Technical Recruiter - Technical Recruiter Aerotek Employee Review

2.0
11 May 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There aren't many Pros here. If I had to choose one, they have great training. They really get you ready to recruit. That, and sometimes you may luck out and get a good Account Manager to work for.

Cons

It has a very cult-like vibe, they leave no room for dissent or ideas. People who leave are bad mouthed and publicly dragged through the mud to the rest of the company. Their base pay is TERRIBLE, if you don't start getting bonuses right away, you hardly make a livable wage, especially in the Seattle area. It's a revolving door, recruiters are there for a few months and leave for better jobs. This makes management scared so they try and promote people who aren't ready, into sales roles. Which brings me to my final point, they will try and force you to become a sales account manager, it is the ONLY career path, despite what they tell you. Overall, it's a negative place to work.

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Pros

Performance based culture. You get out what you put in. High earning potential

Cons

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5.0
30 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, great training, great entry level opportunity to get into recruiting and sales. If you are successful you will make more here than about anywhere else. Performing Recruiters are making $55k-$75k. Great Recruiters are making $100k+. Every large office has salespeople making $200k-$400k. Culture is 100% committed and generally cool type-A's you would want to have a beer with. The skills, drive, and sense of urgency you learn at Aerotek serve you well anywhere you may go later.

Cons

If you are just looking for a low-commitment 8-5 job while posting on social media about where you are partying that night...you will not like Aerotek. Success requires an all in approach both in work ethic and active support of the culture. That is not for everyone. There are Political Science grads 3 years out of college making $200k+, but there is a price to be paid. All the tough work comes first. If you are not up for the level of work and commitment, Aerotek is not for you. If you are, none of this is really a "con" As far a real cons go, the benefits are only OK, and finding work/life balance is pretty difficult.

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