Contract Recruiter A contract recruiter is a useful alternative when you can't afford to hire internally or when you have peak loads that require recruiting talent for short periods. A contract recruiter will perform all the duties of the full-time recruiter but is hired on an hourly, consulting basis for a specified period of time or until a certain number of people are hired. This is a great resource for finding a contract recruiter without going through an agency. Many members do contract recruiting and are in the market for these opportunities. Executive Search Firms Recruiting firms come in a variety of forms.
Most employment agencies handle jobs that are clerical or task oriented.
Employment agencies charge a fee once the individual has been hired and is working at your company. The search will often expand into a larger geographic area. Search firms typically specialize in certain job categories so it is important to contact a search firm that works within your industry or handles jobs that are specific to your needs. Contingency search firms, as well as employment agencies, charge a fee once the individual is hired and is working at your company. You will only pay one of them.