1. Where is HireStrategy located?
HireStrategy is based in the Washington DC region, with two offices - Reston, VA and Washington, DC.
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2. How many employees do you have?
We employ over 200 people, including approximately 60 full-time staff and more than 150 contract employees.
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3. What geographic regions do you serve?
We primarily serve the Washington DC metropolitan area – including northern VA, the District of Columbia, and suburban Maryland.
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4. How long have you been in business?
HireStrategy was founded on January 1, 2000.
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5. How many offices do you have?
We have two offices – Reston, VA and Washington, DC.
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6. What separates you from other recruiting firms out there?
HireStrategy is differentiated by a consultative, relationship-based approach to the recruiting process, a breadth of Practice Areas (including Technology, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Recruiting & HR and Administrative); a highly competent recruiting team composed of industry experts within the Practice Areas we serve; and the ability to serve contract, direct hire, and executive staffing needs.
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7. How do you find candidates for open positions?
We utilize a variety of search methods, including direct recruiting and sourcing, as well as attracting candidates through our web site, newsletter, and career management resources.
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8. What types of positions do you recruit for?
We recruit for positions within five Practice Areas: Technology, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Recruiting & HR and Administrative.
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9. What types of employers do you recruit for?
Our clients include a wide range of Washington area companies and industries: technology and media, financial services, professional services, energy & green technology, federal services, education and non-profit organizations.
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10. How does a candidate apply for HireStrategy positions or submit his/her resume?
You can apply for positions and share your resume through the register section on our web site. When you register, you create a 'profile' that will be reviewed by a HireStrategy recruiter, who will then contact you to discuss your background and job search in more detail.
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11. How does HireStrategy screen candidates?
We have a comprehensive evaluation process that includes an initial phone screening, an in-person meeting, reference checks and where appropriate and/or required, testing and assessment.
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12. What types of recruiting do you do (contract, perm, etc.)?
- Contract - HireStrategy has a Contract Services practice that provides contractors in short-term, long-term, and contract positions, depending on the particular requirements of our client.
- Direct Hire - We have a very strong competency in Direct Hire staffing across all of our Practice Areas – Technology, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Recruiting & HR and Administrative. We serve both commercial enterprises and the Federal Government.
- Executive Search - HireStrategy conducts Executive searches in all of our Practice Areas – Technology, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Recruiting & HR and Administrative.
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13. What are the benefits to the candidate when working with HireStrategy?
HireStrategy partners with candidates to identify the best opportunity within our client organizations. We also work closely with candidates to define a job search strategy and offer career planning and advice. HireStrategy can introduce candidates to opportunities within the 'hidden job market' – positions that candidates may not otherwise have access to and are exclusive to HireStrategy. In addition, our personalized approach allows candidates to work directly and confidentially with a recruiter to optimize the job search process.
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14. What can you do on the HireStrategy web site?
Our web site provides the ability to register, share your resume, apply for open positions, and also view a wide variety of talent and career management resources and information. You can also set up job alerts.
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In addition, you can also find a recruiter from our team of industry experts.
15. Are you hiring (internally) at HireStrategy – how do I apply?
Yes, we are always looking for talented associates to join our team in recruiting, account management and related positions. Click here to view our open positions.
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16. How does HireStrategy work with candidates in the search process?
Each candidate is assigned to a recruiter that will review the candidate’s background and will work with him or her on a ‘one-on-one’ basis to define a job search strategy and evaluate suitability for open positions within our employer organizations.
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17. Is there a cost to candidates?
No, HireStrategy is compensated by the employers that engage our services.
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18. What is your pricing model for employers?
HireStrategy offers flexible pricing models depending on the particular type of position. We would like to tailor a model based on your requirements.
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19. If I send HireStrategy my resume, what happens next?
One of our associates will review your background and will contact you to discuss your background and career goals in more detail. If you are local to the Washington DC area, will likely recommend an in-person meeting at one of our offices.
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20. How does HireStrategy maintain confidentiality in the job search process?
HireStrategy does not share candidate’s resumes with potential employers and does not disclose information on candidates’ job searches without explicit knowledge and permission from the candidate.
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21. What is the best way to communicate with HireStrategy recruiters?
For candidates that are new to our job search services, the first step is to register with us so we can learn more about your background and job search preferences, or you can view and find a recruiter within our various Practice Areas. For general contact information click here.
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22. What types of experience and backgrounds do your recruiters and account managers have?
HireStrategy associates primarily have backgrounds within the industries and Practice Areas we serve. (For example, recruiters within our Technology Practice have technical backgrounds, and recruiters within our Finance and Accounting Practice have experience as Accountants and CPAs.)
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23. I am an Employer. Who do I contact to discuss our organization's hiring needs?
Contact Hector Velez, EVP of Business Development. More about Hector.
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