WoodJOBS.com specializes in bringing together professional talent and career opportunities within the wood products & allied sectors.

Permanent Placement - Contract Staffing - Consulting

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WoodJobs.com have a competitive edge in the industry?
How does WoodJobs.com recruit its applicants?
What types of applicants are available for me?
How does WoodJobs.com establish pay/bill rates?
What are our hiring options through WoodJobs.com ?
What lead-time do you require on orders?
What is meant by the terms Direct Hire, Temp to Hire and Temp/Contract?
How does WoodJobs.com handle a situation when there is not an available person for an assignment?
What is WoodJobs.com’s guarantee?
How long will the contract last?
When are my contractors eligible for benefits?
What's an "intangible" labor cost?
How do we get started?

1. Does WoodJobs.com have a competitive edge in the industry?

Our widespread contacts throughout the industry and our commitment to quality service provide our competitive edge. We keep in regular contact with over 250,000 contacts in our extensive database. We spend time everyday developing relationships with new professionals. We know the professionals you want to talk to.

2. How does WoodJobs.com recruit its applicants?

Our recruiters have local, regional, national and international contacts and know the top performers in the respective disciplines where they specialize. We know the people you need to know. Our direct recruiting efforts are supplemented by utilization of our web site, postings on other sites, e-newsletters, and presentations at community and civic organizations and educational institutions.

3. What types of applicants are available for me?

WoodJobs.com has established a very extensive database of qualified candidates - including permanent staff as well as contractors. Should there not be one that successfully matches your respective job requirement, WoodJobs.com will identify, screen, and recruit more candidates.

4. How does WoodJobs.com establish pay/bill rates?

Competitive rates are established for each job that WoodJobs.com fills. You will always know in advance of the contractor starting work what the rate will be. Temporary and contract employees must have sufficient earnings so that they are motivated to complete assignments, especially if the assignments are long-term assignments. Our employer clients must feel comfortable with the billing rates for temporary and contract employees and know that the rates are competitive.

5. What are our hiring options through WoodJobs.com ?

Today, employers have a number of methods to use in hiring:

Temporary/Contractors
Contract-to-Permanent Placement
Permanent Placement
- Contingency Search
- Priority Search
- Retained Search

6. What lead-time do you require on orders?

Because of our extensive network, we can usually fill an assignment on very short notice. Generally, the longer lead time we have the better search we can perform for the right candidate.

7. What is meant by the terms Direct Hire, Temp to Hire and Temporary?

Direct Hire - A client contacts a staffing service requesting an employee to come on board as a "permanent" employee immediately. The process consists of the following: complete job description is taken from the customer by the recruiter and a search is conducted to find the best possible candidate to match the customer's requirements and the customer's corporate culture. The candidate goes through an interview process and once a decision has been made, a start date for the employee is determined. Once the employee begins employment with the client, they are working for the client and are not on our payroll.
Temp to Perm - Some of our client companies will hire an individual on a temp to perm basis. These positions could lead to full-time or regular employment. The temporary assignment actually becomes a working interview. Our contractors work for our client during a trial period during which both the employee and the client consider establishing a "permanent" employment relationship.
Temp/Contract - WoodJobs.com hires its own employees and assigns them to support or supplement a client's work force in situations involving temporary skill shortages, seasonal workloads, special projects, and also as a way to compliment their core staff and increase productivity.

8. How does WoodJobs.com handle a situation when there is not an available person for an assignment?

We have a fill ratio of over 98% on all contract assignments received. On that rare occasion when a candidate is not available, we let the employer know as soon as possible and have suggestions so that the employer client may evaluate alternative options.

9. What is WoodJobs.com's guarantee?

Should a temp or contract employee not meet with an employer's satisfaction we will replace that person at no charge if we are notified the first day of employment. If a direct hire or full-time employee should not be acceptable and we are notified during the first fourty-five days from the date of employment, we will replace that employee at no charge.

10. How long will the contract last?

The contract can last as long as you need it to. We have many clients that use our contractors for several years, and some who only need them for a short project.

11. When are my contractors eligible for benefits?

Most of our benefits start on day one for our contractors. They are eligible for our 401k program after 30 days of employment.

12. What's an "intangible" labor cost?

Intangible-or indirect-labor costs are the expenses related to managing the business of employment for your company. The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that these costs average $5000 annually, per employee. Intangible costs can include labor accounting and reporting, benefits/HR/payroll administration and regulatory compliance.