Typically
an employer pays the staffing agency $2 for every $1 that you receive. However the
staffing agency doesn't keep the difference, entirely.
Unless
you are a true independent contractor, they withhold your
taxes for you, pay workmans' compensation insurance, and 401k (if you qualify).
B E W A R E :
Exclusivity agreements are typical, in which you must agree not to take any other job through any other staffing agency. If your staffing agency places you in a part-time or temporary position with a company, you will have to pay the agency if you take a full time job with that employer. Sometimes, you have to agree that if you take any job while on the agency's roster, you owe them a percentage of your salary. Most of these agreements only stay in effect for a few months or a year.
Most "contract" job through these agencies are temporary but some can turn into permanent jobs.
Qualifying as an independent contractor
1099 or W2? It's complicated
Tips for Using Staffing Firms
AGENCIES
Creative Circle Advertising + Creative Staffing
http://www.synergishr.com/jobs/creative-jobs/
Aquent Staffing
Sherra Bell / Consult Sherra
Vitamin T Staffing
iCreatives Staffing
Northrop Grumman (usually placements within government)
B E W A R E :
Exclusivity agreements are typical, in which you must agree not to take any other job through any other staffing agency. If your staffing agency places you in a part-time or temporary position with a company, you will have to pay the agency if you take a full time job with that employer. Sometimes, you have to agree that if you take any job while on the agency's roster, you owe them a percentage of your salary. Most of these agreements only stay in effect for a few months or a year.
Most "contract" job through these agencies are temporary but some can turn into permanent jobs.
Qualifying as an independent contractor
1099 or W2? It's complicated
Tips for Using Staffing Firms
AGENCIES
Creative Circle Advertising + Creative Staffing
http://www.synergishr.com/jobs/creative-jobs/
Aquent Staffing
Sherra Bell / Consult Sherra
Vitamin T Staffing
iCreatives Staffing
Northrop Grumman (usually placements within government)

