[jsfg_cinti] Re: Information on Contracting Firms

Typically you won't get an offer until the contracting company has a client
who agrees to take you on. They will present your resume as if you are their
employee, then and if the client agrees to your engagement they'll hire you.

In this economy few companies are willing to hire directly to the bench in
the hopes of placing you, but a few will - especially if you have a hot
skill.

Speaking of the bench, many small contractors don't have a bench at all. If
you get an interview I think inquiring about their bench policy is a very
reasonable question. No bench means you're on the street immediately when
the assignment ends, and they all end eventually, and not always when
scheduled to do so. Also, note that every job is described as "X months in
duration BUT THIS CLIENT ALMOST ALWAYS EXTENDS". Take it with a grain of
salt.

Finally, I wouldn't let anyone submit my resume unless I know where its
going. Otherwise you may end up being submitted by multiple companies for a
single position. I don't that situation helps your cause -- but that's just
my opinion.

Good luck!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ellen" <ekh2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <John-A-Picchioni@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <jsfg_cinti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 1:30 PM
Subject: [jsfg_cinti] Re: Information on Contracting Firms


> Hi John,
>
> My experience with contract/consulting firms is that after you first =
> talk
> with them, you probably will not hear back until they get a position =
> that
> fits your background and salary requirements.  I interviewed TEKsystems,
> Sheela Systems, and PDR.  All of the people I came into contact with =
> seemed
> nice, open & honest.  PDR contacted me twice for positions that looked =
> like
> a good fit, and last week I started a contract through them.  I know 2
> people who've worked through PDR & both felt they were treated very =
> well. My
> experience with PDR has been positive too. Another former JSFGer is
> currently contracting with Sheela Systems and I think he is happy with =
> the
> firm.
>
> I know 2 people who've worked at Cardinal - one has been there about 5 =
> years
> and has been happy with the company, the other person felt there was =
> some
> negative racist/ethnicist attitudes & left the company. I've worked with =
> the
> second person, and he does not have a "chip on his shoulder" - in fact =
> he's
> one of the best people I've worked with during my career.  However, I
> realize that one person's experience may not represent the overall =
> corporate
> culture.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jsfg_cinti-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:jsfg_cinti-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John A Picchioni
> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:08 AM
> To: jsfg_cinti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [jsfg_cinti] Information on Contracting Firms
>
> Good Morning All,
> =3D20
> I am looking for contacts in the following contracting/consulting firms =
> =3D to
> gain some insight as to how they operate and what the culture is like.  =
> =3D I
> am not looking for HR/recruiter contacts as I already have that info:
> Cardinal Solutions Resolvit Resources TEKSystems  Thanks!=20
>
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