Direct hire
You work for the client as its employee or contractor. Pay and benefits are the client’s terms.
Know the deal
behind the job.
A recognizable company name does not tell you who employs you, how you get paid, whether benefits exist, or what happens when the client relationship ends.
Agency placement
A recruiter finds you, but the client employs you. There is usually no bench risk after placement.
Managed staffing
The staffing firm contracts or employs you and assigns you to a client. Ask what happens between assignments.
Marketplace contractor
The platform matches and may manage payment, while benefits and job security are usually limited.
EOR employment
An Employer of Record legally employs you locally for the client. Confirm benefits and termination rules by country.
Before you sign
Ask what the listing does not say.
- 01Who will legally employ or contract me?
- 02Is the role tied to one client—and what happens if that client leaves?
- 03Are tests, recorded videos, or work trials required? Are they paid?
- 04When and how will I hear back if I am not selected?
- 05Are PTO, local holidays, insurance, or equipment included?
- 06Are there exclusivity, time-tracking, or conversion restrictions?
- 07Which payment rails are used, and who pays withdrawal or FX fees?
- 08Can I apply to other roles on the platform at the same time?
What our research found
Candidate transparency is the market’s largest blind spot.
Platforms routinely publish employer guarantees and shortlist speed. Almost none publishes rejection-response commitments, average candidate time investment, or post-placement protections.
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