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 Below you'll find answers to some of the more common questions we face. Have a question that you don't see address? Then give us a call. We'll be happy to help you in any way we can. Common Questions About Technology Partners
Do you charge employees a fee for contract assignments? No. Nor do we charge job seekers when we place them in the permanent position that's just right for them! back to top ↑ What types of assignments do you offer? Jobs range from day laborer to chief executive officer and are available in virtually all occupations. back to top ↑ What kind of pay and benefits do your contract employees receive? To attract the most qualified employees, we offer highly competitive wages and benefits. Some contract employees earn more than their permanent counterparts. And benefits? We have those, too. Click here to find out more! back to top ↑ When I am on an assignment for one of Technology Partners' customers, who is my employer? Regardless of which of our customers you work for, Technology Partners is always your employer. Your Technology Partners Account Manager is your contact for all work assignments or employment issues. back to top ↑ What is your screening process? Our recruiters interview and conduct reference checks on each potential candidate prior to submitting him or her to any of our clients. This is how we evaluate our candidate's abilities and knowledge, as well as his or her professionalism, communication skills, and interpersonal skills. We use this interview to better understand the individual's experience, skill level, and work ethic so that we place the candidate in the job best suited to his or her background. Technology Partners performs technical testing for all IT positions, and background checks and drug testing upon client request. back to top ↑ Do you provide training for your employees? Technology Partners is primarily in the business of recruiting and placement. We do prepare our candidates for job opportunities by closely reviewing the details and background of the position. By giving our employees the most competitive rates, we allow them to direct their career goals by choosing their own training methods and topics. We don't mandate a certain type of training for our employees (CBTs, Training Centers, etc.) – we give them the bulk of the rate so they can pick and choose whichever training they would like to pursue. back to top ↑ Do you offer vacation time? For all of our contract employees Technology Partners pays you an hourly basis and does not impose a fixed paid vacation schedule. We allow our employees to take off as much time as they wish during an assignment as long as it falls within the reasonable constraints of our clients. You will also have the flexibility to take extended time off in between assignments if they wish. Some of our employees rarely take any time off while others may take up to a couple of months off after an assignment. Our business model accommodates everyone. back to top ↑ Will I be guaranteed a job if I work with you? Technology Partners cannot guarantee anyone placement in a job with one of our clients. We suggest that you work with us to build your profile so that we can determine your availability, experience, salary expectations, employment expectations, and attitude. Remember when you create a career profile with us you have registered with all of our offices across the country providing you with the opportunity to work in other cities if you wish. back to top ↑ What if I'm unhappy where I'm placed? We take great pride in the relationships we build with our employees. If for any reason you are unhappy at an assignment with Technology Partners, please contact your Account Manager immediately. We will work hard to provide an amicable solution to all parties involved. back to top ↑ How can I be sure that my current employer will not know that I'm looking for a job? We believe in confidentiality with our candidates. Technology Partners will not disclose to anyone that you or looking for a job. Your resume will remain with us until you personally authorize its submission for a specific job opportunity. back to top ↑ Will my resume be sent out to potential companies without my knowledge? No, your resume will never be submitted anywhere without your prior consent. A Technology Partners Account Manager will discuss each job description, rate, work environment, and location and any other information with you before submitting your resume to any of our clients' open positions. back to top ↑ Will I have the opportunity to be considered for a full-time position if I'm currently working for a company as a contract employee? Yes. There is no guarantee that an employer will directly hire you from us, but your work as a contract employee will increase your chances of a direct hire by the employer. back to top ↑ How big is the staffing industry? The staffing industry generated approximately $86.2 billion in sales in 2008: $70.7 billion from temporary and contract staffing and $15.5 billion in search and permanent placement services. Average daily employment for temporary and contract services has increased at an average rate of 10 percent per year over the past seven years. back to top ↑ What are the current trends in the kinds of jobs being offered on a contract basis? The fastest growth is occurring in professional and technical occupations. back to top ↑ How many companies use staffing services? 90 percent of companies use temporary and contract help services. back to top ↑ How long do people hold contract jobs? While specific jobs may last from a few hours to several years, the best estimates for the average tenure of contract employees range from three to four months all the way up to 18 months. back to top ↑ |
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