Frequently Asked Questions by Candidates

Questions About IT Employment Opportunities

The IT staffing professionals at Eastridge InfoTech’s San Diego, Las Vegas and San Francisco Bay Area offices are experienced in addressing questions that technical professionals have about the job search and placement services we offer. We put together a list of frequently asked questions with helpful answers so you can gain a better understanding of how we can assist you during your career search. If you have additional questions and concerns that are not addressed here, feel free to contact one of our representatives.

1. What does Eastridge InfoTech do?

Eastridge InfoTech is a staffing company dedicated to connecting top IT talent to challenging employment opportunities with both technical and nontechnical companies in San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas. Our IT staffing professionals use a unique and personal approach to create exceptional matches between candidates and clients. Our purpose is to create opportunity and enrichment through work for those we serve.

2. What are the advantages of working with Eastridge InfoTech over other employment agencies?

Eastridge InfoTech's exclusive job openings and wealth of resources during the job search and placement process are the main advantage we have over our competition. Our recruitment approach focuses on overall fit between candidates and the companies they work for to ensure our matches share common professional goals and preferences. That's why more than 30% of our contractors receive full-time employment offers from our client companies.

We offer candidates exclusive IT employment opportunities through relationships with top-rate companies that choose to work with Eastridge InfoTech exclusively for talent needs. In addition, we offer resume and interviewing assistance and more, to help candidates secure a job offer. These unique services set us apart from other staffing agencies in the area.

3. How does Eastridge InfoTech save candidates time?

Eastridge InfoTech helps candidates save their valuable time during their job search. Our services for candidates are free, so job seekers have access to a technology career agent at absolutely no cost. Plus, our exclusive client relationships allow you to tap into a hidden job market and IT employment opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else.

4. What is Eastridge InfoTech’s fit-focused approach?

Eastridge InfoTech utilizes a fit-focused candidate-client pairing method that focuses on how candidate qualifications and professional preferences meet the culture and job criteria. Our methodology takes into consideration the human-factor elements that make for long-term matches.This approach has enables us to place more people in employment opportunities in all the markets we serve. The evidence of our success lies in the fact that approximately 1/3 of our contractors have become full-time employees.

5. What kinds of companies does Eastridge InfoTech work with?

Eastridge InfoTech works with top companies in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas including financial services, gaming, biotech, software development, insurance and more. Our client companies look for IT professionals to fill contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire jobs for their technical needs. Eastridge InfoTech delivers talent and provides other staffing solutions to help client companies increase profit and efficiency.

6. Where is Eastridge InfoTech located?

Eastridge InfoTech’s corporate headquarters are located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego and we have an additional Carlsbad location to serve the northern part of San Diego County. Our location in Northern California serves the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in the city and in Walnut Creek. In Nevada, we serve the Las Vegas region from our centrally located office.

Contact Eastridge InfoTech today to get started on the employee search and placement process through the location of your choice.

7. What kinds of IT jobs does Eastridge InfoTech place?

Eastridge InfoTech specializes in placing contract staffing, contract-to-hire and direct-hire placement. Some of the job positions we recruit for include:

• Applications Developer
• Business Analyst
• Chief Information Officer
• Data Architect
• Database Administrator
• Database Analyst
• Help Desk, Technical Support
• Network Engineer
• Project Manager
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Technical Writer
• Web Master

And more …

8. Why are some of the jobs Eastridge InfoTech offers not found on the Internet?

Our IT staffing agency maintains exclusive relationships with a host of leading client companies in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas, NV. That means that many of the IT jobs we offer cannot be found anywhere else. In fact, many job seekers specifically enlist our help because of the companies we serve. Our opportunities represent a hidden job market for those simply using the Internet for their job search.

9. What happens to a resume after it is submitted to Eastridge InfoTech?

Once the IT staffing professionals at Eastridge InfoTech receive your resume, they will review it for consideration for the IT employment opportunities offered through our company. You may receive a phone call from a staffing specialist to discuss next steps. If you are not selected for any current IT job positions, our staffing professionals will keep your resume on hand for future IT employment opportunities.

As part of our ongoing candidate commitment, one of the many factors that distinguish us from other professional staffing agencies in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas is that our IT staffing professionals do not submit resumes to client companies without prior consent from the candidate.

10. What is the job placement process?

After you are selected as a candidate for one of the IT employment opportunities we offer, there are a number of steps that take place during the job placement process. A staffing specialist will start with a telephone screen and will schedule a face-to-face meeting. During this meeting, you and your staffing specialist will discuss your previous work experience, career goals, professional preferences and accomplishments.

Your staffing specialist will then introduce your candidacy to our client company and we will serve as a liaison to streamline the process. We arrange all telephone and in-person meetings as well as assist in all negotiations for a smooth and successful outcome. If this is your first time working with Eastridge InfoTech to find a technical job, learn tips on how to make your search process easier.

11. Who pays for the job placement service?

Eastridge InfoTech’s job placement services are offered free of charge to candidates. Client companies who utilize us to find skilled professionals to fulfill their IT staffing needs pay for the services we offer.

12. What kinds of benefits does Eastridge InfoTech offer?

W-2 contract employees on assignment through Eastridge InfoTech are provided with a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• Group discount health program
• Short-term disability
• Paid family leave
• 401(k)
• Referral bonuses
• Memberships and discounts

And more …

13. What is the typical duration of a contract assignment?

The duration of a contract assignment typically varies according to the needs of the client company and can range from short term to long term. At Eastridge InfoTech, we strive to connect candidates with contract positions that suit their professional goals and other preferences; however, the length of an assignment is subject to the client company's needs and how well our contractor performs.

14. Aside from job placement, what other services does Eastridge InfoTech offer to candidates?

Our staffing agency does more than just connect chosen candidates to unique employment opportunities with companies in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas. In addition to our job search services, we offer resume assistance and interview guidance as well as other helpful resources to help you land the job you desire. Tap into the knowledge and expertise our team members possess, including the inside scoop on companies, hot buttons for hiring and more.

If you have more questions about the services Eastridge InfoTech offers, contact an IT staffing specialist. We’ll address all your questions regarding job placement.