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Can anybody recommend a good IT job recruiter? I live in NJ and would like to stay in the area but am open to working in NYC. Thanks in advance.

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Follow-up for : already suggested a few local staffing shops and flagged that many IT roles can be contract or contract-to-hire. Below are practical steps and talking points to use with recruiters, plus simple actions that improve placement odds for NJ/NYC searches.

  • Clarify your target before outreach: permanent vs contract, remote/hybrid/on-site, commute tolerance, target salary range, and earliest start date. Put that into a one-line pitch you can paste into emails.
  • Make a recruiter-friendly resume and LinkedIn: 1–2 line summary, top 6 tech keywords, 3 measurable achievements (percent, dollar, or time improvements), current phone + email, and availability. Use a PDF for submissions unless recruiter requests otherwise.
  • What to ask on first contact: job type (perm/contract), pay or salary range, client/company name, interview steps and timeline, expected duration, on-site percentage, benefits or contractor pay policy, and whether the recruiter is an internal sourcer or an agency vendor.
  • Sample email subject (simple): Senior Java Developer — NJ/NYC — 8+ yrs — Available MM/DD
  • Track everything: spreadsheet with recruiter name, contact, job ID, date submitted, interview dates, and outcome. It prevents duplicate submissions and helps follow up professionally.
  • Negotiation and caution: if you accept contract work, get key terms in writing (rate, hours, conversion policy). For perm roles ask for total compensation and benefits, not just base pay.

Use these steps with local and niche IT recruiters as well as corporate talent teams to focus effort and avoid surprises.

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Try checking out these:

  • Tekmark Global Solutions
  • Robert Half International also known as RHI
  • Canyon Associates

All three have offices in the Woodbridge/Edison area, the only disadvantage is that a lot of their positions are either straight consulting or contract to hire.

Good luck!

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Thanks for your reply, Ralph. I'll check them out and will keep in mind what you said about their positions not being full-time permanent ones.

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