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In defining what something is, it’s always helpful to define what it’s not: ContractorID is not a job board. ContractorID is a staffing portal. ContractorID exists to provide a direct, fast, reliable forum for IT contractors to get exposure to organizations of all sizes needing their services, and for same organizations to tap into the fast growing market of IT Contractors without incurring the cost of an intermediary.
In recent years, since the independent IT contractor business has grown bigger and more popular, staffing companies have been using it to their advantage. They would capture and represent as many of these independent contractors as they can get in touch with. They make their profit by adding an up sur-charge to the hourly rate of the contractor. This has eroded the reputation of some staffing companies because of the commoditized approach to selling. There is also the growing feeling that such companies are skimming off the top without providing much value to the customer or the independent contractor. They are, essentially, matchmakers. However, unlike any conventional matchmaker, their moneymaking opportunity is not a one-time deal but rather a continual sur-charge fee on every billed hour. ContractorID provides a forum for direct communication between the IT contractor and the organization in need. We do not charge a fee based on the number of hours or the amount of work completed. We do not take a cut of the placement transaction. We’re a subscription-based service for all parties.
ContractorID gives IT contractors the ability to post their credentials, availability and rate to all interested organizations. This is an avenue for all existing and aspiring IT contractors to have the ability to get maximum exposure with low risk. It also allows the IT contractors to market themselves directly without risking losing a potential assignment for reasons relating to poor negotiating and/or prohibitive sur-charge by a representing agent. IT contractors who wish to carry the STIC-Certified Designation will have to go through our STIC-Certification process.
ContractordID also gives all interested organizations the ability to search, browse, contact and contract available IT contractors based on their specific needs and criteria without the incurred expenses of using an intermediary or agent. It also allows organizations to tap into single pool of diverse resources eliminating the need and headaches related to managing several resource providers. Moreover, the STIC-Certified Designation allows organizations to pick from “the best of the best” and limit their security and productivity liabilities.
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