Palmer Group Review

Fantastic and professional staff, Cheryl was extremely helpful! Highly recommend Palmer Group as I had a great experience.

Honestly a great group to work with. The person who helped me (Tiffany) wasnt just looking to fill a position. They ask what YOU want and what youre looking for as in pay and job type. They look for something that is going to strike your interests and that youll enjoy. When they find something for you they also are direct with what you can expect from the work environment and will help you prepare for the interview so youre at your best. Finally they stick with you beyond that and check in periodically to see how youre adjusting to the job to make sure its a good fit. They really helped me out with this transition!

I had a positive experience with Palmer Group. When I met with Cheryl she was able to really capture my strengths along with my weaknesses by reviewing my resume with me and talking with me to learn more about me. She was there to answer any questions I had and addressed my concerns. With the initial meeting we had, she was really able to help coach me through the interview that she set me up with, which ultimately landed me where I am today. I can't thank her enough for her effort, patience, knowledge, and advice. A big thank you Cheryl and Palmer Group!

I started working with Palmer Group completely by accident. I applied for a job after being recently released from my employment of 27 years not realizing who they were. They were very helpful and getting me quickly up to date with the job search options and helping me look for employment. I started a position with a company as a contract and was hired within 2 1/2 months. I owe this all to Willow Bauer and Ryan Schweizburger for landing me with great employment opportunity. If you are looking for employment go to see them. They really are there and care for their clients.

I had great luck with working with Palmer. I put my feelers out with several agencies in the DSM area but did not receive the same level of responsiveness as I did with Palmer. Because they are a local company, they seemed to have better relationships with potential employers, which when you are in the market for a new job, is key. I would recommend Palmer in the job search process.

Tiffany reached out to me few months before I was ready to search for a new job. She worked very hard to help you find something in your field and get an interview quicker as if you would apply directly. This place works very well in helping you find something. This is a great job placement agency.

Beware. Like many of the scam agencies, they get you in the door and smile in your face, then pass out opportunities to whomever they feel begged enough to warrant a follow up.

The Palmer Group has been the fastest and the best temp service I have experienced. They found me exactly what I was looking for in a career and in pay. Cheryl Finch is always quick to respond to me if I have questions or concerns and she cares about how I am doing. Cheryl Finch checks to make sure I'm happy where they placed me. I have never felt so cared about. Thank you Palmer Group and Cheryl Finch for what you have done and continue to do.

Palmer Group is by far the best recruiting company in Des Moines, and in fact one of the best service companies I have ever used. Erin and Megan were organized, supportive, and always one step ahead to lead me through the process to a new job.

For almost 20 years this organization has been helping hundreds of people in Des Moines get work. My sister was able to land her first job through Palmer group. I didn't have much success but was still impressed with their professionalism and facilities. Definitely at least worth checking out if you haven't been here yet.

Love working with Palmer Group. Cheryl Finch has been instrumental to my success at my current position.

We needed to hire over 30 team members within 6 weeks, and we could not have done so without the fantastic professionals at Palmer Group. They identified potential candidates, screened and tested them, interviewed them, and only then offered them to us to meet for final consideration. They saved us hours and hours and countless dollars in advertising and screening costs.
Our Palmer team had a "can-do" attitude and could not have been friendlier, more professional, or easier to work with. I highly endorse the services of the Palmer Group.

Working with Palmer Group was very simple and upfront. My recuiter Jordan Dougherty made sure to find me a position in my interest and not just a 9 to 5 that I would later regret.

Got a job through palmer quickly with jordan Dougherty he is a great worker and pointed me in the right direction great to be with palmer group

Nothing but good things to say about Palmer. I like the way they were very aggressive in getting me located in a very excellent company and position. It was the 3rd company I had interviewed for, but they continued to go the extra mile to get me a position, even though the 1st 2 sets of interviews didn't land for me. My on-site supervisor tells me he has business lunches with his Palmer contact, so I know we are all on the same page concerning my contract and my project deliverables.

Palmer quickly helped me find several opportunities that I was interested in, and helped me grow into my role.

They're okay. Just go into it knowing that they care ONLY for the client, and not for the temp.

Palmer Group is a great organization to work for. Nick Colon who was my recruiter has been instrumental in getting the right job I was looking for and has always been on top of concerns whenever I have brought them to his notice. From my experience I have always felt that they always value their contractors/consultants as their own colleagues. I definitely enjoyed working for them and will definitely recommend Palmer Group to anyone .

I worked with both Matt J. and Chris L. while I was contracted through Palmer Group to John Deere as a Quality Engineer and they kept working for me after my contract ended at Deere (low business equaled layoffs). They were both very helpful and never quit looking for positions that fit me. I have to admit I was picky when it came to location, salary and the job itself, but they never gave up and never got frustrated with me turning down opportunities. They brought me a couple very solid opportunities recently and I'll have a hard time deciding which one to accept (pending formal offers).

When it came time for interviews, I was given insight into how to tailor my answers to be as effective as possible and I had an advantage over other candidates because I knew which strengths to promote the most. And when available, I was met at the location for the interview to make sure that I got in contact with the correct people, making for a seamless introduction.

Keep up the good work. It's been a pleasure working with the Engineering/Manufacturing team. I would not hesitate to recommend a friend to Palmer Group.

I've worked as Contractor for the Palmer Group for 2+ years and have been extremely happy with the relationship. Megan and Megan have been terrific, extremely personable, responsive, and interested and concerned with my performance and job satisfaction.

The folks in the Payroll and administrative areas have also quickly and correctly addressed any questions or concerns.

I would highly recommend the Palmer Group as a recruiting or contracting agency.

I have been working for Palmer Group since 2015 and have had a really nice experience with the team. Erin Hogenson and Megan Kohler have been my prime contact from the office and they have both been very nice personally and professionally throughout my tenure with the company. I would highly recommend working with the company for any Full Time or Contacting opportunity which they have ongoing for Des Moines based company/clients.

The Palmer Group was very professional and friendly. Eric Gramenz was very professional and courteous. Not only did he help me find my perfect job, but he made the transition very smooth by meeting me and walking me to my interview. Ryan also was great. He meet with me on my first day at work helped me transition. Thank you Eric and Ryan for all your help with my placement!!

They worked diligently to find the right opportunity for me, and I am glad I went to them first while looking for my new career

Palmer has helped me find a few different jobs when I had nothing. They helped me land my first direct hire job. They've been easy to work with and real friendly too.

Working with Abby W. was a pleasure. She is by far, the most professional yet personable recruiter I have worked with. From meeting up to review my resume just a few days after I talked to her over the phone , to ensuring that I was happy with the offer made to me, she was amazing (for the lack of a better word). She made sure that I was kept updated on the interview process, and the steps after that. I was also very impressed with the way she communicated the complication with my work-permit to my current employer (I was waiting on my Green Card when I interviewed). This was all done in such a professional manner that I never really had to worry about anything. It's been over a month since I starting working for my current employer, and Abby still makes it a point to check-in on me- to make sure everything is going smoothly.

Since I love my job(Thanks! to Abby), I doubt that I will be in the market for another job anytime soon - but if I am - I'm sure to go through them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Palmer and Abby to anyone looking for a new job. :)

I need to thank
Orlando Hernandez
Palmer Group | Recruiter
Location: 3737 Woodland Avenue | Suite 200 | West Des Moines, IA 50266
Orlando Hernandez has gone above and beyond his duties as a recruiter. Orlando has been so helpful even giving me a ride to work for my first two days when my car was having maintenance. Thank you, for all your help.
Lisa Reed

I got placed at DuPont Pioneer through Palmer Group. I worked with Abby, Erin and Megan at Palmer Group. They showed great professionalism in finding an exciting job that matches to my skill set. I would definitely recommend Palmer Group.

I worked with this company ever since my last job terminated out of the blue on a Monday morning. The team kept me informed through the whole process, the staff was very friendly and flexible to my schedule and they provided a couple of options before landing me in the position that I am in now. The small downside was the length of time it took for the position to become available. I would highly recommend the company for any future job search.

Working with Palmer Group has been great. Jordan was able to find a position that has been exactly what I was looking for. I'm very thankful to him and i would highly recommend working with them to anyone. Thanks again Jordan!

I recently was placed at a fantastic job at Wells Fargo. The Palmer Group Representative, Sophia, really worked with me to match my skill set. The position I now hold is a great match and with good pay. My experience with The Palmer Group has been excellent and very positive. Thanks Palmer Group!

I had a great experience working with Palmer Group. They listened to my needs and helped me find the perfect fit. Cheryl went above and beyond to help me and I can't thank her enough!

Not helpful at all! Good luck getting a hold of anyone! I personally worked with 3 separate "recruiters" who all failed to return calls or emails. Stay away, far, far, away!!!!!!!!!!!

The Palmer Group exudes professionalism and is highly personalized with each client. I especially was impressed with their attention to detail and truly putting their clients first. I would highly recommend The Palmer Group for any of your staffing needs.

I found the Palmer Group when googling recruiting companies in Iowa. I was moving to Des Moines from the East Coast for my husband's job and did not know the area and the Palmer Group was very knowledgable and helpful when discussing opportunities.
I worked with Erik who was extremely helpful. He was able to find me a great opportunity in Finance. He kept me in the loop with every step and was able to answer any questions I asked. He and his team did a great job negotiating my contract. Since i was coming from the East Coast, the Palmer Group was able to set me up with a video interview.
I highly recommend the Palmer Group to anyone looking for a new job!

I started a new career search with my recruiter Willow Bauer at Palmer Group in April 2017. Willow was very responsive to my career choices and very helpful to guide me in the right direction. Today I have been placed into the Best Job of my career so far and am very grateful to Willow and the Palmer Group for all of their guidance and direction. Great to work with and always got back to me very quickly. I would recommend the Palmer Group as a stepping stone for your career path. Thank you Willow!

I had a very positive experience with Palmer Group when looking for a new job. Erik Gramenz was my recruiter and was very professional and always available to answer my questions. I have a great job now and many thanks to Erik and the Palmer Group.

The Palmer Group was great in my first and only experience with them, as I am now employed full-time at the company they helped get me in to. Their recruiters work with you each step of the way, and treat you like a priority. For a fresh college graduate, I would highly recommend The Palmer Group if they show a job at a company you are interested in.

Working with The Palmer Group has been awesome. My Recruiter has been very professional and easy to work with and she was able to find a position quickly that was a great fit for me.

I have had an excellent experience working with Erik at Palmer Group. He is quick to respond to calls and email and he follows up regularly. After initially meeting and visiting with him, he found me a perfect fit and he listened to what I desired in a position, then went and found it for me. I have experienced nothing but friendliness from multiple staff members at Palmer and look forward to doing more with them.

I had a fantastic experience working with The Palmer Group. I wasn't sure what I wanted, but I knew I was looking for a new job. I worked with Nick and he made everything very easy. They set up the interviews and made sure to meet me there and made introductions, helped me punch up my resume, advised on how to negotiate fair compensation, and more. I went from our initial conversation to finding a new job in less than 10 days!

I would recommend Nick and The Palmer Group to anyone (and have). He has placed 3 of my friends in new positions, and they are still at those jobs over a year later and loving it. They even check in on me every few months to make sure things are going well. I've been at my new job for a year and half now and couldn't be happier with my decision to work with The Palmer Group.

I had a great experience with Palmer Group. They found me two great contract positions & helped find my new position.

The Palmer Group was instrumental in helping me transition to a new career. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. They are well connected to the Des Moines business environment and work very hard to match clients' skills to available positions to ensure a good fit from the start. I'm glad I chose The Palmer Group to help me during my transition!

I started contracting with the Palmer Group about 2 months ago and I'm very happy with their level of involvement and the staff they keep. I worked with Jordan Dougherty throughout the process and had a very simple, excellent experience. Keep up the good work!

I worked with Erik Garmenz at Palmer Group and was very satisfied. Although, I ended up accepting a job not through the agency, I still was lined up with quite a few interviews that I probably normally wouldn't have gotten. Erik was very good about keeping in touch and trying to line up meetings for every opportunity possible.

My recruiter Jordan Dougherty was extremely helpful in updating my resume and giving me tips for future job searching. they found me a job in less than a week! Would definitely recommend Palmer

The Palmer Group was very fast and efficient at finding me a job. I worked with Josh Doocy and Erik Gramenz. They were very knowledgeable about the company I was hired at and were helpful with hints and tips throughout the interview process. Overall, the Palmer Group is a great company!

Cheryl Finch has been so helpful with my job search! She found me the perfect position and I have nothing but great things to say about her!

Palmer Group reached out to me a few months ago to inform me of some temp to hire opportunities they had. After connecting with them, they got me an interview with a great company and gave me the tools needed to excel in it. I was hired as a temp and just received an offer to work full-time. I am very happy Palmer Group reached out to me and gave me this opportunity. Thank you so much!

I began working with The Palmer Group prior to my relocation to the Des Moines, IA area. Sarah, the recruiter that took on the task of finding me employment, was fantastic. She worked diligently in finding the right opportunities for me. She understood exactly what I was looking for and presented only the opportunities that fit my requirements and experience. I was working with other recruiting firms, along with The Palmer Group, and none came close to presenting me with the number of employment opportunities as what Sarah did. The Palmer Group will definitely be my number one recommendation.

I had a very pleasant experience with the Palmer Group. Sarah was very much client-focused and worked diligently to try and secure a position. Very professional. Very positive.

I recently returned home after living abroad for a coupe, years and was recommended Palmer Group as a good place to start my job search. I met with them on Monday and had a job by Tuesday afternoon! Their professionalism, urgency and helpfulness was amazing. Definitely recommended!

The Palmer Group did a fantastic job placing an employee for us. They were very professional and responsive in finding an employee for us. They were helpful in selecting qualified candidates and made the difficult process of hiring someone very easy for us. I will use them again in the future.

I've been enrolled with this company for four months. In that time, I haven't gotten a single referral or job suggestion. Meanwhile, I sent resumes and applications out to about 50 companies in the Des Moines area, got 4 interviews and 2 job offers without their help. Maybe it just depends what field you're looking into, but for me, enrolling was a waste of time.

This is the second time I've worked with Palmer group and they never disappoint me! I needed a job and Cheryl at Palmer group was very helpful in getting the ball rolling and was very quick and efficient. She also provided me with interview support prior to the interview and gave me general guidelines to follow. I highly recommend working with Palmer group!

My experience with Palmer Group is smooth and easy. They are very nice and helpful people. You will get to know the plan/limitations ahead and it will work in the same way. I am happy with Palmer.

When our family was making the move from NC to IA, I was put in touch with Palmer group via Cheryl F. one of their many talented recruiters. They helped me get ready for finding a job once we got to the area. They prepared me by helping me better my skills and making sure I had a rocking resume. Once we made it to the Des Moines area, I was able to work closely with another recruiter Daphne, whom helped me find a job quickly and with a company I really enjoy working for at the pay rate I was wanting. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I would definitely recommend using their services, if you find yourself in need of a job. Should I choose to follow another career path, I would 100% use Palmer Grouo again.

I have been working with Brian Steenhoek with the Palmer Group and he has been wonderful to work with. Always keeps me up to date on things and very professional. Great way to do business. Thank you!

I was moving from Madison, WI to Des Moines and worked with the Palmer Group. They had two interviews lined up for me within a week and two offers within a day. If you need a job, definitely work with Palmer; they are the best!

LOVE the Palmer Group! We started working with them for about 1.5 years (or a little more) and couldn t be happier with the quality of workers given to us. Also the staff at Palmer Group is very friendly and geared to the client needs. Lori Gelhaar and Ryan Gau have been great to us about figuring out our needs and wants, but also to reach out and say hi or see how our business is doing!

Palmer Group is THE premiere recruiting firm in Central Iowa. I've had the pleasure of interacting with many of the recruitment staff and can attest that they are the best at what they do. Jordan Dougherty is a trusted resource I turn to when I need a pulse on the employment landscape, and a great asset to the company.

Jeanne was great to work with. Always very prompt in her responses and cheerful. Although I ended up finding a job on my own and not through Palmer group, I did do a couple interviews and the interview prep portion helped immensely. They seem to truly care about placing you in a job where you'll be a good fit. I would highly recommend Palmer group for your job search!

I wouldn t be where I am today due to Palmer Group. I ve struggled with finding a job and shortly after I applied at Palmer Group, recruiters Paul and Sophia reached out to me to inquire my interests and what the process is to be a Palmer Group contractor. During my assignment with Palmer Group, I was never out of the loop on anything to which Brian, the account executive checked in on me to see if things were still okay for me. As a result of Palmer Group s support and guidance, I am now hired on as a full time employee at the company I contracted for and I couldn't be happier! Thank you
Palmer Group! If looking for employment, go to Palmer Group! You will not regret it!

I've had a great experience with Palmer Group. Derek Nelson does really great work!

They actually try to place you in a position that benefits you and is a great fit and won't push you into something that is a terrible unhappy fit.

Very disappointed. Applied twice for positions I was well qualified for and both times got the "we dont have anything for you right now."

Palmer group is a Great recruiting company to work for as a temporary position. Recruiters are great, they tend to your needs in the areas of pay, location and companies you wish to work for. They placed me at Guide One in Desmoines, IA. I had no issues with this company. Abby Wiese is my recruiter. She is very responsive. Whenever, I raise a question/issue, it is immediately addressed. And also friendly and truly care about their contractors.

Staff does not care about you. There are much better staffing agencies in the Des Moines metro that I would recommend ahead of this group. I had the misfortune of working with Cheryl who did not listen to my career interests and offered me a job that did not work out. Now they refuse to work with me.

I worked for this company for a little over a month. Every week I'd have to call them because my paycheck would be short on hours. I finally quit when they told me I'd have to work overtime hours at the client but not get paid overtime, even though I was working in a non-exempt position (eligible for overtime). Stay away from these scamsters.

They did a great job of finding me a job! They were excellent at communicating and persistent at finding interviews for me. 10/10

I had a bad experience with this company. People in this company are very unprofessional. They consider you based on their imagination. Normally if people have any question, they can call you or email you to ask, but that's not what they do. I will never work with this company!

I had a wonderful experience with The Palmer Group!

They were recommended to me from a friend of a friend after having struggled to find a job. Being an out-of-state candidate, I didn't expect much. However, in only 6 weeks or so, I had multiple interviews and two job offers. I would highly recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them again!

Great experience working with Erik and the Palmer Group! They were able to help me find a position that I love and is a great fit.

I've been working with Cheryl Finch. She's very nice and quickly answers all of my concerns; also, she helped me to prepare for my interview by giving me guidelines and calling me before the interview to make sure that I feel comfortable. It's a pleasure to work with her.
So far, I'm still waiting for the interview results.

I worked with Palmer Group only for few months since I was in a contract to hire position for a company. In this short journey with them I found that they are not only very professional but very social too. Erin Hogenson and Megan Wagner are just awesome.... undoubtedly these two girls are very quick, responsible and social.

In the meantime, I just can t forget about Austin Palmer, founder and President of Palmer Group. He is very kind, simple and down to earth person.

Overall, I would love to rate this company as 5 because I do not see any option which are more than this. All the best :)

Sophia O'Brien helped me find the perfect job for me with great hours, great pay, and great benefits. She helped me prepare for my first day, checked in on me periodically, and even came to my work to help me prep for the interview that got me hired on by the company as opposed to staying a managed resource. Kar Calease came in to my work monthly to have meetings with me to discuss where I was at and my goals for the next month. Kara and Sophia also went above and beyond when I was having an issue to make sure that I was comfortable in my new work environment and I am very thankful for all of their help. They offer great communication and truly care about helping people find the best job for them.

I had the pleasure to work with Cheryl Finch as my recruiter from the Palmer Group. She is very professional, prompt and overall great to work with. She was very quick to inform me about opportunities when I first came into the area (I moved from out of state), and she provided helpful tips to make sure that I am comfortable prior to interviewing. I highly recommend the Palmer Group as reputable staffing firm here in Des Moines--they are very helpful, supportive and are a long, trusted firm in the area.

Very professional temp agency. Lots of great advice for snagging the right job. Places with Wells Fargo and Athene.

This firm claims they'll place you in a permanent position, but in reality the "permanent" position is a 3 to 6 month assignment at Wells Fargo or Wellmark. After the assignment is over, you're cut loose and they'll never talk to you again. This is a temp agency in disguise, and a bad one at that.

Had nothing but a great experience dealing with and working with The Palmer Group. The staff if quick and proactive and very helpful every step of the way. I would use them over and over again.

Cheryl helped place me in my current work position. She worked relentlessly to help me find a career path that was a best fit for me. Kept in touch with me through the entire process to make sure everything was going well.

I haven't been with Palmer Group very long but the communication has been impressive and they have worked really hard to place me in a job that I want. They explain things very well and the response to questions via phone or email is very quick!! Daphne is asset to this company!

Great experience working with Jordan Dougherty - Palmer Groups. I could not be happier to have met him and worked with him. Jordan helped me find a job within a week and he is constantly checking on me to see how I'm doing. I highly recommend working with him and Palmer Groups.

A great group of professionals! My experiences with the Palmer Group has always been very positive. They are truly interested in every candidate and I really believe they work very hard to find a good match for all of their clients - both those looking for positions and those looking for staff to fill them. One of the things I really like about this group is that when they haven't heard from you for a while, they make every effort to reach out and see how things are going. Sometimes that's all it takes if you are even considering a change. They will always be my number one pick for employment placement.

I was a math educator for 19 years, looking to start a 2nd career. I started applying in January in 2018 and 2019 and got 2 interviews total. Within 6 weeks of contacting Palmer, I began my new career. Without Palmer, I would still be looking. Their recruiters are GREAT people, and this appears to be the way to break into a new career. When I applied, I actually met with 3 recruiters in 3 different areas. I never would have chosen my current career path but I am loving the change so far. I began as a temp and was hired full-time. It was a such a stress relief to have Palmer helping with my resume, doing all the legwork of finding jobs, and advocating for me once I was chosen for an interview and began as a temp. Like any other job, once I got in, it was up to me to earn my way to a full-time position. But I had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience and would recommend Palmer to anyone looking for a new career path.

I just had a great experience with The Palmer Group. I am relocating back to the area and was in search of a job as soon as I could. I applied online and within a day I got a call to discuss what I was looking for. I worked closely with Willow and she was fantastic. Right away, she knew of a position I would be great for and worked to get me a interview (Skype). She was always available for any questions I had and followed up with me after each interview. From start to finish, with her hard work and a bit of luck, I got a job in 3 weeks. Its a huge weight off my shoulder to know that I have a great new job to start once I move back to Des Moines. Thank you Willow and Palmer Group!

As a newly graduated engineering student that wanted to stay in Iowa it was difficult to start the networking process and getting my resume in front of the right people. Palmer Group worked hard to find a job that fit my interests and skill set. After the initial interview they bring job proposals to you and allow you to choose which jobs to pursue. Palmer Group also offers to review and improve your resume, help improve your interview skills, and provide feedback from unsuccessful interviews. The Palmer Group team is also patient and persistent when trying to check up on how you are doing in your position and willing to contact you in the communication medium you prefer.

I had heard about Palmer Group prior to my graduation of college for career placement, but thought it'd be achievable without help. I received calls from a few other organizations similar to Palmer Group after posting my resume to a job site, and because it the search wasn't going as intended, I figured I'd get some help from those agencies.

It wasn't until I received a call from Cheryl Finch at Palmer Group that I had gotten so many interviews. I could tell she cared about my choice of career. She spent more time with me in our first meeting getting to know myself than any other agency had done prior to that combined. It seems like I had interviews at numerous companies every day, and within a week I had more interviews set up through her than any other agency did prior.

In the end, I ended up at a company that she had thought would be a good fit, and I she could not have been more right. I do not work a day in my life, it seems, since going to my job every day is so enjoyable and is exactly what I was hoping for right out of college.

While I do not plan on leaving the company at which I ended up at anytime soon, I know that if the time came for a change, she would be more than willing to help me out again.

One of the best decisions I've made in my lifetime was trusting Palmer Group to find a good career fit for me, and I can guarantee the same for almost everyone. I cannot thank Cheryl and the whole Palmer Group staff enough; they truly are the best of the best!

Palmer Group is a leading consulting placement firm in Des Moines IA. As a Palmer Group Staff Member, Palmer Group Management understands the level of support and attention consultants require on and individual basis. It truly is a 1/1 relationship with the company. You can trust you are not just a number or another head-count to Palmer Group you matter and make a difference. The Management Team supports the staff members.

We have been working with Melanie Suljic & Palmer Group for about six months; we could not be happier. The level of communication and feedback on questions has been exactly what we need to accomplish our objectives. They are attentive to our search criteria, but is not afraid to think slightly outside the box. We highly recommend Melanie and Palmer. I wish they could help us in our offices in other states. Casey Corrie, President; Moisson Partners, Inc.

I started working with The Palmer Group about a month after I graduated in May of 2017 completely by accident. I was using Zip-recruiter & applied for an accounting position in the Des Moines area posted by The Palmer Group. I soon received a phone call from Cheryl Finch to set up a time to discuss my background & what sort of position/company I was looking to work for. After I explained my interests & what I was looking for, she would send me information on potential job opportunities I might be interested in, & within about a months time I was interviewing with John Deere Financial & a few days after that I was hired on as a contingent & living in he area I was most interested in! Cheryl did an excellent job keeping in contact with me to see how my own job search was good as well as checking to see if I had heard back from any of the companies she had sent my resume to. I would highly recommend utilizing all that The Palmer Group has to offer, & if you're lucky, you'll get someone as great as Cheryl who will start you off exactly where you want to be!

I have been working with Palmer group since last 6 years and only have positive things to say about them. The staff is very personable and professional. Their professional network is very strong. The account managers are easily accessible at any time and very responsive to any of my questions. Many times I need documents from them for personal reasons and they make sure I have what I need quickly and exactly how I need it. I like their annual parties and group events in Des Moines area. They regularly follow up with me regarding the work to make sure everything is going smoothly and if I have any issues or concerns. If you are in the market and looking to find good company to work with, I would certainly recommend working with Palmer group.

I was approached by Sophia Godfrey who actually turned out to be a friend of a friend and was very prompt at setting up a visit with me to discuss my skills and what I was looking for in a job. She told me about a couple of openings and then told me about a few openings in administrative work that were being recruited for by Chelsea. I decided to proceed with a job available through Chelsea. She was very nice and always did a great job of following up with me. For one of my interviews, I had to prepare a presentation and both Chelsea and Melanie offered to let me come in for a run through so that they could give me tips and a change of environment to practice in. They definitely went above and beyond when it came to answering my questions and helping with scheduling. They also were quick to let me know when I landed the job that has ended up being a wonderful fit for me!

My experience with Palmer Group was great. I worked closely with Cheryl Finch, and she was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend.

I applied for a job on their website. I was called the next day for an interview and went in the following Monday. I met with two women who were very nice and asked the regular interview questions to understand my needs and abilities. Then I was told they didn't have anything open (odd considering I came in to interview for a specific position) but said they knew of a different department that might have something and asked if I'd be willing to interview with the recruiter for that department. I said sure. I met a man named Brian who asked a lot of the same questions but didn't really listen to the answers. He also said he didn't have anything open but that he probably would have more jobs at the end of the week. He then had me take the standardized tests and said he'd call me the next day to discuss my results. He called the next day and said he hadn't gotten any jobs in but hopefully the next week, then said he'd call the next day and talk about my test results. He called the next day, said my results were good and then asked for the name of my supervisor at Wells Fargo (I had worked there through a different temp agency),information that I'd already given him and the original women who interviewed me. He had a position open at Wells Fargo and wanted to see if it would be a problem. I'd had an issue with that supervisor and I knew he wouldn't give me a very good reference, information that I told him. Thing is, that position was from 2 years ago and I had 2 other positions since then, one that I was at for a year and a half and that had kept me on for a year longer than originally planned, he wasn't interested in that one though. So he calls back and says that the manager didn't give me a bad reference but that it wasn't a good reference either (which didn't surprise me). This position was with the same supervisor so he said, because of that he couldn't place me there. That was fine with me as I had no desire to work with that supervisor again anyway. He called the next day and said he had another position in a different department at Wells Fargo but that he would need me to give him my supervisor's information from my last job, a position I was only at for a month and a half because work slowed down, again not interested in the previous position where I'd been for almost 2 years. He also said that he couldn't place me until I had called the rehire number and why hadn't I called it yet, this was my first time even hearing about it. When I tried to call it I couldn't get anything because it asked for an employee number, a number I didn't have because I wasn't an employee. I told him this and was told to try again, and of course it still didn't work. I get a call back the following day stating that this manager had also give me a bad reference (which was news to me because she had told the temp agency that placed me that I was a wonderful employee). He said that she told him that my production was low, considering I was only there for a month and a half and I was the only temp, I'm not even sure who my production was being compared to, and that I had attendance issues. I told him I didn't understand any of that because she'd told my other temp agency the exact opposite and she'd told me the opposite as well and that it didn't make sense. He basically just talked over me, didn't listen to anything I was telling him, and kept rushing to get off the phone. He then said that because of the 2 bad references he wouldn't be able to work with me anymore and hung up. He nevef called my supervisor at the job where I was at for over a year and he never called my other temp agency to ask about their experience with me or to verify what the supervisors told them. I feel like the whole experience was a waste of time and I got a lot of run around and then a brush off

Great experience! I reached out to The Palmer Group right after college to aid in job placement process. Their staff was very professional and did an excellent job at finding me a job that was a perfect fit for my long-term career path.

Excellent staffing agency. They were able to find me a decent career out of college. They matched my skills to an appropriate position and I was eventually hired on with that company.