There are a number of things we can do to save everyone’s time. In addition to resume information there are a number of common questions that employers and recruiters have. Here is an FAQ that addresses these questions. (We may expand this FAQ over time.)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes. (Return to index above.)
• Do you have a Word resume? Yes, and I also have an Adobe PDF resume. View my resume. (Return to index above.)
• Do you prefer temporary (contract) or permanent employment? Neither, since, in the end, they are equivalent. (Return to index above.)
• Do you support employer drug testing? No. (Return to index above.)
• Do you work 1099? Yes, but I give W2 payers preference. (Return to index above.)
• Do you work W2? Yes, and I work 1099 as well but I give W2 payers preference. (Return to index above.)
• What contract rate do you expect? The contract rate is based on the equivalent annual salary for a fulltime position. You can find these rates in the second table at Smart Rate Finder. (Return to index above.)
• What salary do you expect? You can find these rates in the first table at Smart Rate Finder. (Return to index above.)
• When do you expect to be paid? Weekly or biweekly and weekly payers will be given preference. (Return to index above.)
• Will you do a face-to-face interview? No, but I will do a Skype or equivalent interview, because gas is so expensive and time is so valuable. (Return to index above.)
• Will you do a phone interview? Yes. (Return to index above.)
• Will you do multiple interviews? Yes, but no more than 3. (Return to index above.)
• Will you do technical assessment interviews, which seek to determine if your skills will meet the client’s needs? Yes. (Return to index above.)
• Will you interview with multiple people at a given company? Yes, but no more than 2. (Return to index above.)
• Will you take a contract job? Yes. (Return to index above.)
• Will you take a permanent job? Yes, but I look at contract jobs first since the hiring process is faster. (Return to index above.)
• Will you take a technical exam? No, since I have extensive credentials. (Return to index above.)