Unrealistic Expectations - Recruiting Manager Robert Half Employee Review

1.0
Jul 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation can be decent if you're lucky enough to hit commissions, but it's highly variable, and the stress and culture don’t make up for it.

Cons

Micromanagement from upper leadership Unrealistic KPIs and daily call expectations High internal turnover and burnout Lack of genuine support or training from management Focus on quantity over quality in placements Poor internal communication Pressure to push candidates into roles, even when not a good fit Little work-life balance; expectation to work long hours Commission structure is inconsistent and heavily dependent on unrealistic targets Toxic competitive environment between team members Feedback is often ignored or met with blame

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Robert Half Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your concerns. We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment and appreciate your suggestions around training, KPIs, and work-life balance. Your insights have been shared with the appropriate teams as we continue to evaluate ways to improve our culture and operations.

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Pros

Great project opportunities to consult.

Cons

More opportunity to turn contract to hire

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Robert Half Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the consulting experience and project opportunities. We appreciate your suggestion regarding additional contract-to-hire opportunities and value your insights.
1.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Success with other departments - just not in mine

Cons

Complete bait and switch. I accepted this position under one manager, only to find out after resigning from my previous job that I would be reporting to someone else entirely. There was no meaningful onboarding, no training materials, and no support system in place. My manager openly stated that there was no monetary value in helping me succeed and made little effort to train or develop me. Requests to shadow and learn the business were dismissed in favor of keeping me on the phones. Instead of being set up for success, I felt actively prevented from growing. HR was equally disappointing. I raised legitimate concerns and never received a response. The organization talks about development and support, but my experience suggested otherwise. Joining this company was one of the biggest professional mistakes I have made.

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Robert Half Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a supportive onboarding experience and opportunities for development, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. We have also shared your comments with the leadership team so that they can evaluate improvements. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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