Contemporaries Incorporated

Top-rated temporary staffing agency has helped both employers and candidates achieve their goals for over 20 years.(866) 920-5981

(866) 920-5981

55 Court St. Suite 330
Boston, MA 02108 42.3592 -71.0591

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Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown

www.BostonContemporaries.com

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With more than 20 years of experience, Contemporaries promptly solves staffing needs. We match our clients with the right candidates in the Boston area by using proprietary testing and methodology. We provide seasoned and highly-skilled staff in a variety of positions, IT, and hospitality. We cater to start-ups and non-profits, universities, and companies in the private sector. Working with Contemporaries you get a team that serves your needs with the same sense of timeliness and attention to detail that you do.For all your temporary and temp-to-perm employment needs, call Contemporaries,…

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Full-service temp agency has helped both employers and candidates for over 20 years.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The gentleman I spoke with was nothing less than professional while the rest of the staff made sure that I would be both confident and comfortable before making a placement.
  2. Two experienced, friendly and efficient women run Boston Contemporaries from a small office in a convenient downtown location.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The second I walked into Contemporaries Inc., I was greeted warmly, sat down, offered something to drink, and then had a great discussion with the #1 Recruiter in Boston regarding what I was looking for, not what they were looking for.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. On top of the great oppertunities afforded they also held contracts for many conventions which gave me an oppertunity to experience the wide array of intrests that Boston brings together, and earn a little extra cash to go back to school with.
  2. The last two summers have been fantastic and I even convinced some friends to join, I can't wait to come back next summer.
service
91.07000350952148% positive
  1. The staff is all very helpful and they really do try and get their employees as many jobs as they can while still working around your schedule.
  2. The on-site managers are very attentive during the conventions and make sure that everyone gets their breaks and lunch.
  3. Their staff is very friendly, efficient and communicative; I've never felt like I was being kept out of the loop.
  4. The Contemporaries staff is very easy to work with and they found the perfect candidate on the first try.
  5. I've already recommended Contemporaries to people I know looking for jobs, and I'd do so again in a second.
  6. As a small firm that does big projects, our firm needs to have the best possible employees.
  7. understand the economy is rough and people like me are a dime a dozen, but a 9% unemployment rate doesn't mean you throw common courtesy out the window.
  8. spent countless hours online sending out my resume, never knowing if I'd even get a response, running around to interviews with rude, impersonal staffing agencies that had me fill out endless paperwork and then say "we'll be in contact soon
  9. would highly recommend this temp agency to prospective employees.
  10. Highly Recommended temp agency, works in the best interests of the employee, friendly, and professional
  11. would recommend that people searching for temporary work in Boston use Contemporaries!
  12. Good service
  13. If you are looking for professional service, call Contemporaries, Inc. first!
  14. Very nice people, and they are really effective!
  15. Donna Fitzgerald and the staff at Contemporaries gave me the best temping experience I have ever had.
  16. Contemporaries is nothing if not attentive.
  17. The staff will not forget about you after you complete your first assignment and then move onto the next warm body.
  18. Contemporaries had a helpful staff that found me temporary work immediately.
  19. went in to meet with the staff, and shared what industry I would ideally like to work, and was able to immediately secure an assignment.
  20. The gentleman I spoke with was nothing less than professional while the rest of the staff made sure that I would be both confident and comfortable before making a placement.
  21. Though that first offer didn't work out, Donna and her friendly, helpful staff kept in regular contact with me until they found me a decent-paying administrative position at a medical office that may go permanent.
  22. The staff will get you the best rates that they can.
  23. The management and staff are professional and friendly, and work hard to hustle up jobs for their workers, even during this challenging recession.
  24. Two experienced, friendly and efficient women run Boston Contemporaries from a small office in a convenient downtown location.
  25. It is nice to know that this company cares about their employees and that they are willing to go the extra distance to make the best match, rather than just fill jobs with unhappy workers.
  26. Attentive, friendly agency that helped me get my new job.
  27. Excellent and friendly service
  28. The staff are helpful, diligent, and they work very hard on behalf of their employees and clients.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The jobs are interesting and can be long-lasting opportunities.
  2. Having worked with other agencies in the past, we were struck by Contemporaries, Inc. quick reaction time in identifying qualified, professional, temporary help.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/30/11

Good People, Good Service

by nflood978 at Citysearch

Contemporaries provides a service that is increasingly difficult to find in today’s economy. Unlike other temp agencies that will bring you in for an informational interview, then leave you guessing as to when and if work will be available, Contemporaries places you immediately into open positions. The agency is vigilant not only about finding you work quickly, but also about keeping you consistently employed. In my case I was called shortly after I submitted my resume, and have not gone a day without employment since… truly a service that is difficult to find.

Because Contemporaries clients range from universities to law firms, there are always an abundance of desirable positions available that have the potential to become permanent. The friendly staff are not only accommodating, but are genuinely interested in helping people prosper and make the transition to becoming permanently and gainfully employed. Donna, the director is very nice and very well connected with the job market in the Boston area. She is not only able to provide employment, but also to assist you in building valuable networking skills that will benefit you when attempting to enter into your desired field of work. Tuoyang, the coordinator is one of the most well organized and efficient people I have worked with. By keeping in constant communication with me throughout the temp process, he made me feel as though I had someone professional and reliable to act as a liaison with prospective employers.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/29/11

A foot through the door and a future

by musikgirl at Citysearch

Being from Boston, I thought finding a job in the city would be no problem. But, after coming back from college, I found the economy and job market a disaster.

I had a really hard time finding a job on my own. I worked with many temp agencies who had tried to find me a position, but it wasn’t until I went to Contemporaries, Inc., that I found my perfect match.

Donna not only went out of her way to help place me in the right job, but she also guided me through the first month of my assignment, making sure I was going to succeed. The job, incidentally, is at a company where I had sent my resume to more than a year ago, but heard absolutely nothing back. Recently, they offered me a full time, permanent position. If you need a foot through the door and a job that you can plan a future with, I’d recommend contacting Contemporaries. They made my ideal job a reality.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/29/11

Super dependable and friendly

by atreides88 at Citysearch

I’ve worked with two other agencies in the Boston area over the past year, and I have to say, Contemporaries has been the one constant I could depend on. I’ve worked with them for about 4 months, and I haven’t missed an assignment. The other two I’ve worked with sent me on day assignments and didn’t have anything for me for 2-3 weeks. So Contemporaries’ priority is really focused on keeping me working, since I haven’t missed an assignment since I’ve been working for them.

Donna’s an especially awesome lady. She really took the time to explain to me how things worked, and never led me on about things. Not only that, she took the time to personally counsel me on my career path, and helped strategize with me on how to approach a startup. I’m looking at going perm with them, but in the meantime, Contemporaries is keeping me working steadily.

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/20/11

Really? Very Selective (in a bad way)

by ZaphodX at Citysearch

Unfortunately this company, which used to be the best of Boston, has been struggling to survive and treat prospective temp employees like pawns in their money game. Sadly they use people when they are hot and earn lots of $, and ignore those same people who held their back when they find a new crop of fools willing to work for less. Have worked with this operation over the years and the pay scale has plummeted from north of $20 to the flat $10 per hour range. Call in, they tell you to call every morning at 7am, or there will be nothing. Ask for a call back if you are on their "hotlist" and they do so. Not on their hotslist anymore - never, ever, a call back.

Summary: They were the best of Boston, but not they are barely almost maybe a survivor in Boston. Don't believe the hype. Don't believe everything they tell you. Truth be told...

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/16/11

Back to Work befor I knew it.

by Andrew Mclaughlin at Citysearch

I had worked with Contemporaries 12 1/2 years ago when I first got out of college and it was a very positive experience.

Whe I got laid off on a Tuesday and didn't know where to turn first. I had actually been looking for a new job for several months so my resume was ready to go.

I thought back to when I had gotten out of college and called Contemporaries. Not only did they remember me they had me come in the next day and I was on an assignment by Monday.

Some of my friends who've been out a while were shocked that it was so quick, I just tell them to call Contemporaries and get back to work.

The Details on Contemporaries Incorporated

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Message from Contemporaries Incorporated

  • The Right Match
  • Honest, Thorough and Prompt
  • 20+ Years Experience

With more than 20 years of experience, Contemporaries promptly solves staffing needs. We match our clients with the right candidates in the Boston area by using proprietary testing and methodology. We provide seasoned and highly-skilled staff in a variety of positions, IT, and hospitality. We cater to start-ups and non-profits, universities, and companies in the private sector. Working with Contemporaries you get a team that serves your needs with the same sense of timeliness and attention to detail that you do.

For all your temporary and temp-to-perm employment needs, call Contemporaries, Inc. Because people who have a vision deserve to reach their destination.

Contemporaries, Inc. is a woman owned and operated corporation. SOMWBA-certified, WBE, and DBE.

Contemporaries Incorporated
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