Over worked no work life balance - Technical Recruiter TEKsystems Employee Review

2.0
17 Jun 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The culture was very young a working parent doesn’t have much success.

Cons

Working as a technical recruiter under high pressure and with little payback can be a difficult and stressful experience. While the job can be rewarding in terms of finding great talent for a company, it's important to consider the overall work environment and compensation package. In this particular role, I have found myself under constant pressure to meet high recruitment targets and tight deadlines, often with little support or resources to help me achieve these goals. This has resulted in long hours, high stress levels, and a feeling of being undervalued and unappreciated for my efforts. Additionally, the compensation package for this role has been less than satisfactory. Despite the high workload and pressure, the payback has not been commensurate with the level of effort and dedication required. This has made it difficult to stay motivated and engaged in the work, and has led to feelings of resentment and frustration. While I have enjoyed the challenge of finding top talent for the company, the overall work environment and compensation package have made it a less than ideal experience. For those considering a role as a technical recruiter in a similar situation, it's important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks carefully before accepting the position.

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5.0
28 Jun 2026
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Pros

Very good vibe from the managers. Helpful and gentle.

Cons

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3.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Decent pay to start. - Account manager is responsive, engaging, and a serious advocate for you and your contract. - Gain access to Udemy Business to build more skills.

Cons

- The benefits suck. - High recruiter turnover with highly variable experience trying to work with them-- some are good, most are not. - Once you are placed, you will be promised regular meetings and then never hear from the recruiter again. - Trying to find a new contract if you are unhappy with your current placement is nearly impossible and I don't believe they are incentivized to help you move at all. - You have to manually request a raise and depending on how you negotiated your contract, you may or may not have the ability to receive one. - There is a cap to how much they will pay you for the contract so even if you work that position 4 years, once you hit that cap you are stuck. I originally submitted my resume with TekSystems when I had finished my degree and never heard back. Many years later, I was approached on LinkedIn by a TekSystems recruiter for a position and he had no idea I was in the system previously. Working with him was good, and I did get the position. Then I never heard from him again and I've had 4 or 5 different recruiters whose names I could not tell you if I tried since then. There's supposed to be monthly calls, they never happen.

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