Contemporaries Incorporated

06/06/2008 Posted by leahp25

Moving from Dallas to Boston was an adventure. Finding a job in Boston was a nightmare. I spent countless hours online sending out my resume, never knowing if I'd even get a response, running around to interviews with rude, impersonal staffing agencies that had me fill out endless paperwork and then say "we'll be in contact soon". What a waste of time! The second I walked into Contemporaries Inc., I was greeted warmly, sat down, offered something to drink, and then had a great discussion with the #1 Recruiter in Boston regarding what I was looking for, not what they were looking for. Within days, not weeks, DAYS, Donna found a great match for both the company and I right in the Financial District! All party's involved couldn't be happier, and should I ever need assistance finding a job in Boston again, I'm not wasting my time, I'm going strait to Boston Contemporaries Inc.

Pros: Great customer service, timely staffing.

Cons: Small staff and office.

05/19/2008 Posted by SoxTime

When I came into Contemporaries, I told them that I just need to keep working until I started Graduate School in the fall. I’ve been with them for five months now and they’ve done just that. When my assignment at a local university was up they seamlessly got me another gig at very reputable real estate company downtown. I’ve got no complaints, the pay is good and I’ve even gotten to pad my resume. I’ve never used another agency, but I can say that the managers at both of my assignments have said that they are never using another company because “Contemporaries has the best temps.” Working mainly with interesting recent graduates, I see what they mean.

Pros: They have good jobs and the pay is pretty good

Cons: I'll have to think about it...

05/19/2008 Posted by bosbusprof

Thank you Contemporaries for helping me to advance my transitioning career. I found this company to be extremely helpful in my quest for a perfect fit position. The gentleman I spoke with was nothing less than professional while the rest of the staff made sure that I would be both confident and comfortable before making a placement. Searching for a job, any job, is tough. It is nice to know that this company cares about their employees and that they are willing to go the extra distance to make the best match, rather than just fill jobs with unhappy workers.

05/19/2008 Posted by elizabethrory1986

I went into Contemporaries two days ago and was extremely impressed by their professionalism and ability to place me quickly at a fitting position. When I walked through the door, I was immediately greeted by their administrative assistant who brought me in to meet with recruiters. They asked me what type of job I was looking for, when I would be available and how many hours, and my experience and skills. Promptly after receiving my resume and meeting with the recruiters, I was given a great job assignment. I start work tomorrow! None of the other four agencies I went to were able to get me an immediate placement. Although they might have appeared capable, being that they were bigger agencies, this smaller professional agency was the one able to give me the right opportunity.

Pros: experienced and talented staff

Cons: none

05/18/2008 Posted by pro714

As a recent client of Contemporaries Inc., I highly recommend them to any professional seeking either permanent or temporary employment. My first impressions were immediately positive. I was tested and interviewed by professionals who took the time to learn about me and my skills. Within days I was given an assignment with a terrific company in Cambridge. Throughout my placement, the staff kept in touch with me and the hiring manager to see that the placement was going well. Contemporaries, Inc. is a first rate placement firm run by experienced professionals who are highly skilled in "matching" the right person with the right employer. If you are looking for professional service, call Contemporaries, Inc. first!

Pros: Experienced and Very Professional Placement Staff

Cons: None

05/15/2008 Posted by jallegratsi

This agency was so disappointing due to the time I took to go there. It was a very dead office and a woman by herself by the name of Donna. She twice told me how the office is busy in the morning and afternoon which I found odd when I was there. Phone never rang and nor were there other people working in the office. Other agencies are far busier with activity. She said to me she would have me right out on an assignment which I have yet to go out on one. I believe this agency is not representative of what she wants you to believe so it was disappointing. It did not seem like a professional environment either and rather outdated. If you want immediate work I am not sure this would be the agency for you as there are nicer ones which you feel are really working for you.

Pros: I have decided to go elsewhere

Cons: lacked professionalism and had a feeling of a being too small

04/15/2008 Posted by featherwind

I have have a mid-sized Consulting business in the downtown Boston area, and have worked with a couple of the temp. agencies in the city past to supplement administrative help. However, I have not been pleased with the agencies I have worked with, as their temps. have been extremely missing the mark. Either, they did not understand the type of person I needed, or they themselves were too immature to really understand how I needed someone quick and sharp. So, I did my research to find Contemporaries, Inc. I recently called in for a temporary, and was right away impressed with the woman who I spoke with through the phone. I needed a temp. ASAP and the agency immediately provided me with a highly bright individual who was at my office first thing the following day. I also felt the agency was very fair with their pricing for such short-notice. I no doubt will work with Contemporaries forward, as they seem savvy and seasoned to understand the type of people I need for my business, especially on short-notice at times. So, without a doubt I would highly recommend them as an agency of choice. Really nice group to work with for sure!

Pros: Highly professional, real "can do" sense, and understands turnaround times clearly!

Cons: None so far!

04/15/2008 Posted by designmann

As a small firm that does big projects, our firm needs to have the best possible employees. Contemporaries has always sent us top individuals for temporary staffing and has had superb follow-up. Each person that was sent was bright, energetic and fully capable of doing the tasks needed. I would highly recommend Contemporaries to any company or institution in need of temporary assistance.

Pros: Quick response, thoughtful staffing selection and excellent follow-up

Cons: none

04/14/2008 Posted by olyglotpay

Two experienced, friendly and efficient women run Boston Contemporaries from a small office in a convenient downtown location. Thoughtful and cautious, the duo takes the time to find the right person for the right job. Contemporaries, Inc. scheduled me for an interview the same day I emailed them my resume, and I had a job lined up a day or two after that. Even during a few weeks when for various reasons there wasn't much temp work to be done, Donna kept in touch with updates and found me enough jobs to keep me busy. In short order I landed at a major Boston university in a job that drew on my skills and interests. This evolved into a temp-to-perm situation that I have been very happy with. Some other notes: Contemporaries was very responsive and understanding on the one occasion when I was dissatisfied with a job, as well as the one time I turned down a job (for health reasons). I was also pleased to have many types of jobs in many different sectors of the business world, and I have learned a lot about office procedures, etc., in a short period of time. Contemporaries surprised me (in a good way) with their personal, personable style of business interaction. I highly recommend them as a temp agency if you are serious about doing real work in the real business world. Should I ever again find myself in the situation of looking for temp work in Boston, I would return to work with Donna et al in a heart beat. In fact, now that I am settled in a permanent job, I will kind of miss them!

04/11/2008 Posted by deborah08

I came in two weeks ago to Contemporaries, Inc. looking for a job without high hopes because I had been unsuccessful with prevoius agencies from New York City, where I just moved from. I am a graduate student that needs to make money, but good money, on the side. The owner and president Donna, started the search right away. I was surprised that she delved right in to find me a job; her commitment to finding jobs is fantastic and evident. When I came in for an interview her ability to accurately and honestly assess my skills along with her range of clients and years of experience placed me with what seems to be the perfect fit. Cecilia called me my first day to check up on how I was doing, making sure it was a compatible fit. Contemporaries, Inc. knowdlege and dedication to its profession, along with Donna's experience and savvy, made this a perfect fit. I would highly recomend Contemporaries, Inc.