Realistic, Inside Information On What It's Like to Work at a Sweat Shop - Recruiter Aerotek Employee Review

1.0
20 Mar 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It beats flipping burgers. It can be a fun environment since you're surrounded by 20 year olds.

Cons

Working 50+ hours a week. Really poor commission structure - They utilize 'spread' where you don't make a % of what you place, but rather a % of the %. It's garbage and a real way of working you over the coals. No one ever stays that long. It's full of 20 year olds who can't find anything else that's better. Take this job if you want something to tack on to your resume to build experience. I saw 5 or 6 people leave in the time I worked for Aerotek, then a mass layoff that they sprung on us at the last minute.

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5.0
2 Jan 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture and benefits offered

Cons

Commission based on external factors.

5.0
30 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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