Robert Half Finance & Accounting

This office is the second Robert Half office that I worked with, and neither impressed me… at least the Salt Lake office had the courtesy to tell me up front that I was wasting my time and theirs.
This office, I applied for a job that according to the job posting I was qualified for (okay, so realistically, I knew that I wasn’t going to get the job, but hey, if you meet the posted requirements, why not try), only to show up and be told essentially, «you didn’t honestly think you were qualified for this, did you? What do you really want us to do for you?»
Well, after about half an hour going over my work and education history, it was determined that despite having a BS in accounting, with the credits and courses needed to sit for the CPA exam, that didn’t matter at all, all they cared about was that my work experience was as a clerk (because, you know, sometimes you can’t afford to be picky about what job you take), so therefore a clerk I will remain, education meant next to nothing. The salary number that was discussed for what they thought they could get me was a joke, it was so low that it wasn’t even on the BLS scale for entry level accounting positions, and for that matter, was less than what their own website says you should expect as an entry level accountant. Not that it mattered, they had no jobs that they felt they could recommend for me anyway.
To be honest, the only positive thing I can say about my experience with this office is that I no longer have to deal with family members nagging me that I really should give Robert Half a try.

Don’t waste your time with this office — or maybe the whole company.
I showed up on time for an interview but left waiting an additional 30 minutes before meeting with anyone. I meet with my interviewer who only asks, «Tell me about your jobs…» She then, in so many words, tells me my work history is $hit, which concluded the interview. Her and I spoke for just 3 — 5 minutes and I never heard from them again. The process felt rushed and I left with a strong feeling that they wouldn’t contact me for anything. I took their ProveIt! assessments where I scored a 97% for Excel, and in the 70’s, but still above «global average» for AP and AR (Note that the questions are somewhat manufacturing-​specific. Study up on your AP/​AR contra and inventory accounts!)
I moved from the Bay Area to Reno, where I guess the expectations are different. But because I hadn’t worked anywhere recently for more than 15 months, she’d have trouble placing me. But wait… YOU’RE A TEMP AGENCY — your industry IS short-​term stints with different employers. So what’s the problem here? And anyway, as an FYI — turnover in Accounting is massive! Even at just 12 – 15 months, I outlasted most at every employer. Finally, being as I’ve progressed from a Data-​Entry Clerk to, now, an Accounting Manager in under 5 years, I’m probably of at least average ability and skill.
If you don’t like a candidate or their skills, just tell them that up front! Stop playing it off like you’re going to help people even if you have no intention. My feelings won’t be hurt if you don’t like me, but feeding lines of B.S. is giving lots of folks false hope.
What is most baffling is that the Robert Half /​Accountemps offices in the Bay Area contact me almost daily — just blind calling or e-​mailing to see if I want a job through them. I got a call yesterday from the Oakland office!
The only reason for two stars is because of the other offices back in California — I at least got the impression that they would make an attempt to place me with an employer if needed. From the start, this office made me think I was wasting my time.

I would not suggest using this company if you are looking for work. They are completely disorganized and unprofessional. The recruiters need to take classes on listening skills.