What to expect when you partner with us for your IT career. From first contact to placement and beyond.
We have refined our process over years of placing IT professionals. Here is exactly what happens when you reach out to us:
We start with a 20-30 minute phone call to understand your background, career goals, ideal role, compensation expectations, and any non-negotiables (remote work, specific technologies, location). This is a conversation, not an interrogation.
We review your resume and may suggest improvements to better position you for the roles you want. Depending on the role, we may conduct a brief technical assessment or discuss specific project experience in more depth.
We match your profile against our current openings and client needs. We only submit you to roles that genuinely fit your skills and goals. We will never send your resume anywhere without your explicit permission.
Before every client interview, we brief you on the company, the team, the hiring manager's priorities, and what to expect. We want you walking in prepared and confident.
We coordinate all scheduling and follow up with the client for feedback after every round. You will never be left wondering where you stand. We provide honest, actionable feedback regardless of the outcome.
When an offer comes, we help you evaluate it and negotiate terms. We know the market rates and what is realistic. Our goal is to get you the best possible package while keeping the client relationship strong.
We check in during your first week, first month, and regularly throughout your engagement. If issues come up, we help resolve them. Your success is our success.
We work with IT professionals at all levels, from mid-career to senior leadership. Here is what helps us help you:
You do not need to have it all figured out, but knowing whether you want to stay technical, move into management, or explore a new domain helps us match you to the right opportunities.
A current resume with your latest experience, skills, and accomplishments. It does not need to be perfect. We will help you refine it for specific roles.
Tell us what you actually want: compensation range, deal-breakers, timeline, other interviews in progress. The more transparent you are, the better we can advocate for you.
The IT job market moves fast. Candidates who respond to messages within 24 hours and can interview within a reasonable timeframe have a significant advantage over those who take days to reply.
You can search for a job on your own. So why work with Direcstaff? Here is what we bring to the table that you will not get from a job board:
Many of our clients hire exclusively through us. These roles never appear on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Dice. Working with us opens doors that are otherwise invisible.
When your resume lands on a hiring manager's desk through us, it comes with a personal recommendation and context about why you are a strong fit. That is very different from being one of 200 applicants in an ATS queue.
We know what companies are paying for your skill set right now, not last year's data from a salary survey. We use this to ensure you are compensated fairly.
Instead of spending hours every week searching, applying, and following up, you have a dedicated recruiter doing that work for you. Focus on your current job while we find your next one.
We understand both sides of the equation. We know the client's culture, team dynamics, and technical environment. That means fewer interviews for roles that turn out to be a bad fit.
We do not disappear after placement. Many of our candidates come back to us for their next role, and the one after that. We build careers, not just fill seats.
Direcstaff found me a senior cloud architect role that I never would have discovered on my own. The recruiter prepped me for every interview and negotiated a package that exceeded my expectations.
What stood out was how well they knew the client. They told me exactly what the hiring manager was looking for, what the team culture was like, and even what questions to expect. I felt prepared walking in.
I was skeptical about working with a staffing agency, but Direcstaff changed my mind. They treated me like a person, not a resume. Three years later, I called them again for my next move.
The contract-to-hire arrangement was perfect for me. I got to evaluate the company before committing, and they got to see my work. Direcstaff made the whole process seamless from start to conversion.
No. Our services are completely free for candidates. Our clients (the hiring companies) pay our fees. You will never be charged for resume review, interview prep, job matching, or placement services.
Absolutely not. We will always discuss the opportunity with you first and get your explicit approval before submitting your resume to any client. Your privacy and control over your job search are non-negotiable.
We specialize in IT and technology roles across all levels: software engineers, DevOps and cloud engineers, data engineers and analysts, cybersecurity professionals, project managers, IT leadership, and more. We place candidates in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions.
It depends on your skills, experience, location, and flexibility. Some candidates are placed within days if we have an immediate match. Others may take a few weeks as we identify the right opportunity. We focus on quality matches, not speed for its own sake.
No. We work with candidates across the United States and place professionals in on-site, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Many of our clients have embraced remote work, especially for senior technical positions.
It happens, and we handle it professionally. If you or the client decide the fit is not right, we work to find you a new opportunity as quickly as possible. Our goal is your long-term career success, not just filling a single role.
Of course. Most of our candidates are currently employed and exploring their next move confidentially. We are discreet and will work around your schedule for calls and interviews.
Submit your resume and one of our IT recruiters will reach out within 24 hours to discuss your career goals.