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Updated Apr 28, 2023
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- "I also learned a lot working there since everyone is extremely helpful despite how long they have been at Swoon." (in 11 reviews)
- "No work life balance!! Always pushing employees to work late evenings and weekends." (in 12 reviews)
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- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
- Intelligent leadership team - Transparency from the top down - Impressive client portfolio - Competitive pay, career progression, and personal development opportunities - Positive reputation in the industry - Involved in the community
Cons
- The staffing industry can be challenging due to the fluctuating market - need to be resilient and keep a positive attitude
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Not and Account Manager Role
Mar 20, 2023 - Major Account Manager in Phoenix, AZRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The people you work with are so great and direct managers are really great people
Cons
Not an account manager or account executive role. This is a BDR role so be aware of that if you are considering it. Lots and lots of cold calls all day long within established accounts but you won’t be working with any known buyers and you will be doing tons of cold calling to companies that don’t work with swoon yet. Again- this is a BDR role
- Former Employee★★★★★
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Apr 19, 2023 - Human Resources Generalist in Deerfield, ILRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Quick response to someone that is hired
Cons
Does not disclose position well
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible. Good pay. Nice people
Cons
Not a real employee. Not actually a part of the company where placed
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Digital & Creative Recruiter
Apr 3, 2023 - Digital Creative Recruiter in Chicago, ILRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Lots of money to be made
Cons
Micromanagement, lack of adjustment to metrics based on market
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Swoon is a hugely supportive and proficient team.
Cons
I have nothing negative to say about swoon
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
I am never leaving this company
Aug 10, 2022 - Major Account Manager in Chicago, ILRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I am obsessed with this company. I've been here for over 3 years, and my love for the company has not changed. The people, the culture, the flexibility, the MONEY - all amazing. Swoon has given me opportunities that I never thought I would get this early in my career. I have had some personal struggles throughout my time here at Swoon, and everyone has been so completely understanding and given me space and time to work through issues. Swoon has given me work/life balance, amazing opportunities, motivation, professional development, positivity, friends, and a whole lot of money. I never want to leave.
Cons
There are ups and downs to any company especially with a rising and falling economy. The ups are absolutely worth sticking through the downs.
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Awesome environment to work in
Cons
Can't think of any at the moment
- Current Employee★★★★★
If you’re entry level — do NOT work here
Aug 12, 2022 - RecruiterRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The company values its tenured employees but treats young professionals with less than 2 years of experience like garbage
Cons
Swoon takes advantage of professionals who are new to recruiting or are fresh out of college. You don’t make commission your first 6 months and are expected to out perform recruiters with 7+years of experience. The company uses you to make a profit then will find a way to fire you if you can’t out-perform 75% of the company by your 6-month mark. There’s a high turn around for a reason. Not only do a lot of people in their first 6 months, they fire a lot of people too (I think they accidentally over-hired and need to cut their losses). I left Swoon & while I was I interviewing for other staffing agencies, the hiring managers laughed at Swoon’s commission structure and how they mistreat new employees. Now I’m making a base of $65,000/yr ($15k higher than swoon’s NDC Entry-Level program) plus higher commission percentages from DAY ONE. That being said, if you’re a recruiter with over 3 years of experience, swoon will pay you an admirable rate and will treat you with respect. Still will be toxic at times, though.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
- The people, the leadership. People work hard and are driven by success - Flexibility: flex schedule- do what you need to do to get your job done - The perks: you feel so valued! Anniversary gifts, happy hours, competitions, there is even a sabbatical offered after 10 years! - The money: you can make really good money here. Commission plan is better than I have seen- generous overall package. It's commission- so a get out what you put in. You will need to work for it- but Swoon embraces working smarter- not longer.
Cons
None. This is staffing and we work with people! People can be unpredictable, but that comes with any Sales/Recruiting job. The Pros of this company so much outweigh any negatives.
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Swoon Reviews FAQs
Swoon has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 307 reviews left anonymously by employees. 76% of employees would recommend working at Swoon to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -4% over the last 12 months.
76% of Swoon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Swoon 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Swoon to be senior leadership, benefits, career development and the cons to be management, work life balance.
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