Performance Reviews and Job Security:
Your first 13 weeks at Aerotek are heavily performance-based, with evaluations from the director. You’ll receive a six-week review with your director and account manager. However, if your account manager doesn’t favor you, it’s advisable to start looking for other opportunities.
Racial Discrimination and Favoritism:
In my initial four weeks at Aerotek, I experienced racial discrimination and witnessed a candidate being racially profiled, which was met with a mere “I’m sorry that happened” and no further action. As a person of color, I found the environment unwelcoming and hostile. Favoritism is rampant; working from home during the first 13 weeks is only allowed if you’re in the good graces of the management.
Recruiting and Work Environment:
The job is labor-intensive. Despite recruiting over 30 highly qualified candidates, each with over 20 years of experience, my account manager declined all of them without valid reasons, only to hand those names to other recruiters for commission gains. If you have a disability, be prepared to hear dismissive comments like “do better.” Complaints to human resources are ignored, and no issues are addressed.
Daily Routine and Expectations:
A typical day starts at 7:50 AM with a “Redzone” meeting to discuss daily goals and achievements. You’re expected to make at least 60 calls, have 8 productive conversations, and book 4 interviews daily. Failure to meet these goals, or a lack of social inclusion, signals it’s time to seek employment elsewhere. There’s a distinct lack of moral support, making it feel more like a call center than a career. Feedback day is garbage.
Management and Ethics:
Management’s friendliness is superficial, especially in the presence of upper management. You’re expected to lie to new hires and post positive reviews on Glassdoor. Numerous lawsuits for discrimination are testament to the toxic environment (Look it up). The company’s focus is on profits rather than the well-being of contractors. For example, when a contractor passed away, Aerotek’s GoFundMe for the family raised less than $400, despite the contractor’s significant contributions to the company, which earns over $1 billion annually.
Conclusion:
Aerotek promises endless opportunities and financial gains, but in reality, it’s about who you know, not how hard you work. The culture is one of exploitation and superficiality. For anyone considering a career in recruiting, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. The devil may work hard, but Aerotek’s employees work harder for the same disappointing results.
