Good place for 2-5 years then leave and go make more money no mater how "cozy" the job feels. - Technical Recruiter TEKsystems Employee Review

4.0
Dec 7, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to learn the IT staffing business. They provide solid training and structure for someone coming out of college. Put in long hours & learn the processes, you'll make a decent living but probably not as much as you'd think.

Cons

While it's a great place to learn the industry you should leave after a couple of years to make more money. Once you've learned the business you'll be able to bring in a lot more working at a smaller company that will offer more to their producers. After 2 very successful years with TEK I left and 2 years later make literally double what I did then. Corporate policies favor employees with long tenure (10+ years with the company) and continue to change to favor those employees, offering less to those newer to the company. Up to you if you want to sign up for the long haul but I'd still say you'll see a lot more financial reward and career growth at a less established firm. I don't hold it against them. I'd do the same if I were in their shoes, which is why I'm building up a smaller firm where I'm the one to set the foundation.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Ample opportunity for growth and development, great team environment and very supportive. This company will give you the skills you need to go elsewhere if you decide to do so, I had a tremendous experience there.

Cons

You have to be extremely adaptable, which isn’t necessarily a con. But just something you need to understand.

1.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
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Pros

Recruiters are friendly and engaged *at first

Cons

My experience with TEKsystems revealed major issues in how candidates are managed and communicated with. After completing all onboarding requirements and being told I was cleared for a role, I was even welcomed by the client as part of the team and informed that I would be starting soon. At that point, I reasonably expected a smooth transition into the position. Instead, communication from the recruiting team became inconsistent and, eventually, nonexistent. Several promised updates never arrived. I had to initiate contact repeatedly just to confirm basic information, and responses often came late, from different people, or with no context. At one point, I was told the team “wasn’t aware I was still available,” despite multiple documented interactions showing I had remained fully engaged and ready to begin. The most concerning part was being asked to re‑interview for a role I had already been cleared for — a clear sign that my status was not being tracked internally. Even after that second interview, I received no follow‑up from the recruiters who were supposed to be coordinating the process. I ultimately learned the client had moved forward with someone else, but only because I reached out directly. TEKsystems never communicated this themselves, nor did they provide any explanation for the breakdown in communication. TEKsystems works with reputable clients and offers solid opportunities, but candidates should be prepared to advocate for themselves constantly. In my experience, even being fully onboarded, welcomed by the client, and told I was part of the team did not guarantee proper follow‑through. Clear, consistent, and accountable communication is essential in staffing — and unfortunately, that was not my experience here.

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