What happened to this company? Don't bother! - Senior UX Designer Aquent Employee Review

1.0
Aug 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Connected to top tech companies.

Cons

Can't even count how many people I know who had contracts here for years but then were ghosted by the recruiters. What's up with that? Word is the recruiters are going for less experienced younger candidates in order to save money which is ageist! Friends and I had a few interviews in maybe three years, then ghosted. Never told if we got the job or didn't. Zero feedback. The candidate pool is huge now because they hire remotely. You'd think they'd show a little loyalty the local talent who helped bolsters their business all those years but why do that when you can get a cheaper hire from Nowheresville, Idaho, right? Recruiters send candidates out for jobs they aren't qualified for. I've spoken to hiring managers who get a pile of resumes with unqualified candidates or terrible fits.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some nice intelligent educated coworkers

Cons

Lack of transperancy, job placement wages stagnant for over 5 years with no raise, after finishing multiple contracts and bringing them thousands of dollars with my labor, no follow up on new positions. Finally contacted me about one position I would be perfect for then ghosted me. Blatant ageism using words like "junior" or "great position for recent grad". Had one horrific experience with them where they reached out to me to work on a team that loved me/loved my work - when I inquired if there was any flexibility in the pay, was suddenly told I wasn't qualified. Then I see the same listing reposted as "junior" and great for a recent grad.

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