faq

Yes! Staffing agencies act as the middleman between you and the hiring manager. They advocate on your behalf, submit your resume and help a hiring manager understand why you’re the best candidate for the job. Plus, using a staffing industry is a free resource - providing you much needed career guidance and a leg up on the competition. Employers will partner with recruiting agencies to find the best talent, and often give staffing agencies exclusive listings you can’t find on public job boards.

No — working with a Career Group Companies recruiter is a free resource to utilize in your job search. Our biggest incentive is finding the job that’s right for you.

Regardless of the method that we contact you, we will never ask candidates for money, ask you to make purchases, or sign up for any services requiring payment. If someone reaches out claiming to represent our company and requests money or payment of any kind, please know that this is not affiliated with us.  If you ever have questions about the legitimacy of a communication, don’t hesitate to contact our office directly. We’re here to help.

While most of our clients prioritize candidates who are already local to the hiring city, you’re still welcome to apply to jobs in your target market. If a role is open to relocation, we’ll typically note that in the job description. Otherwise, we encourage you to connect with us once your move is confirmed—we’d love to support your search when you're available to interview and start locally.

We take the time to consider each resume submitted for a role, and we value the time you spent applying. If you haven’t heard back, it’s possible that the jobs you’ve applied for have already been filled, or we’re no longer looking for that specific type of candidate. Keep applying to open jobs and updating your resume, and a recruiter will contact you when a role is a great fit  – that dream job is out there, we know it!

Completing our application paperwork is a standard part of the job search process—it allows us to legally and ethically represent you to our clients. Just as you would be required to complete forms when interviewing directly with a company, this step ensures we have all the necessary information to advocate for you effectively. Your personal information is always kept secure and confidential, and if you have questions about any part of the process, your recruiter is here to help.

The best way to connect with our team is by applying to a specific role that aligns with your background and interests. We also welcome personal referrals from candidates we've worked with in the past. Because we aim to give every candidate thoughtful attention and guidance, this approach helps us manage our outreach and ensures a more personalized experience. If your background is a fit, one of our recruiters will be in touch to take the next steps.

For temporary employees on long-term assignments - those lasting multiple months - we offer certain benefits packages. Your recruiter will give you more specifics when you are placed on a temporary assignment that is eligible for benefits.

We appreciate your interest in working with us. Because we aim to give each candidate a high level of attention and tailored support, we’re only able to move forward with individuals who apply to a specific open role that aligns with their background. If we don’t currently have a position that matches your experience, it wouldn’t be in your best interest to connect just yet.

We recommend checking back regularly. New roles are added all the time, and applying directly when a relevant opportunity becomes available. We look forward to hearing from you then!

If you’re unsure about where to submit your timesheet or if you filling it out correctly, you can reach out to the recruiter who placed you in the role – they will get you squared away.

Your initial meeting with a Career Group Companies recruiter will feel a lot like a job interview. We like to take time to meet our candidates face to face, so we can make the best matches based on chemistry, as well as skillset and experience. You should bring a copy of your resume and be prepared to answer questions regarding your experience, your ideal job and work environment, and your salary expectations. Our goal is to get to know you on a deeper level so we can better serve you in your job search.

Yes! Many of our positions are open to recent graduates or early career professionals. If you see an opening on our site you’d like to apply for, send in a resume! One of our recruiters will be in touch if they feel you are a good fit for the role.

One of the benefits to freelancing or booking temp work with a recruiting agency is working on a W4. If we are able to place you on a job as a temporary employee, you will become an employee of Career Group Companies and receive a W2 at the end of the year for your hours worked. For many freelancers and temporaries, this is a huge perk come tax season. Just another reason Career Group Companies is one of the best staffing firms in the nation.

Not all of our openings are listed on our website. Depending on the industry or the type of role, we may choose to promote a position on specific job boards to tap into different talent pools. Additionally, some of our searches are strictly confidential or are being filled directly through our recruiter network. If you see a job posted elsewhere by our team, it’s still active unless noted otherwise, and we encourage you to apply. Our recruiters will be in touch if your background is a match.

We think we're the best recruiting firm around. Career Group Companies has been recognized on Forbes list of “America’s Best Recruiting Firms” several years in a row, and we are one of only 16 firms to be named in all 3 categories. Our recruiters are at the top of their fields, and use their industry expertise to create amazing career matches. As a boutique staffing firm, we are able to offer more personalized searches and a more nuanced approach than larger companies, while our unique umbrella structure still allows us to tap into the network of a much larger firm. We take the time to get to know our clients and candidates on a deeper level, as evidenced by our long standing client relationships. Experience the difference - connect with us today.

If you have an open role and are in need of a top-tier candidate, staffing agencies help you identify the perfect match. They will conduct nuanced searches, screen and vet candidates, and present the best options for your consideration. When it comes time to hire, recruiting firms are also incredibly helpful. For temporary hires, your recruiting partner will handle the onboarding paperwork, payroll, and ongoing employee management. For a direct hire candidate, the staffing agency will help you onboard the individual directly into your organization. To get started, contact one of our offices to speak with an account manager.

We place freelance, temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and event staff employees across the country. We also offer payrolling services for temporary or part-time workers, and retained search at the executive level.

Bill rates for our services vary depending on the position, employment type, experience level, and length of assignment. After contacting one of our offices, your account manager can speak to specifics.

If you’re unsure about how to access or approve timesheets, you can reach out to your account manager and they’ll provide you with guidance.

Through our standby program, we have the ability to fill open roles immediately with our exceptional pool of talent.

As a top temp agency, this is our specialty. In our Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Dallas offices, our recruiters have a curated network of temp candidates available for last minute openings or immediate coverage for a wide range of positions. To get started, contact one of our offices to speak with an account manager.

We LOVE when that happens! If you’re interested in bringing your contracted employee on your team full-time, you can let your account manager know and they will get the process started.