I will never forget your kindness
Melissa,
I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that it has been an honor and privilege to work for you and Vaco. I have had the most wonderful experience and have enjoyed every moment. You and the Vaco team are truly the best and I will never forget your kindness. I will definitely send anyone that is looking for a job to you and Vaco, and if I ever find that I need to look for a job again I will absolutely come back to Vaco. Let me know if I need to do anything further and I will tell everyone that I know how much I have enjoyed and loved my experience with you and your team at Vaco. Thank you again!
Perfect Match!
I could not be happier with our selection. Perfect Match!!! Your candidate has really melted into the job and is doing fabulous work. I knew with her background she would pick up easily but never dreamed this quick. Thank you so very much!! I am also getting good progress reports from managers in other departments she has interacted with. I feel comfortable she will stay with our company and take on more responsibility in the future. She has good work ethics and a strong willingness to work. She is a breath of fresh air to our dept.
You know we had an issue with management about not wanting to go through an agency. Your candidate has justified your fee and I think our owner is also very pleased with our hire.
They helped me land a great job!
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
Melissa Billings connected me with a great local business to interview with. They opened the door to a job I may never have found on my own.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
The people I dealt with at Vaco were all very helpful and upfront about everything. I always felt like they knew what they were doing.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco directly impact you?
They helped me land a great job and have been helpful and professional throughout the process.
One word: Lindsey.
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
In a time of economic uncertainty Vaco was able to place me at a company in under two weeks from my previous position being eliminated. The role that I was placed in is an excellent fit and has greatly improved my work life balance as well as been a tremendous boost in my career path.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
One word: Lindsey.
Why did you choose to work with Vaco?
Vaco has the reputation for matching the most qualified candidates with the best jobs. Their employees are always professional and courteous.
I always receive top 10% quality candidates from Vaco
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
I always receive top 10% quality candidates from Vaco.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
The customer service and excellent candidate to company match are superb.
Why do you choose to work with Vaco?
Because of the success that I have had with placements from Yvonne Shelfer over the years.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco directly impact you and your company?
Time is money and the longer that I take to recruit, the more it takes away from other important goals of the company. An error in hiring is very costly. Finding the best fit for the employee and the company are extremely important and I have had success with Vaco finding the right candidates for EBSCO.
The staff is quick to respond.
Vaco helped me reduce stress from unemployment by connecting me with my job. The friendly staff helped me get a position in the work field immediately. I interviewed one day and was going to work the next day. Excellent! Anytime I have questions or problems, the staff is quick to respond with no hesitation.
Vaco gets to know you first
Vaco helped me land a job that was exactly in line with what I asked them on the front end to find for me. They listened when I told them what I was interested in, didn't try to send me on interviews for jobs I wasn't interested in, and they really went to bat for me to land the job I secured. I feel like they helped sell me to my employer.
I have met all the Vaco folks at a social and I could tell in talking to them that they strive to get to know you first and try to figure out what it is you really are looking for. I think it is funny when I get a call from a recruiter from another firm that I have never met before and they try to tell me they have a job that would be perfect for me. Vaco wants to get to know you first and that is very beneficial.
I know I have a partner in my career search.
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
Vaco assisted me in finding a position with a great company where I can use my skills and experience to make a difference.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
The staff at Vaco was and continues to be very attentive to any questions or concerns that I had during and after my career search.
Why did you choose to work with Vaco?
I initially chose to work with Vaco because of the quality of the companies that they represent. I made the decision to remain with them exclusively after meeting the staff and experiencing their dedication to finding the right fit for candidates and companies alike.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco directly impact you?
The relationship that I have with Vaco did not end when I received a job offer. Their professional and courteous staff has stayed in touch even after I entered my new position. Knowing that I had a partner in my career search was very encouraging and has given me a lot of confidence in recommending their service to others.
I would have missed this opportunity were it not for their hard work.
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
I was somewhat discouraged after weeks of searching for a career as an analyst with great long term opportunities and having little luck. Melissa Billings contacted me and after meeting with her, my outlook was immediately more positive. Everyone at Vaco was extremely helpful, friendly and insightful. Specifically, Melissa and Lindsey Tanner matched me with a company who I am very excited to start a long and successful career with and I would have missed this great opportunity were it not for their hard work.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
I have worked with other recruiting firms in the Birmingham area and Vaco stands out because of their dedication and success. The recruiters at Vaco did an excellent job of listening to my career objectives and aiding me in the interview process.
Why did you choose to work with Vaco?
From the beginning, I felt very comfortable with Melissa and I was confident that she would be able to help me find some great career opportunities.
My relationship with Vaco lead me to a wonderful position in an industry that I would not have considered on my own and I am very thankful for all of their efforts.
I was impressed with the quality of jobs.
Vaco helped place me in a role that was not your traditional "debits/credits" job. I was referred to Lindsey through multiple close friends who knew her. Lindsey seems to be well-connected in the Birmingham community, and I was impressed with the quality of job postings Vaco listed on their website. Vaco seemed to list more details about job openings than competitor recruiting firms.
They believed in me.
Why did you choose to work with Vaco? I was recommended by a friend of Melissa's. After I had my first interview with her, I was very pleased and glad that I chose to use Vaco. Melissa, my contact there. She was very friendly and concerned about my needs and made things very easy for me.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco directly impact you? They gave me faith and they believed in me. I am still to this day, contacted by Melissa to find out if things are good with me at my new job even though I have converted to a permanent role.
Vaco was the only firm that truly worked for me
From start to finish, Vaco performed most of the work. Vaco had a significant number of business contacts which saved myself significant amounts of time searching for job opportunities. Vaco would contact me with opportunities and my role was simply to determine whether the opportunity was appealing. I did not have to deal with the hassle of submitting resumes and scheduling interviews as that was done for me. In addition, Vaco was able to give helpful advice throughout the process.
This was my first change in career path so I was unsure what to expect from the process. I reached out to other recruiting firms at the start of the process to increase potential opportunities and get a different perspective. However, at the end of the process I felt the Vaco was the only firm that truly worked for me.
I was placed in a job the next day!
Melissa recruited me. I met with her on a Tuesday and was placed in a job on Wednesday afternoon. I had never heard of Vaco until Melissa contacted me, but once I talked to and met with her, I felt confident she could help me.
Vaco gives me the peace of mind.
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
Vaco allowed us to hire good employees without the hassle of going through the lengthy and exhaustive interview process. More specifically, we are not relegated to keeping the employee in the event that a contract employee does not work out. By using a contract-to-hire arrangement, we like the fact that Vaco will immediately replace an individual if necessary.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
To know that people like Melissa Billings and Alan Ridgway work hard to find the right fit for my company. That means a lot to me!
Why do you choose to work with Vaco?
The 15 plus year HR relationship with Alan Ridgway brings instant credibility to the table. Alan understands my business and the type of employee we are looking to be on our team.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco impact you and your company?
Vaco gives me the peace of mind knowing that A-level quality employees are only a telephone call away!
Lindsey Tanner was finding the job that was right for me
Well, a former co-worker at my old job actually gave my name to Lindsey Tanner at Vaco, because she knew I was looking for another job. From the first time I met with Lindsey, I felt like she was trying to find the job that was the right fit for me, not just somewhere else for me to go. The day Lindsey called me about my current position, I was actually taking care of a sick boyfriend so I paid about a minutes worth of attention to the job description and just said "Sure, send my resume." When I was called in for an interview, I didn't think I would know anyone there, but turned out one of the people I interviewed with not only graduated from my alma mater, Mississippi State, but he had also married a girl from the same 6k population small town I grew up in! On top of that, the day I started this new job, I discovered there were a handful of people that I already knew who worked for Protective. What a small world! Needless to say, that made me feel right at home and was the start of an amazing work experience at Protective. And, I have Lindsey and everyone at Vaco to thank for all of it! Also, my current employer works very closely with Vaco to fill any open positions, so I am still able to maintain a relationship with Vaco and it's recruiters.
Vaco was very diligent with finding me the right people
How, specifically, did Vaco help you?
I was in the need of two quality individuals to fill my parts department positions. I was looking for two individuals that have multiple skill sets. They had to be detail oriented, organized, proactive, as well as have good communication skills.
What made your experience with Vaco special?
Vaco was very diligent with finding me the right people. They listened to my needs. They drilled me with detailed questions about the job description. They wanted to know everything about the job that they were filling. Once they knew the type of person they were looking for, they kept me in the loop on all the possible candidates. During the interviewing and hiring process, Vaco was constantly keeping me updated. Even after the positions were filled, they have followed up several times to check on the progress of the new hires. All companies could learn from Vaco on the importance of keeping the customer informed as well as the importance of the follow-up.
Why do you choose to work with Vaco?
I decided to work with Vaco because of the people at Vaco. People do business with people; people do not do business with businesses. Vaco understands this. The Vaco staff is professional as well as personal.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco impact you and your company?
My greatest asset for my company is my employees. Without outstanding employees, I would not be successful. Vaco understands this and they made it easy to find and hire only the best.
Melissa Billings took time for me.
Vaco stopped & looked at me as an individual. I had a dedicated representative, Melissa Billings. She took the time to really find a position that would really allow me continue to grow and expand my career. Vaco was the only agency that believed in me. Vaco was the only agency that found me a position where I could actually put my knowledge to good use.
Vaco set itself apart from the crowd.
How does your positive relationship with Vaco impact you and your company?
Personally - Vaco set itself apart from the crowd by taking the time to get to know me... and by doing so was able to know my strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, and career aspirations. As a result, Vaco placed me in a position that I truly enjoy and it is one in which I feel I can succeed.
Professionally - Vaco is an excellent resource for candidates in the Birmingham market, proven by the successful employees placed at my Company.
Why do you choose to work with Vaco?
I chose to work with Vaco due to the Company's reputation and proven track record.