Contract-to-hire
Work with a professional on contract first, then hire them permanently once you are both sure it is the right fit. Less risk for you, a real preview of the role for them.
Decision point
1agreed date
to convert, extend or part ways
When to use it
A trial period gives both sides real evidence before a permanent commitment.
When a role is new or evolving and you want to see it in practice before you commit.
Small teams and client-facing roles where working style matters as much as skills.
Start the work now while permanent budget is signed off.
Abilities that show in real work more clearly than in an interview.
How it works
Four steps and one recruiter, from the first call to the last day.
Share the role and how long you would like the trial period to be.
Candidates who are open to a permanent role, screened by a specialist recruiter.
The professional works with your team on contract while we handle payroll and check in.
Hire them onto your payroll on the terms agreed at the start, or decide not to.
A trial period replaces guesswork with evidence. You see the quality of the work and how someone fits the team; they see the role, the manager and the culture.
Good candidates accept contract-to-hire roles when the path to a permanent offer is clear. We agree the timeline and the decision point up front, so nobody is left guessing.
At a glance
The essentials in one place: how long it lasts, who employs the professional and how you pay.
Roles we fill
A sample of the roles our specialist recruiters fill. Do not see yours? Tell us about it.
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What happens next
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FAQ
Straight answers to the questions employers ask us most.
Still have a question?
Talk to a recruiter about your role or your search. We reply within one business day.
It depends on the role and what you need to see. Many employers choose a few months. The length and the decision point are agreed with your recruiter before the assignment starts.
On the agreed date you decide whether to make a permanent offer. If you do, the professional moves onto your payroll on the conversion terms agreed at the start, and your recruiter manages the offer.
Conversion terms, including any fee, are set out in writing before the assignment begins, so you know the full cost of a permanent hire from day one.
It happens occasionally. Your recruiter talks to both sides early so there are no surprises, and can start a search for a replacement if needed.
Yes. We recruit contract-to-hire professionals for remote, hybrid and on-site roles across the United States.
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