Pros
I worked at Merritt Hawkins in the past, but left thinking that grass would be greener on the other side. I joined another retained recruitment firm. They offer a laid-back work environment and promise to be "employee friendly". Needless to say that I returned after a number of years to Merritt Hawkins and can promise that there is not a comparison. Merritt Hawkins is truly a work environment that is committed to providing elite service to their clients. While we don't wear flip-flops to work, we do strive hard every day to be the best. I have seen that the quality of work and success at Merritt Hawkins vastly out-weighs anyone else in this market. Merritt Hawkins provides all the tools needed to be successful and constantly listens to suggestions, and seeks improvement. In the industry, there are no other companies that have the high number of recruiters experiencing the tremendous success that Merritt Hawkins has. Any reviews you see about poor quality of life or over-stress are old and out-dated. I am able to enjoy my kids' sporting events, enjoy a great quality of life, and earn a great income. On top of that, AMN is as employee friendly, or more, than anywhere else in the market. Our benefits are amazing and unmatched. AMN cares about their employees. They provide endless options for career advancement, training (both personal and professional), resources that I am still trying to make the most of, and community outreach that nobody can touch. This is the place you want to be. Merritt Hawkins of today is the absolute best physician recruitment company in the country.
Cons
Honestly can't think of any. We have great work-life balance. We have opportunity for tremendous professional success and financial reward.