What is Direct Hire?
At Technical Search Consultants, we know that our clients and candidates are looking for the best possible job or position match. That’s why it’s so important for us to offer a range of services for employers, including temp-to-hire, contract, temporary, and direct hire. Each of these has its merits and best use cases. Today, though, we're going to go deeper on what exactly is involved in a direct hire, from both the employer’s and job seeker’s perspective, and why working with Technical Search Consultants can give you the extra edge you need.
First though, let’s get to the bottom of what exactly we mean by “direct hire.”
What is Direct Hiring?
A direct hire is pretty much as it sounds: a company hires an employee to permanently fill an open position. This can be done via a job posting that a candidate responds to, but it can also be done via a staffing agency.
The key that sets this hiring apart is that the company is not looking to hire for a temporary need–this is a permanent, typically full time position that they would like to fill. The job seeker interested in a direct hire would look forward to receiving all the benefits exclusive to a company employee once hired. While they may originally be interacting with a job search consultant, once hired, they will deal with their new employer’s management and HR team. That differs from temp-to-hire and contract jobs, where the staffing agency acts as a go-between for the employer and employee.
In the end, a direct hire employee is hired with the expectation that they will opt to remain with their employer long-term, and that they will become a valuable part of the team for years to come.
How Does Direct Hire Work?
As mentioned, a company can choose to directly hire themselves, or they can choose to work with a staffing agency to find the ideal, prescreened direct hire employee who is perfect for the position.
When working with a staffing agency like Technical Search Consultants, a company can expect our recruiters to handle every step of the hiring process. We take care of job postings, resume reviews and screenings, candidate interviews, always keeping both parties informed along the way. At every step of the process, our goal is to simplify your experience and respect your resources. For these reasons we strive to conduct the most thorough recruiting process possible to ensure that any candidate we recommend would both meet and exceed your requirements and company needs. In order to conserve your time and resources, we only send applicants your way who we know will align with the position you are seeking to fill.
Pros and Cons of Direct Hire
Depending on a job seeker’s or hiring company’s needs, using a staffing agency for a direct hire could be the best option.
Employers who are looking to hire a long term employee for a permanent position want to know that the person they hire is committed to this new relationship and also dedicated to their profession. It can be hard to find enough time and resources to lead a full on search for the ideal candidate for an open position. Using a staffing agency for a direct hire can be a more costly option than using an online job posting site for example, but it will ultimately yield higher quality candidates who meet the employer’s exact needs and requirements. Recruiters at a staffing agency can find the cream of the crop candidates who are looking for a position just like the one that is on offer, which can mean lower overall turnover rates and higher levels of productivity once the position has been filled. That level of efficiency and security is truly invaluable.
Job seekers can also see countless benefits from working with a direct hire staffing agency. Even the most serious independent job search can yield plenty of loose ends and callbacks that lead nowhere. Candidates who have extensive skills and experience in their field need to target their searches if they are looking for a permanent, direct hire position. This will open them up to all the benefits that an employer has to offer, like health insurance, PTO, retirement savings, career advancement, additional training opportunities, and more. The quick timeline from job seeker to permanent employee paired with the security and stability that this can bring make working with a staffing agency well worth it.
The perceived disadvantages to using a staffing agency for a direct hire for both employer and job seeker alike tend to come down to cost. The fact that there is no trial period with a direct hire, as there may be with a temporary worker, is also something to consider. However, the tradeoff is that the person who is suggested as an employee has been extensively screened and evaluated to ensure that they meet and exceed hiring criteria–the risks here are low. Especially for companies searching for candidates from very niche or specialized industries, working with a staffing agency that is familiar with your sector is worth the investment. Instead of having a skilled employee divert their productivity in order to find and hire a new employee, you can maintain current levels of work output while still finding that just-right job candidate.
Technical Search Consultants Is Your Staffing Agency In Cleveland
At Technical Search Consultants, our dedicated team of seasoned professional recruiters and account managers work hard on behalf of each and every employer and job seeker. We get to know you and your company so that we can find the ideal candidates to fill your open positions. We spare no effort to ensure that the job seekers we send your way have the qualifications, career goals, and employment needs that align with your requirements. Whether you are in the market for direct hire or temporary workers, you can trust that the team at Technical Search Consultants will find the people you’re looking for.
You can get back to business–we’ll handle the job search. Reach out today and contact us to learn more about our process or submit a resume or post an open position online.