Questions and Answers about Stout Systems Development

Because they are both a software development company and a technical staffing services firm, they understand technology professionals. More importantly, Stout Systems’ Tech Talent Team takes pride in the amazing connections they make between their clients and their candidates. And their level of communication is unparalleled—something that technology professionals value as much as a great job opportunity.

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November 30, 2021

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Why types of roles does Stout Systems typically hire for?

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Since the dot com boom times of the 1990s, Stout has provided temporary staffing services and direct-hire recruiting services to companies ranging from small non-profits to Fortune 100s.We excel at matching technology professionals for all aspects of software development and IT with great jobs.By way of example, here is a sampling of direct-hire recruits we have successfully placed:- Embedded Engineer- Delphi Developer- Workstation and Server Imaging Specialist- SQL/Object-Oriented Programmer- Design Engineer - Advanced Motor Control- Technology Asset Management (TAM) Analyst- Machine Vision Engineer (C++/OpenCV)- Systems or Network Engineer- Multi-tenant SaaS Architect (Remote/Telecommute)- Field Service/Support Technician- C#/SQL Software Engineer- IT Asset Management Analyst (remote)- Embedded Engineer- Senior Level React Engineer- Senior Web Development Engineer (Ann Arbor, MI)- Front-End / JavaScript Developer- Junior Infrastructure Project Leader- Cisco Voice and Collaboration Architect- Entry Level Technical Sales Professional- Technical Writer (Direct Hire)- C++ Programmer- Post Doctoral Researcher- Android Developer- Full Stack Web Developer- Director of Operations- Field Service/Support Technician- Senior Quality Engineer (Process Validation)- React Developer / Architect- WPF Developer- Senior Embedded Systems Engineer- Test Automation Lead/Test Architect- Event Manager / Marketing Assistant- Scrum Master / Scrum Coach- Senior Back-End Web Developer (Node.js)- Full Stack Web Developer- Software Development Manager- .NET Systems Analyst- SQL/Object Oriented Programmer- Application System Administrator- Graphic Designer- C/C++ Engineer- Software Engineer- Software Architect- Software Engineer (Java)- Full Stack Web Developer- WPF Desktop Software Developer- Delphi Developer- Mid Level ASP.NET Developer- SAS Programmer (with Technical Lead experience)- Lead Web Developer (ASP.NET)- AUTOSAR Software Engineer- Senior Web Software Developer - Full Stack- C# / ASP.NET Developer- Windows Network Engineer- Windows DLL Programmer- IT Solutions Development Manager- Software Engineers (all levels)- Business Analyst- IT Escalation Team Lead/Manager- Senior Web Developer- Software Quality Manager- Delphi Developer- And hundreds more...And here is a sampling of engagements we have successfully staffed:- SQL Query Engineer- Technical Sales Manager- SSIS Developer (Contract)- Angular Developer (contract-to-hire)- Embedded Linux/C++ Developer (Contract)- Oracle DBA Consultant- Software Developer - C++- Angular Developer (contract-to-hire)- Software Developer (Contract-to-hire)- Drupal Developer (Part-Time Contract)- Software Developer- Web Developer (ASP.NET with strong JavaScript)- Java/JSP Developer (Contract or Contract-to-Hire)- Embedded Systems Engineer - CAN driver- Web Developer (ASP.NET with strong JavaScript)- Embedded Systems Developer (Instrumentation)- LabVIEW Developer or Architect (Short Contract)- HMI Engineer- Web Application Developer (JavaScript Frameworks)- Senior C# Software Engineer (contract)- And hundreds more...

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What does Stout's 21 point screening process entail?

Asked by Stout Systems Development November 18, 2021

We give technology professionals 21 opportunities to fail—meaning that by the time candidates have passed muster with us, they are definitely worth a look.Our 21-point screening process also gives technology professionals 21 opportunities to succeed. And this is where the magic happens.One key aspect of our twenty-one point screening process is this: we borrow talent from our own software development team to conduct live over-the-phone technical interviews with all candidates. Unlike most temp services, we aren’t just looking for keywords on resumes. While this may reduce the number of candidates we present to our clients, it increases our quality. That is why a candidate submitted by Stout Systems is always worth interviewing—and our clients know that. Because sometimes a technology professional is better at writing code than writing a resume.Our customers expect one thing from us: that any candidate we present will be thoroughly vetted. That's why Stout resumes rise to the top of the stack. Which in turn means that you are more likely to succeed in your job search—Michigan and beyond.When it comes to job opportunities, speed counts. The faster you work with us to complete our process, the faster we can take action regarding opportunities.SUBMIT YOUR RESUMEWe will review every resume within 2 business days. If you are a good match for an open position or contract, we will invite you via email to begin our screening process.Submitting your resume for review is the first step in engaging with Stout Systems for your job search.Setting up a profile of your interests and requirements is your second step in engaging with Stout Systems for your job search.COMPLETE YOUR STOUT PROFILEYou will receive a link to your confidential profile page in an email. It takes 15-20 minutes to complete and will collect both information already on your resume as well as additional information typically not included on a resume (such as salary expectations, ability to travel and more details regarding your skills). This profile is for our internal use only.TECHNICAL INTERVIEWIf your skills and background match a current job opening, we will conduct a technical interview. This technical interview consists of a series of questions on 1-2 technical topics. The technical interview is normally conducted over the phone, running about 15-30 minutes.A technical interview is the third step in engaging with Stout Systems for your job search.Getting your reference contact information on file is another step in engaging with Stout Systems for your job search.REFERENCESUpon completion of our internal interviews, we request that you send us the names and contact information for your references. Normally, we don’t contact your references until later in the interview process with our clients. In any case, we don’t contact references until you have given us the go-ahead to do so.PRESENTATION TO OUR CLIENTSIf you are a good match for a position, we will call you to discuss it in detail. This is the point at which we will share all client details with you so that you can decide if you are interested in having your resume submitted. It is our policy not to submit your resume to a company without your permission. Please note that we cannot submit your resume to a company if you have already submitted it to that company recently.We never present a candidate's resume to a client with his or her express permission.We support you through the interview process. We can even help you negotiate an offer. That's why Stout Systems is a preferred partner for a job search.INTERVIEWSIf the company expresses an interest, we will set up your interview in accordance with that company’s standard interview procedures. Even if the company’s process involves more than one interview, we will be with you every step of the way until you receive and accept an offer letter or are put under contract.

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November 24, 2021

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What happens if I join Stout Systems on a staffing assignment?

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If you join Stout Systems on a staffing assignment, you will be direct-hire employee of Stout Systems for the duration of your assignment with our client.Stout Systems provides first class medical, dental and vision benefits—offering two different medical insurance plans and featuring an employer-funded HSA Savings Account.Stout Systems provides life insurance and long term disability insurance at no cost to the employees.Where possible, when temporary employment with one company is completed, Stout Systems re-assigns personnel to another customer project.Where that isn’t possible, Stout Systems assists its personnel in their job search.As the employer, Stout Systems pays for Workers Comp, federal and state unemployment insurance and all other mandated taxes and fees.

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What is the difference between direct-hire and contract-to-hire?

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DIRECT-HIRE RECRUITINGSome companies need outside help to attract or source qualified candidates for a job they are trying to fill.In some cases, the skills required for a role are unique and rare.In other cases, the skills required for a role are in high demand.And some companies simply do not have a large enough in-house HR staff to do all of the work associated with attracting or sourcing qualified candidates.When any of the above circumstances arise, companies ask outside search firms to help them identify qualified candidates. When the search firm finds a great candidate, he or she is offered the job by the company and becomes a direct-hire employee of the company.STAFFING SERVICESCompare that with staffing services. Sometimes companies have a temporary need for:- Special skills, but not skills that will be an enduring need- More people, as in the case when a team needs to increase its velocity and throughput just to meet a critical deadline- They don’t want to hire people outright because they envision that their needs will last only for a finite period of time.In circumstances like this, they would like to augment their staff through the use of a staffing services firm.When you see a role on Stout Systems Job Board that is described as a contract, if you are selected for the role, you will become a regular W2 employee of Stout Systems with benefits.Upon completion of the assignment with our client, we may be able to offer you another similar opportunity or we may be able to help you find a direct-hire role with another client.CONTRACT-TO-HIREThe contract to hire model is a hybrid approach to hiring. Companies engage candidates as if they are on a temporary staffing service assignment. After a defined period of time such as six months, the company has the option to extend an offer of direct-hire employment to the candidate or to end the engagement. The contract-to-hire model is used several circumstances:Some company cultures are highly sensitive to firings as they can damage the team spirit. If a contract-to-hire resource reaches the end of an assignment without being direct-hired, that is not viewed negatively by employees—and doesn’t impact the esprit de corp.Similarly, if there have been rounds of lay-offs in recent memory, employees are understandably nervous. If a contract-to-hire resource doesn’t work out, employee morale isn’t damaged.Sometimes growth is forecast—but far from certain. Augmenting staff with a goal of direct-hiring them if the growth actually occurs is a great way to ramp up with a rapid ramp down plan ready to be triggered if needed.No matter the reason why the company elects the contract-to-hire model, the candidate is hired by Stout Systems and is a regular W2 employee with benefits throughout the contracting portion of the assignment.

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