Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about on-demand recruiting for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
Should I use a recruiter, hire internally, or use on-demand recruiting?
Staffing agencies charge 20–30% per hire and are incentivized to fill roles quickly. Internal recruiters cost $80K–$150K+ annually and are hard to justify if hiring is inconsistent. On-demand recruiting sits in the middle — giving you an embedded recruiting partner at a flat weekly rate, without long-term commitment or placement fees.
What are alternatives to paying a 20% recruiting fee?
On-demand recruiting replaces per-hire fees with a flat weekly rate. Instead of paying 20–30% of salary, you engage a recruiter for the duration of your search — often resulting in significantly lower total cost.
What is on-demand recruiting?
On-demand recruiting means working with a dedicated recruiter embedded in your process — posting jobs under your brand, sourcing candidates, and managing the pipeline — without hiring them full-time.
How is this different from a staffing agency?
Staffing agencies earn a percentage of each hire, which incentivizes speed. This model is structured around a flat weekly rate — focused on long-term fit, not quick placements. Candidates belong to you, with no future fees.
What does it cost?
Active searches typically run around $1,750 per week with no placement fees or long-term contracts. A lower-cost maintenance option is available when hiring slows down.