Business Details
Your Trusted Staffing Partner in Washington, DC
Founded in Washington DC, Contact 1 is a woman-owned staffing and recruiting agency dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with businesses across the DMV area and beyond. With a small team of experienced professionals, we specialize in temporary staffing, direct hire placements, and government services, prioritizing personalized relationships over transactional interactions. Our approach focuses on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring placements that align with organizational culture and individual career goals. Over decades of service, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality candidates in administrative, finance, HR, marketing, and professional support roles.Our commitment extends beyond initial placements, offering ongoing support to both employers and employees throughout their partnerships. Through resources like the annual DC Wage Guide, we provide actionable market insights to empower informed decision-making. Testimonials highlight our responsiveness, industry expertise, and dedication to long-term success for all parties involved. As a locally rooted agency, we leverage deep community connections to facilitate meaningful career opportunities and staffing solutions tailored to the unique demands of the Washington DC job market.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Direct Hire
Government Services
Career Resources
Candidate Matching
Highlights and features
- We specialize in DC metro area placements with deep local market knowledge
- Our team provides personalized candidate assessments beyond resume review
- We maintain 10+ year partnerships with client organizations
- We offer actionable career resources like the annual DC Wage Guide
- Our recruiters provide continuous support before and after placements
What people say
Invested in my future
Perfect career connections
Phenomenal support
Quality candidates delivered
Go-to staffing partner
Services
Temporary Staffing
Contact 1's temporary staffing solutions connect businesses with qualified professionals for short-term needs. We specialize in administrative, finance, and professional support roles across DC's government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector firms. Our rigorous screening process ensures candidates match both technical requirements and organizational culture.
Direct Hire
Our direct hire service identifies candidates for long-term positions through comprehensive assessments of skills, experience, and cultural fit. We maintain ongoing relationships with employers to understand evolving needs while guiding candidates through career transitions in Washington DC's competitive job market.
Government Services
Contact 1 specializes in placing qualified professionals in government agencies and contractor roles. We understand federal compliance requirements and security clearance processes, connecting candidates with opportunities in transportation analysis, data entry, and administrative support within DC's public sector organizations.
Career Resources
Our annual DC Wage Guide and career blog provide actionable market data for employers and job seekers. These resources combine salary benchmarks with strategic advice for navigating Washington DC's unique employment landscape across 20+ professional categories.
Candidate Matching
Contact 1's tailored matching process goes beyond resume screening to understand candidates' career aspirations and employers' organizational culture. Our recruiters maintain continuous support throughout placements, ensuring long-term success for both professionals and hiring organizations in the DMV region.
People
Isabel Dorfman
Director of Staffing & Recruiting
With extensive experience in DC staffing, Isabel leads our recruiting team in connecting top talent with mission-driven organizations. She specializes in understanding both candidate aspirations and employer needs to create successful long-term placements.
Travis Arey
Communications & Outreach Manager
Travis manages employer relations and market outreach initiatives, helping organizations navigate Washington DC's competitive staffing landscape. He develops strategic partnerships to expand job opportunities for our candidate network.
Sofie Bitangcol
Recruiter
As a dedicated recruiter, Sofie works closely with entry-level and mid-career professionals to identify growth opportunities. She provides personalized guidance through the application process and career development planning in DC's professional sectors.
Reviews (5)
Jeff Miller
Nov 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Contact 1. They connected me with numerous flexible opportunities and eventually connected me with a solid full-time job. The staff are extremely professional and very friendly. If I could give a higher score, I would.
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Contact 1. They connected me with numerous flexible opportunities and eventually connected me with a solid full-time job. The staff are extremely professional and very friendly. If I could give a higher score, I would.
Jerica Kelley
Aug 30, 2021
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I moved to the area and needed to quickly secure a position. Isabel was able to interview and get me placed within 2 weeks. My three month contract was not only extended, but has turned into a permanent role at the same company. The team members at Contact 1 frequently connected with me to check on my progress. They were communicative and supported my transition into permanent employment.
Now, I am progressing quickly and just celebrated my 1 year anniversary with the company. Awesome experience! Fabulous and committed team. If you are a working professional in search of an opportunity, this
Now, I am progressing quickly and just celebrated my 1 year anniversary with the company. Awesome experience! Fabulous and committed team. If you are a working professional in search of an opportunity, this
Will Sherman
Jul 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Helped me secure a three month, full-time temp position that transitioned into a salaried job. The staff were very friendly and helpful, checking in on me before/after getting hired. I would happily recommend to anyone as a resource when looking for employment in DC!
Helped me secure a three month, full-time temp position that transitioned into a salaried job. The staff were very friendly and helpful, checking in on me before/after getting hired. I would happily recommend to anyone as a resource when looking for employment in DC!
Ciara Frassinelli
Mar 12, 2021
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Everyone that works here is incredibly invested in helping you find a career that fits your goals. They are great about keeping you in the loop while helping you find a job and are very communicative afterwards to check up on you and see how you are doing.
Matthew Paolino
Nov 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Employees are organized and highly communicative, ensuring the best success for their placements in the positions they select for them. They are also readily available to assist in with any questions at nearly any time --I hope they're giving themselves time to rest!
Employees are organized and highly communicative, ensuring the best success for their placements in the positions they select for them. They are also readily available to assist in with any questions at nearly any time --I hope they're giving themselves time to rest!
