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Established in 1982, Smith Hampton & Devlin, LLC is a staffing agency that offers temp and permanent placement services in the San Francisco Bay Area. We differ from other permanent and temporary agencies in our dedication to providing our clients and candidates with focused attention to the job placement process. Our expertise allows us to offer a broad spectrum of staffing services, including doing our best to make each person feel welcome and respected. We can't promise to find each and every person a job but we will help you assess your skills and resume, and coach you on how to get the best opportunity possible. If you have a solid work history and are computer savvy, more doors will be open to you. It is our desire to make your job search experience in the SF Bay Area a good one.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really surprised at seeing all the 1-star reviews because I've NEVER had a negative experience. I don't want to cast aspersions on or down-play all those who have had 1-star moments, but in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am SOOO happy to read that I was not the only who had a less than stellar experience with this organization. I had such high hopes and my experience was so frustrating, it was a catalyst in my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This company was extremely unresponsive. After coming in, interviewing, and taking all the computer tests, I was told about one job that had nothing to do with anything I was interested in. After…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After being put on hold and told to call back a week later (twice) because they were too busy, I have had it with this place. I'm not entry level or unskilled and yet this agency didn't even have the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've known Jocelyn and Nancy at SHD for more than fifteen years. During that time, they have helped me find a couple of terrific jobs, acted as a sounding board during other job searches, and in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Jocelyn at Smith Hampton & Devlin makes you feel like you're her only client. She spends time getting to know not only your career history, but also you as a person. She only will set you up with companies...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jocelyn makes you feel like you're her only client. She spends time getting to know not only your career history, but also you as a person. She only will set you up with companies that are a good,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I haven't worked with many recruiters (despite having been one myself in my own career at one point!), my initial impression of Jocelyn is top-notch. I received a nearly immediate response to my…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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As if looking for a new job isn't stressful and daunting enough, who needs impersonal, non-responsive and never-satisfied recruiters "helping" you? I actually didn't realize how painful other agencies can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not once have they returned a phone call. Not once have they responded to an application submitted by email. Given the model of a temp agency, I don't really understand how they manage to function if…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had initially gone in to Smith Hampton and Devlin a few months ago and hadn't heard back at first but later got a call from one of the owners of the Agency, Jocelyn. She was very nice and invited me…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 5.24.08: My temping days are temporarily over and SHD was the best temping company I worked with! They were always nice, always worked with my schedule and never gave me a hard time about…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Smith Hampton and Devlin rocks! At my first appointment, I ended up meeting with two consultants and the owner! They helped me reformat my resume and let me take a look at the websites of a few other their...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday I went in for an interview at Smith, Hampton, and Devlin. The recruiter with whom I had been scheduled to meet was in an interview that had gone into overtime, but the staff did everything…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jocelyn Hampton is a pleasure to deal with. I felt that she understood what I was looking for and was on the lookout for that position for me. I would recomment them to my friends. The office is very…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so earlier, I didn't have a very glowing review of SH&D. Yesterday (10/24), Jocelyn Hampton contacted me and asked if I could come in for an interview. I had a less than stellar experience when…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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I have worked with 5 staffing and temp agencies over the years and found Smith, Hampton and Devlin to be the most friendly, upbeat and helpful. My consultant Angela was really honest with me and gave me...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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This was my first visit to a staffing agency. I got to work with the owner. She helped me with my resume and ask that I list 4 things I really liked to do in an office setting. I spent about an hour testing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Smith, Hampton and Devlin has been the most consistent, professional and personable agency I have had the pleasure to work for. They have played an integral role in maintaining my sanity between jobs and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Professional and friendly during initial interactions, specifically pre-placement. Detriates quickly to sloppy, insincere and roughish behavior, eschewing any further professional support, which might not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a job in San Francisco can be a truly unpleasant experience. When I first got to SF, I didn't really know where to look and Craigslist (God Bless) just wasn't doing it for me. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta agree w. inisipidphisie P., got the BEST temp from S.H.D. the next day and they faxed over the temp's resume and HE was great. (It did take a while to get their invoice, but perhaps because the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend Smith Hampton and Devlin. They are a very conscientious group of recruiters who really give you the tools to succeed in your job search. They are very honest and upfront with you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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I just recently moved to San Francisco a few months ago and needed to get a job. I tried my search independently, sent out my resumes to what seemed like a million businesses and was unsuccessful. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given SHD 5 stars, but my more recent experience (in 2004) was not as positive as my initial interactions in 2001. I definitely appreciate the professional atmosphere, and they do offer a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yes, I was tested. Yes, I was asked to work on my resume and make it better. Yes, I was asked to research the company before I went on the interview. I felt funny at first but then all that prep and coaching...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Meeting with them at first , everyone is friendly and smiley and were able to find me a job. But once that job was established, there best interest in taking care of me had gone to nothing, and I was upset at...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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I like this service. I tested for at least an hour but was intoduced to many staff members who I beleive will really assist me in getting a job. They don't fool around. They discuss, in detail, everything they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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I was treated with great with respect. I was tested and offered free tutorials for software I needed to be more proficien with. I was given better suggestions on how to formatt my resume and then I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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I was referred to Smith Hampton & Devlin by a good friend but I still was unsure about using an agency. Well, I was treated well, I didn't wait long and ended up spending an hour. My consultant really wanted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Good Web Site. Interesting jobs. The staff in well informed about each opening. They know their clients well. They stay in touch with you....they return your calls. I felt like they really cared.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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I was so pleased to enter the offices of Smith Hampton & Devlin. The environment is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. They make the testing part of the screening as pleasant as possible. They offer you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like my fellow yelper I would recommend Nancy Devlin and her partners to anyone seeking a new job or a change in career. They will work with you personally to create the best resume and will coach you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*UPDATE* 08/13/2007 Today, I was hired by the company I've been contracting with. Thanks again to Jocelyn who made the transition a win/win/win situation. Your combination of pride and humility is a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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I am a client of Smith Hampton & Devlin. I have been very pleased with their services. Their candidates are well screened and they always guarantee their placements. I trust the staff to deliver quick and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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The staff at Smith Hampton and Devlin were probably the most friendly, intellegent and helpful group I have worked with! The best part of my experience with them--they got me a great job!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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I loved the beautiful offices. Everyone was warm and gracious. I went on 3 interviews. I was well prepared for each one. When I got the job, the whole staff celebrated and my consultant gave me a big hug and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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