All Engagement Models

Contract-to-Hire

The best hiring decisions are made with real data, not interview impressions. Start with a contract. Convert when you're certain.

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How Contract-to-Hire Works

01

Intake

We learn your role, team, and what permanent success looks like.

02

Match

We present candidates open to contract-to-hire — people who want to earn the role.

03

Contract Start

Your new team member starts contributing within days.

04

Evaluate

3–6 months of real collaboration. You see their code, their communication, their fit.

05

Convert

When you're ready, we handle the offer and transition to your payroll.

Why Contract-to-Hire

Eliminate Hiring Risk

See how a candidate performs in your environment before making a permanent commitment. Real work beats any interview.

Faster Than Direct Hire

Candidates start within days, not weeks. You evaluate on the job while they contribute to production work.

Cultural Fit Validation

Technical skills are testable in interviews. Team dynamics and cultural alignment require time in the seat.

Budget Bridge

Start with project budget while headcount opens up. Convert when the req is approved — the candidate is already ramped.

Candidate Buy-In

Top candidates want to evaluate your team too. Contract-to-hire gives both sides the confidence to commit.

Conversion Support

We manage the transition from contract to full-time — offer negotiation, benefits onboarding, and smooth handoff.

How It Compares

Contract-to-hire side by side with our other two models, so you can pick the one that fits the role.

FactorContractContract-to-HireDirect Hire
Time to first candidate24 hours24 hours1–3 business days
Commitment up frontNone — end anytimeNone until you convertFull-time offer
How you judge team fitOn the job, short-termOn the job, before you commitInterviews only
Mis-hire riskLowLowestHigher
Path to permanentPossibleBuilt inImmediate
Typical conversion3–6 months
Best forProjects & surgesRoles where fit matters mostPermanent, critical roles

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