Direct Hire

Your recruitment and direct hire staffing specialists in Washington DC

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 service, we manage every stage of the recruiting process so you can get back to doing what you do best. From candidate screenings and initial interviews to reference checks and skills testing, Contact 1 aligns with your business to deliver candidates who drive your mission forward.

 

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Direct hire services in Washington DC

Why work with Contact 1 for your direct hire search?

Your DC staffing experts

Located in the heart of DC, we specialize in staffing for the Washington DC metro area.

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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  • Travis Arey

    Communications & Outreach Manager

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  • Isabel Dorfman

    Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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    • Meet Our Team

    DC’s staffing blog

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

  • Balance and Well-Being in a Season of Change

    12.18.2025 | Candidate Recruitment, Career Advice

    The end of the year brings a unique mix of energy. Some days feel slower while others are filled with deadlines, holiday commitments, and shifting schedules. Job seekers may wonder whether it is worth applying right now, and employers may be trying to balance year-end expectations while planning for what comes next. Even with so […]

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  • Navigating the Shutdown: Furloughed Worker Resources

    11.12.2025 | Career Advice, Contact 1 News, Hiring

    Every shutdown changes the rhythm of Washington, D.C. Offices close, projects slow, and plans are put on hold. In response, the community steps up. Families turn to local programs, nonprofits expand food and childcare support, and small businesses adjust where they can, finding ways to stay open and support their employees through the uncertainty. Through […]

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  • Inside the 2026 DC Wage Guide

    10.22.2025 | Candidate Recruitment, Career Advice, Hiring, Job Search Tips

    The 2026 DC Wage Guide was designed to do more than share salary ranges. Built from our experience in DC, it connects market data with actionable strategies that speak directly to both employers and candidates You will find wage benchmarks for more than 20 roles across administrative, finance, HR, marketing, customer support, and project services. […]

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