Staff Aug (bodyshop) Firm that thinks it's a Systems Integrator - Senior Executive TEKsystems Employee Review

1.0
Jun 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Some very nice and talented people among the rank and file, exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries, and the opportunity to work pretty much anywhere in the US.

Cons

All depends on your expectations. TEK is part of Allegis Group, a $7 billion conglomerate of staff augmentation firms. They like to think that they are are systems integrator, but the leadership doesn't get it. They pay lip service to this, but when it comes down to it they won't do what's needed to succeed in this space. The company and all key executives roles are manned by staff aug veterans. They know how to close a deal but are clueless about investing in their staff, in knowledge and skills creation, in developing standardized products and services. They'll talk about it and how great their commitment is in this area, but they have zero attention span when it comes time to actually make the investment in time, people and resources. In the end, TEK is a giant staff augmentation sales firm with pretentions of being something bigger and more sophisticated. If staff aug is all you need or want to work for, they're fine. If you need something more or want to work for something more sophisticated, look elsewhere.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

TEK always comes in clutch when you need something right away. Never had a bad Engagement Manager either

Cons

Not sufficient benefits for contracts, sometimes contracts are wishy-washy on 'End Date'

3.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Decent pay to start. - Account manager is responsive, engaging, and a serious advocate for you and your contract. - Gain access to Udemy Business to build more skills.

Cons

- The benefits suck. - High recruiter turnover with highly variable experience trying to work with them-- some are good, most are not. - Once you are placed, you will be promised regular meetings and then never hear from the recruiter again. - Trying to find a new contract if you are unhappy with your current placement is nearly impossible and I don't believe they are incentivized to help you move at all. - You have to manually request a raise and depending on how you negotiated your contract, you may or may not have the ability to receive one. - There is a cap to how much they will pay you for the contract so even if you work that position 4 years, once you hit that cap you are stuck. I originally submitted my resume with TekSystems when I had finished my degree and never heard back. Many years later, I was approached on LinkedIn by a TekSystems recruiter for a position and he had no idea I was in the system previously. Working with him was good, and I did get the position. Then I never heard from him again and I've had 4 or 5 different recruiters whose names I could not tell you if I tried since then. There's supposed to be monthly calls, they never happen.

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