Professional Staffing Group

3.8 · 161 reviews
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Ryan Hathaway
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2020-09-26 03:26

I've gotten two job assignments through PSG and ea...

I've gotten two job assignments through PSG and each came within days of my initiating contact with them. I started by submitting a resume, went into their office for one interview and then was ready to start accepting offers, simple as that. I've worked with Betsy Petrone and Nicole Cassista primar...

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Amy Beldent
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2020-09-24 19:42

Please believe me when I tell you this firm isn't ...

Please believe me when I tell you this firm isn't worth your time. I applied to a Administrative Manager position and was contacted to come in and meet with a rep. When I went in, they immediately wanted me to fill out temp paperwork even though I expressed that I wasn't interested in temping. The r...

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Molly Walker
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2020-09-19 15:25

I've worked for PSG for various assignments, in th...

I've worked for PSG for various assignments, in the Longwood area and while on call from the office through the Guaranteed Work program. I reconnected with PSG recently, and Mallory and Beth rebooted my resume. They have kept me focused and productive as I turn my education and experience into a mor...

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Betsida Abebe
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2020-09-18 23:47

PSG provides the highest quality of professionalis...

PSG provides the highest quality of professionalism and has dedicated staff members that are passionate to help with job search. They care about individuals on a personal level and provide the best needed help. Mark Gavin has been a great support during and after the job search process. Great organi...

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Milena Hakobyan
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2020-09-18 18:14

I had the most positive experience working with PS...

I had the most positive experience working with PSG. I have never seen a more proactive, professional, efficient and supportive staffing team like Katie Elias and Shana Krassnoff. In the minimal amount of time, they have managed to connect me with a great opportunity, inform me on all the aspects of...

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cotey wojtkowski
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2020-09-18 15:24

Overall great experience! After interviewing with ...

Overall great experience! After interviewing with this agency I received details about various job opportunities within the first couple days. My recruiter introduced me to other recruiters at the agency who also worked with me to find a position that was the right fit. Everyone was very kind and g...

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Emily Shamieh
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2020-09-18 14:27

I was very picky--I wanted to work in the non-prof...

I was very picky--I wanted to work in the non-profit environment and have complete flexibility over my schedule. I figured that the kind interviewer would smile at me and put my application in the circular file. Lo and behold, within 3 days, I had my first assignment at a non-profit. Subsequently...

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Khima Bibbins
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2020-09-15 15:52

It has been an absolute pleasure working with PSG....

It has been an absolute pleasure working with PSG. I reached out to several staffing agencies, at the onset of my job search, and I am happy to report that PSG has by far, been the most helpful. The rep that I was assigned Stacey was very diligent about following up, and kept in touch with me throug...

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Andre Obin
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2020-09-15 06:58

PSG has helped me secure two long-term full-time j...

PSG has helped me secure two long-term full-time jobs over the past decade, first at EF Tours and later at MCPHS University. They've always been extremely efficient and professional. My most recent experience is no exception as Mark Gavin and Dung Wilson found me temporary employment at MIT in their...

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Kaelani Kubina
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2020-09-06 21:07

I moved to Boston a month and a half ago and I did...

I moved to Boston a month and a half ago and I did not know anyone and did not have a job lined up yet. I figured the best option for me was to get a temporary position while still working for my dream career. PSG was great about contacting me right away and bringing me in for an interview. every...

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Kathryn Sullivan
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2020-09-05 21:31

The staff at PSG was incredibly helpful in my job ...

The staff at PSG was incredibly helpful in my job search. Everyone I worked with through the process was extremely professional and gave great insight. One of the staff memebers Jed helped me by looking over my resume and sending me jobs best suited for me. I was always kept informed and everyone f...

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Alex McDermott
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2020-09-05 11:00

I was just starting my job search when Paul at PSG...

I was just starting my job search when Paul at PSG reached out. He was so motivating and prepared me so well for my interview and I got the job! It has been great and I am so happy Paul reached out and PSG helped me find this job. They really care about you finding the right job- not just a job.

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Sage Tyler
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2020-09-03 08:52

I've been trying to get a hold of...anyone for abo...

I've been trying to get a hold of...anyone for about 6 months now. I had an initial phone screening back in October and then never had anyone follow up with me. I called, no answer. Emailed, no answer. I spoke with three different people over the chat feature and they all had different answers. How ...

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Zhenya Kravets
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2020-08-28 02:37

Went to interview there after they saw my resume o...

Went to interview there after they saw my resume on Craigslist.
Before arriving I did speak to a rep and specifically told her what I was looking for and in what price range. I was assured that this is exactly what I was looking for.

When I arrived there, the girl who was my rep was probably a c...

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adriana gomez
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2020-08-27 15:40

With the PSG agency I have had effortless assistan...

With the PSG agency I have had effortless assistance. All the worker there are helpful very attentive and caring. They help get you jobs very quickly and make sure you have content and happy in your new position. I recommend this agency! Give them a call they are waiting and available as needed.

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Marian C
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2020-08-18 12:18

PSG was a great staffing agency to work with! I wa...

PSG was a great staffing agency to work with! I was looking for science and biology based jobs, and while PSG was not marketed as a science-type staffing agency, I still decided to give them a try - I needed a job and they immediately reached out for an interview after I contacted them!

I was set...

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David Kelly Truong
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2020-08-17 17:39

Truly phenomenal staffing agency. First talked wi...

Truly phenomenal staffing agency. First talked with Chelsea Valentino, who assisted me in providing advice on my application process. From there, it was receiving job alerts for any openings that was a match. My main contact moving forward was Ricardo Grandt, who worked very diligently with me. ...

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V De'Niece
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2020-08-17 00:32

They seem to be a good company, business oriented ...

They seem to be a good company, business oriented and ready to get you in a position. I just feel they have to many people working with one person. I got calls from Rachael about a job before the holidays but then I get a ugly phn call from another rep. That has an attitude because he called me 2 we...

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Glenn Felder
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2020-08-14 23:16

I have nothing but good things to say about PSG. I...

I have nothing but good things to say about PSG. I sent them my resume just to find a temporary paycheck while I was looking for my next job, but I ended up being placed in a fantastic job where I was eventually hired on permanently. The end result was way beyond what I expected, and my whole experi...

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Christian Walkes
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2020-08-12 03:24

I REALLY LOVE the experience here Katikie is the b...

I REALLY LOVE the experience here Katikie is the best person you can ever work with, she really looks out for you and you just know she wants to really see you succeed. Katikie has helped me so much and gives really great advice and always motivates you to be your better self. I could not ask for an...

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Christine Cuddemi
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2020-08-08 19:15

My job search lasted around 8 months, without many...

My job search lasted around 8 months, without many leads -- I finally reached out to Professional Staffing Group for help. The interview process was simple and I felt that my interviewer was truly getting to know me and what I was looking for. She mentioned an opportunity within PSG that fit my care...

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lissa maxi
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2020-08-03 03:34

PSG is by far the best agency I have ever worked w...

PSG is by far the best agency I have ever worked with. The staff makes you feel welcomed the second you walk in the door. I will never forget the words that Mike Conte said after we entered his office, "lets make this a conversation, not a strict interview". Those words immediately put me at ease a...

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Andy Fong
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2020-08-02 06:18

I don't normally write reviews, however, I felt co...

I don't normally write reviews, however, I felt compelled to share my positive story, given all of the negative reviews I'm seeing here.

I've been unemployed since October of 2016, so for about 4-5 months. I am highly educated with nearly a decade of professional experience.

On a whim, I deci...

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Joanna Long
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2020-07-25 12:08

I think that PSG is an impressive company. While ...

I think that PSG is an impressive company. While I know that not everyone has had a positive experience in their job search; I also know that PSG strives to find the right role for every candidate who comes through the door. PSG really cares...not just about finding candidates a job... but PSG als...

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Kayla Carr
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2020-07-24 00:04

I worked with both Mike Conte & Paul, two recruite...

I worked with both Mike Conte & Paul, two recruiters from this staffing agency who helped streamline the process of me being hired at my current job. I emphasized the importance of being hired in an academic or medical setting, a point they took into consideration when trying to match me with open j...

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Julia Margo
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2020-07-17 09:45

Don't waste your time with them. They are rude wil...

Don't waste your time with them. They are rude will find you the worst low paying jobs out there just so they meet there quota. They don't care if it doesn't pay or work they just move on another low paying job. Then if you get an interview some where they will call to harass you about it even after...

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Lotem Nativ
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2020-07-12 15:26

PSG was amazing with me. They took the time to get...

PSG was amazing with me. They took the time to get to know me and figure out what is the best fit for me. They got me my current job which was a direct hire, so I didn t have to deal with anything to do with being a contract worker. They were extremely communicative and easy to work with and they go...

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varun raman
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2020-07-09 04:15

Terrible! I interacted with 3 people and all of th...

Terrible! I interacted with 3 people and all of them were incompetent. They never returned my calls and had no decency to even email me! Two managers- one for external and the other for internal. The external staffing manager called me about a job( 9 dollars an hour!) and after 3 days she called bac...

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Lepidoptera Gosquish
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2020-07-07 04:56

Avoid this at all costs!! This agency will not hel...

Avoid this at all costs!! This agency will not help you! I have worked with other hiring agencies that have given me very good results, however, this is not one of them. First thing is they really do lie. All of the jobs they post of craigslist do not exist, talk about false advertisements. Also the...

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Marissa Plati
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2020-07-04 17:22

My experience at PSG was truly wonderful. I was fe...

My experience at PSG was truly wonderful. I was feeling a little stuck at my retail/customer service job, so I scheduled an appointment and PSG on a whim using the chat-box on their website. As soon as I walked in the door, I felt so welcome and like the staff was eager to help me with my job search...

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Natalie Pena
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2020-07-02 14:05

I have nothing but positive things to say about PS...

I have nothing but positive things to say about PSG and all of the hard workers in their organization. I worked with Arnita Ogunyemi and each time I talked to her she was happy and supportive of all of my job search efforts. She got me enrolled in the Guaranteed Work Program (GWP) which then led to ...

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Shirley Goens
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2020-07-01 02:26

Worst staffing agency to work for sent me to work ...

Worst staffing agency to work for sent me to work for Viator (trip advisor) here in Las Vegas Nevada was there for a whole year never got hired perm was fired because of attendance due to going to the emercency room was told no doctors notes accepted and would count against me either way such BS the...

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Justin Long
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2020-06-27 21:24

Out of all the staffing/temp agencies in greater B...

Out of all the staffing/temp agencies in greater Boston, this is the one that has been the most useful. With an extremely helpful staff, I have been able to network with types of people I have never found possible and have worked jobs that have strengthened my resume like none other.

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Brian Hurst
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2020-06-27 15:46

Overall, I had a great experience with PSG, esp. w...

Overall, I had a great experience with PSG, esp. working with Page who was so supported and not only was on the look out for current opportunities but also helped me personally with things like resume, interview prep etc.

Of the few staffing agencies, I worked with this was the only one that rea...

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Gabrielle Ulubay
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2020-06-26 19:33

PSG by far exceeded my expectations. At first, I w...

PSG by far exceeded my expectations. At first, I was under the impression that temp work/staffing agencies were unpredictable and that the work was rather labor-intensive. I could not have been more wrong. When I sent my resume to PSG's staff, I got a call back within an hour and interviewed with on...

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Asa Pikus
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2020-06-24 06:48

I rarely ever post reviews because I'm easy to ple...

I rarely ever post reviews because I'm easy to please but...
I went there with a professional resume, asking for a simple position PSG can fill. "Administrative Assistant" so I can jump start my career in HR. They can't even fill an entry level position. Reps there sound so fake, telling me my resu...

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C.R.Blaze Cochran
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2020-06-22 19:09

In the beginning it was a good experience. Then la...

In the beginning it was a good experience. Then later I went back to PSG to find a job again I was contacted by representative where it sounded like I was on speakerphone there was no good connection whatsoever and then I was misled and told I would lease hear something rather be a negative or posit...

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Jessica Daigle
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2020-06-19 16:08

I'm very grateful to have worked with PSG. I had b...

I'm very grateful to have worked with PSG. I had been applying to various jobs in MA for a couple months with sparse interviews here and there, but mostly experienced anxious waiting and dwindling funds. After interviewing with PSG, they were able to place me in my now (permanent) contracted positio...

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William Perez
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2020-06-18 22:08

I came across a link online when I was looking for...

I came across a link online when I was looking for more meaningful work where there was no "roof" and stumbled upon a link that described a position I was just looking for! I was elated, so I followed the information on that link, it took me to PSG's website, and as I am perusing their website, an a...

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Jeffrey Chen
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2020-06-18 17:34

I participated in the Guaranteed Work Program (GWP...

I participated in the Guaranteed Work Program (GWP) with the Professional Staffing Group (PSG) in the end of June and was placed in my first assignment by July 8.

Everyone I met with was professional and determined to help you find employment. I do recommend being as flexible and as open minded a...

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Skyler Carlin
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2020-06-13 09:38

My experience with PSG has been very pleasant, and...

My experience with PSG has been very pleasant, and they are a great resource for anyone looking to find short or long term work. I recently graduated with my masters in social work and have been a part time of the Guaranteed Work Program while looking for a full time job. I've gone on several 1-2 da...

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Deannah Blemur
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2020-06-12 22:06

As soon as I walked through the door, I was met wi...

As soon as I walked through the door, I was met with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Every step of the process was laid out in a clear manner and the associates made themselves available for any questions I had. My interviewer (Stacey) was great. She was not only approachable, but she made me feel a...

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Robert Taylor
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2020-06-10 13:26

Terrible place! Applied for a position on Craigsli...

Terrible place! Applied for a position on Craigslist and they called back and refused to talk about the position applied for... I had a similar experience a few years before and should have learned my lesson.
They should made to disclose that PSG is listed the add so i can avoid them...but sadly th...

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Erin Buckley
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2020-06-09 22:22

my experience with this company was horrible.

my experience with this company was horrible.
i applied on their site for a job i thought was with their company. they brought me in to meet with a rep and the job was never mentioned. they couldn't place me right away so they put me in their program where i came into the office and sat at a desk a...

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Kyle Seeley
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2020-06-09 07:26

They do a good job at finding positions that best ...

They do a good job at finding positions that best suit your resume. They work hard at finding assignments as quick as possible. Also, seem to have a lot of solid connections with prominent organizations in Boston. Definitely more interested in boosting their numbers than helping your career. Would a...

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Edgar Pizarro
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2020-06-08 00:38

I have nothing more than to say that PSG Staffing ...

I have nothing more than to say that PSG Staffing provided me with the ideal job I was seeking within DAYS. For about a month I had been seeking employment on my own, with various interviews along the way. Unfortunately none of those interviews were fruitful and that's when I decided to seek the ass...

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Will Black
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2020-05-25 06:20

Pretty pointless, you go in a small office buildin...

Pretty pointless, you go in a small office building, they take all of your information and you fill out a short survey/application. No actual jobs are presented to you. The ones on their site are "fake" and "made up" jobs that they hope to receive from potential employers. Not worth taking time out ...

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Vincent Zhou
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2020-05-21 04:37

My experience with Professional Staffing Group has...

My experience with Professional Staffing Group has been absolutely wonderful. I have never worked with staffing agencies before, but the members of PSG made it really easy for me to understand the process and were refreshingly honest about what I can expect in my job hunt. The staff members were all...

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Charles Tersolo
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2020-05-21 00:13

Friendly, great service. Found me jobs all over, w...

Friendly, great service. Found me jobs all over, with a college degree in Fine Art. Placed me in accounting for Joan and David shoes in Everett, Password administration for Partner's Health Care, Conservation Law Foundation, Harvard Medical fundraising. Great connections. I was able to go into the o...

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James
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2020-05-14 14:00

The first meeting is a good experience, they bring...

The first meeting is a good experience, they bring you in, discuss what your strengths are and what you are looking for, they even bring you up to their offices and show you their collaborative workspace. While you are upstairs another recruiter will approach you with an interview, usually with Well...

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Jonathan Koenig
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2020-05-13 19:57

I had a really great experience with PSG! Their re...

I had a really great experience with PSG! Their recruiters are efficient, welcoming, and thorough. They had me in the door at an awesome company within a month of moving to Boston. When I initially visited the office I met with Jess, who was great to talk to and understood right away what I was look...

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Emily Fant
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2020-05-06 21:34

I was contacted by a recruiter for a temp job and...

I was contacted by a recruiter for a temp job and my experience was wonderful. My recruiter was great about keeping up in touch with me throughout the assignment and great about returning phone calls and emails. I would work with PSG again without any hesitation

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Adam J
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2020-05-06 06:56

So far I have had a pleasant experience with PSG. ...

So far I have had a pleasant experience with PSG. The placed me with a temporary job I really enjoy. PSG has a dedicated team working for them. During the hiring process, I was always kept informed. I would definitely recommend PSG to anyone looking for a job.

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Dennis Suto
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2020-05-05 18:43

To all who read, when you find out the no name ad ...

To all who read, when you find out the no name ad particularly in Craigslist is PSG, HANG UP. This company practices deceptive practices in lying and bait and switch. The company should be investigated on.
Overall, after numerous encounters with this firm (and reviewing others in this post) it is ...

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patricia case
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2020-05-04 19:37

I have had a good experience with PSG. I appreciat...

I have had a good experience with PSG. I appreciate that they were honest from the beginning about the fact that you may not find your dream job through the agency, and that you should continue to use other resources in your job hunt as well. They are genuinely friendly, kind, and encouraging. They ...

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Elizabeth Hartel
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2020-05-01 20:42

PSG was extremely helpful in my job search! They w...

PSG was extremely helpful in my job search! They were attentive, and once I expressed that I was seriously in search/need of a job, they were determined to find the right fit for me as soon as possible. At the time of my first placement, I was working with other staffing groups, but PSG was the only...

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Matt Ng
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2020-04-28 06:48

I've never had any success with this recruiting fi...

I've never had any success with this recruiting firm. It felt like they were too busy worrying about other stuff than taking care of you. Maybe it was just my skillset that they are not looking for? IDK but not having a good experience with this place.

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Ed Churchill
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2020-04-26 02:14

PSG was a phenomenal resource when I was on the jo...

PSG was a phenomenal resource when I was on the job hunt. I had been stuck in a job I truly did not enjoy for many years. PSG helped me fix up my resume, get connected with potential employers, and finally get me placed into a job that I love! The staffing manager I worked with, Leah, was an incredi...

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Tim
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2020-04-26 01:23

I have been to many staffing agencies, but this on...

I have been to many staffing agencies, but this one is the worst. My agent stated that she would call every week to check up on me. It s been 2 months and still no word from anyone. I reached out to her about an opening that they had and she said she would call me the next week about it. No call. Th...

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Chelsea Valentino
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2020-04-23 04:41

After working with a few other staffing agencies i...

After working with a few other staffing agencies in the past, I was skeptical going into PSG, but decided to give it a try. I went in and was greeted immediately upon entering by their front desk staff. They got me setup on a computer to fill out some policies and look over the application I had sub...

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Jillian Levine
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2020-04-23 01:01

I was looking for a job in Boston while still livi...

I was looking for a job in Boston while still living out of state and PSG was able to accommodate my needs very well with phone and Skype interviews with their clients which I greatly appreciated. I found a position through PSG very quickly and so far it's been a great fit. Overall it was a positive...

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Carolyn Caruso
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2020-04-21 01:39

I have had a great time on most of my assignments....

I have had a great time on most of my assignments. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I have had a tough time finding stuff to do in the PSG office, but beside that I have been sent on great assignments some which lasted a few hours and others that lasted a few weeks. I would recommend thi...

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Codey Albers
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2020-04-20 02:59

Honestly I couldn't be happier with PSG. From the ...

Honestly I couldn't be happier with PSG. From the beginning I was treated with the utmost respect, and felt very welcomed. I made them aware that I am an educator and need only short assignments during the summers when I'm not teaching. It took a couple phone calls to get all the agents on the same ...

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Rajahnah Matra
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2020-04-12 22:34

I walked into the updated office a few weeks ago a...

I walked into the updated office a few weeks ago and within the first interview I was already given suggestions about my resume and asked questions specific to my needs and what I was seeking. They got me working in less than 2 weeks. I chose to have a variety of jobs so I worked a series of tempora...

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