Taylor Hodson

- Nancy - April 4, 2011

My experience with their staffing agency was good (but not great). I still recommend them to others. However, these are good advice about getting the job that I found online. I hope this helps (from independent news in UK - not my article) :-) "An online course opens up a virtual world of opportunities" Thursday, 31 March 2011 Anyone who saw Stuart Baggs 'The Brand' squirm his way into the semi-finals of The Apprentice in December knows that, in Lord Sugar's boardroom at least, the gift of the gab can get you a long way. In real-world business, however, it may not always be necessary. A growing number are realising that it is possible to gain the required acumen without engaging in the cut and thrust of face-to-face negotiation. Emma McFarlane is among them. She is studying for a BA in international business and management, delivered by Bournemouth University, and will complete her course entirely online: "I can relate the work I'm doing to the real environment, even though it's distance learning." McFarlane, who was originally from St Helens, Merseyside, left school after A-levels and worked her way through the ranks to a management role at a marketing communications company in Leeds. "I was ready to get out of education and into work," she remembers. "But years later, when I had my son, it was a golden opportunity to get some academic skills to back up my experience." At 36, she is now completing the first year of her degree. Online learning suits her lifestyle: "We're living in Qatar, but we don't know how long we're going to be here or where we're going to be next. The online course works well for me because no matter where I end up in the world, I can still do it." Kaplan is an organisation that delivers online business degrees in partnership with the University of Essex, as well as online professional business courses. "Our core market is people in mid-to-late thirties, who tend to be in full-time work," says their website developer Daniel Todd. The number of part-time students studying Kaplan's online business foundation degrees and BA top-up courses is growing year on year, and they are consequently looking to widen the number of online programmes they offer. There is "an undoubted demand for online delivery", they say. "Our online business courses usually require about 10 hours' input a week," notes Todd. "Some people manage to put more in, depending on their commitments at home and work, but it is very flexible; that's the whole premise of the courses." It is certainly crucial to McFarlane . She typically dedicates 12 to 15 hours a week to her studies. "I feel confident that I'm gaining the right skills for a real work environment," she says.

- Amy - April 4, 2011

Well, I actually liked their service quite well. For a while I did not get much result with them but suddenly things turned a lot. The fact is that it is a slow economy and staffing agencies cannot do magic. You must have great references, good experience, updated skills and really good personality. Initially I did not get results mainly due to my own fault. But once they described how I can get results (actually job interviews and even direct placement), I did what I had to do, updated my resume and had a nice chat with my references (to be ready for calls). The first day I visited their office, the front desk attendant was very cold but later on, she was so nice - I guess anyone could have a bad day. Anyways, it is a tough market and I am grateful that they did get me 2 temporary jobs already. One can potentially lead to a permanent job. I am keeping my fingers crossed! My advice to all of you: take a few classes in local colleges and update your skills. Things are changing so fast. Good luck.

- anonymous - December 9, 2010

I dont understand how they can still be in business. The cult they help operate run by Sharon Gans is stealing people lives. REALLY SICK.

- anonymous - August 17, 2010

Maybe cause you are not a good candidate? Hmm, must be a reason you weren't hired nor called back...

- cathy - June 9, 2010

Can you please help me find a job you can email me at caterina_pagano2000@yahoo.com

- pandapple - November 14, 2008

This company is worthless they can't even find you temping jobs let alone perm ones. They advertise continuously on craigslist for positions they do not have. Do not even bother with these people they don't return phone calls or emails and are not actively trying to find you positions.

- Mimi - August 18, 2008

It's true, this agency is connected to an awful cult run by Sharon Gans and Robert Klein. Minerva Taylor was a teacher in the "school" of Sharon Gans when I was in it. Run far, far away from these people.

- anonymous - August 12, 2008

They have changed their website so as not to feature any photos of the principals. What does that say to you?

- anonymous - June 3, 2008

Bad news. Allthe people there are connected to a nefarious cult run by Sharon Gans, Alex Horn, Fred Mindel, Robert Klein. see http://www.rickross.com/reference/theater/theater13.html

- anonymous - February 4, 2008

they don't know how to seal the deal on the temp-to-perm side...