Whitman Associates is dedicated to providing the finest quality personalized staffing services to both the Washington, D.C. area's business community and to job seekers. We listen to the needs of each client and temp, identify the best candidates for our clients and find the best positions for our candidates to ensure success while building lasting relationships based on trust, respect, equality, and integrity.
We aim to find the best talent for our job assignments and ensure that our clients' and temps' needs are met with great satisfaction. Whitman Associates is an equal opportunity employer that follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Whitman Associates refers qualified workers regardless of race, religion, color, age, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
We aim to find the best talent for our job assignments and ensure that our clients' and temps' needs are met with great satisfaction. Whitman Associates is an equal opportunity employer that follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Whitman Associates refers qualified workers regardless of race, religion, color, age, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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At Whitman Associates, Inc., we are celebrating our 48th anniversary finding the right person for the right job. Contact us today at (202) 659-2111 or resumes@whitmanjobs.com for more information on our temporary, temp to hire and permanent staffing services. Whitman Associates, Inc. is CCR (Central Contractor Registration) certified.
Whitman Associates works diligently to fill jobs in a number of different categories and industries. No matter what needs our clients have to fill, Whitman Associates focuses on identifying the most qualified professional candidates with the intent to match them to the specific job requirements. Through targeted job listings and our years of hands-on expertise, we are able to attract the best talent.
Whitman Associates provides various temporary staffing solutions designed to fit your needs. Whether you are in the process of filling a permanent job, covering a vacation spot, or just needing some extra assistance for a day or two, we can help. Beta testing a new position to learn its requirements and qualifications, such as number of hours and specific skills.
Whitman Associates works to find the right candidate for you. We have over 45 years of experience, since 1972, in the search and placement of permanent office support personnel in the Washington, D.C. area. At Whitman Associates, we take the time to understand the needs of every client.
We know that each business requires different skills from their employees, which is why we strive in every case to find that special person to meet your particular needs.Whitman Associates' staff consists of highly trained Placement & Recruitment Specialists with over 20 years experience.
We know that each business requires different skills from their employees, which is why we strive in every case to find that special person to meet your particular needs.Whitman Associates' staff consists of highly trained Placement & Recruitment Specialists with over 20 years experience.
Most businesses in just about every industry could use temp to perm staffing help, from time to time. This hiring style is the perfect way to meet and vet candidates for a particular position without pressure for either of you. In the meantime, you are keeping your team on track with a talented worker.
Reviews (17)
R. K.
Jun 16, 2021
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Eh, no luck with this agency.
The reviews were generally positive, so I took a chance and submitted my resume for consideration. I submitted an application, took the tests, submitted references and was connected with Diana Villegas. However no opportunities were sent my way.
Word of advice: When using a staffing agency, do not submit your references right away, or at the very least, make it clear that you do not want your references contacted until the agency has first connected you with potential opportunities.
I was not happy this agency checked my references when I wasn't presented
The reviews were generally positive, so I took a chance and submitted my resume for consideration. I submitted an application, took the tests, submitted references and was connected with Diana Villegas. However no opportunities were sent my way.
Word of advice: When using a staffing agency, do not submit your references right away, or at the very least, make it clear that you do not want your references contacted until the agency has first connected you with potential opportunities.
I was not happy this agency checked my references when I wasn't presented
Viktoryia H.
Feb 10, 2021
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I highly recommend Whitman Associates. Julie was absolutely incredible and gave me fantastic suggestions for improving my resume's readability. Even though I ended up landing a job by myself, Julie had some great opportunities lined up for me that fit my experience and preferences to a tee. If I ever find myself looking for a placement in DC, Whitman will be my place to go. They work hard for you and genuinely want the best for their clients.
Laura K.
Jul 24, 2019
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Julie is AMAZING! I had started to lose hope in my job search process and was honestly on the fence about using a staffing company. I had been peddling my resume to old job connections and through every online avenue with not ONE solid response. I have a very stacked resume and was naive thinking I could easily find a full time position that fit my needs.
The instant I responded to Whitman's email they scheduled an appointment for me to come in and meet with Julie. In that meeting she gave me some job opening options and asked me what I was interested in. The following week I had back to
The instant I responded to Whitman's email they scheduled an appointment for me to come in and meet with Julie. In that meeting she gave me some job opening options and asked me what I was interested in. The following week I had back to
Brian M.
Dec 04, 2018
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I have had the luxury of having secretarial and administrative support for more than 35 years, and have always insisted on the best, because after all, that person is an extension of what I do. From running multi-million dollar corporations, to a small nonprofit, the criteria is the same. So, when I needed a temporary assistant for the week of our nonprofit gala, I called Whitman Associates, Inc. in Washington and happened to speak with their VP of Marketing. I told her what I needed, and what that person would be doing. Now, while I would ordinarily want to interview that person in advance, Julie
Nicholas G.
Nov 12, 2018
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My experience with Whitman Associates, Inc. was my first with a staffing agency and I am not sure anyone could provide a better experience. I originally found them online and decided it was worth a try since I was looking for a temp position. I followed the directions provided to email in my resume and follow-up with a phone call. I was immediately scheduled for an interview just a few days later (due to my own schedule being full). The appointment was really smooth and straightforward. I met with Denise who was an absolute pleasure to interview with. The entire meeting was very professional while
Ashanty E.
Feb 13, 2018
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I highly recommend Whitman Associates! I had never used a temp agency before, and this was a pleasant experience.
I was very frustrated trying to find a job after graduating; I ended up going to Whitman Associates for help finding a job even though the positions were unrelated to what I had studied but I didn't mind.
Julie was so helpful, professional, and nice-- she called me and told me about several positions and never gave up on me. I was working for a few months as a temp which turned into a permanent position. I can't say enough wonderful things about Julie. She was excellent
I was very frustrated trying to find a job after graduating; I ended up going to Whitman Associates for help finding a job even though the positions were unrelated to what I had studied but I didn't mind.
Julie was so helpful, professional, and nice-- she called me and told me about several positions and never gave up on me. I was working for a few months as a temp which turned into a permanent position. I can't say enough wonderful things about Julie. She was excellent
Joseph R.
Dec 05, 2017
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This was my first review of Whitman back in Q1 2016:
After three months of pounding the pavement with a freshly minted graduate degree in my hands, I turned to Whitman Associates hoping for something that would let me stop putting the hurt on my savings.
Sure, there were some time-killer gigs, but in less than a month, they found more than a job for me. Whitman Associates paired me with an growing company that recognized my potential, the value of my education, and my energy. They found a place where I won't just grow - I'll thrive.
Shout outs to Julie and Alison, who always took my
After three months of pounding the pavement with a freshly minted graduate degree in my hands, I turned to Whitman Associates hoping for something that would let me stop putting the hurt on my savings.
Sure, there were some time-killer gigs, but in less than a month, they found more than a job for me. Whitman Associates paired me with an growing company that recognized my potential, the value of my education, and my energy. They found a place where I won't just grow - I'll thrive.
Shout outs to Julie and Alison, who always took my
Naomi G.
Apr 18, 2017
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Eeek - I'm honestly surprised about the negative reviews. Someone said they are racist?! They are certainly not....
Anyway, I applied online with them about a month ago as I just recently moved to DC, jobless. Both Julie and Lindsey have been really great throughout the whole process. They presented a couple of opportunities that either fell through or I rejected before I accepted a fantastic position that I begin this week. They called me often with different opportunities and asked before they sent my resume anywhere. They were not pushy at all. They are very pleasant and genuine
Anyway, I applied online with them about a month ago as I just recently moved to DC, jobless. Both Julie and Lindsey have been really great throughout the whole process. They presented a couple of opportunities that either fell through or I rejected before I accepted a fantastic position that I begin this week. They called me often with different opportunities and asked before they sent my resume anywhere. They were not pushy at all. They are very pleasant and genuine
Hope C.
Jul 26, 2016
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Sadly, they are racists at worse and elitist at best. You apply, get an email from a person who has never been available...even though you get the email with a name attached....saying that you are a great candidate, you call, get who I am assuming is the receptionist, who ask just enough questions to see if they can guess your ethnicity, Linda will come to the phone, will not acknowledge the email that said you were a great candidate, rather she'll say that your info. will be shared as they get opportunities, only you'll never hear from them again. Honestly, I'm not sure how they
Liz B.
Jul 10, 2015
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Julie and Kim have made my working life in DC exponentially better. Here are a few of the reasons why I highly recommend Whitman:
1. Julie got me an interview within days of our initial interview. Our interview was within days of my application to Whitman. The entire process was smooth moving and easy. She also worked with me to help a friend who was moving to the area and connected her with work within a week of arriving in the city.
2. So many temp agencies feel like cheap used car lots, I never got that impression from Whitman. Julie and Kim make meaningful placements where they think you
1. Julie got me an interview within days of our initial interview. Our interview was within days of my application to Whitman. The entire process was smooth moving and easy. She also worked with me to help a friend who was moving to the area and connected her with work within a week of arriving in the city.
2. So many temp agencies feel like cheap used car lots, I never got that impression from Whitman. Julie and Kim make meaningful placements where they think you
Y. Z.
Jun 08, 2015
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Wow, what a terrible experience. Spoke with Julie Lindgren over the phone regarding a need for a office secretary position we had.
She was extremely condescending and kept asking if we can afford it. After I asked about the price and confirmed that it was within budget, she said something like "are you sure".
Over the phone she said they had candidates and wanted to set something up for next week (thanks for being prompt!). When next week came, she emailed me and simply said she didn't have anyone and to try other companies.
I do not recommend this company purely on their level
She was extremely condescending and kept asking if we can afford it. After I asked about the price and confirmed that it was within budget, she said something like "are you sure".
Over the phone she said they had candidates and wanted to set something up for next week (thanks for being prompt!). When next week came, she emailed me and simply said she didn't have anyone and to try other companies.
I do not recommend this company purely on their level
Liza M.
Dec 12, 2014
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I have worked with various reputable temp agencies over the years during different stages of my life (college, post college, grad school). This is the first time I've an unprofessional experience with a temp agency.
They were misleading about their assignments and not transparent throughout the process. I worked with a client of theirs for several months and when it was time for me to move on (something I was clear about from the beginning) they were not receptive or communicative. I wanted to move on and gave ample notice, they insisted I stay on even part-time, and didn't communicate
They were misleading about their assignments and not transparent throughout the process. I worked with a client of theirs for several months and when it was time for me to move on (something I was clear about from the beginning) they were not receptive or communicative. I wanted to move on and gave ample notice, they insisted I stay on even part-time, and didn't communicate
Courtney C.
Mar 15, 2013
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I sincerely appreciate how hard Julie worked to find me a temporary position. Compared to my concurrent experience with another agency, I found this operation much better run.
Yes, Julie is going to make you prove to her that you are worth being a part of her portfolio. (My interview with her was by far my worst performance to date!) But after passing the sniff test and earning her trust, she's going to go to work for you. That is in fact what it is all about.
Within a week of meeting with her, I had an interview (and got the job!) with one of her clients. The client companies she works
Yes, Julie is going to make you prove to her that you are worth being a part of her portfolio. (My interview with her was by far my worst performance to date!) But after passing the sniff test and earning her trust, she's going to go to work for you. That is in fact what it is all about.
Within a week of meeting with her, I had an interview (and got the job!) with one of her clients. The client companies she works
Michelle E.
Feb 12, 2013
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Liz G.
Nov 27, 2012
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Not worth the time you will spend trying to tell them about your experience and passions.
I submitted my resume (well qualified, lots of relevant experience, wide open schedule) and was immediately contacted by the head of their office. I scheduled an in-person interview for the next day and was basically told that I would be a shoe-in.
During the interview, I met with two of the women who work there: the receptionist started the discussion, then Julie pulled me into her office. As soon as I sat down with the second woman, I started to worry that the Yelp reviews were too true.
She talked over
I submitted my resume (well qualified, lots of relevant experience, wide open schedule) and was immediately contacted by the head of their office. I scheduled an in-person interview for the next day and was basically told that I would be a shoe-in.
During the interview, I met with two of the women who work there: the receptionist started the discussion, then Julie pulled me into her office. As soon as I sat down with the second woman, I started to worry that the Yelp reviews were too true.
She talked over
Lisaq U.
Jun 20, 2012
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Don't do it to yourself. This company is one of the worst staffing agencies in DC.
When I interviewed with them they did not seemed concerned at all about my needs or what type of job I was looking for. I couldn't get a word in edgewise and they basically talked over me the whole time. They were very cold and mechanical and the interview was insanely rushed. Furthermore, they have done a terrible job getting me assignments and I feel as if they aren't even trying (my schedule is wide open). Lastly, (this is the kicker), they lost my paperwork and I didn't even get paid
When I interviewed with them they did not seemed concerned at all about my needs or what type of job I was looking for. I couldn't get a word in edgewise and they basically talked over me the whole time. They were very cold and mechanical and the interview was insanely rushed. Furthermore, they have done a terrible job getting me assignments and I feel as if they aren't even trying (my schedule is wide open). Lastly, (this is the kicker), they lost my paperwork and I didn't even get paid
Elise A.
Feb 20, 2009
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This is a little dated, but I had a great experience with Whitman, and just discovered Yelp.com, so I'm writing now. I interviewed with them in 2001. They found me temporary work almost every day for 2 or 3 weeks, then found me an association job, where I spent the next 7 years working my way up the ladder. I started at entry level, then worked up four steps to management It was a great experience, and I know my company continues to use them.
