Deception abounds - Senior Technical Recruiter Robert Half Employee Review

1.0
Oct 27, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Decent office locations with plenty of places to get food nearby... Some of the people they hire are really cool people.

Cons

The company values metrics - the dials you make, how many interviews you set, the people you can get to start, how high of a margin you can charge for consultants, how many people you can get to work with you. Work/life balance is nonexistent. Expect 50-60 hour work weeks to be even moderately successful. You'll be asked to add work email on your phone, give your cell phone number to candidates, link your work email to your LinkedIn, and provide them the password when you leave... Oh, by the way, there's also a social media policy that specifies what you're allowed to say online...They also pull bait and switches on new hires and don't offer what they say they do. Don't be deceived when they tell you there are no cold calls.

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5.0
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Pros

Good comp plan. Good management. Expectations and standards are high but achievable.

Cons

Job is very fast-paced, but that is to be expected at a staffing agency

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you value the compensation plan, management support, and the high standards that help drive success at Robert Half. We also appreciate your perspective on the fast-paced nature of the staffing industry. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success with Robert Half.
1.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Success with other departments - just not in mine

Cons

Complete bait and switch. I accepted this position under one manager, only to find out after resigning from my previous job that I would be reporting to someone else entirely. There was no meaningful onboarding, no training materials, and no support system in place. My manager openly stated that there was no monetary value in helping me succeed and made little effort to train or develop me. Requests to shadow and learn the business were dismissed in favor of keeping me on the phones. Instead of being set up for success, I felt actively prevented from growing. HR was equally disappointing. I raised legitimate concerns and never received a response. The organization talks about development and support, but my experience suggested otherwise. Joining this company was one of the biggest professional mistakes I have made.

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