Stay Away - Systems Engineer TEKsystems Employee Review

1.0
Dec 17, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can make a decent rate and get some experience on your resume.

Cons

OMG, they lie. Most of the time when their recruiters call you they don't have a job, even if they say they do. They data-mine you for as much information as they can get. I have caught them more than once saying that they have a position they're recruiting for - and they don't. Tips - never, ever tell then how much you are making or have made in the past. When they keep asking (and they will) tell then you signed a non-disclosure agreement and can't disclose that information. Never tell them how much you want - make them tell you what the rate is for a given position, if they claim to have one. If they're calling you about a position, chances are good that other agencies in the same area will call you also for that same position. Don't commit with TEK unless it's your only option. Don't give them your references unless you know that TEK is submitting you to a client. They WILL call your references and try to data-mine them. Be careful giving TEK info like your manager's name, title, etc. Getting this info is often the only reason TEK is talking to you. I've worked in IT for decades and out of all the agencies, TEK is one of the worst.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Teksystems have top rated clients in their radar and the recruiters are always ready to listen and try to give solution if there are any roadblocks as they render a comfortable platform to discuss anything regarding the contract.

Cons

pay range quoted is OK (medium ballpark) but unable to negotiate

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1.0
Jul 10, 2026
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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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