Kelly Services

Something came up and I had to turn an assignment down with them back in May. They were kinda rude after that and forcing me to take it. I moved on and found better.

Was called in for an interview, I had to reschedule for later in the afternoon or another day due to not being able to make my 10:00am appointment. I live downtown but I had to go out of the city for an emergency that morning. I tried calling to reschedule and no one answered the phone. I called maybe 4 – 5 times and no answer. I emailed the recruiter to try and reschedule and she gave me a later time of 1pm. Great. I come into their office and waited for the recruiter. When she came out, she asked me how my morning was and I told her it was pretty hectic but I am glad to be here. She then asked me if I really live downtown, if so, why did I have to reschedule? I explained to her I was unexpectedly needed in Lakeview that morning and wasn’t going to make it back downtown on time. She kept grilling me about where I was, what my appointment was, and I knew she was trying to accuse me of lying. She had a nasty attitude the rest of the «interview» when she asked me 2 – 3 questions about my resume, and said she’ll call me soon. I didn’t even take a typing/​Excel test. I didn’t appreciate being subtly accused of lying and then a half ass interview. No thank you

I honestly had the worst experience ever working with a staffing agency dealing with these people. I was put into a job that was not at all what the job description described and the company was full of horrible, unfriendly, rude people. I literally felt sick to my stomach every single day and I put up with it for 2 long weeks. My Kelly location conveniently was located inside the building that was temporary to hire position was also located at. I knew from the 2^nd day this was not going to be a good fit, and being responsible I told this to the recruiter and encouraged to keep giving it a shot. I did just that and it became more and more unbearable. I again called my recruiter and was given attitude and no help or suggestions, and more less told to deal with it. She made it very clear they were not in this for my best interest, it was solely to benefit them and make money off me despite how uncomfortable and unhappy I was. 2 days after this I was fired. Which was the best blessing I could have ever asked for.
Just a couple suggestions Kelly when your candidates explain they are not happy and it isn’t working a responsible employee would do what is right to fix the situation. You did nothing and made me feel like I did something wrong, and this was the most unprofessional situation I have ever dealt with.
I also find it hilarious coming from girls who are younger than me… giving me advice on a my positions and job hunting. The difference between me and you is I have actually had real positions in my life, not sitting around a dingy dirty office pretending to be someone important attempting to find jobs for other people. Clearly you aren’t good at what you do, so maybe you should try finding yourself a real job instead of being a telemarketer and calling on companies begging them to let your canidates work for them… when 95% of the time it’s not a good fit! Just a thought!!! Not all staffing companies are awful, but most of them aren’t good like Kelly. Addison Search in Schaumburg is outstanding! On a positive note I have gone on to find another position working with a company where I love my job and I am treated fairly and with respect. If you are considering working with them please explore other options you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration.

I am updating this review. They leave old jobs on their site that have already been filled. Is this legal? It is still sleazy. I guess these placement/​staffing companies are desperate.

At first, my recruiter was very professional, and set up an interview with the co. (who shall not be named here). Next — «Hey you got the job» — good news, next he gave me a start date and time, but wait that changed, no — no it didn’t, very confusing… I might have not shown up. Next I started 2-​weeks training in a training room all by myself and the «trainer», because someone did not start with me — very awkward. two weeks training goes by, training is very irratic with this company (someone within the company warns me of high turnover-​tough job to do). I’m still up for it. getting ready to start up on the phones next. Next, I show up to work, and the assistant manager says — hey didn’t kelly services call you to let you know we don’t need you and your employment has ended with us? NO — No phone calls, no voice mails, no e-​mails– how embarrasing !!! I called the agency and my recruiter says he left me 2 voice mail not to come in … looked for voice mails — nothing in my phone! SO, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND Kelly as an agency to do business with… your better off on your own and steer clear of temp agencies (they are worker mills — they don’t care as long as there are applicants coming thrugh the revolving door) in general, if you can. — Rob G.

I’ve experienced Kelly Services in both SLC, UT & PHX, AZ… NOT a fan! Horrible help from staff! I was in a bind after moving back and forth from state to state… Thought that a staffing agency could help in finding me work immediately, but no, not the case here. All I got was this, «we don’t have any work for you at this time», «We’re short staffed and I don’t have the time to look for you right now, call me back».“Call again tomorrow”, «i’ll call you tomorrow». Really??? after a month of this I stopped calling. Had to go out on my own and that is difficult too. I’ve never heard from them. WTH? How does this company stay afloat? GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

Horrible! They called me for a position came in took dumb tests. NOTHING! No call backs or follow-​up! Don’t waste your time!

This company is a joke… their personell is rude, they have no sense of followup, they with hold hours on people along with overtime, or you may not see your actual check for weeks at a time! They will not get away with it! making sure every incident gets filed with the appropriate federal and state agencies!
I would not recommend using them for employment at all whether your looking for a job or filling a position.

This place was disappointing.
I went in to their downtown location, dressed to impress. I did some of their typing and excel tests, and then sat with Claire for a short interview. That night I got a call from someone else who works for Kelly, and she said they had a job opportunity. I was new to the process, so I asked her some questions about how Kelly works and what to expect, i.e. how I’m paid, how Kelly makes money, what kinds of jobs they are putting my name down for, etc. She answered them all with a snippy, sarcastic tone, like she was talking to a child. I just ignored her attitude and set up an interview with the company she found.
As it turns out I didn’t get the job — a two-​month contract position at a publishing company — and I never received another call from Kelly for any other jobs. I dutifully emailed Claire every Tuesday saying I was still looking for work, but I guess that first offer was all they could do.

This place is no help at all. You spend more time with the rep at your interview process then you never hear from them. I’ve emailed and left messages for Clare and she never responds. I wouldn’t give this place a single star if possible.

When I was in college, there were times in my life when I was in tough financial straits.
At one time, to get by I thought I’d become a bike courier. I worked 10 hour days and 5 days a week for a crappy courier company, and while I sped past the upper-​classes in their fancy business-​casual attire (which at the time I envied), they looked at me like like I was of the lowest caste. I spent my days covered in bicycle grease, dodging taxi cabs, and finding McDonalds that don’t lock their bathroom doors. After I realized those 50 hour weeks produced ~$ 200/​week paychecks, I balked. And, one day while «at work» I saw an ad in The Reader that Kelly Services was hiring for data entry.
I called and they immediately returned my phone call with a request for an interview. The next day I wore my best business casual outfit to my bike courier job, stopped by for an interview, and was hired on the spot. Over the rest of the summer I became one of the fastest data enterers the city has ever seen. Though I was glad when it was over, it was exactly what I needed at the time.
Kelly Services was very easy to work with, and I thought they were very professional.
My only complaint is that in between college and my «real job» (not attained through Kelly), I had called them to see if they could get me my old Data Entry position back. They said «Yes, probably», and then never called me again…
Luckily, fate called me a few weeks later.

Kellys will get you a job. It may not be the best job ever, but they will place you somewhere. Of course, you must do well on the tests and have some qualifications.
Unfortunately, the service is not terribly personalized, and it is a cattle call. One woman in particular with whom I worked, Brigid O., was somewhat difficult to deal with. There was confusion regarding my timecard which resulted in her screaming, literally screaming at me on the phone while I was on my assignment.
I have no idea when it is ever appropriate to throw temper-​tantrums. However, I had a paycheck coming in.
I would give it higher ratings, but Brigid O’Connor’s lack of professional ruined the image of the company for me.

I got desperate for money. I thought «I’ll do anything!». I thought «Hey, data entry!»
WHAT WAS I THINKING?!
I didn’t even make it thru the test. Bailed. FAIL!