the first 90 days or so you're building your business and so unless you land that huge fish early you don't really get any commission. $9.75/hour is tough to live off of at first, but all it takes is one deal to close.
This job certainly isn't for everyone. If you want to just show up and get paid for playing on a computer and only working a few hours out of the 8 hour work day you won't be happy here.

Advice to Senior Management – We're a young company and always evolving. Management has done a great job of keeping us current and making changes where necessary.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis

Pros – Working for Ashley Ellis has helped me grow as a person and professionally. I work with an amazing group of people who will do whatever they can to contribute to the success of everyone in the office. All of my coworkers and managers are friendly, approachable, encouraging and genuine. As long as you truly want to be here and do what it takes to succeed, you will...your team will make sure of it! Also, there is lots of growth potential and management will help you get to where you want to be.

Cons – If I had to state a con it would be that it's easy to get caught up in the work and lose focus on work-life balance.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep doing what you're doing. I love coming to work and I truly love my job!!!!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis full-time for more than a year

Pros – You are indoors. You get a chair, a computer, and business cards.

Cons – Company fails to honor state law. Forced to work ot sometimes with only a lunch break and no 15 min breaks. Managment is awful and no privacy. Unprofessional work atmosphere, with lies of making a lot when In reality your making minimum wage and the managers try to show that they are managing their finances well, but in reality they are not happy and are desperately trying to make what they can.

Advice to Senior Management – Be more honest! Fix up the benefits and honor the state labor laws!!

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis

Pros – its ok for an agency

Cons – Company does not provide enough for benifits adn needs to improve this aspect

Advice to Senior Management – treat your employees better and make them happy.

Former Employee – worked at Ashley Ellis

Pros – - Good potential to make money for some
- Growing company
- Treat recruiters very well
- Fun and Casual environment

Cons – - Horrible benefits
- Very Cliquey
- Management takes everything personal/very emotional
- Get fired for not closing deals
- Huge turnover

Advice to Senior Management – Try and create some professionalism in the office and follow corporate rulebook. Be honest with new employees on expectations of the office.

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis

Pros – This position is more of an opportunity and it completely is the cliche "What you put in, is what you get out." If you are looking for a 9 to 5 job that is completely structured with detailed check list of your responsibilties than you should definitely look elsewhere. This is a chance for someone to run their own business within AE and completely brand themselves. There is a lot of creative work that needs to be put forth everyday to be successful. What I truley appreciate and love about the opportunity here, is how much I can say I have grown professionally and personally. You are truly pushed out of your comfort zone and confronted with challenges everyday that will make you a stronger more successful person.
In addition, everyday is totally, completely different. There is never a dull moment in the recruiting industry. I feel as though I work for multiple organizations in the Chicago area and are part of their team. I can see the impact I have on their teams helping them grow by matching up the candidates we are working with. On the opposite side, helping candidates everyday making a move into their dream jobs or career change, is truly touching. They really do appreciate the help we are providing for them. Finding a new position is very difficult these days and we are here to help.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a career within Sales/Recruiting, then Ashley Ellis is a great place to be. You will receive the foundation, and its up to you to do with it as you please. Self motivation and discipline are must haves...With those traits, you will be successful. The sky truly is the limit within recruiting and at Ashley Ellis. (Unfortunately, some do not always see it that way, and those are the people that do not work out or cut out for recruiting)

Cons – I would say the only area that I would improve are the benefits. After working with many organizations in area, you get to see that some companies have benefits that very impressive. :)

Advice to Senior Management – We are still growing and will learn as we go, but I believe having a more structured interview process will allow the people that are truly excited about sales and recruitng be at Ashley Ellis.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis

Pros – This company offers great opportunity for someone who is smart, personable and goal driven to start at the ground floor and work their way up to management. The company is growing and there are lots of opportunities for advancement. My favorite part of the company is the close knit team environment that is encouraging and motivating. There are lots of fun contests and quarterly prizes. It is a casual dress and fun environment.

Cons – The benefits (mostly the healthcare, vision and dental package) are good and getting better but is not quite there yet.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Ashley Ellis

Pros – -The team environment is very dynamic, everyone is very supportive to help you acheive your ultimate goals.
-Financial Freedom. If you work hard, you will see the results.
-Motivation from Management.
-Resources to acheive goals.

Cons – -Benefits could be much better, and hopefully they will be soon :)
-Career path outside of sales.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend