Working with Jeff Bonniwell at UDig has been a truly delightful experience. Jeff took the time to understand my desires in an employer and only contacted me when he found the right fit. I appreciated the reserved constraint not to bombard me with every opportunity he came across. Other consultant firms that contacted me seemed less interested in finding a perfect fit and more interested in hastily moving me in a position without really understanding my current and future needs.
More importantly I appreciated his honesty when talking about potential employers. I always felt he was giving me good advice and honest feedback when sharing his thoughts on potential employers. Moving jobs can be very stressful and nerve-racking. This made the transition so much easier.
Cons
Thus far, I’ve yet to identify any real cons. The online test UDig gives prior to submitting your resume to potential employers can be a bit disjointed from your actual experience. But I imagine trying to find a test that only questions everyone’s individual experience would be impossible.
Additionally I’ve worked with other consultant firms that encouraged certifications and continued education with reimbursements, etc… UDig doesn’t offer (to my knowledge) any related perks. This would have been nice.
UDig Response
12y
Thank you for your feedback and we understand the online test can be a bit disjointed at times.
We hire very carefully internally and Jeff Bonniwell is a great example of someone who knows how to get to know you in and out of work, understand your career interests and introduce you to only the high caliber opportunities that fit.
UDig helped me get on board quickly and efficiently. I enjoyed working for them on a 6 month to hire contract. Following my term at UDig, they helped me transition to my new position.
Cons
I did not have any issues with them. I was an hourly employee and as expected I did not have PTO.
The recruiter I worked with, Greg V., was very professional. He was very responsive and took the time to answer all my questions. I never felt hurried or pushed to accept a position; he seemed genuinely interested in finding a good fit for me. Once I got an offer, there were several issues around my start date and planned vacation, but he continued to demonstrate professionalism and understanding, and worked closely with both me and the client to arrive at a satisfactory solution.
Cons
I have had a good experience with UDig, so I don't have any negative comments. The only thing is, for my current contract-to-hire position (via UDig), UDig did not initially have exact details on some employee benefits -- this is not an issue, but it would have been good to know those details upfront.