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      Better Options Out There! - Executive Recruiter CFS Employee Review

      2.0
      22 Mar 2022
      Executive recruiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      * At the branch level there are some really great people * The ESOP (equity) is nice if you can wait to retirement to collect it * Good training * Incentive trips for those who qualify but most don't

      Cons

      This is universal within the company, and regardless of the market, all of these comments apply. * Poor commission/compensation structure, regardless of position. Talk to a couple of other agencies first and this will be easily verified! * They use the equity you earn due to being an employee company as a selling point and a reason for the upfront/poor compensation plan. Anyone who joins now pretty much missed the boat. However, the ESOP equity is good if you plan to retire there and if you can hold out until you are in your 60's to collect it. * They say they are not a "micro-managing" company yet every activity is measured by the minute and rated against peers. * They claim they have one of the best turnover rates in the industry. Yes, they have tenured employees, but they don't tell you about the extremely high turnover rate during year one. They hire and will fire quickly. * Top producers leave because they don't respect or trust the active leadership at the top. * Leadership completely mishandled dealing with Covid. Several top producers left as a result. * Flexibility leaves a lot of room for improvement. * Diversity and inclusion is something to be recognized.

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      CFS Response
      4y
      Thank you for your review! I am sorry you didn't have a positive experience. My suggestion in your future career would be that someone that is that unhappy should look to leave sooner than 5-7 years. I won't address everything mentioned, however, here are a few responses: The ESOP is a retirement plan and as in other retirement plans, you need to wait until retirement to have access to the money. CFS' average compensation in 2021 for people that have been with us at least one year was $160K. 35% of our total employees qualified for our incentive Trip to Cabo in February. CFS' rating on Glassdoor is 4.7 currently. Best of luck in your new career!

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      5.0
      15 Jun 2026
      Buisness development
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Work-Life Balance is great. Team is great.

      Cons

      Clients are tough to work with

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      CFS Response
      1w
      Thank you for your positive review! I am not sure what you meant by "clients are tough to work with", but would be happy to discuss.
      5.0
      15 Feb 2026
      Candidate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      CFS and Kelly Miller are the best! Kelly is the best "match-maker", always responsive, and truly cares about her clients and candidates. Kelly spends a crazy amount of time getting to know the client and all her candidates. She doesn't just "plug" a person into a job; she matches the skills, work-styles, and personalities. I have been expertly matched to two long-term assignments that were a perfect match of her client's needs and my skills. I can honestly say that those two assignments have been the BEST work experiences in my career; the second assignment turned into a permanent placement with a fabulous company. Win, win, win! As the saying goes "your mileage may vary"; the job market and economy may not always support your individual needs, and that is not the fault of the recruiter. The recruiter is not a magician, they are a partner in your job search. In my experience, be the hardest-working party in your job search. Polish your resume, polish your shoes, iron your shirt, bring your "A" game and present yourself in the best light; the next great opportunity might be just around the corner. If there is an opportunity that matches you, Kelly will find it. I highly recommend CFS and Kelly Miller.

      Cons

      No Cons, all experiences are positive.

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      CFS Response
      1w
      Thank you for your positive review! We agree Kelly is awesome!
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