Okay, it’s about time I write what I believe.
Pros
Training is immaculate if you’re looking to go into talent acquisition but you have to pay the price. Team is trauma bonded and it really felt like you’re all fighting the same battles daily. I wouldn’t take back my time I had here because of them and the experience/opportunity I was given
Cons
Company is so horribly mismanaged and recruiters are looked down on in a way that’s unheard of. Account managers are treating like golden children while taking credit when things go good, and shifting blame to recruiters when things go bad. I worked here successfully for over 4 years and things never changed. Never offered a promotion- they make you “do the job” then interview for it afterwards to deny you so they can “build character.” If you don’t want to become an account manager there is no room for opportunity which in my case is fine. By the time I left the KPIs were so outrageous everyone was expected to work 50+ hour weeks or you’ll get a passive aggressive email from management. Part of me still loves Aerotek and the rest of me resents them for giving me work trauma that is carrying over to other opportunities. Get in to get the experience, and get out- that’s what they want recruiters to do anyway and they’re pretty open about recycling production members.