Toxic Culture - Technical Recruiter TEKsystems Employee Review

2.0
Jun 22, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They offer people just starting out in recruiting a foot in the door.

Cons

-Toxic work culture (seriously it felt like I was working in a Frat house. Very loud office that made it impossible to get calls done) -No work/life balance (regularly expected to work late even if you are hitting your metrics) -No support from "leadership" (They told me they were changing my lead and MONTHS went by and I still had not been assigned a new Lead) -The pay was way too low for a job that's fully in office. -They are actively bullying people out of their job instead of "having layoffs".

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 10, 2026
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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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