TEKsystems churns through employees - Senior Contract Specialist TEKsystems Employee Review

3.0
Jan 10, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

They will train you well in your areas of the business. In my case, I learned a great deal about contract management for which I am grateful. Other fringe benefits include weekly pay, flexible schedule (9 hour days), annual raises (these are usually below 3%), and frequent lunches.

Cons

TEK takes chances on a lot of people from retail backgrounds. They find good managers in these fields who are willing to work for a lower salary in a corporate office environment. These folks face vague criticisms about their leadership. This happens because the company holds frequent meetings with varying levels of leadership where they talk about each employees soft skills. By the time this "feedback" is relayed back to the employee it has become a game of telephone where you have to ask "where is this coming from?" The company seems to pick winners and groom them for promotions, while stonewalling other employees with "questions about their (insert any soft skill)." I was always an average performer and I had zero progress towards promotion. Some of the MOS and SMOS can behave unprofessionally and seem to foster gossip. I have seen little success with external hires for management level positions. If you are not looking at TEK for an entry level position, I would advise you to look at more reviews for the Hanover, MD location specifically.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Ample opportunity for growth and development, great team environment and very supportive. This company will give you the skills you need to go elsewhere if you decide to do so, I had a tremendous experience there.

Cons

You have to be extremely adaptable, which isn’t necessarily a con. But just something you need to understand.

1.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous contractor
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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