Manning Personnel Group

Manning Personnel was excellent from start to finish. The first time I came in, I met with Mary for about 15 minutes (which is all it really should take for a recruiter to size you up to the resume). I met her towards the end of September after I had been unemployed for almost 2 months. I wish I met her sooner. She is the only recruiter that did not think twice when I told her my salary requirements for a full time position. She was on board and ready to go from day one and sent me at least two solid job descriptions a week (maybe more) since the day I met her. When I got home after meeting with her she sent me the job description to the job I just accepted last week.
Bottom line she works quickly, easy to contact, great coach and doesn’t make you alter your job requirements (if you are reasonable).

No follow up, regardless if there are positions that may not be the right fit, they should reply to e-​mails. I met with 2 recruiters and neither have them have followed up. I know folks are busy, but be professional and reply, even if it is automated.

I was recently re-​contacted via email by Manning Personnel about job openings — — WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THE LAST TWO YEARS? It seems that their records must not be in order, because there was no acknowledgement of us working together in the past.

I have to admit that I’m surprised by some of the more negative reviews because that was not my experience at all.
I was contacted by Manning (I did not submit my resume to them directly) and was told that my resume matched some available, full-​time opportunities in the administrative field. I worked with Elizabeth (and briefly met with Kelly). Elizabeth was attentive, responsive and I felt she had my best interests in mind when we discussed opportunities I would consider versus things that were outside my field of interest.
Within eleven business days, Manning had a job offer on the table and other folks knocking at the door had I decided to go in a different direction. They negotiated on my behalf and I ended up with a brilliant job at a company that suits me perfectly.
I would work with Elizabeth again in a heartbeat.

I have worked with a couple of different staffing agencies during my recent job search, and I have to say that the help that the staff at Manning Personnel Group has provided to me has far exceeded any expectations that I had for any staffing agency.
I worked with Elizabeth «Ellie» Woods, who was able to offer me direct, solid advice about what I needed to do I order to improve my resume and interview presentation skills. While I have been through this process before, there was still so much that she taught me. Within a couple of weeks, I had two different companies that wanted to hire me! The job I chose is going to change the course of my career, and for that, I am forever grateful to Ellie, and the staff at Manning Personnel.
In addition, the companies I all interviewed with spoke highly of Manning, and mostly all of them mentioned their good working relationship with the agency when I went in for interviews.

What a great company to work with! I have been working in the job they placed me in for a few weeks now and I’m so thrilled with my experience. I’ve already begun referring my friends.
I found Manning by doing a google search for placement companies in Boston that have a good reputation. I was sick of working with agencies that care more about the money than getting me a good job.
I sent my resume by email to the general email address on their website and I got a call from Mary within that week.
The office is very different from other recruiting and staffing offices. You aren’t asked to fill out a bunch of paperwork or bring IDs and references, they just wanted to talk and figure out if you would benefit from working with them. So refreshing! All that other business comes later– when they get you a job.
Never did Mary try to get information out of me to sell something, she was completely honest and very blunt about expectations and opportunities.
It took about three weeks for Mary to find me the right job, she even got me the salary I was looking for. My interview was on a Monday and I got a call from Mary on Sunday to ensure I was ready and to ask if I had any questions. These are things only a small business would do, and they matter the most!
I suggest you contact Manning if you are serious about finding a job.

Manning deserves every great review they get.
I am not writing this review because I got a great position through them, but rather the manner in which they handled our relationship. They followed up CONSTANTLY, always kept me in the loop-​and gave me some great advice. There’s no BS «tests» they put you through, you don’t feel like a number. I felt respected the whole way through.
Highly recommend!

Kelly Manning and the Manning associates have provided many of my friends and me with opportunities over the 6 years that I have been living in Boston. Kelly found me my first full-​time opportunity at a great software company. She’s helped during a career transition, and has worked to find temporary work while making my way through grad school.
Every time a friend of mine moves to town and needs something to get started, or when someone I know is between opportunities, I send them to Manning Personnel. If you go there with a good attitude and an organized resume that shows what you can do, Manning will get you working!

Manning Personnel Group is, by far, the best temp agency in Boston. When I first emailed them they were in touch with me immediately and set up a time for me to come in. The interview was casual and just for figuring out what kind of employment opportunities I was interested in and what would be the best fit with my experiences. I’ve had a variety of temp jobs all at places with kind and friendly people.
The temp agent who worked with me, Caitlin, went above and beyond and should be paid more than whatever she currently receives. She was clear and helpful in explaining what I would be doing, where I would be going and how I would get there. Furthermore, there were a couple of jobs that I had trouble finding and she was there at the minute I needed her to help me find where I was going. She replied to my emails and calls promptly and continually called me the minute a job opportunity opened, even if she found them after hours. If you are a college graduate and in between jobs, joining this agency is the best decision you can make.

This is what I mean. I met with Colleen. Thanks for letting me know that my information was not saved :)

I’ve been to several staffing agencies, but this was the first one that never called me back after I took the time to go in and interview. I followed up via email, but the recruiter didn’t seem interested, telling me to «check back tomorrow» and it made me wonder if the job posting was real (probably not) in the first place. Even the recruiters at other agencies who were not helpful, but at least kept in touch regularly, were better than this.

Like others on here I also contacted Manning Personnel because of the great reviews that I found online.
Upon meeting with them, I was supposed to meet with Colleen, but was told she was in a meeting (at 8:30am) and that I would be meeting with Mary instead. Not a problem, Mary was great– if you like false promises! She told me that my resume was excellent and even helped me apply for a job that day.
I understand that you get what you make of it, meaning that if you do not call them and email and keep in touch with them then they prob will forget about you and not contact you either, but I e-​mailed them 3 times in 8 days with no response and also called them 5 times one week with no returned phone calls.
I found a job on my own a few days later and I am so glad that I did. I would not recommend Manning Personnel Group. It was just a waste of time. (And $ 4.00) for the T.

Can’t find work, discouraged and poor? Manning is here to save the day. I found myself temping alongside Business School grads, graduates of Harvard grad school, etc. I decided to interview with Manning because of their high score in Unilocal,and am very happy with my decision.
All temp work is not the most stimulating (much of it quite mind numbing– thank god for radio), but as far as Staffing Agency’s go, Manning excels over their competition for a few reasons.
1) They don’t waste your time. Most Staffing Agency’s have you spend a lot of time taking aggravating tests on Microsoft Office Suite programs that focus on features you will never or rarely need while temping. Manning instead spends time talking and getting to know you rather than wasting time on these tests and hours of paperwork.
2) They’re small. Manning only has a few people working there. You don’t get lost in the shuffle of a large staffing with frequent employee turnover. It was easy to contact people at Manning and they’re great at staying in touch. I worked with Caitlin, who is wonderful and was happy to help prep me for interviews, fix up my resume, etc. Their agency isn’t flashy but if you want work right away and you want someone who is there for you consistently (nights, weekends, etc), then go Manning.
3) They will get you income fast. They actually have work for you. Other agency’s have a lot of ads, like PSG, but can’t find people work. Other agency’s feel like you are going to a sketchy used car salesman, making you feel like you will get rich with your dream job but then only give you a call to help load trucks. Many of Manning’s jobs are mind numbing and relatively low paying, but so are the positions that their competition will give you, at least Manning finds you consistent work. Desperate for $? Accept the day jobs, perhaps a job for only a few hours, once they get to know you they will find you plenty.
4) Connections. They set me up with a lot of interviews for permanent positions, and varied/​interesting positions at that. They have good connections for temp to perm jobs as well.
I was with Manning for almost 4 months while I was in between jobs. In that time they found me work in 4 different places and had interviews through them with three other places for permanent positions. Most of their jobs were with T– access and their temp jobs had a lot of work flexibility if you had an interview for a permanent job. Don’t waste your time with big name agency’s that have low reviews on Unilocal

Although I did not find employment through Manning (I eventually found a great job on my own!) I was sent out on a couple of good interviews with very prominent companies during an awful economic period. I worked with Kerri and Kelly who took the time to find out what I was looking for, only contacted me with matches that made sense for me, and prepared me well going into my interviews. Kelly even chatted with me waaaay after work hours while she was eating dinner so Kudos for commitment and willingness to go the extra mile.
My impression was that the majority of their clients tend to be staffing for accounting, finance, and office support roles. I was not experienced in these areas or really looking for a position in those fields but Manning Personnel Group was willing to take me on anyways, and keep me active in my job search. There isn’t any annoying paperwork or placement exams and they respect your time just as they would if you were a paying client. Extra bonus: their starting hourly wage for a temp to perm position was a bit higher than other agencies I have met with ($ 16 – 21).
If you are looking for a job in Boston, Manning Personnel Group is a good way to go.

The minute Mary Manning sat down to meet with me for my introduction to Manning Personnel Group, I knew that they were the place that was going to find me a job, but what I didn’t know was how diligent and wonderful they would be throughout the process.
I’ve had many experiences with agencies over the years (both in New York City and Boston), but Manning hands down has been the best. Their knowledge of the business and how to be successful is evident the minute you meet them and they are extremely generous with their time and sharing of that knowledge. They care about your well-​being as well as getting you the ‘right fit’ which is what makes them stand out from the rest.
Manning Personnel Group (extra special kudos to Mary Manning) should absolutely be your first choice whether you’re on the searching or hiring end because they will get the job done and they will get it done right. What more can you ask for when picking an agency!!!

When I decided to look for a new position, Manning was the only recruitment agency I called. Turns out they were the only one I needed. Colleen and Kelly work really hard to find not just the right position, but the right position with fantastic companies.
They listened to what I said I was looking for and walked me through every step of the process. They’re like super heroes! They were always available — nights, weekends? No problem. I really appreciated their help. They worked to get me the best offer, which meant there wasn’t anything to think about when it came through. I knew it was the right one for me.
I’d highly recommend these ladies to anyone looking for a job. Don’t waste your time with the other agencies out there!

By far the best experience I’ve had with a temping agency. Kerri contacted me the day I emailed my resume and had me come in to talk about my preferences for a job as soon as we could plan a convenient time. After that, she took me under her wing and found a place that fits with my degree and my field of work, not to mention called me the night before my first day to wish me luck and see if I had any more questions.
Pretty impressive job finding me jobs in such a bad economy!

About a year and a half ago I was looking for a job. I was unhappy, unsatisfied, unstimulated and underpaid. It was time for a change.
Having been in the staffing biz for a short while I know the biz and I know the games the agencies play.
Ring ring…
«Hello»
“hiwehaveatonofgreatjobsthatyouwouldbeagreatfitfor…just come in and fill out 4 hours worth of paperwork and take another 2 hours of testing…“
Ugh. I know because I was on the other end of the line for years. 95% of the time there is no job. They just want to get you in the door to beef up their stock.
Not so with Manning. When they called me I almost didn’t take the call. I was SO done with the run around. I was fed up. But Kelly explained that they were a family owned small «boutique» (whatever) agency and that they actually did have a job in mind for me. Against my better judgment I went in and 2 weeks and 3 interviews (with the same company) later I had a job. Not only did they get me a job they were able to finagle a significant salary increase. Yay Manning!

This review is long overdue. Seriously LONG overdue.
I came upon the good folks at Manning after I began my job search after graduating college in the summer of 2008. I’d been applying endlessly on my own through job search sites such as Monster and Indeed, and I had been to the flashy staffing agencies with gorgeous offices and fast talking staffers (Beacon Hill Staffing and Daniel Roberts, i’m look at you!) – but to no avail.
Finally I turned to good ‘ol trusty Unilocal,and I found Manning. And boy oh boy am I glad that I did. I met with Mary, who actually sat and listened to what I wanted to do and gave me a realistic outlook on how the job market was looking for that field. Mary was always EXCELLENT at staying in touch with me whether or not she had work for me… fortunately, they found me an awesome temp-​to-​perm situation within days of meeting them that I LOVED. They do a great job of making sure that both parties involved are happy with what is going on.
I’ve since been laid off from that job, but they have made sure i’ve had work essentially every day that I wanted it. They are true professionals with a warm personal touch. These ladies have definitely made my Christmas card list!
In a nutshell: If you are looking for a job temporary or permanent, go to Manning. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Although I never took any jobs from this recruiter, I am a fan as the woman I met with was excellent. She wasn’t pushy, she listened to my needs and she didn’t tell me any BS about never being able to find a job if i dont take what she gives me. This is why I give them 4 stars.
The reason I didn’t take any of her temp jobs is I was working with another recruiter at the time too and, frankly, I liked the other recruiters jobs a lot more and they kept in contact with me daily. Manning kept in contact every few days so it was harder to schedule. They did send me on an interview too but now that I look back on it, I am super happy they didnt pick me as their flourishing receptionist with 2 degrees.
I still liked this place.