Background Checks - Anonymous employee Robert Half Employee Review

1.0
Feb 1, 2018
Anonymous freelancer
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Pros

Enthusiastic recruiters... that's about it.

Cons

Recently went through a background check for a potential interview/job with The Creative Group. I was upfront and honest about my background because of a mistake I made a few years ago on a previous app with them. The Manager brought this up to me before we started the process and I talked with her and cleared up the mistake and thought it was fixed. Went through the application process and decided, along with the recruiter, that it would be better, to be honest about a 20-year old misdemeanor than not. LOL! After meeting the recruiter and told what the job was, I was rejected from being represented by The Creative Group. I have never been denied a job offer because of my background! This on top of their crappy practices just goes to show The Creative Group doesn't want to rep quality experienced candidates no matter their background.

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the flexibility of your assignment and the opportunity to earn overtime pay. We value your perspective as we continue working to provide a positive experience for our professionals.
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May 30, 2026
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Pros

Not much to say here, unfortunately.

Cons

In the technology practice, the unwillingness to adapt to a rapidly changing market can no longer be ignored. Too many decisions continue to be justified by the mindset of "this is the way we've always done things," even when those approaches are becoming less effective or counter-productive. While competitors evolve their business models, recruiting strategies, and client engagement practices, continues to be reluctant to challenge long-standing processes and assumptions. The impact of this resistance to change is becoming increasingly visible in the market. Clients and candidates have more options than ever before, and perceptions of the organization are being shaped by experiences that no longer align with current expectations. Without a willingness to listen to feedback and embrace new approaches, there is a real risk of causing lasting damage to the company's reputation, employee retention, and long-term competitiveness.

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