4 things to know - Recruiter Aerotek Employee Review

2.0
19 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities to help people find good employment, Aerotek has good company principles, they just don't follow them unless its convenient.

Cons

1. They sell you on the opportunity for big commission, what they don't tell you is you only get paid out on commission once you reach 8k a week. Only two recruiters in the Salt Lake office consistently get paid commission and they have been there 10-15 years. 2. They tell you that 48 hrs. a week is what's expected, really its 60, and that's if you don't work Saturdays. 3. The senior recruiter responsible for training is also the recruiter you'll be competing against for contractors. A big conflict of interest if you ask me. 4. Turnover is incredibly high, 7 people either resigned or were fired in a 3 month period and there is only about 30 people in the office. People resist building relationships due to the instability in the office because someone may leave at any moment.

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
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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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