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This by far has been the most enjoyable experience I've ever had as far as environment, atmosphere, culture, and teamwork.  I had a very strong sense that my team truly cared about my success.  I did have strong hopes of being there for the long run, but there were a few things that stood in my way before I could be a greater fit for the company.  Be advised that anything that I say here going forward is completely based on my OWN experience and should not reflect on you or any other individual.  

There were many times where there would be a change of tactics to get your duties accomplished more efficiently.  That was great, however, there would not be enough time to adjust accordingly to that model before there would be another change of plans which would require you to adjust the previous, unmastered model.  I found that this would easily cause a sense of stress to upper management and miscommunication between the office members.  I feel there could be a better direction to improve the daily processes as a recruiter here.

Another obstacle I've found was there isn't exactly a great training program or plan set to give you the tools you need to hit the ground running, or understanding the company's core processes or daily protocol.  I found myself learning things on-the-fly, that I felt that I should have known from the start.  This would include understanding their systems, and typical day to day tasks for any A-typical event of the day.  To be fair, I've never been a recruiter before, and this should not be an issue if you've previously worked in this industry or have had a similar role with another company.  When I was being taught by anyone in the office, they were incredibly helpful.  I just wish there were a better standard set or at least a day for you to shadow someone's processes with explanations throughout the day-to-day activities.

I'm not going to tell you that this company is unmanageable.  There are many things that may have contributed to my lack of success with the company.  A very big factor was my own drive.  With traffic being very dense at certain times of the day, my commute to and from work was nearly 4 hours a day, 20 hours a week.  I would arrive at work completely exhausted and therefore could not give them 100% of me from the start of my day.  There were also personal afflictions I had to work through during my employment.  This simply was not a position that was the best fit for me at this time.

The important thing to know about Opti is that they are people.  They truly care about your well being and I strongly feel that this was the biggest factor in ending my assignment.  I would not give up, and they knew this.  They have a strong sense of family value.  Will help you however which way that they could.  Any and all obstacles I've encountered are a reflection on myself and not the company.  If you are someone who wants to make a difference in the community and help people get a step ahead in their career, live within an acceptable commute, have a strong sense of duty, and are stronger adapting to communication and processes, then you should certainly apply.  This company has taught me many things that I will take with me in my next career, and I truly appreciate and thank every individual at the office for this.

Opti expects its handful of employees to attend many after-work events on their own time with no extra compensation for attending such month-end, kick-off, team building, and training events. Opti also expects employees to skip breaks and lunches during sales competitions and uses shaming tactics for any employees who actually want to exercise their rights and take their scheduled lunches instead of drinking the poisoned Koolaid that the manager provided so you could skip your lunch. When you hire on, Opti tells you it's your very own business so you should work really hard. Meanwhile, disgruntled coworkers can sabotage the shared software system to set another employee up for failure. Opti does not investigate but simply fires the targeted staff. The office regularly gets so loud on the sales floor it becomes very difficult to hear client callers over the phone and it seems impossible to earn sales bonuses when your client must pay Opti's fees for the employee they hired on a structured timeline. If the client's payment is made late, or gets paid the following month, the sales recruiter loses their hard-earned bonus and the company keeps all the profits. I've watched several coworkers leave Opti in tears, not knowing why they were fired and no reason for their firing was given to that employee. It's depressing to bond with people only to have them consumed by the Opti Staffing Group's mission and then be dismissed at the drop of a hat. They're just told to grab their things and go. Opti expects employees to perform like actors on film and at company-wide events. Yet full participation doesn't mean you'll be liked or even survive the Opti beheading.

My AMAZING experience with Opti spans several years. In 2010, I was searching for a job by myself. I didn't find the perfect fit. So, I decided to consult several staffing agencies in Anchorage. Seriously - several. Opti Staffing was, by far, the BEST. They immediately invited me in where several people interviewed me. Each had different and exciting ideas about where I might end up! Above all, they were all extremely dedicated to finding something that would meet my needs and make me happy. Also, they are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life. It was less than a week when Opti called to tell me they had gotten me an interview. I was floored at the opportunity Opti staffing found! I got the job and absolutely loved it! Sadly I was laid off due to a reduction in force just over a year later. So, I went back to Opti! It took maybe a month for them to find an amazing job on a contract basis. I absolutely loved that one too! Since that job was on a contract basis, Opti continued looking for other opportunities where I could work permanently. When I finished my contract, Opti had something else lined up! If you are looking for a job - a GREAT job - then you need to visit Opti. They do the work for you and they do it so much better than you'll believe. Seriously - visit Opti - your only regret will be that you did not consult them sooner. They've taken care of me and my family. They will take care of you and yours. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Opti, from the bottom of my heart. I will continue to tell all my friends about you!

I have never worked for such a inappropriate boss in my life. She fired people without any kind of warning or notice. When you ask why you're getting fired she says she doesn't have to give you a reason. Meanwhile - you get to watch your colleagues get fired, one-by-one, and none of them know why they get fired either. Opti just rehires someone to take their place. 

It's really bizarre. I mean, this company that is supposed to be helping people find jobs with nearby businesses when Opti itself chews its own employees up like a crazed machine. 

The office itself is super loud at times (boss is really loud so coworkers try to match her volume). There would be times when the office gets so loud with banter ya can't hear the customer you have on the phone. 

Coworkers also dress really scantily when they come to work and they're constantly talking about their dating prowess (which seems strange). On Fridays, the boss will crack open a bottle of booze to share with employees and you'd think that would make her more likable but they drug screen you to get a job here (which makes no sense when coworkers smoke vape pens and offer you a hit). 

Complete disrespect is what you get even when you're working really hard to make bonuses that never seem to be within reach. Opti interviews candidates for jobs all the time but out of 30 intake interviews, you might send ONE out on an interview with an employer. It's a real meat-grinder, Opti Staffing is. 

I strongly urge people to avoid this business at all costs.

A typical day at Opti was usually split up into two parts, the marketing and the recruiting. In the morning I would cold call and market my top candidates to companies across Anchorage and try to find open jobs to place them. The afternoon consisted of recruiting qualified candidates in to interview with me for a potential job opening. I learned numerous things such as how to track candidates, time management, cold calling, internet recruiting and so much more. Management was phenomenal, they really take the time to develop a personal relationship with each of their employees but also give you free space to develop your division with any micromanaging involved. My co-workers were also great people, it was a positive environment and every seemed to genuinely care about others success. The hardest part of the job would have to have been the cold calling although I did develop fearlessness of the phone after awhile, I think the only way to be successful when cold calling is to be confident and not be afraid to get hung up on. The most enjoyable part of the job was the fact that I was helping out the local community by providing work to wonderful people, it really made the job satisfying.

The base pay 40k a year. That’s $19.23 an hour. The base pay is the lowest in the recruiting industry. The average base pay in Seattle area is 51k. They make you rely too much on commission which you do not get until your fifth month of employment. The PTO is state standard, no vacation days except basic holidays. VERY HIGH TURNOVER! They have gone through 19 people in a year! Opti has high expectations for only paying barely above minimum wage in Washington. The only training they give you is five calls and reading the handbook. They don’t teach you how to market candidates or how to target companies. They expect you to handle Business Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, and Recruiting for only 40k. For employee appreciation week, all they gave us was fruit punch Powerade, popcorn, and a card. No one feels appreciated and everyone talks smack about the company. Upper management judges you when there a times you get to work from home. 

“Our success is determined by your success” is a lie when you don’t train people properly on how to succeed. Pay people a better wage, don’t wait five months for paying commission, and give better benefits. Do that and maybe people will stay and succeed Opti. Changes need to be made. 

Work here and watch your coworkers drop-off like a herd of lemmings (pushed over the cliffs to make room for the next hiring rush behind them). Truly this is a corrupt, heartless, and evil place to work. 

Results-driven with zero support. You're expected to act like a clown performing in videos for the bosses and acting in distant skits that have nothing to do with your work but take you away from your family. That may sound like fun but you're rated on your acting when your job has nothing to do with that sort of thing. 

I only worked there a few months (Tacoma office) and watched more than half the office get fired with no explanation given ... People felt like their lives were being ruined and nobody cared. You're told not to talk to them as they leave, which is really awkward. The boss is super loud and dresses scantily while coming into work late smelling of yesterday's booze. She's not strong enough to do the firing herself so puts corporate on the phone to back her up and the reason they give is "you're just not a good fit." Period. "This is an at-will office."

Meanwhile - you gave the job your all. Your coworkers gave their all. What do they put on their resumes later? Evil place!

Had a good run with this company. Overall loved the people I worked with and Supervisor was awesome and supportive. Honestly some of the best personalities I've come across. I'm also grateful to be given the opportunity as there was decent opportunity for growth solely based on your commission. Also, the executives are out of touch. They look at the numbers and demand more output but they don't understand the market at all. Giving advices that don't make sense and they offer (below market value base pay)  so retention rate for internal top talent is terrible. Also, keep in mind that commission structure is based off net profit and not gross so if your clients don't pay the bills, it don't matter how much you make the company in gross profit lol. Great early career development and a fun job if you have the right soft skills but if you don't produce results, expect to be laid off.

I worked at Opti and reported that my files were getting re-labeled. It made it difficult to find a customer I just spoke to on the phone. Opti uses Bullhorn to manage engagements with customers and employees. Yet any other employee can go in and change the record you kept by changing the spelling of an employers name or changing their address in the system. It really wreaked havoc on my career at Opti. 

The manager admitted she could not research who last changed the spelling of given client accounts and I was fired for "not fitting in." Completely not fair of Opti staffing to do that to a recruiter. 

I had the pleasure of working with Opti Staffing in the Anchorage office for a year as an operations recruiter and I absolutely loved working there! Before working with Opti I had no clue who they were but I am so glad I had the chance to run into them and work for them. I would still be there if I did not move to Tennessee. Opti Staffing is a great benefit not only to job seekers but it is a major benefit for the employers looking for qualified employees. Once you have worked with Opti Staffing on either side you are going to wish the word of ''Working with Opti Staffing is so amazing'' would have spread faster. Don't miss out on an opportunity to work with an not only an amazing company, an amazing group of people.

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