Great first job, but don't stay! - Senior Recruiter Aerotek Employee Review

4.0
Mar 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They teach you how to work hard, create a sense of urgency, be self-accountable (but to a fault), handle professional situations with a high level of maturity, and you get a great foundation for recruiting and sales. Uncapped commission!

Cons

Old school mentality (think boiler room), long hours, no real opportunity for growth if you don't want to sell, you're taught that every time something goes wrong, it's absolutely your fault. This environment does not work well if you're trying to have a wholesome family life or strong marriage! Lastly, although the position is salaried, you get judged if you're not there from 7:30-6ish each day.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Oct 30, 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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