Great Company, Good Environment for a Beginner, Terrible Mobility Prospects - Junior Software Developer TEKsystems Employee Review

5.0
Apr 28, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Extremely diverse workforce -Extremely favorable working conditions that promote a healthy work/life balance and a growth-oriented atmosphere -Decent pay, at least considering my lack of experience and "non-traditional" CS background

Cons

-Lack of available entry or junior level projects means you may be sitting "on the bench" for a very long time. -While "on the bench", you will end up doing mostly nothing but taking Udemy courses and working on certifications and other "professional development" trainings. I personally think it's great that the company is so willing to invest in us to pay us full-time for this; however on the other hand I feel as though employers and clients value project experience over certs, so this really only may be marginally helpful. Furthermore, as beneficial as it may be, it simply gets tedious after too long when all I want to do is write code.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great environment and leadership overall, they invest on your training

Cons

Switching offices is very difficult, you need seniority

1.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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