Does anyone have any insight into whats the difference between contracting through an agency like Russel Tobbin vs Pro Unlimited/Magnit? A friend was contacted by both a staffing agency and Pro Unlimited sourcer and asked me whats the difference, but im not sure. Is contracting with on or the other better? (not at Apple anymore btw so I cant ask anyone internally) #tech #apple #contract #freelance #meta #google
I know that Apple manages a large number of their contractors through the Pro Unlimited/Magnit system even if they are from another recruiter. I’m a contractor with another recruiter but have to do my timesheets through the Magnit system. Some recruiters are sketchy lower tier ones - not sure if Russell Tobin is one of them or not but they may skim more money off the top and have worse benefits.
Difference would be pay, healthcare and possibly opportunity. Not sure what roles each one have but they may be the same. The staffing firms have a dollar amount agreed with Apple and will offer you a lower amount so they can make a profit. Or they get 200 and pay you 100. Won’t know what they offer so your friend should ask each one and also what roles they’re for.