Goodwin Recruiting reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(215 total reviews)
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Andy Decker

95% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Goodwin Recruiting has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 215 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Goodwin Recruiting employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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215 reviews
5.0
May 28, 2024

Well compensated autonomy

Recommend
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Pros

Lots of freedom and leeway for pursuing and working how you want

Cons

Some ups and downs based on market fluctuations

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Goodwin Recruiting Response
2y
Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoy the freedom of being the creator of your own success. We wish you the best in your tenure with us!
1.0
May 22, 2024

Competition and Micromanagement

Recommend
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Pros

Good Training and Remotely work

Cons

My experience with Goodwin was quite disappointing. The leadership is excessively controlling. They closely monitor every small detail of your work, leaving little room for autonomy or creativity. This constant oversight stifles productivity and creates a stressful work environment. The company often promotes values such as teamwork, and integrity but in reality, its actions do not align with these principles. There is a significant gap between what they preach and what they practice. The commission structure is heavily dependent on securing clients. If you don't bring in new clients, making money becomes incredibly difficult. This pressure can be demoralizing, especially for those who are just starting or facing a tough market. Some recruiters are unwilling to collaborate or do splits, often putting jobs on hold to prevent others from working on them. This behavior undermines the team's overall success and creates a competitive rather than cooperative atmosphere. The leadership team has not actively recruited for years, making them out of touch with the current market realities. Instead of providing insightful guidance, they repeatedly stress the importance of making cold calls and filling the funnel with candidates, without offering practical support or understanding the modern recruitment landscape. Overall, the disconnect between management and employees, coupled with the counterproductive internal dynamics, makes it difficult to recommend Goodwin Recruitment Agency as a supportive or effective workplace. When I began my training, 80% of the team left within the first few months. I ended up staying longer, but I wish I had read the negative reviews here beforehand.

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Goodwin Recruiting Response
2y
We are saddened to hear about your experience and wish you came to us directly to discuss. We are committed to help our partners ramp up their business and guide them, based on our 25 years of success. We provide our team with as much or as little support as they desire, and provide advice both based on our knowledge and the knowledge of our top billers, coaches and several of our leadership who run a desk and are in the trenches every day. Although the opportunity to make placements is available from day 1, you are correct that, building a client base is key to build a long sustainable business and we emphasize that in the interview process and throughout. This is why we provide the support we do, by providing leads to our partners and teaching them the best ways to client source to help build their client portfolio. We are sorry you had concerns with some partners. If we are made aware of these circumstances, we are always happy to address as we fully agree that teamwork is essential to everyone’s success. We are sincerely sorry this was not a good fit for you, as it is with the majority of our team, but we understand this opportunity isn’t for everyone and wish you all the very best in finding a better match.
5.0
May 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Company has a great marketing department that truly strives to support you in creating your own success through their innovative, cutting-edge ideas. It's an environment that is very conducive to success, but you do need to bring the hustle, daily.

Cons

You are going to face working long hours sometimes, your building a business, and often you will hear the word 'no.' You need to dig deep and have a strong 'why' to keep moving forward. Unfortunately, not everyone will be on the same page, so the goal should be to find your tribe of people who are aligned with what's important to you and them and form solid business partnerships, and keep moving forward.

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Goodwin Recruiting Response
2y
Thank you for your kind review and feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you've had a positive experience with Goodwin Recruiting and found success with us! We take pride in offering a supportive community and valuable resources to ensure your success, and we're delighted that you've benefited from them. Wishing you continued success!
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