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CSI can be a really great place to work so far as the work assignments are concerned. I find that CSI is very good at making sure that you have work so long as you can handle the work loads and are available to work. I never suffered there.  However, I felt that there was no upward mobility into work with permanent placement because at that time, they were strictly an apartment staffing agency for temp work. If and when jobs offered me an opportunity to be hired on, I could not because of CSI's contract stipulations and buy out policy for the potential employer.  I further found that CSI management or culture can be at times smug and very self centered. So, while I wouldn't use the phrase cut throat to describe them, their concern for you and your morale is lacking and with very good cause.  There is no motivation for your agency rep to push for direct hires for you given CSI's temp to hire policy at that time.  It would be great to see them change this aspect of the company in addition to pay merits based upon ones background and ability.  Overall, I would go back again because they restructured to offer potential hires more in incentives along the lines of hiring on and strictly doing temp work if that's what you enjoy to actually placing you into direct hire roles by working as your agent representing you in the best possible light.

I would caution CSI to perhaps go about revising there hiring policy with all this technology to date.There are times that qualified folks like me wanting to make a career in this field cannot always make it out to out of state work sites to meet with potential employers without the guarantee of an employment offer thereby losing out on some really great opportunities.  I feel that phone interviews and other sources of media can be instrumental steering conversion rates with employees from temp to direct hire.  In person interviews should only be mandatory if several interviews of varying means have been conducted and the potential employer is serious about making an offer contingent upon a little face time otherwise it can possibly be inconvenient and pose and imposition to the applicant.

I hope this review helps CSI as well as others looking to work with them. I do plan to begin working with them again upon my immediate arrival to southern California within the next couple of weeks thanks to their saving grace of now becoming an agent that works to get you hired directly with an employer.  Stay tuned for my review about that as it happens.

Notes:  I don't remember my hourly salary there so I cannot list and I did not know the CEO of CSI during my time there so, it would not be appropriate of me to comment.

I stayed too long at ZIP Realty and was there as a realtor from 2005 to 2013 (over 8 yesrs). The long-time LA manager is not a licensed realtor and has never sold real estate in her life (I am in the LA area). Working there was profitable for a few years, but when the real estate market took a tumble, so did my earnings at ZIP. You will spend far too much time driving all over for nothing and no commission.  Many of their leads want to see a house because it is the cheapest in the area, and once they see it, you will never hear from them again (you get what you pay for).  Turnover is especially high because of the low commission payout, lack of serious buyers/sellers on their website, among other reasons and the realtors quickly get over the honeymoon with the company when they see how much money they are spending driving people around on their own dime and not earning anything. Most of the realtors don't have a clue as to what they are doing.  There are tons more reviews of ZIP on Yelp.  I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone unless you know what you are doing and a part-timer and not depending on this as a sole income.  Even worse if you have a family.  Ask what the average income is for a ZIP agent, and you will not get a truthful answer.  Less than $10,000 for sure. The vast majority of ZIP agents less than that. (My experience with ZIP was in the LA market and while other markets might be different, they are not that different.) I have sold over 200 homes in 3 states in my real estate career so I know what I am talking about. Ask the recruiter: 1) What the average annual income is for a ZIP agent; 2) How many listings they have closed in the past year; 3) How many agents from one year ago are still there; and 4)How many short sales LISTINGS they have closed in the past year or so and you will have all the answers you need.  Bottom line however is most realtors who sign on don't make it because of the limited potential, high expenditures and driving around for nothing. A few realtors make it--who tend to be single, have been in the business awhile, know what they are doing, have other sources of income--but the odds are heavily stacked against you for a reasonable living.  Don't do it unless you have other income.  Check out the reviews on YELP

The Temporary position of leasing consulting I hold at Career Strategies had taught me to deliver any job, no matter how small or important,  with efficiency and excellence. This job allows me to work in different properties on daily or weekly bases. Learning my new surrounding and immediately presenting it to clients and future residents with confidence is one of the demands of my job.  To get a head-start in my learning of the property, I arrive ten to fifteen minutes before my shift starts. I tour and make mental notes of what the unique attractions of the property are. Then I return to the leasing office and introduce my self to the office staff. I present myself with a professional manner and I am always there to be of an assistance to them. Typically,  answering phones, Greeting future residents, Screening them to see if the property is a good fit for them, giving tours of units, Giving applications and explaining the application process as well as completing additional tasks are what is asked of me.

My co-workers are very understanding of the fact I am new in their properties and always treat me with respect and they do not hesitate to help when I feel lost. Although in some properties a day can get very busy and stressful at times, especially when added the pressure of unfamiliarity of workplace, I handle it with patience, special attention to detail and a smile. 

The manager of Career Strategies is very professional and considerate of her employees. She has taught me how to be a leasing consultant and how to carry myself in a professional manner even when under pressure. With such working conditions I find my job to be over all very fulfilling.

areer Strategies innovatively leads the way in full-service personnel placement. We have the vision to work side-by-side with you as structural changes in the work force redefine a new employment process.

WE HOLD THE STRATEGIC KEY TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS 

Finding the right candidates is just the start of our partnership with you. Our clients expect us to deliver employment strategies, solutions, and resources to help their companies perform and grow. Our expertise in recruiting and staffing in property management, administrative, financial, legal, long-term care, and information technology helps you meet all competitive challenges.

CAREER STRATEGIES’ TEAM: OUR CLIENTS, RECRUITERS, AND CANDIDATES
We cultivate a professional environment and encourage two-way communication. It’s no surprise that we have a 90% staff retention rate. Our recruiters and candidates know they’re valued and this benefits our clients. 

When people feel good about their work, they set new standards for quality and service. 


EXPERT RECRUITERS: OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Our recruiters are experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Their in-depth expertise enables them to quickly target qualified candidates, simplifying your hiring process. Many have had successful careers within the industries they recruit. As entrepreneurial men and women, they recognize their responsibility to create relationships and careers with our candidates, while fulfilling the staffing objectives of our clients.

We empower our employees with the freedom to make decisions. Working with our professionals is like working with the owner of a small business. They do everything possible to exceed your expectations and ensure the highest level of customer service.

My experience with Career Strategies has been awful, closed to the end. I only got promises, I always feel I was underpaid, they send me to properties 40 miles away (one way) with the promised of permanent job. They also made mistakes on assignments, they send me to Tempe, when the assignment was in Mesa and again, no gas compensation for this. The Property Manager at two different locations tell me that they never requested a temp to hired due to the expensive contract and they usually told me how much it was. After losing several opportunities, I decided It was time to get out and look for myself before I run out of opportunities. One day they send me to a property as a Leasing Consultant, and when I arrived the job was helping packing because the office will start a remodeling phase, it was in Tempe, more than 70 miles away from home (both ways), so I stayed and get the job done. After I quit, I was offered an opportunity for Asst. Manager within this Company I helped packing and I was not able to get the job because according to the Agency, I will need to wait at least ONE YEAR before I can be released from "my contract". The comic think is that the company who wants to hired me as well as myself, we were both treat with paying full amount of the contract IF we decided to go trough with the application/hire process at that time.


I recently worked as a maintenance technician at Career Strategies, and my experience was overwhelmingly positive. Here are some highlights of what made this job a great fit for me:

1. The team was incredibly supportive, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Everyone was always willing to lend a hand or share their expertise.

2..The company offered ample opportunities for career advancement. I was encouraged to pursue professional development courses, which helped me enhance my skills and grow within my role.

3. The management prioritized work-life balance, allowing for flexible hours and remote work options. This significantly contributed to my job satisfaction.

4.Leadership was approachable and open to feedback, creating a culture of transparency and respect. This made it easy to communicate ideas and concerns.

5. The workplace culture was inclusive and vibrant, with team-building activities and social events that strengthened relationships among colleagues.

6. The benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs, was comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Overall, my time as a maintenance technician at Career Strategies was a valuable and enriching experience. I would highly recommend this position to anyone looking for a fulfilling career in apartment maintenance.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I work alone I pick up the work orders from the office my supplies and my material go to my units to my complete repairs walkthrough to recheck to see if anything I was missing is missing or not repaired record all my material and supplies needed for that job and the next job after making sure my apartment is ready for move in

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Absolutely no stress on this job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment very comfortable working with different nationalities of people from different countries is a great place of employment

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Typical day first thing clean the entrance of the complex of all trash and debris clean the office of all trash  clean floors clean restrooms clean swim pool pick up around through tree pool pick up entire grounds front of apartment to back appointment clean up around the dumpster area and bulk trash area check office for all work orders check complex for all preventive maintenance do all work orders in a timely manner and professional manner return all work orders that are complete to office notify office of any work orders not completed

What is the best part of working at the company?
The management is very nice respectful, you get paid weekly.
For the most part you can work when you want to work. Meaning they're a long-term assignments and short-term assignments.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would say the most stressful part of working at the company is once your assignment ends sometimes you have to wait a little bit to get another one.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
What most wonderful about the work environment is that you do not work at the corporate offices you work in other people's offices so you can have different environments at different times and I like the diversity of that.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is reporting to your assigned location reading report into the office to let them know you're there and you just do your work or whatever role you were in that day. Your roles can change based on your experience and the pay changes with the role. For instance I'm working as a assistant manager sometimes, sometimes I'm at leasing person, sometimes a compliance specialist, sometimes a property manager. It just depends on what the client needs.

Check calendar for any apartment showings and prepare customer info packet.  Check voice and email for clients needing answers for maintenance, customer service, new home rentals, etc. Answer all calls and emails as needed.  Conduct needed business with contracts, renewals, etc while greeting and helping people.  Accept delivers of packages, cleaning pick-up or delivery (check in delivers for client notification) and conduct and daily needs, including communication with the renters.
The hardest part of the job and also the most enjoyable part and that is accepting issues (some times negative) from renters and providing the customer (renter) a satisfactory answer. 
I love people so working with team members, renters or managers is part of what I enjoy about Customer Service.
I do not manage people in my current position although I have been a manager in previous jobs.
What I have learned in this job is how many different systems there are available to manage package delivery processes, advertising of availability, and accessing and managing apartment enquires.

Company is well-structured and run by reasonable and understanding women. Pay is always correct and on-time.

Only downside is this agency is only for leasing consultants. For me, I've learned that isn't the path I'm interested in. However, it is excellent for temporary work and getting yourself on your feet. And, if you like leasing, there is absolutely room for advancement and you can specify looking for a for-hire position, and they will make sure to seek one out for you.

You are also not penalized for rejecting an assignment, which I hear some temp agencies will do. Career Strategies will still call you for assignments even if you miss a few. I never met any struggle trying to go in late or miss a day for interviews or doctors appointments. You can also say like, "I really liked this type of place, can you find one for me?" and they will keep it in mind when assigning you.

And, more than anything, they're dedicated to making you look good to employers, temporary or otherwise. One assignment wasn't a good fit and rejected me, but they still kept their eyes peeled and didn't blacklist me or put me on the back-burner. Truly excellent work they're doing.

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