Frequently Asked Questions
Client Questions
To request an employee please complete the form on our Contact page or call our office at 301-565-0445 to speak to one of our staffing coordinators.
To ensure the continued success of our employees, our staff will remain an active participant throughout the duration of the assignment. Unless otherwise instructed, we make weekly calls to the supervisor and perform periodic site visits. Our staff also manages time-tracking, remaining balances on contracts and submits weekly invoices for payment.
Yes, Contemporaries is considered a woman-owned small business (WOSB) by SBA guidelines. We are also a 2nd generation family, woman-owned-and-operated company. We also have numerous professional affiliations.
Contemporaries’ selection process is extensive. Our recruiters pre-screen candidates; conduct a comprehensive interview; test each candidate thoroughly on software/computer literacy, as well as their knowledge of office policy and procedure, grammar, spelling, and math skills. Options for determining professional etiquette are available.
Only employees with suitable skills and work experience, excellent work ethic and high motivation are placed with our clients. We conduct in office interviews to further our knowledge of what the employee is looking for. Learn more on our How We Work page.
Contemporaries provides the best benefits package in our industry. Employees working with our company may receive a major medical Health Insurance plan (including health, life, prescription and dental), paid holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, profit sharing, and performance-based awards.
Yes. Through our CORE (Contemporaries Organizational Resources & Employment) services, we provide comprehensive back-office and workforce support designed to help organizations manage and support their existing personnel. These services include payroll administration, employee benefits coordination, HR support, government contract compliance assistance, and payroll funding solutions.
We also offer training resources, background screening, and drug testing services to help clients maintain a qualified and compliant workforce. In addition, CORE can manage payroll, tax reporting, unemployment insurance, and healthcare administration for your personnel, ensuring full compliance with federal and state requirements, including Affordable Care Act reporting.
Our goal is to provide flexible, reliable support that reduces administrative burden and allows you to focus on your operations and growth.
For complete details on other services we provide, see our CORE Solutions page.
Job Seeker Questions
No, there is no placement fee or charge of any kind for applicants.
- Visit our Contact page and upload your resume.
- You may also want to visit our Seeking Work page for additional information.
Yes, many of our employees have gained full-time, permanent employment through us, through outright permanent placement or, as temp-to-perm positions. Please refer to our How We Work page.
Contemporaries operates primarily in a remote environment, with our team based in the Columbia, Maryland area. All initial interviews with our team are conducted virtually to provide a convenient and efficient experience for candidates.
For certain federal positions, the client agency may require an in-person interview as part of their selection process. When this occurs, Contemporaries coordinates the scheduling and provides candidates with all necessary details to ensure they are fully prepared. We work closely with candidates throughout the process to ensure a smooth and professional experience.
Placement time varies from one week to the next. We have new assignments coming in every day, but we also have new candidates registering every day. You can help speed up this process by making yourself as marketable, flexible and available as possible. It also helps to tailor your resume to specific opportunities to highlight any relevant experiences and skills.
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When it comes to attracting and hiring new talent for your organization, the process can be overwhelming.
We have a unique database of top talent. And we have a keen understanding of government agencies and the federal contractor community. Let’s set up a time to talk about your organization and support solutions.