I think that's why a lot of companies are now doing contract-to-hire. First they let the contracting agency do the pre-screening, and if the employee doesn't w

I think that's why a lot of companies are now doing contract-to-hire. First they let the contracting agency do the pre-screening, and if the employee doesn't work out the contract just doesn't get renewed. Only problem is for the employee -- it is difficult during the contract phase, if they don't get any feedback if they will be converted to an FTE, and the lack of benefits. So for the hiring company, they will no be able to steal away any good developers who are currently fully employed.