A nightmare - Senior Recruiter TEKsystems Employee Review

1.0
Jul 8, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Industry Experience, Created Motivation to find a better job

Cons

This job provided great experience, however the internal culture was absolutely TOXIC. If you want to absolutely wreck your mental health this is the place for you! There was a ton of emphasis put on your physical appearance and the type of clothes that you wear. There are many stories of managers hooking up with the recruiters that fall under them. Creating a messed up power dynamic. The managers here are extremely aggressive and have a hard time relating to their employees. Also they expect you to pay for expenses out of pocket and wait to be reimbursed. I ran into countless issues while trying to be reimbursed. They actively work to create internal competition between recruiters creating a toxic environment. They love to call out any mistakes that you make in a public setting. There were times I saw employees scorned in front of 20+ people. They put major emphasis on winning a "luxury" sales trip to Mexico...when in reality the trip feels like spring break or an all inclusive trip worth $1000. They made the trip sound like you walk into the gates of heaven if you get to go. When in actuality it is an average trip to Mexico..that you have to go on with your colleagues, OH great more time surrounded by the people you see from 7:30am-7:30pm M-F. In reality I would of rather saved myself the 65 hour work weeks and not hit the sales goal for the trip. The commission and trip did not even compare to the sacrifices I had to make in my life to be successful here. I never felt safe here. I could never be honest with my feelings or opinions because they would be shared behind my back. I walked into multiple conversations where manager/colleagues were speaking Ill of me or another employee. My whole experience at TEK in Charlotte felt like I was part of the most cringy Sorority/Fraternity on campus.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Teksystems have top rated clients in their radar and the recruiters are always ready to listen and try to give solution if there are any roadblocks as they render a comfortable platform to discuss anything regarding the contract.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 10, 2026
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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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