Pros
Prior to getting this job, I was very skeptical that the company could live up to the high expectations which I had acquired from my experience with them initially and online reviews. I am glad to say that brooksource has not only met my expectations but exceeded them for the following reasons: 1)The culture is exactly what they proclaimed on their website. They specifically hire people who are willing to buy into the mantra "relationships are at the center of everything we do". Each person who I've encountered so far (from the CEO to my fellow recruiters) have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and to truly feel a part of the company. They then go out and extend that same paradigm to all of our clients, contractors and candidates. 2) Work Life balance: For me personally, I was a tad concerned of the industry's reputation for high turnover and long hours but quickly found out that brooksource is surely the exception. We work from 8am-5pm with a lunch break. It is a rare day that we are unable to complete our goals for the day and leave later than 5:45. 3) Compensation: Very fair compared with average and great opportunity to advance quickly. 4) Personal development: For me personally, this was a huge factor as it is not found at every company. Within a few weeks of my arrival, we went on an office trip where we discussed each member of the teams's goals; both personal and professional. By doing this we're able to be in tune with one another and help get each other where we want to go.
Kontras
The staffing industry in general isn't ideal. A lot of uncertainty and unpredictability when it comes to getting candidates employed. A lot of things out of your control but nothing as of yet brooksource specific.