Contract Engineers can be a huge boost to your company during times of transition or when dealing with short, time-sensitive projects. These hired hands often bring serious skills, but require no long-term commitments or need for unemployment insurance. With that said, the modern workplace isn’t a one size fits all situation. No two firms are the same, and bringing in…

Over the past several decades, the tech industry has thrown a wrench into the way we view work in America. Years ago, employers may have looked at contract workers with some skepticism, as most people wanted full-time stability. Today that is no longer always the case. There are many skilled contract engineers who prefer to work on short-term projects rather…

According to Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher, “change is the only constant”. This is true in life, but it is particularly true in tech. Tech is constantly evolving and pushing forward, and Technical staffing requires more than simply staying on top of current tech trends and understanding industry best practices. It is often necessary to understand where technology is going…

Choosing a suitable contract engineering service provider is different than partnering with a staffing agency for permanent placement recruiting.  If you need specialized expertise for a 3, 6, or 12-month assignment, it’s beneficial to find a service provider with a good track record of delivering solutions to companies like yours. Depending on the nature of the expertise needed, you’ll need…

Quality engineers are difficult to source but essential for success, causing more than a few HR professionals to pull out more than a few strands of their hair. Finding the right engineer is tough, and nobody knows that more than we do at Expect Technical Staffing. Finding great engineering talent is a big part of our job When filling engineering…

Spotting a job hopper is not as straightforward as counting the number of jobs someone has had in a certain span of time.  A good look at the types of experiences and the reasons given for leaving each job should give you an indication of whether the candidate is worth the time and financial commitment demanded to hire and bring…

Searching for a job is stressful, especially when the process is taking longer than you would like. It can be tempting to fall prey to what looks like a quick fix, but what may actually be a waste of time and money – paying an upfront fee to a recruiter. See the video blog version below. Some recruiters ask for…

Ask any seasoned recruiter – recruiting passive candidates is one of the most difficult and time-consuming aspects of the job.  Recruiting passive candidates forces us to put on our salesperson hats and really sell our agency and the open position (or positions). This post will cover some tips and hints for recruiting passive candidates, but before we go further… What…