Explore the inner workings of Hire Profile and find out how creative placement and recruiting really works.
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Do I have to pay a fee to be placed by Hire Profile?
No, talent placed by Hire Profile do not pay a fee for our services. The clients who use Hire Profile to find Atlanta’s best creative talent pay us for the expertise and service we provide to them. Therefore our charge is to identify the right candidate for our clients’ assignments.
How long will it take to hear from Hire Profile?
If you are a fit for any of our current openings, Hire Profile will contact you immediately. Our recruiters are focused on sourcing for and matching the profiles they have engaged us to fill.
When will I have a personal interview with a Hire Profile recruiter?
We would love to interview everyone personally. However, realistically we will only be able to interview people as they become a candidate for an upcoming opportunity.
Why is a recruiter calling me to change my resume?
We see a lot of resumes. Often we have helpful advice to make your experience show in the best light possible. We never ask you to lie or fabricate anything. Resumes that have format errors, typos, omit dates of employment, are verbose or try too hard to be cute will often be sent back for reworking by our recruiters. Oh, and it’s “QuarkXPress” in case you want to check for this now…
I am having trouble assessing my skill level on software. How do you classify beginner/intermediate/expert?
If you are beginner in a software it is one you have only dabbled in. We would not place you on any jobs requiring this skill. Intermediate is a good solid user but maybe you don’t work in it as often as others or haven’t used it as extensively as an expert. Or perhaps you use an older version. We would place you using this skill level if it was one among other things you were hired to do and the work was not as complex. An expert is someone who can do just about anything asked of them in the program. They use the current version to the fullest of its capabilities. They could teach someone else how to use it. We would place you again and again in this software.
Why do I have to send samples? I have my own website.
You need to send separate samples because we are not always able to send your personal URL to our clients. Also we like to tailor our presentations to highlight only those samples that pertain to the work at hand.
Should I tell Hire Profile if I am working with other recruiters?
Yes. This does not hurt your chances of being placed by Hire Profile. We need to know if another recruiter is submitting you to a position that we are working on as well.
Do I need to tell Hire Profile about other opportunities I have submitted myself to?
It is very helpful to us to know where you are already freelancing or interviewing so we do not send you there by accident.
How should I let Hire Profile know when my schedule changes, I have taken a full time job or have moved?
Please let us know of any changes in your schedule or availability status by sending an email to talent@hire-profile.com.
How am I paid?
Hire Profile pays freelancers the agreed upon hourly rate multiplied by the hours submitted on your timesheet. Hire Profile in Nov. 2008 is now using BigTime an online time tracking software. You will be given a log in upon being placed on your first assignment with us. You will use this same login for each assignment you have.
When we receive your time on Monday by noon, we create a client invoice and a talent bill which is used to pay you. Tuesday is our billing day, and that’s when checks are cut and mailed. On billing day, we process your talent bills from 2 weeks prior, and cut checks accordingly.
Does Hire Profile take out taxes from my paycheck?
NEW updated 9/18/08: It depends. Most freelance talent placed by Hire Profile are considered 1099 independent contractors so Hire Profile pays you for the hours worked and we do not take out any federal, state or local taxes. You will receive a 1099 at the end of year are responsible for paying your own state and local taxes.
However, due to recent changes in the labor laws, some freelancers will not qualify as an independent contractor. These individuals usually are those working on-site, full-time for one of our clients. These people will be moved from 1099 to W-2 Employee status 1/1/09. They will receive a W-2 at the end of the year.
There is also a third category of worker. Those individuals who are incorporated (or LLC) and work under a FEIN.
All forms of workers must be covered by Worker's Compensation Insurance. If you do not have a policy of your own we will deduct the premium from your paycheck so that you are covered under Hire Profile's poicy in the event that you are injured on the job. This goes for sole proprieters, 1099's, FEIN's and W2s.
How often does Hire Profile pay the freelancers it books?
NEW updated 9/18/08: Hire Profile pays freelancers Net 15.
What if the client disputes my hours?
Occasionally, the internal timekeeping system you may use at some clients may not match up with the Hire Profile timesheet you submit. If a client receives our invoice and disputes your hours with us, we will first check the client’s internal documentation or timekeeping system and then ask you to check or clarify your own records. In the event there is not a record of actual time kept or there is continued dispute, Hire Profile will work with both the client and talent to reach a mutually agreeable compromise.
What If I miss the timesheet deadline?
Your timesheet for the prior week is due by Monday at noon. If you know that you will miss the timesheet deadline, please call us or send an email to billing@hire-profile.com and let us know when we can expect to receive it. Billing is done every Tuesday, so if we do not receive your timesheet by the deadline, it will be another week before we can invoice the client for the work you did, and that ultimately means it will take longer for you to get paid. It’s in your best (financial) interest to get your timesheet to us on time.
What if I show up to an assignment and they can’t use me after all?
All of our clients have a 4-hour minimum billing requirement for freelance engagements. You will be paid for 4 hours in the event of an unexpected cancellation. This does not apply if you are let go from the client due to performance issues or agree to work less than 4 hours at the initiation of the assignment.
What if I get to an assignment and the work isn’t what Hire Profile said it would be?
Please call the Hire Profile agent that booked you immediately so we can contact the client directly.
What if I get hurt while working on a Hire Profile assignment?
NEW updated 9/18/08: If you are hurt while working on an assignment, please call Hire Profile immediately. Everyone who works on an assignment from home or at a client's office must be covered by Worker's Comp insurance. If you work as an independent contractor or under a FEIN you may carry your own WC insurance policy. If you do not have this private coverage the cost of the premiums will be factored into your pay rate. All W-2 employees of Hire Profile will be automatically covered by our group policy.
If I refer my friends will it hurt my chances of being placed?
Actually, just the opposite! We really appreciate the referrals and rely on our talent to help spread the word. There are plenty of opportunities to go around.
When is the best time to fill out a new talent application online if I have left a job or have new skills?
Yes, if your information has changed it’s always best to re-apply. Your old info will be overwritten by the new and there is no chance for us sending out an outdated resume.
Should I check in with Hire Profile regularly to see what jobs they have open?
The quickest way to find out about open jobs is to check the Hire Profile website. The majority of our full time opportunities are posted on http://www.hire-profile.com/openjobs.html. Of course we will be happy to discuss any openings with your personally.
If I am interested in more than one job should I apply multiple times?
You only need to apply to Hire Profile one time. Your information will be stored in our database and we will be able to retrieve your information. You may apply again, or just email or call us with interest of a particular job that see on Open Jobs.
If Hire Profile places me in a permanent position and then I want to leave, can Hire Profile help me find a new job?
Our policy is that once we place you permanently and collect a fee for this service we cannot place you again while still employed with that company. If you decide to leave on your own, we will be happy to re-enter you into our talent pool.
What should I do if a Hire Profile client calls and books me for work directly?
Per the agreement you signed, any Hire Profile clients should book you through Hire Profile. If someone calls you directly, you must tell Hire Profile immediately.
What should I do if a Hire Profile client offers me a permanent job?
Please immediately contact the agent who sent you out. The client has agreed to pay a placement fee to Hire Profile for everyone they hire that we introduced them to. This fee will not hurt your chances of being chosen or hired.
What do I do if Hire Profile contacts me about working for a client I already do work for or I have already interviewed with?
Please tell us if you have already interviewed with a client when we call you to inquire about your availability and describe the company. We do not want to submit you to a client where you already have a working relationship. If you decide to accept such an assignment through us anyway, then all work must continue to go through Hire Profile going forward.
If I’m on assignment with Hire Profile and have free time, can I do personal work?
No. You are being paid to be at the client’s site to perform their requested tasks. If you have free time, inquire if there is anything else you can be doing to help them.
What is your policy about using a client’s equipment, phones, copiers and printers?
Don’t. Only use their equipment and supplies for tthe work they are asking you to do. Please keep your cell phone on vibrate and take any calls outside or in a private area. Don't use IM or add any software to their computers or change the settings in anyway without your supervisor's permission.
If Hire Profile books me for a freelance assignment, and I’m going to be late for any reason (traffic, illness, car troubles, etc), what do I do?
Please call the Hire Profile agent you sent you on assignment. They will notify the client you are going to be late. If for any reason, you are unable to make it at all, please call Hire Profile immediately so we can send someone else to the client in your absence.
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