Great idea run by ego maniacs on a power trip - Don't work here - Recruiter Aerotek Employee Review

1.0
2 Nov 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent starting pay is about it, but they were trying to lower that when left. So I guess nothing?

Cons

- Constant supervision and reporting, get ready to feel like a kid in school. - Bosses who don't care about you or anyone else except themselves and will treat you like literal garbage. - A bonus structure that is set up as a pyramid scheme where all of the real money funnels upward and you don't see any of it. - 55 hours a week at least. (they claim it is 45) - They give you A TON of vacation days but you can't ever use them because of the expectations put on you. -If you aren't making the company money, you are out at 3 months. I worked there for less than 2 years and I can count the number of employees who were there when I started on one hand. - Nepotism, Favoritism, and Sexism - They only promote "top earners" with zero regard on whether or not they can be leaders.

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Performance based culture. You get out what you put in. High earning potential

Cons

Work life balance Long hours

5.0
30 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people, great training, great entry level opportunity to get into recruiting and sales. If you are successful you will make more here than about anywhere else. Performing Recruiters are making $55k-$75k. Great Recruiters are making $100k+. Every large office has salespeople making $200k-$400k. Culture is 100% committed and generally cool type-A's you would want to have a beer with. The skills, drive, and sense of urgency you learn at Aerotek serve you well anywhere you may go later.

Cons

If you are just looking for a low-commitment 8-5 job while posting on social media about where you are partying that night...you will not like Aerotek. Success requires an all in approach both in work ethic and active support of the culture. That is not for everyone. There are Political Science grads 3 years out of college making $200k+, but there is a price to be paid. All the tough work comes first. If you are not up for the level of work and commitment, Aerotek is not for you. If you are, none of this is really a "con" As far a real cons go, the benefits are only OK, and finding work/life balance is pretty difficult.

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