Aerotek Mock Interview

Master 35 Aerotek interview questions covering recruiting expertise, client relations, and staffing industry knowledge.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS

QUESTION 5 OF 35

What is the difference between temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent placement?

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Temp, temp-to-perm, and perms are recruitment and staffing terms that you will hear daily while working for Aerotek.

Working temp means that a contractor is on a temporary contract with the staffing agency to work for their client for a specific amount of time. Temp employees are paid directly from the staffing agency, and the agency then bills the client.

Temp-to-perm is a contract that begins as temporary employment with an opportunity for the contractor to be hired full-time once their work performance is proven.

Perm or permanent placement is when candidates undergo a traditional screening and hiring process with the agency and their client. In the end, the hiring company makes a permanent job offer to the candidate.

Take a few moments to share your knowledge with the interviewer.

"I get this question from candidates a lot, and it's best to keep the answer straightforward. Temp work is contract work that can last anywhere from a couple of days to a year or more, depending on the company's hiring needs. The contractor knows the assignment can end at any time, without notice. Temporary-to-permanent occurs when that contractor is asked to stay on as a dedicated employee after the original contract period is up. Permanent placements are traditional offer-to-hire gigs where an agency's client will hire the candidate as a dedicated payrolled employee."

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35 Aerotek Interview Questions & Answers

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01 What type of clients come to Aerotek for our staffing services? KNOWLEDGE 02 What is your understanding of a staffing agency? KNOWLEDGE 03 How does a staffing agency charge a job seeker for their services? KNOWLEDGE 04 Do you understand how Aerotek makes a profit? KNOWLEDGE 05 What is the difference between temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent placement? KNOWLEDGE 06 Name some reasons why a job seeker would want to work as a temporary employee. SITUATIONAL 07 What advice would you give to a recent grad seeking employment with no work experience? SKILLS 08 How often do you follow up with your candidates after placed in a permanent role with your client? SKILLS 09 When scanning a resume for the first time, what do you look for? SKILLS 10 How does artificial intelligence impact talent sourcing? KNOWLEDGE 11 In which categories does Aerotek recruit? KNOWLEDGE 12 Of the areas where Aerotek recruits, which are you most knowledgeable? DISCOVERY 13 Have you ever worked with a staffing agency, from a job seekers' perspective? DISCOVERY 14 If a temporary employee let you down regularly, what would you do? BEHAVIORAL 15 Tell me about the targets and goals in your current position. Do you have trouble meeting them? PERFORMANCE 16 What will be your primary focus in your first 30 days with Aerotek? KNOWLEDGE 17 When have you had to change a search due to new information from your client? SCENARIO 18 Tell me about a time you lost a job order or placement to a competitor. How did you react? BEHAVIORAL 19 What are some professional goals you have set for yourself this year? PERFORMANCE 20 Are you willing to work outside of the regular 9-5? PERFORMANCE 21 How do you build trust and rapport with your clients? TEAMWORK 22 What type of office set up helps you to be the most productive? BEHAVIORAL 23 Are you a patient individual? Rate your patience level from 1-10. BEHAVIORAL 24 Recruitment often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Are you creative by nature? SKILLS 25 Would you take a job order from a client who was acting unethically? BEHAVIORAL 26 How do you determine job order priority? SKILLS 27 How do you continue to educate yourself as an expert in staffing? KNOWLEDGE 28 Why should Aerotek hire you over our other candidates? DISCOVERY 29 Is honesty the best policy? BEHAVIORAL 30 What is the pay you hope to earn in this role? What does your ideal pay structure look like? DISCOVERY 31 How do you effectively manage your time? PERFORMANCE 32 Tell me about your customer service experience. SKILLS 33 Describe your communication skills. SKILLS 34 What advice or support would you offer a candidate who wants to advance or change career fields? KNOWLEDGE 35 How would your co-workers and clients describe you? TEAMWORK

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