Robert Half Technology

I just wanted to re-​iterate my experiencing with Robert Half Technology — in particular a wonderful staff by the name of Aaron Geiman. I have met Aaron when I was looking for employment about 1 year ago. He contacted me in regards for a position in Novato. Aaron was professional, lovely to talk with, and most importantly trustworthy. He outlined the position responsibilities very clearly and assisted in the interview process that finally landed me the job. I can speak highly of Aaron and definitely recommend him for all of your employment opportunities needs. I am very fortunate to have known Aaron and look forward to working with him in the future.

In a time where the job market is one of the toughest and most competitive environments, I can honestly say that Robert Half has always had my back, more specifically Aaron Geiman. Working with Aaron has been nothing short of a great pleasure. He remains dedicated and consistent in his aid with getting me in the door and sealing the deal with employers. He doesn’t just place you anywhere, he actually makes sure that its a good fit for you and the company. He does his research in providing all the details needed in making a decision on a perspective employer. In this industry, communication is key and I have to say that there have never been a lapse. I am always informed of the status or any potential opening that would fit my needs. He really fights for his clients to get them where they want to be and I have to say he is to thank for my current career endeavors, allowing me to provide for myself and my family. He is my one stop shop for my career placement needs.

Reasons to stay away from Robert Half:
A potential employer contacted me on LinkedIn to tell me they were just spamming my resume.
The recruiter became non-​communicative during the final phase of the hiring process, having left on vacation without saying so.
Extended the duration of my employment at one position without telling me.

This review is for Aaron Geiman. I was able to secure an offer with a startup as a Project Manager with Aaron, but ultimately decided to leave for sunnier climes in Santa Monica. Nonetheless, I wanted to leave this review for Aaron for his exceptional professionalism and service.
Aaron was a pleasure to work with during my job search. Looking for a job is a stressful endeavor, one that can be frustrating, anxiety inducing and confidence crushing. Aaron mitigated all of those pitfalls by being on top of things at all times. His communication with me was first class, as he always kept me updated on the latest news and let me know what the next action items were. He is zealous in his representation of candidates, and that is a tough task because third-​party recruiters tend to serve two masters.
Even after I declined the offer I received, and told Aaron that I was going to focus my search in the LA area, he offered to introduce me and set me up with a local LA Robert Half Technology office. I ended up accepting an offer shortly after, but I certainly appreciated Aaron’s follow up.
Thanks Aaron!

I enjoyed working with Aaron Geiman. He kept me in the loop from start to finish; very responsive to email and voice. He found a very plum opportunity in a biopharm company for me. I highly recommend Aaron.

Robert Half Technology delivered their promise of placing me for a long-​term project. Alyssa Zagrobski and Mark Caraway were very supportive and helped me land the assignment. They setup back-​to-​back interviews with different companies and the roles fit my background perfectly. Brian Donley, Eric Halverson and the entire office are all very friendly folks and eager to help. Robert Half Tech has great business relationships in and around the Bay Area. I am excited to work with a major client and it’s all due to Robert Half Technology. To be prepared is half the victory, Robert Half Tech is the other half.

I had the privilege to be placed on multiple assignments thanks to Susan Zaragoza. Not only was I getting paid but I was getting paid on a weekly basis, skill port holiday pay, and a retention bonus. The office has friendly and supportive employees. I have made many lifelong connections through and in Robert Half. Awesome place.

Since moving to the Bay Area in 2013, I have been working with Susan Zaragoza for contract IT work. She has always been available for me, and has actively been on the lookout for anything that might fit me. As a contractor, I’ve received some nice quarterly retention bonuses and I now receive paid holidays. I’ve never once had a problem getting paid, and do so within 2 days of submitting my timesheet. They also offer matching 401k. It’s pretty great knowing I have Susan in my corner. If you’re in the market for a Bay Area IT job, I would start with Susan and Robert Half. She can actually speak IT lingo and can talk directly to your needs. She’s won’t just «place» you, she will do her best to find you something that you’ll actually be happy getting up to go to in the morning.

When I initiated my job search in SF, after updating my resume on dice, I was quickly contacted by the technology division of Robert Half. The first person who interviewed me was nice enough, although nothing came of it. The second person, who I’ll just call G, was condescending and unprofessional, making a difficult experience more difficult. I ultimately ended up getting a job anyway, but it was certainly not because of Robert Half. Perhaps their office staff recruiting is better, but if you are in IT, find other avenues of employment. Avoid, avoid, avoid!

I just moved into the Bay Area. Susan Zaragoza was able to schedule an interview within two business days and as result from an interview I got the job. Within a week and a half from that interview i started working at this company.

I have worked with Mike Ovadia at Robert Half for the last ten years. He has placed me in over half a dozen temporary positions that have led to full time employment. The tech sector has had it’s swings over the last decade; Mike has given good recommendations and provided consistent job placement. I would highly recommend giving him a call if you are looking for work.

I worked with Angeline Shi at Robert Half Technology SF and she found me a great opportunity in the city. She kept me up to date and communicated often during the interview process. The rest of the team I cannot say. They did find me a great position at a company I am really loving right now. YMMV depending on who you work with but Angeline did a wonderful job for me!

A complete scam. They always contact you to say they have some openings but you have to come into their office to discuss. Also, they expect you to give them references so they can call them and harass them to use RH for recruiting. But there are never any jobs it’s all a ruse. Avoid and hang up on them.

I went to this place right before I finished school back in 2010 it was a waste of time when I left I was pissed off. It was kind of funny when I went and took the tests I found out I had no skills for anything which was crazy because I had a IT job and a degree. They would email me to checkup and it would piss me off. It’s like don’t get my hopes and then pretty much say you’re a talentless hack. Don’t waste your time the best thing to do is if they call you hang up in their face unless they tell you they have a job for you.

Very Unprofessional. they ask you to come over, but then you never hear back from them. Stay Away from David Vo

I have to say my experience could not have been any different than the previous reviewers. I found RHT to be professional and more than helpful in doing what I needed, namely helping get me connected with good jobs and assignments in my field, ultimately helping me a land a great paying job doing the kind of work I’m qualified for.
I work in the tech industry doing end-​user support and system administration and David Vo and his team were great. First, he called me right away after I submitted my vitals to their online system. Shortly after that we met face to face and he took time to find out what I was looking for, the type of work I do and the kinds of companies I wanted to work with. Shortly after that, he and his team set about finding a placement for me and while there were a few false starts, companies that weren’t a good fit or who didn’t fit criteria I defined (like being within the SF city limits), they found me a great gig which then turned into a full-​time position. It didn’t happen overnight. It took about 3 months before I landed in a solid consulting gig, but I confess I turned some offers down because I was being intentionally picky and holding out for that «just right» placement.
Working with a recruiter does come with trade-​offs, admittedly. Your hourly will be lower while you’re working under the recruiter’s umbrella. But I feel it was worth it because they did what they were supposed to and it did work out in my case. I also know of two people directly (my friend who first referred me to RHT and a friend I have referred in turn) who also have found good positions by working with David and his team.
If you’re looking for work in the tech sector, I think it’s worth reaching out and connecting with them to see what’s possible. Think of it as one tool in an arsenal of options as you do your job search. I will definitely go back to them if I find myself on the open job market in this field again.

In these challenging economic times, it’s always illuminating when you receive acknowledgment and recognition for your work experience and marketable skills. Unfortunately, Robert Half International seemingly likes to dangle an unattainable carrot in front of job-​seekers promising you a world of jobs with no professional delivery! In other words, you are LIED to!
I was contacted by one of their technology recruiters, Justin Kabalin, by phone regarding my «impressive» resume. By the tone in his voice, I knew the whole standard rear-​kissing speech was coming … When he expressed «MANY» job opportunities were crossing his desk daily and that I fit into most of them, he stated he would be interested in meeting me sometime soon. In a friendly response, I stated I would appreciate being considered for one of those positions but have never, ever heard back from him. I followed-​up via e-​mails and leaving voice-​mail messages, but again, no reply. Perhaps I didn’t coddle effectively to him as most of these recruiters seem to enjoy …
I seriously have to question the purpose of these job-​placement agencies who almost seemingly enjoy mocking the situation of the jobless or those seriously looking to switch jobs or careers. After performing a background check on Mr. Kabalin (it’s nice when you can do a background check on them since you know they will be doing it on you!), I realized I was dealing with an almost freshly graduated college kid with little to no experience (3 jobs in the past 3 years) in understanding the importance of the real world. Such irresponsibility blatantly displayed by Robert Half International is questionable to their integrity as a professional job-​placement agency. While these job-​placement agents and in-​company HR managers EXPECT potential applicants with 2– to 3-​plus years experience in prior jobs with little to no time-​off inbetween, Robert Half International is ostensibly employing half-​baked individuals to man resumes, looking busy by wasting time of actually contacting job-​seekers, but cowardly NEVER following-​up with any leads. But I guess these recruiters at RHI should be so lucky to continue having jobs as they toy with resumes in hopes of making their quota.

Joe V is right on the money here. I have spoken with at least three recruiters at this office and they were more interested in acquiring my business contacts than finding me a job.
Robert Half boasts that they have 186,400 employees and each one of them gets a cut of your paycheck!
Bay Area tech workers need to boycott these so called employment agencies because they are driving down our wages down to near poverty levels and turning us into minimum wage slaves. The only «in» they have with a prospective employer is that they are willing to undercut other staffing agencies by slashing YOUR hourly rate. It is not a secret that they use your resume to call the companies you have worked for to solicit business for themselves. I don’t care how many FAKE reviews (see Sohail S) they post every encounter with them has been a dubious «meet and greet» that ends with them asking for my references.
If you are willing to give Robert «Half» of your paycheck and work for less money than the guy sitting next to you then register with their service. If you must use a placement service I recommend TEKSYSTEMS or ITASCENT.
As far as I am concerned Robert Half was, is, and continues to be a turd in the punch bowl.

Robert Half has NEVER come through in helping me find a job since I moved out here in the Bay Area in 2008 and never will. Their typical behavior is: come in, meet and greet, come to find out there was no position ever offered except empty promises. They take your information, have you take a test, and a promise to call back, which they won’t.
It makes NO difference what location you are registered in.
My name has been in their records since April 2008 and they HAVE NEVER EVER once truly helped in finding me work.
The best way to catch bullshitter recruiters like these people in their lies is to ask them straight out: «Do you really have a position available or this just another meet-​and-​greet?»
If they cannot answer you directly or substitute the above question with something completely different, walk away and tell them you are not interested.
They are liars and are not interested in helping you.