Working with a recruiter in Phoenix
What to expect from us, what we ask of you, and what it costs you. Which is nothing.
Working with a recruiter should be hassle-free, and it should never cost you anything. AFP is a local business that has been matching candidates to Phoenix employers since 1999, and we have access to accounting and finance positions that never get advertised.
You sit down with a recruiter one on one, we check your references, and we market your background to the employers we think fit. We will never send your resume out blindly. When an assignment starts, you are employed by us, paid weekly, and your recruiter stays in touch.
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Nothing, ever. We will never charge you for finding you employment. Our clients pay us.
Timesheets are due Friday and your pay is available the following Friday. Direct deposit and electronic pay stubs are available.
Often. Projects turn into other projects, and sometimes into a full time job. If the client makes an offer, call your recruiter.
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What is the benefit of working with Accounting & Finance Professionals?
AFP is a local business that has been matching our candidates to our clients since 1999. We have developed relationships with many organizations that depend on AFP for their specialty recruiting, which means we have access to positions and companies that do not advertise their openings.
Investing your time with us is one of the best things you can do for your career. We help you meet your job goals by matching your skills to the best finance and accounting jobs in the Phoenix area. All that we ask for in return is an open line of communication, honesty, reliability and 100% effort!
What should I expect after I interview with Accounting & Finance Professionals?
Your recruiter at AFP will set reasonable and prudent expectations, and will follow up with you. We will also check your professional references.
We will never send your resume out blindly. We proactively market your background to the employers we think fit, so you always know where your resume has gone and why.
What should I do if I am placed on an assignment?
Be happy, of course! While on assignment, you will be employed by Accounting & Finance Professionals, so let us know right away about any change to your schedule.
The best way to be successful is to treat each day as if it is your first, and to never let your guard down. Take notes when you ask questions and refer to them when the same question comes up again. Be present and available, and be the no job is too big, no job is too small employee that everyone is looking for.
How do I get paid?
Timesheets are due on Friday, and your pay will be available the following Friday.
We highly recommend you opt for direct deposit. We are also thinking green, so we offer electronic copies of your pay stub.
What if I find another job?
It happens, and we understand. Please make sure you do the right thing by Accounting & Finance Professionals and our client, and give as much notice as possible.
The Phoenix accounting community is smaller than it looks. Leaving an assignment well is what makes the next call to us an easy one.
What if I am offered a position at the company where I am working an assignment?
Great news! You made an impact that they can’t do without.
Contact your recruiter right away and we will work out the details of the transition with you and the client.
How long is my assignment going to be?
We give you the best estimate we have, based on what the client tells us when they place the order.
Often we have a project that turns into another and another and another. Sometimes projects turn into a full time job.
What does temporary mean? Temporary to hire? Direct hire?
Temporary is a definitive beginning and end to an assignment at one of our clients.
Temporary to hire is a definitive beginning with the possibility for you to become hired on full time.
Direct hire means our client wants to make you an immediate offer to become a full time employee.
How much will this cost me?
Nothing. Accounting & Finance Professionals will never charge you for finding you employment.
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