Pros
When it comes to my time at Russell Tobin, I only worked at the Charleston office. The funny thing about me leaving was I didn't really plan on it, an opportunity that was too good to pass up just fell on my lap. If that wasn't the case, I'd probably still be there. Regarding the opportunity (especially for people fresh into their careers), this is pretty massive. When they give you an idea as to who the clients you work with are, they really aren't lying. When I got hired I was immediately placed on the Facebook Embedded Solution (now Meta). The experience I received from this job is... nuts. It's hard work, but that hard work is rewarded. I can't say enough nice things about my team, as well as how much I enjoyed the actual office. Charleston's office is pretty big, and it grew quite a bit ever since I started (April time, it's now December). The amount of turnover I've seen is astonishingly low when it comes to the staffing world. Plus comparing other agencies -- this industry is cutthroat. It can feel like you have a target on your back, but I have not once felt like that here (nor do I think anyone else has). Regarding leadership, the office is headed by two folks: John Woronowich and Abby Crist. These two will probably be sounding boards for the rest of my career, and if it weren't for them I wouldn't have found nearly as much success. Both are working pretty much all the time, but they will go out of their way to make time for you and make sure you're taken care of. Your failure isn't even treated like an option to them, and they'll make sure you know that. I really loved working here, and if I ended up landing back here for whatever reason, I wouldn't be mad it. I know this team wouldn't be mad at it either! I know there's some reviews on here that might say "NO!" and I get it, I don't want to devalue anyone's experience, but I'm really thankful I took the leap and joined. It will forever be one of the highlights of my career -- and I mean that. Oh also, let's talk about Tim Tobin. He's at the helm of the Search & Engage part of Pride Global (so, Russell Tobin). He is straight up one of the nicest people I've ever met. When it comes to people that are *that* senior in a company, they're often intimidating. Tim will make time to connect with you one-on-one, advice you, and it's just like talking to someone you've known for years. Regarding my immediate manager, her name was Christie Brady. She didn't sit in Charleston (Tim didn't either), but she was also the best. Even with representing a client, she'll advocate for her team first and foremost and make herself available at all times. These leaders work hard, like HARD hard, and it shows. I hope to keep in touch with them for the rest of my life. If you're interested in recruiting *even mildly*, give RTA a try. You won't regret it.
Cons
The benefits are pretty expensive, but that's also throughout all of staffing/agency.