- How
is NuSource’s ConnectDirect different than other Internet resume
services?
ConnectDirect
is different in several important ways:
¨
ConnectDirect
specifically services the nuclear industry market for contract help.
Monster.com and the other “mega-boards” do not have a targeted
focus. We believe that when someone is looking to hire a contractor
in the nuclear market they will find that ConnectDirect is much
more efficient and effective than having to wade through the millions
of resumes on one of the mega-boards.
¨ ConnectDirect
allows employers to quickly and easily locate the most qualified
people, and contact them quietly and confidentially. There is no need to let everyone in the industry know that
you’re trying to find some key people. We think this feature will be of great value to architect/engineers
and consulting companies, especially when recruiting to fill positions
in competitive situations.
¨ ConnectDirect
is primarily for connecting contract workers with jobs in the nuclear
industry. Most other Internet resume services focus on finding people
for direct placement as regular employees.
¨ ConnectDirect
provides a single place where contract workers can keep their contact
information and resume current. No longer do they need to send resumes
to dozens of different companies in hopes that they will be considered
for an opening and that the company will know where to contact them.
¨ The
ConnectDirect database is available to NuSource client companies
to search for no charge. This assures that all contract workers
in the database who meet the search criteria established by the
hiring company for a position they are trying to fill are presented
to the hiring manager. The hiring company only incurs a cost for
the use of ConnectDirect database when they actually find a qualified
individual via our service.
- ConnectDirect
is targeted at contractors. Is there anything that stops a hiring
manager from finding direct hires?
No.
While not specifically targeted at the direct hire market, the
ConnectDirect database does allow hiring managers to locate highly
qualified people who would make great direct employees. Our contractual
terms on use of the ConnectDirect database specifically allows
for this type of placement.
- If
a utility finds me through ConnectDirect, who hires me for the
job?
ConnectDirect
is an information service, not a contract agency.
When discussions between a contractor and the utility
hiring manager have progressed to the point that it looks like
a good match, the hiring manager refers you to whoever the utility
has selected to service their contract worker payroll.
You may get referred to a contract agency with whom the
utility has negotiated reduced fees for cases where they refer
the worker; you may get referred to a company that specializes
in payroll servicing (and not recruiting); it’s even possible
the utility may hire you through a company they own which services
payroll for their temporary workforce.
- I’m
a contractor. Should I negotiate my rate with the utility hiring
manager?
The
answer is, always let the utility hiring manager take the lead
on issues related to pay rate.
Different utilities have different rules on what hiring
managers can and cannot discuss when looking for candidates.
Most typically, hiring managers will select one or more
qualified candidates based on technical capabilities and other
non-pay rate related factors.
Negotiations for pay rate will usually happen with the
company that the utility has selected to service their contract
worker payroll.
In
some cases, the utility hiring manager may raise the issue of
pay rate in either a general or specific way.
Follow that lead and respond appropriately.
But remember that in most cases the final pay rate will
be established in discussions with the company which will actually
hire you, the same as it does now.
- Do
A/E’s, consultants, staff aug agencies and other technical service
firms have access to the ConnectDirect database?
Yes.
ConnectDirect is an information service, not a contract agency,
and it is available to these companies. We strive to give the
contract workers the broadest possible exposure of their qualifications
throughout the nuclear market.
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November 20, 2008
