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restaurant general manager

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Goodwin Recruiting

Typical day of start early, end late.  You have to get at it like the other hundreds of recruiters looking for the same thing with Goodwin.  

Learned the hard way on this one.  Long time, 6 months.  Then they take half.  

Micro Management is the game.  All through training you will hear "your business" and this is "you can run your business however you want, it's yours."  However, that is a lie.  They own you.  Read  your messages, follow your calls, go through texts even was spoke to for missing a comma in a text. But yet it's "your business." 

Culture is great, it's your house!   Good partners and bad partners.  Snakes as well. 

Making any money is the hardest part of the job.  Three months, if I recall, of training = no potential to make a penny.  Then 3 months and you are at it.  It takes a while for a deal to come through.  Many steps in the hiring process for a candidate, and onboarding a  new client.   They have a script you need to follow that takes weeks sometimes with people's schedules.  However it is your business remember? 

Commissions are getting smaller and smaller just to make deals and get  a new client.  Tough to find the unicorn candidates that clients are looking for, which is why the pay Goodwin all the money to help.  Then we get half. 

Working as a partner at Goodwin Recruiting has been one of the most professionally rewarding experiences of my career. The model is built for people who value autonomy, accountability, and true partnership—both internally and with clients. You’re trusted to run your desk like a business, while still having the support of a national brand, proven systems, and a collaborative network of experienced recruiters who are always willing to share insights.

What sets Goodwin apart is the balance between freedom and structure. You’re not micromanaged, but you’re never on an island. Leadership is accessible, transparent, and genuinely invested in your success. The emphasis on ethical recruiting, long-term relationships, and being a true extension of a client’s team aligns perfectly with how I believe recruiting should be done.

The culture is supportive, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented. Hard work is recognized, results matter, and flexibility is real. If you’re self-motivated, relationship-driven, and want to build something meaningful without sacrificing work-life balance, partnering with Goodwin Recruiting is an exceptional opportunity.

This is a 1099 straight commission, self employed job.   They promise you the moon, but it's all smoke and mirrors.  They say it takes 3-4 months for an average employee to see a paycheck, but you can work 60 hours a week and follow their methods and go 6+ months without seeing a dime.  What passes for management is a joke, as is training.  They refuse to listen to us regarding what we need.  A new CEO loves to listen to himself talk, but doesn't do much.

You also don't get health benefits, 401K or anything to make it worthwhile.   While they say that your running your own business, which is why they get people to accept straight commission, they still micromanage  you and threaten to terminate your contract with them if you don't bow down.

The people who do well are those who have someone else who can support them. If you have to support a spouse or parent or have no one supporting you, you are out of luck.

If they would at least pay people a small wage while they are getting started, more people would stay.

-Beyond amazing culture. They are what they say they are. This is the most genuine company I have worked for in my career. Everyone is working hard to truly make a difference and it shows. -Phenomenal support. Since I have started at this company I have been provided with better support than I could have ever imagined. It is the kind of company that will give you constructive feedback when you need it and lift you up when you’ve done an exceptional job. -They have core values and stick to them. There’s no smoke and mirrors at this company especially when it comes to their core values. This is a company with integrity. -They are 100% remote. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to work in the comfort of your own home with your own desk and office chair. -Overall, this is the best company I have ever worked for and they have the best people I’ve ever met working with them.

I am challenged daily to work collaboratively with a team of recruiters based across the country.  Our entrepreneurial style creates a culture of competition which allows for an uncapped income.  We have the opportunity to create life-changing career moves for our candidates while filling the needs of our diverse clients which makes the role of being a recruiter highly fulfilling.  Our culture is one of inclusion and extensive support where our recruiters can be the creators of their own success.  We use transparent communication throughout our company to keep our business as simple as possible.  Our team operates with integrity and truly seeks to make all members of our recruiting family successful.

A culture that fosters transparent communication at every level providing open channels to add personal feedback about current systems, processes and best practices knowing you are heard and your feedback will be considered and is welcomed.  Support at every level. No question or problem is deemed unimportant and will be immediately addressed by members of the extensive support team.  You and your work are valued. Your potential is uncapped.  We create our own success.

I'm so happy to be at Goodwin Recruiting. Everyone I have interacted with here has been so kind and it has been such a pleasant experience. It's such a healthy environment and community to work with and I love my teammates. Everyone has been so patient and supportive of me as I've adjusted to my new position here as well. I also feel really good about working for a company whose core values align so well with my own and take measures to reinforce them. Goodwin Recruiting also promotes a healthy work/life balance. I'm in a role that challenges me, fulfills my need for community and progress, and allows me to help people while doing something I am passionate about.

Leadership is far removed from any knowledge on recruiting. They are only there to monitor numbers and constantly drill numbers in your head. 
Leadership also does not care about the recruiters, only how much money they can make for the company. 
Their initial recruiting tactic to bring on 1099s is not transparent. 
They do not disclose how much you will be micromanaged and drilled on numbers. 
Lots of bitter old-timer recruiters who are rude and think they know it all and turn you off from working their jobs. 
Some nice recruiters genuinely look for a partnership but it is a small percentage. 




Goodwin Recruiting is a place where if you honestly have the desire to work from home and be the one in charge of how much money you make, it is a no-brainer. Follow what they teach you, and they take the teaching very seriously, you will make more money, never miss a special event(kids game, school activities, HOLIDAY'S) again! This is a real team and it surprised me being a competitive environment how we all (80+ offices) truly want to help the other succeed. The support is superb and the culture is great. Integrity is not just a word to the Goodwin Team!!

This company does an excellent job of training, preparing and following up with you. You have to have discipline in this job or you are toast. This company and the leadership have high standards that are met inconsistently in the field which is unfortunate. I'm sure it is difficult to keep people long term as this is a job you can either do well or not. Relationships among the longer term recruiters, their clients, candidates and each other are great. You just have to survive 2 years in this profession and it is pretty smooth sailing.

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