FAQ's - Candidates

Do I ever pay a fee to work with DerrJones?

Whether DerrJones is engaged on a retained or contingency basis, handling a permanent or interim assignment, all of our fees are paid by the hiring company. There is never a fee to our candidates.

How do you determine if I'm right for a position you're working on?

Several factors go into the hiring process. First, we look at the objective requirements for the opening, such as years of experience required, educational background, and industry experience. We also need to assess other competencies you possess through the interview process. For example, do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Are you a strategic thinker? Are you a people manager or a process manager? Finally, we assess the fit between you and the hiring company. Companies all have their own unique culture. It's our job to match candidates with hiring companies across all of these levels.

How should I choose a recruiting firm to work with?

In general, it's a good idea to be selective when choosing firms to work with. You want to make sure that the firm gets to know you and your background and more importantly, the key criteria you've set for your next position. Look for a firm that is interested in building a relationship with you - if you get the sense that a firm is only interested in "pushing" your resume, move on.

How is DerrJones different from other recruiting firms?

At DerrJones, we believe that we have two client constituencies: the companies that we work with and our candidates. We place significant emphasis on honest and consistent communication to our candidates. We challenge you to evaluate our process. When you do, we're confident that you will choose DerrJones as a partner in your job search. Put DerrJones recruiting power to work for you. Keep yourself…ahead of the curve.