Core Staffing Services

I have worked with Core Staffing for almost 15 years now and they are as good as it gets! Not only did they place me at the best job I ever had in my life, but they are always there for me when I am in between jobs and need temp work to stay on my feet. I work with the amazing Natalie who gets me great work and is always on my side. I highly recommend this agency!

Fabulous. I worked with Cindy and she is a dream. She was as excited as I was that she found me the perfect position within a week. Very efficient place, they get you in for an interview quickly, they’re flexible, and they are focused on making it work for YOU. Highly recommend. I’ve worked with other agencies and felt neutral to negative about them, but Core Staffing really impressed me.

From the very first meeting I had with Mitch, I knew I had been wasting my time with other agencies. Everyone I worked with was professional and had a sense of urgency that was definitely appreciated. Natalie in particular was focused, efficient and very friendly. In addition Mitch personally went above and beyond for me by easing my anxiety about considering temporary positions. If you are new to New York City and do not know where to start, like I was, then go to Core.

After going to meet with some sleazy agencies, Core was very professional and refreshing. I met with Mitch and a few of his colleagues. I ended up having a phone interview for a temp job the next day, and started the day after. While at my temp job, I had a few other interviews and received a full time offer from a hedge fund within about 1 month. Core was there to help me along the way with interview prep and salary negotiation advice. I would highly recommend giving them a try.

Unlike many agencies, Core is super understanding of creatives needs. Here in New York, it’s expensive, so it’s hard to devote time exclusively to low paying Film/​TV/​Theater jobs or internships that are often on a gig to gig basis. The agency has contacts in a wide range of fields, most notably Finance, since it is NYC after all. The jobs available are very good quality, with top firms and at a good pay rate. If you’re in need of temp work, definitely work with Core — they’re above and beyond any other agency I’ve used in this city.

Initial impressions were strong. I submitted my application, dominated the required tests and had an appointment within a week and a half. The offices are nice and the counselor I met was personable and didn’t keep me waiting long. We went over my resume to get a feel for my education and work history, and she asked basic questions to see what I’m like. Simple stuff.
She suggested a couple of openings that weren’t even close to my desired fields, but I agreed to pursue them. One of her coworkers interrupted our meeting to shove a job down my throat she’d been clearly trying to close for awhile, but it didn’t ruin the experience by any means. My counselor emailed a couple other openings over the next 24 hours, again nothing I was interested in, but agreed to pursue anyways.
I got a call two days later to take a temp job with an hour heads up, but I had another appointment so I couldn’t take the job. I never heard from them again. Nothing from the companies she sent my materials, no more openings, and no more short-​notice work.
My needs/​desires weren’t considered, and I was abandoned after I couldn’t take one short-​notice temp job. If you’re looking for temp or temp-​to-​perm in financial administration or entry-​level sales roles I could see them bending over backwards for you. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

I started working for Core in 2003 when grantwriting jobs were no longer paying the rent. It was a discouraging time to work for a nonprofit. They kept me working steadily– and eventually they landed me a wonderful job in the fashion industry– and made sure I got a great salary. I never needed a second agency to keep me employed. I have only been with Core in NY. (I have worked for temp agencies in Atlanta & in London — in those cities, I had to register with at least 2 to ensure I had steady work.)
Here’s what sets them apart: 1) they are your champions 2) I feel like a member of a team — a valued member. The staff stay with the company, so they get to know you. 3) the companies they place you with are top-​notch. I have had some amazing work experiences through this company — and boy, does that look great on your resume.
The people there are wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about Natalie — she has talked me through rough times, given me good advice when I needed it, and listens. Stephanie and Cindy are also honest & smart & kind. It’s not always easy being a temp — you want an agency that has your back & knows what they are doing — and has a great reputation in NY — that is Core.

Two locations and still the same great service!!!
I came to New York City with a one way ticket, two overly stuffed bags, and no idea what I was doing. After trying several other agencies that shall remain nameless, I found myself at Core Staffing’s front door. They took me in, not only as a client, but as family. They wanted to know who I was and asked about my life goals. Natalie Leonard and the other staff at Core made sure that this small town boy from Texas didn’t get eaten alive by the big city. They worked hard to find my perfect fit. Their connections are next to none. I have been happily placed in a permanent job for 3 years, and I know that I could not have done this with out them. Their guidance, support, and ingenuity transformed this city for me. Thank you all!!!

CORE is great! I had never ever heard of temp staffing before moving to the city back in August. I’m an artist in the theatre and Core came highly recommended from my creative friends. I submitted an application and Natalie, who took me on, set me up with an interview within the week. There we assessed my clerical and customer service skills and set out to find work that fulfilled my scheduling needs and career goals. Immediately I was going out on job interviews and fulfilling temp spots where needed. Within a month I had a full time position with great pay.
The two really great things about CORE are:
1.) They care. The folks who represent you genuinely care about your interests and your performance at a job. They work to cater to each candidate’s strengths and communicate opportunities as they come.
2.) They’re flexible. As long as you actively communicate with Core you can either work to find a full time position or maintain a flexible schedule, picking up a shift here or there. As long as you communicate your availability and actively pronounce your interest in getting work on specified days (i.e. calling their offices in the morning to fill any potential openings) you’ll get work. Guarantee you. And when you actively pursue, they notice, and they respond.
So I’m incredibly happy I found CORE and that they took care of me. I’ve got a great gig as a Receptionist, I’m building upon my clerical and interpersonal skills in an professional environment, and I’m taken care of. What more could you ask for in the hustle that is New York?

I have had the pleasure of working with Allison for several years now. She is one of the very few recruiters I have met along my journey that cares about you and not the sale she makes from you. Allison is honest from the beginning and will not force a job on you that simply does not fit the description of your ideal role. She has the great matchmaking sense and positive attitude that makes you walk into an interview already feeling like a winner. I continuously find myself sending people in Allison’s direction. Your not just another person in a database, you are a person with an identity. Follow up on the suggestions and guidance Allison provides and you will find success!

Core is a waste of time.
I checked out Core’s website and went to their Midtown office prepared — dressed well, had resumes, etc. Their front desk told me to leave — they don’t accept walk-​ins. That was a surprise. Their website didnt mention that. I tried to make an appointment. They dont do that either. They told me to submit my application online. So, I did. And… nothing happened. I called Core to make sure they got my application. They had it. But they told me I’d have to wait until my counselor called me. Another week went by with no call. I tried Core again. THey told me that I hadnt been assigned a counselor yet. Eventually I submitted another application online. I followed up with that, but nothing ever happened.
Its months later. I’ve never gotten an assignment through Core. I’ve never been been contacted by a counselor. They never bothered to check my references.
Supposedly Core’s midtown office deals only with office work. We should be a good match because I’ve worked in offices for years, I have great professional references and a solid skill set. I don’t know what their scam is, but I’ve moved on. Dont let Core waste your time.

I do everything they asking, and promise to find me job asap but they do not respond anymore, I email 3 times but they ignore me. That very bad to say to people they going to help them for finally do nothing. Very Bad!

Recent visit was a great disappoint with futile results.
No walk-​ins at the random spur of the moment! Impersonable service for candidates to be ushered out into the cold as I was thrown out. I could not speak to anyone nor dropoff my resume in-​person. No compassion for the unemployed as they cannot and CHOOSE not to help! «We do not accept walk-​ins, register online, we do not accept resumes to be handed on a walk-​in basis. Here’s our card and go online.»

I’ve been working with Core on and off for over seven years, the off part was because they found me a long-​term permanent position with a wonderful company. When it was time for me to move on, I went right back to Core and they have been finding me fun, good-​paying, interesting work ever since.
They are your best advocates when trying to get your foot in the door of some hard-​to-​get-​into places. My friend was looking for IT jobs, Core placed him at Google and a few months later they hired him permanently. He’s still there and he absolutely loves it.
I’ve mainly worked with Randi, Jessie, and Karen and they always try to match me up with the industries that I like to work in for the pay that I am worth. One of the nicest services they provide is a wake-up-«Are you ready for your gig today?”-call on the first day of a new assignment. They also offer affordable health insurance!

I would like to say that these guys are the greatest! They were very helpful, paid much attention to me, my situation and my resume. I welcomed their constructive criticisms and their guidance throughout the interviewing and hiring processes.
Randi and Beth were both awesome!
They were very prompt with their communications and offered a great deal of support.
They are just all around great and they come with the highest of reccommendations from me!

These people are wonderful! I generally work with Natalie, and she is just a dream. I have also met with Randi, a manager, and the president of the company. I have met and worked with a lot of people in NY staffing and Core has by far been the most enthusiastic, loyal and attentive. The energy in the office is fantastic and they always have constructive feedback. I can’t find a single bad thing to say about them. They are working very hard to get me my dream job and will settle for nothing less!

I moved to New York at the beginning of summer and came to Core because it was rated as one of NYC’s top staffing firms.
I have over 10 years experience doing office work, including administrative and exec assistant and office management. I submitted my resume to Core and was contacted immediately. I set up an interview with Allison for Friday of that same week. She was very friendly and didn’t keep me waiting long
Once she reviewed my resume, she said would have no problem placing me as I seemed to have a lot of experience. She told me she had a couple things in mind for me and after I completed my testing, we could work on getting me placed somewhere ASAP.
I completed my ProveIt! testing the same night of the interview and scored above 90% on the Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook tests provided.
The following Monday, I wrote a quick thank you email and told Alison I hoped to hear from her soon regarding short term or longer term work assignments. Nothing — Not even an indication that she had received my messages. I sent four or five emails over the next few weeks and again, NOTHING in return.
At the beginning of August I set up an appointment with another staffing service who also used the ProveIt! testing systems. I asked Allison if she could please forward my scores. Again, NOTHING. I sent 3 emails and received no response. I called the front desk because I was certain Allison must have left the firm, but alas, she still worked there and was simply ignoring me.
The receptionist sent over the scores and about 3 days later, so did Allison, although by this point I had already interviewed with and was working for another firm.
I wasn’t upset or disappointed that they couldn’t find work for me. I know these are tough times. What gets me is that it seems like they didn’t even try. I came in, filled out all my tax paperwork and applications. Took hours of on-​line testing. And NOTHING.

Even though I no longer live in New York, I still have warm feelings and loyalty for Core. For about 3 years, they found me well-​paid jobs in some interesting and prestigious companies. By the time I left NY, I felt as if they were my quirky family. They’re not heavily automated, which is a plus in my opinion, since I prefer to be treated as a person, not a number. I’ve worked with some other temp agencies who made it crystal clear that I was just a product, and that their customers were the employers. Core is not like that. They’re real people.

Core continues to impress me. After I finished temping with the law firm, Core had another assignment for me within a week. That assignment went extremely well and I was sad to go when it finished. Karen called me a few days later to see if I wanted another assignment, but as I had found a permanent position, I had to decline.
Temping is not always easy or fair, but I found that Core always had my back and was very understanding. I highly recommend Core!

Unemployment is an ugly thing. Now, obviously someone as amazing, phenomenal, spectacular, Unilocal elitish, and handsome as myself would never stay unemployed for long, but it was a scary couple of seconds regardless.
Core Staffing was like a warm microwaved blanket of comfort while I was ahhemm… in between professions. Their staff, from their receptionist right up to their counselors were extremely professional and helpful. And got me a temp job fairly quickly.
Sure being a temp blows, and having to go to a staffing agency is less than ideal, but Core made it as painless as possible. I’m sure they still sniffle at the thought of me in permanent employment. And I don’t blame them.