I'm in the job hunt, and I'm wondering if anyone
has any feelings about recruiters/contract-to-hire
type work.

I'm currently speaking with Aerotek Staffing, but
not at the job offer stage yet.  AIUI, they would
place me with an employer for a 6-month (or so)
contract, after which time either the contract is
reupped, I'm hired by the employer, or I move on
to somewhere else.  Aerotek would be my
official employer, even though I spend my days
at some other office.

This sounds like a great deal to me- AFAIK, I'm
not expected to pony up any dough for this (I'd
be hesitant if they asked me to), and they are
basically offering to find me a job.  As a young
engineer with fairly little experience under my
belt, this seems like a good way to get some
diverse experiences with different workplaces
and skills, or at least a good way to get my
foot in a door somewhere.  They called me
within half an hour of receiving my resume,
but I have nothing to gauge whether that is
a good thing or if they do that with everyone.

Thoughts?  Job openings in the Minneapolis/
St. Paul metro area?  Resume available, just
ask! ;-)

Mike H.

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