Q—How much time and money is required for you to ramp-up to do contracting? A—How does about an hour and zero dollars of financial investment sound? Any recruiter can offer contract staffing by simply letting clients know that in addition…

The federal government has all but declared that the recession is officially over. But when will companies start hiring again? The answer to this question is twofold. When they start hiring on a full-time basis is anybody’s guess, but historical…

Q: What do candidates think about contracting? Don’t they generally shy away from contract assignments and prefer the stability of direct-hire placements? A: They would, if the stability of direct-hire placements actually existed anymore. You have to remember that the…

For many recruiters, a direct-hire placement is always the answer when it comes to meeting the needs of their clients. But for the hiring manager, a direct hire isn’t necessarily always the answer. The employment world just isn’t that black-and-white….

Q: All right, let’s say I decide to add contract staffing to my business model in 2010. What exactly can I expect from it? A: In a nutshell, more than you might imagine. When you add contract staffing to your…

Q: Is there a “starter’s manual” that I can use for contract staffing? A: There certainly is. Top Echelon Contracting, the recruiter’s back-office solution, offers a free Contract Training Kit. This newly revised Kit provides a step-by-step process so you…