Reviews From Candidates, Clients, and Employees
We are proud to share the following feedback from people familiar with the McCall service commitment.
McCall Clients
"McCall Staffing is fantastic for employers seeking temp workers. After disappointing experiences with better known competitors I sought local options on Yelp, which led me to McCall. I was so pleased with the reviews from people seeking temp work that I decided to give McCall a try. During the last year I've always received prompt, friendly service. We were so pleased with the caliber of temp candidates they provide that we hired one permanently!
Mari is my main contact at McCall Staffing and I never hesitate to reach out to her - I've only received the best customer service imaginable from her. I think it speaks to the quality of their work that McCall keeps all their clients happy - those seeking temp work as well as those in need of temp workers. "
Kate D., PR/Branding Agency"I am writing to say thank you for the highly credible people that you have sent to us in the past. With the demands of today's market, it is reassuring to know that McCall Staffing provides us with talented, competent people to fill our staffing needs. I continue to be impressed with your professionalism and commitment to excellence."
Beverly G., Office Manager, Architectural Client"I am thrilled with your team. In two days we have someone lined up who looks highly qualified. Thank you all! My panic is subsiding..."
Laura I., Principal, Employment Law Client"McCall Staffing has saved me time and money by providing high quality, non-clinical personnel within a short time frame. Their staff is dependable, conscientious, and customer oriented."
Tony V., HR Director, Medical Services Client"Your service to us has been unique. You listen well, you are sensitive to our timing - you take the time to understand our process. At the Director level and at the Help Desk, your service has been stellar. I would add that you have been a complete professional during the total cycle."
Gregory S., EVP, Investment Services Client"As a small but growing business I wanted to make sure I gave kudos kudos kudos to this company. Mari was fantastic and listened to my needs. Mari gave me 5 brilliant young women, all college grads (I am talking Master Degrees, Graduate degrees with highly impressive work histories and ALL were bilingual too). Maura, Alex, Meggie, Diana & Vanessa. And the final invoice while it was great for my budgeting needs (I paid the same for people from the other agency who seemed to have never been in an office in their life - even though the agency insisted they were some of their best...WOW) it made me feel so bad that people of this caliber were not employed already. These girls I wish them the best, they made my company look great!!!! If you are a business owner and nervous about having to hire in some people, especially if these people will represent your company to clients for a project, you can absolutely rest easy and end up thrilled like I was if you call McCall Staffing. Ask for Mari."
Catherine B., Election Consulting Client"I have been a client of McCall Staffing since 2005 and I think they are one of the best staffing agencies in the SFBA. When we've needed temporary staff to fill very specific roles, ranging from customer service and administrative support to marketing and sales support, McCall has consistently delivered competent and professional candidates.
I've worked primarily with Kathy from their office and she has been a great partner. Something I most appreciate about working with Kathy and McCall is that they take time to really understand the needs for each temp assignment. They don't just send us candidates that they have available - rather, they go out of their way to identify who the best candidates will be for each position, then they discuss the position with the candidate to make sure it's a good fit - and then they send them to us for interviews. We rarely have had to interview additional candidates because McCall has done it for us.
Kathy has also visited our offices several times, so she knows our company and our needs, which helps her to get the best match when placing candidates on assignments with us. I highly recommend McCall Staffing for any company that wants a great partner to help them with their staffing needs."
Elan L., Environmental Non-Profit Client"I am based in New York and was organizing a big event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Mari saw my event listed and contacted me to introduce herself and McCall. A few weeks later, I found myself in a bind and called her back. On short notice, she found 2 great people that were able to work the entire 3 day event. The people were prompt, jumped in where needed and interacted with the rest of the event team as if they had been there since the beginning. I highly recommend them!"
Merrill R., Non-profit Health Foundation Client"Kathy K., Vice President w/McCall Staffing Services is one of the most personable, and results driven staffing professional I have had the pleasure to work with. For many years I have enlisted her services and Kathy always pays keen attention to the needs of her client and exhibits a high level of integrity. Kathy, and her team at McCall consistently provide highly qualified candidates. I look forward to working with Kathy, at McCall, again in the future."
Joyce C., Non-profit and Investment Client"So here I was, left alone after my 2 co-workers with a combined 12 years of experience left for greener pastures. After recovering from the shell shock, I realized that I needed help and the quickest way to do that would be to contact a recruiter. After a few phone calls (some of which weren't returned!), I came upon Pegi at McCall. I have rarely worked with someone who loves what she does more than Pegi. She is the owner of McCall and treats you as if you are her only client. She provided us with plenty of candidates to choose from and we have been VERY happy with the results. She is incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to your cause. Instead of inundating you with an abundance of some relevant and not-so-relevant resumes, she tries very hard to only introduce candidates that she feels will fit your position like a glove. While she is attentive and responsive, she is never pushy. She has an impressive satisfaction policy that we were able to experience first hand. Of all the recruiters I've ever worked with, I recommend McCall without reservation."
Stephanie S., Technology Client"Great Temp Agency!
We use this local temp agency mostly to hire temps but we have also hired a few as direct placements. The people we get for both temp and direct hire (and temp to hire) are all exactly what we ask for...uniformly a 'spot on' fit with our job posting. I found it was the same when I was a temp employee...I knew what to expect before I reported to a new assignment. One of a kind temp agency without that temp agency feeling!"
Joel M., Investigative Services Client"Call McCall When You Need Great Temp Staff!
I have been a client of McCall Staffing since 2005 and I think they are one of the best staffing agencies in the SFBA. When we've needed temporary staff to fill very specific roles, ranging from customer service and administrative support to marketing and sales support, McCall has consistently delivered competent and professional candidates. I've worked primarily with Kathy from their office and she has been a great partner. Something I most appreciate about working with Kathy and McCall is that they take time to really understand the needs for each temp assignment. They don't just send us candidates that they have available - rather, they go out of their way to identify who the best candidates will be for each position, then they discuss the position with the candidate to make sure it's a good fit - and then they send them to us for interviews. We rarely have had to interview additional candidates because McCall has done it for us. Kathy has also visited our offices several times, so she knows our company and our needs, which helps her to get the best match when placing candidates on assignments with us. I highly recommend McCall Staffing for any company that wants a great partner to help them with their staffing needs."
Elan L., Environmental Firm"As we enter a new year, I wanted to thank you for your staffing support.
Last year was a transformational year for our company. In collaboration with partners like McCall Staffing we were able to maximize effectiveness; accomplishing more than we could have imagined in this ever changing environment. You are a valued resource that has directly impacted our work, and I am appreciative of all that you and your group have done to support our efforts.
Your partnership is valued and I look forward to continued success as a team in 2010 and beyond."
Karen L., Financial Services Client"These people are great!
I chose them after doing an agency search based upon Google & Citysearch reviews. They found our new Executive Assistant for our CEO. They were thorough and professional and delightful (fun!) to deal with. All of their referrals were excellent. We had a hard time making a final selection. In fact all of their candidates also had great things to say about their dealings with everyone at McCall. I recommend them to hiring managers.
Pros: Screen & Provide Highly Skilled Applicants, Great Company To Work With
Cons: none"
Derek B., ClientAssignment Employees
"McCall was like striking gold. I arrived in San Francisco with a great degree, lots of skills, but no professional contacts. McCall put me to work, and that allowed me to make my everything else happen in my life."
Jim R., Writer & McCall Employee"I have found that McCall Staffing is a wonderful place for employment. They go above and beyond the call for the people who work for them. I am happy to say that I work for McCall Staffing and that their recruiters are the best."
Michael B. CCNA, IT Contract-to-hire Employee"McCall is a people place. It's not just about maximizing your skill set, but what you want as well. McCall's 'in the family' atmosphere and professional 'can do' attitude provides a meaningful model I can bring along to work."
N. Robinson, Former McCall Assignment Employee"McCall takes the time to ensure to both me and the client that this assignment is the right match. I have an appreciation for the quality service given to both parties."
Emily P., Assignment Employee"McCall Staffing Services is employment placement with integrity! Thank you for the excellent employment assignment and generous overtime bonus. Your employee/client professionalism is #1, I'm looking forward to my future [McCall] assignments."
Stuart S., IT Contractor"I've been with many agencies, all of them good, but without a doubt McCall stands alone, with staffing professionals that are perceptive, gracious and extremely savvy. McCall's temporary division located a perfect job for me, negotiating a substantial increase in the initial offered hourly rate. As it turned out, I was able to transition this temporary position to full-time and I couldn't be more pleased with the results! McCall Staffing gets my vote, no doubt about it!"Caroline B., Assignment-to-Hire Placement
"McCall took good care of me. They gave me my first office jobs and never got me in[to] a job that I couldn't do. It made me feel good to be successful; I got self confidence which helped when I interviewed for my permanent job ... I am the youngest supervisor my company ever had ... Working in lots of offices helped ... McCall had great benefits. I send all my friends to McCall."
Susan S., Former Assignment Employee"McCall Staffing is, simply stated, San Francisco's best choice of temp agency.
I've been working with McCall for 20 years - not all that time, of course, just during lulls between careers and other jobs. McCall has, without exaggeration, saved my financial butt no fewer than four times, be it when I was a young arrival to the city back in 1990, fresh out of college with no clue what I wanted to do, or later (i.e. now), a more experienced career person having gone through an all too common layoff.
Each time I've made it a point to keep actively engaged with at least three agencies (something I advise all temping people to do), but McCall has consistently come through with the lion's share of assignments.
Laura and Mari, my two primary contacts, are both extraordinarily personable and caring, and take such an active interest in getting their temps placed into the right positions, it's really remarkable, if not completely unusual. This doesn't necessarily mean I've had work all the time - especially now, given the massive influx of job seekers, that would be an unrealistic expectation - but they have helped keep me afloat and on track toward my next "destination" each and every time. For that, they will always have my gratitude.
I could not recommend McCall Staffing more highly."
Grant M., McCall Assignment Employee"I'm so glad I found this agency! After sending (and calling) a few agencies in the City and getting no response, I was pleased to get a personal phone call from Pegi, the founder of McCall Staffing. She offered her advice on my situation (making a career change), resume, and provided her expertise. She has been in the business a long time, is thoroughly professional, and has a firm grasp on the current SF job market, including who's hiring. I would recommend this agency to anyone considering using an employment service.
I could not recommend McCall Staffing more highly."
Rita M., McCall Assignment Employee"New to the city and tired of asking myself, "Was it me? Was it my resume?" I stopped fumbling and got real help from Pegi at McCall Staffing. She helped walk me through a better resume format and spent time with on the phone. Have not felt this good and confident since before the economy collapsed!"
Laura C., McCall Assignment Employee"Two weeks after I started working with McCall Staffing I was placed! Mari is my contact at McCall and she is so professional, so helpful, and so reassuring. Just overall a wonderful person to consult on job stuff!
When I applied they had warned me that in this economy not very many marketing related jobs ever came up. Honestly, I'm willing to explore and take odd jobs as a temp, but it did feel great to know that I was trusting my placement to someone who cared about my career goals. Nevertheless, they assured me that they would keep an eye out for any opportunities that might interest me. A few weeks later and I received a call saying that Yelp needed a temp for up to 4 weeks. Will I work for Yelp? Is that a question? I never expected to find a temp job with a company that I really love, so THANKS McCall!
You get paid every weekly, must make sure you fill out the timecard right.
They're fast, they get you great jobs with great companies (like Yelp!), and they get you paid. What's not to love?"
Isabelle W., McCall Assignment Employee"McCall Staffing is my favorite employment agency, and I am registered as a temp with several agencies. All level's of McCall's staff are very professional and cordial. Among my assignments from McCall were two where I was one of several temps from McCall, and I can say that the level of intelligence of McCall temps is much higher than that of temps with other agencies with whom I work. McCall's is just great!! "
Bill C., McCall Assignment EmployeeDirect Hire Candidates
"I really appreciate the time that you have spent talking with me and trying to help me find a job. ...You gave me more confidence for my interviews. You are the best permanent and temporary placement professionals in San Francisco. When people ask me what employment agency I recommend, without hesitation, I tell them to go to McCall. People at McCall treat candidates with great respect."
McCall Candidate"McCall has really helped me. Twice! The first time [I] was really 'green' ... McCall found just the right company where I could learn and grow. When that company closed, they found my current job right away ... In three years, I've received a promotion (and a great raise) and can even choose to work a 4-day week! Thank you McCall! It wouldn't have happened without your counseling, advice and support!"
Margaret R., Direct-Hire Placement"In all my years in the job market, I have never had such wonderful help! I had a good feeling right from the very first, [when] your receptionists made me feel so comfortable. My Placement Consultant really listened to what I wanted in a job and counseled me about [a] career strategy. I never felt pushed ... the extra time and interest helped give me confidence when I began my job ... You can be sure [that] I will send all my friends and anyone who is looking to hire."
Leslie W., Direct Placement"I am really sorry I didn't get my job through McCall because without your help I wouldn't have had a good resume or known how honest I should be in an interview. You really helped me know my priorities ... I've told [my] friends and employer to only use McCall."
Barb R., Direct Placement Candidate"McCall is wonderful!!
I just graduated from college and I was submitting resumes everywhere trying to find summer temp work before grad school. I wasn't hearing anything back at ALL from the big temp agencies in my area, not even an acknowledgement of the receipt of my information. I saw McCall was highly rated on Yelp so I figured I'd give it a shot.
Within 24 hours of submitting my resume to McCall, Sara called me about an interview, within 24 hours of that phone call I was in the office, and if I hadn't had a wedding at the end of the following week which conflicted, I would have had a temp job lined up within 48 hours of resume submission.
Everyone I talked to was so helpful, so nice, and seemed to genuinely care about finding me work. And not just work, but work that I would actually enjoy and find useful to future career pursuits. So refreshing and re-heartening after the complete disinterest from other agencies! Was starting to feel a bit unwanted and worthless, but it's all about the agency. Can't say enough good things! McCall is the best!"
Lisa A., McCall Candidate"When I first contacted McCall Staffing I heard back from Pegi Wheatley right away with a few additional questions. Unlike most employment agencies Pegi and McCall seemed genuinely interested in finding me a job that would make me happy in the long run.
It took a while to hear back from McCall (which is hardly surprising in these economic times). When I was contacted, the job description was perfect; the people I interviewed with a wonderful balance of intelligent, direct and fun; and I enjoyed a most refreshing interview.
Pegi handled the salary negotiations like a pro, and on the same day as the interview I was made an offer. The job fits like a glove and my coworkers are a joy to work with. I can't thank Pegi enough for doing her homework so thoroughly.
Immediately after giving notice at my (then) current company, I hired my replacement through McCall, trained her, and have heard nothing but excellent reports on the quality of her work. As soon as I'm in need of hiring at my new job, I'll be contacting McCall Staffing again.
McCall has earned an earnest endorsement for both finding me a job, and providing such strong candidates for the job I was leaving."
Arica R., McCall Direct-Hire Placement
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