Direct Hire Services

Your recruitment and direct hire staffing specialists in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia

You need to find a great candidate for your open position, one who fits your culture, your mission, and the job requirements. But the search for that perfect candidate is a full-time commitment. That’s why you need a staffing partner who can support your business.

 

With Contact 1’s direct hire staffing services, we manage every stage of the recruiting process so you can get back to doing what you do best. From candidate screening and initial interviews to reference checks and skills testing, our direct hire recruiting team aligns with your business to deliver candidates who drive your mission forward.

 

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Direct hire services in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Why work with Contact 1 for your direct hire search?

Your DC staffing experts

Located in the heart of DC, we specialize in direct hire placement across the DMV.

Experienced recruiters

All of our recruiters are experienced staffing professionals who put their networks and connections to work for you.

A trusted partner

We get to know your business and what you’re looking for to ensure we deliver the best candidates.

Meet the Team

 

Get to know the staffing professionals supporting you in your search for staff.

  • Sofie Bitangcol

    Recruiter

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  • Donna Burnett

    President

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  • Nazuki Andoh

    Operations Director

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    Local staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team.

  • The Growing Challenge of Candidate Fraud and How Employers Can Respond

    08.04.2026 | Candidate Recruitment, Hiring

    Candidate fraud is a growing concern for employers across every industry. Gartner projects that as many as one in four candidate profiles worldwide could be fake by 2028. The motivations behind this trend vary. Some applicants are cybercriminals seeking out sensitive information or foreign nationals eager to illegally work in the United States. Others are […]

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  • How to Find Real Stability in D.C.’s Shifting Job Market: Contract vs. Direct Hire

    06.24.2026 | Direct Hire, Hiring, Job Search Tips

    When most professionals start weighing contract vs permanent employment options, they often assume one option (hint: it’s direct hire) offers more stability. Probably because somewhere along the line, a guidance counselor or well-meaning parent told them that the direct hire roles are more permanent and, thus, offer a stronger foundation to build a career. But […]

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  • How to Apply for Government Jobs Without Clearance: A Candidate Guide

    04.28.2026 | Career Advice

    Strong candidates apply to federal roles every day, but many don’t get the traction they expect. In many cases, candidates strengthen their position by how they show up throughout the process. Responsiveness, alignment with the role, and the completeness and accuracy of the application can make a meaningful difference, especially early on. There’s also a […]

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    FAQs for Direct Hire Services in DC

    What is direct hire staffing?

    Direct hire staffing means a recruiting firm sources, screens, and places a candidate directly into a permanent role with your company. There’s no temp-to-hire period. The candidate becomes your employee from day one. Contact 1 offers direct hire staffing in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    What's the difference between contract and direct hire staffing?

    Contract staffing fills short-term or project-based needs, with the worker employed by the staffing agency. Direct hire fills permanent roles, with the candidate becoming your company’s employee immediately upon placement.

    Does Contact 1 offer direct hire staffing in Maryland?

    Yes. Contact 1 provides direct hire recruiting for employers throughout Maryland, including the Silver Spring area, as well as Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

    Does Contact 1 offer direct hire staffing in Northern Virginia?

    Yes. Contact 1 provides direct hire recruiting for employers throughout Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, including Arlington and Alexandria.

    Is direct hire the same as permanent placement?

    Yes. Direct hire and permanent placement are used interchangeably to describe recruiting a candidate directly into a full-time, permanent position with your company.