Introduction to Our Services
Who we are.
The Ford Agency is a full-service staffing agency serving the greater Washington area. We provide exceptional placement services for permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm positions. Since 1978, The Ford Agency has been a leader in the Washington D.C. staffing industry, serving clients from all business settings. Our company was co-founded by Barbara Pisarra and Diana Ford, who are both still active recruiters for the company and continue to lead our team in placement services.
As a new client, what can I expect?
Before starting the employee search, new clients should expect to have a detailed conversation with one of our recruiters. We want to know about your unique office environment, the atmosphere candidates will be working in and the specific requirements and demands of your open position. Our recruiters will come and meet with you personally at your office to get a first-hand account of your needs and then apply this knowledge when reaching out to appropriate candidates. In addition, we’ll ask you about your company’s culture and benefits, as well as its short and long-term goals for prospective employees.
What types of positions does The Ford Agency specialize in placing?
The Ford Agency typically handles support-oriented positions in legal, administration, human resources, accounting, finance, research, IT, marketing and communications settings. Over the past decade, our expertise has also grown to encompass a number of director and executive-level positions. Because of the broad range of candidates we work with, we also invite special requests and welcome the opportunity to expand our expertise.
How does The Ford Agency screen candidates?
Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary employee, we rigorously screen all candidates through a structured qualifications process. This includes phone screenings, in-person interviews, skills testing, verifications and reference checking. To ensure you receive only the most qualified candidates, our recruiting team personally handles all references and asks questions directly related to the skills relevant to your position.
For computer skills, each applicant's proficiency is tested using ProveIt! by Kenexa. The program allows us to test applicants in over 300 software programs, as well as a variety of specialized skills in accounting, legal, international, health care and technical settings. At the client's request, we will also perform applicant background checks.
Why choose The Ford Agency?
We pride ourselves in having the majority of our business come from clients and referrals. We believe that our focus on customer service and a quality outcome are the foundation for this achievement. Our approach goes far beyond searching for a person to fill your position; we strive to establish a lasting career match that will benefit both the employer and candidate for years to come. We realize that there are many elements to a successful career placement and we give each one the weight it deserves.
The Ford Agency Service Guarantee
Our team of trained recruiters will offer you superior service by understanding the specific requirements of your position and by sending you only qualified and professional candidates who will meet--and exceed--your needs. The Ford Agency team, managed closely by Diana and Barbara, works in a non-competitive atmosphere to uphold the client’s best interests at all times.
As a client of The Ford Agency, you can rest assured that your open position is a priority to us and we will work as efficiently as possible to provide you with the best candidates, without sacrificing thoroughness and quality.
“The staff at Ford has taken the time to get to know our current staff as well as the office environment… they know the type of candidates that will fit in best, not just by what experience they have on paper. They realize there is more to the "big picture" of an ideal match.”
--Satisfied Client