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Smith Hampton and Devlin Staffing Services LLC

User Reviews of Smith Hampton and Devlin Staffing Services LLC

Yelp.com Review - by Alex H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I originally called SHDevlin because I was new to the city and wanted to do some temporary work until I found a suitable full time job. It's difficult to explain how incredibly helpful the Smith,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I highly recommend this company for your job search. The office is conveniently located in a very nice building on Pine Street. There's ample parking nearby and if you want, you can park in the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MakeUp M.

1.0 of 5 stars. After being put on hold and told to call back a week later (twice) because they were too busy, I have had it with this place. I'm not entry level or unskilled and yet this agency didn't even have the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've known Jocelyn and Nancy at SHD for more than fifteen years. During that time, they have helped me find a couple of terrific jobs, acted as a sounding board during other job searches, and in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Caring, Quality, Career coach, friend, and employment agent wrapped in one

Jocelyn at Smith Hampton & Devlin makes you feel like you're her only client. She spends time getting to know not only your career history, but also you as a person. She only will set you up with companies...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jocelyn makes you feel like you're her only client. She spends time getting to know not only your career history, but also you as a person. She only will set you up with companies that are a good,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane B.

4.0 of 5 stars. While I haven't worked with many recruiters (despite having been one myself in my own career at one point!), my initial impression of Jocelyn is top-notch. I received a nearly immediate response to my…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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THE most helpful & kind staffing agency in the Bay Area

As if looking for a new job isn't stressful and daunting enough, who needs impersonal, non-responsive and never-satisfied recruiters "helping" you? I actually didn't realize how painful other agencies can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not once have they returned a phone call. Not once have they responded to an application submitted by email. Given the model of a temp agency, I don't really understand how they manage to function if…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess D.

5.0 of 5 stars. SMITH HAMPTON & DEVLIN: This is the place for you if you want expert direction, care, and advice in utilizing your talents and career options.. Jocelyn Hampton and Nancy Devlin with their select…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had initially gone in to Smith Hampton and Devlin a few months ago and hadn't heard back at first but later got a call from one of the owners of the Agency, Jocelyn. She was very nice and invited me…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by heidi j.

5.0 of 5 stars. UPDATE 5.24.08: My temping days are temporarily over and SHD was the best temping company I worked with! They were always nice, always worked with my schedule and never gave me a hard time about…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've had a really terrific experience working with Smith Hampton & Devlin. When I first moved to San Francisco, I applied to a bunch of different temp agencies. Smith Hampton got back to me a week…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Best temp agency, hands down!

Smith Hampton and Devlin rocks! At my first appointment, I ended up meeting with two consultants and the owner! They helped me reformat my resume and let me take a look at the websites of a few other their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Silvia T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jocelyn Hampton is a pleasure to deal with. I felt that she understood what I was looking for and was on the lookout for that position for me. I would recomment them to my friends. The office is very…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Holland W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so earlier, I didn't have a very glowing review of SH&D. Yesterday (10/24), Jocelyn Hampton contacted me and asked if I could come in for an interview. I had a less than stellar experience when…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Friendly, Upbeat and Helpful

I have worked with 5 staffing and temp agencies over the years and found Smith, Hampton and Devlin to be the most friendly, upbeat and helpful. My consultant Angela was really honest with me and gave me...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Looking for a job can be a good thing!

This was my first visit to a staffing agency. I got to work with the owner. She helped me with my resume and ask that I list 4 things I really liked to do in an office setting. I spent about an hour testing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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The finest in placement agencies

Smith, Hampton and Devlin has been the most consistent, professional and personable agency I have had the pleasure to work for. They have played an integral role in maintaining my sanity between jobs and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Stay Clear of this Firm

Professional and friendly during initial interactions, specifically pre-placement. Detriates quickly to sloppy, insincere and roughish behavior, eschewing any further professional support, which might not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by insipidphishie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Looking for a job in San Francisco can be a truly unpleasant experience. When I first got to SF, I didn't really know where to look and Craigslist (God Bless) just wasn't doing it for me. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Gotta agree w. inisipidphisie P., got the BEST temp from S.H.D. the next day and they faxed over the temp's resume and HE was great. (It did take a while to get their invoice, but perhaps because the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Good l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I highly recommend Smith Hampton and Devlin. They are a very conscientious group of recruiters who really give you the tools to succeed in your job search. They are very honest and upfront with you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jonathan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful offices and competent and caring people. They were having lunch together when I came in and they invited me to join them! I was then offered a drink of my choice and took a few tests, was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Extremely helpful service! Friendly people!

I just recently moved to San Francisco a few months ago and needed to get a job. I tried my search independently, sent out my resumes to what seemed like a million businesses and was unsuccessful. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tina p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would have given SHD 5 stars, but my more recent experience (in 2004) was not as positive as my initial interactions in 2001. I definitely appreciate the professional atmosphere, and they do offer a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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How very rare it is to look for a job where people care! Good job!

Yes, I was tested. Yes, I was asked to work on my resume and make it better. Yes, I was asked to research the company before I went on the interview. I felt funny at first but then all that prep and coaching...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Some Nice, Some NOT

Meeting with them at first , everyone is friendly and smiley and were able to find me a job. But once that job was established, there best interest in taking care of me had gone to nothing, and I was upset at...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Walked in and knew right away that the staff cared about people...hats off to them!

I like this service. I tested for at least an hour but was intoduced to many staff members who I beleive will really assist me in getting a job. They don't fool around. They discuss, in detail, everything they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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What a great surprise....greated with a smile and a hot cup of good coffee!

I was referred to Smith Hampton & Devlin by a good friend but I still was unsure about using an agency. Well, I was treated well, I didn't wait long and ended up spending an hour. My consultant really wanted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Best Career & Placement Firm in The Bay Area

I was treated with great with respect. I was tested and offered free tutorials for software I needed to be more proficien with. I was given better suggestions on how to formatt my resume and then I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Good selection of job opportunites

Good Web Site. Interesting jobs. The staff in well informed about each opening. They know their clients well. They stay in touch with you....they return your calls. I felt like they really cared.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Job hunting can be fun

I was so pleased to enter the offices of Smith Hampton & Devlin. The environment is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. They make the testing part of the screening as pleasant as possible. They offer you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Evelyn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like my fellow yelper I would recommend Nancy Devlin and her partners to anyone seeking a new job or a change in career. They will work with you personally to create the best resume and will coach you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Njon W.

5.0 of 5 stars. *UPDATE* 08/13/2007 Today, I was hired by the company I've been contracting with. Thanks again to Jocelyn who made the transition a win/win/win situation. Your combination of pride and humility is a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Excellent response and customer serivce

I am a client of Smith Hampton & Devlin. I have been very pleased with their services. Their candidates are well screened and they always guarantee their placements. I trust the staff to deliver quick and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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A winning experience!

The staff at Smith Hampton and Devlin were probably the most friendly, intellegent and helpful group I have worked with! The best part of my experience with them--they got me a great job!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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I got the job!

I loved the beautiful offices. Everyone was warm and gracious. I went on 3 interviews. I was well prepared for each one. When I got the job, the whole staff celebrated and my consultant gave me a big hug and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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