Staffmark

Over a month ago I registered with this staffing agency as part of my requirement to actively look for work in order to get unemployment benefits; when I did this I thought I was investing my time in a promising temp service. Alas, they wasted my time. To begin with, I spent 75 to 90 minutes about two weeks ago signing electronic documents and reading the company's policies in advance of a mail room assignment I was supposed to start on the Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week. When I went to the agency's office two days later to have my proof of worker eligibility processed they told me and three other applicants there that they're different from other temp agencies in that they only offer temp-to-perm assignments. They also told us the assignment was to be at a Pitney Bowes location in St. Louis County. Having not heard back from Staffmark by the next Tuesday I tried to reach the recruiter who sent an email on the supposed job and gave the orientation but she didn't answer her mobile phone. I then did an online search on Staffmark to find another number to call. As I did this I saw that reviews had been posted on this agency, with an average rating of two stars. One of those reviews revealed an experience similar to mine, that of being set up for an assignment that apparently doesn't exist. Another review pointed out that Staffmark only offers low-paying job offers - I agree due to my brief experience of just seeing offers only ranging from $10 to $11.50 an hour. Finally, some of the review writers complained of doing an assignment for this company but not getting paid for their work. I have detailed how Staffmark is a waste of job applicants' time and talent. Avoid this service.