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Frequently Asked Questions
- How are you different from other marketing and creative staffing firms?
- As a Profiles Talent, do I pay to be represented?
- How can I register?
- What is the probability you can find me a job opportunity?
- Who are your clients?
- How do you determine my hourly rate for Freelance/Contract opportunities?
- How many active candidates are there in the Profiles database?
- Do you represent candidates from your current clients?
- As a candidate of Profiles, is my representation exclusive to Profiles?
- Will you contact my current employer?
- If I choose not to accept a contract assignment, what happens?
- Are benefits offered to Freelance/Contract Employees?
Q: How are you different from other marketing and creative staffing firms?
A: Profiles looks at the matching process from all angles, ensuring the best match for the Client and Talent. The dynamics of an office environment are delicate, and we understand how important it is for teams to work well together. We thoroughly screen and credential our candidates to better understand their career goals so we can match the right candidate with the right job. Since it is our niche, we’re better at this than anyone in the industry.
Q: As a Profiles Talent, do I pay to be represented?
A: This is a completely free service for candidates, as our clients pay us to find candidates to fill their positions.
A: A Profiles recruiter would invite the candidate in for an interview. During this 40 minute to an hour meeting, the recruiter will explain Profiles’ process as well as try to get a better feel of the candidates’ expertise and wants and desires for their next position.
Q: What is the probability you can find me a job opportunity?
A: There is no telling how long it will take a candidate to get a position; it really depends on our clients’ needs. We do encourage candidates to keep in close contact with their recruiter. Persistence pays off.
A: Our clients are some the biggest and most progressive companies in the Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, and Richmond areas. Fortune 500 companies come to us because they know we are specialists in our field.
Q: How do you determine my hourly rate for Freelance/Contract opportunities?
A: The cost of freelancers per hour depends upon the job they will be performing. Call the office nearest you for more information, or submit a request form.
Q: How many active candidates are there in the Profiles database?
A: We currently have 10,000 candidates who are actively searching. Your chances of placement are higher when you call your local office to check in on a regular basis. If we know you are checking in often, then we know you are ready to make your next career move quickly.
Q: Do you represent candidates from your current clients?
A: We will represent candidates that are currently, or have in the past, worked with or for our clients. We are obligated, by law, to represent any candidate seeking our assistance, if the candidate possesses abilities that are within one of our disciplines, and if we have an opportunity suitable to these talents. However, we will not actively seek out candidates currently employed with our active Clients.
Q: As a candidate of Profiles, is my representation exclusive to Profiles?
A: No. We encourage all of our candidates to utilize as many avenues as possible when looking for a job. Just remain very organized about the opportunities that you apply to and how you have sent your resume (via web, another recruiter, etc).
Q: Will you contact my current employer?
A: We hold confidentiality to the highest standards. We will not contact current employers unless we have specific approval from our candidates.
Q: If I choose not to accept a contract assignment, what happens?
A: Absolutely nothing. You do not have to accept any contract positions offered to you.
Q: Are benefits offered to Freelance/Contract Employees?
A: Yes. If you are a full-time freelancer for Profiles, we do offer benefits programs.
