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.

  • Isabel Dorfman

    Director of Staffing & Recruiting

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  • Nazuki Andoh

    Operations Director

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  • Travis Arey

    Communications & Outreach Manager

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    12.17.2024 | Case Study

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    12.11.2024 | Case Study

    When you’re working to create positive change in the world, every minute counts. That’s what Andrea Leonard, Senior Director, HR and Operations, at Metropolitan Group, knows all too well. As a creative marketing agency and B Corp working with foundations, federal government agencies, and nonprofits, Metropolitan Group needed a staffing partner who could understand their […]

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