Right now, you can preorder the association’s new certification package, which has been specifically designed for search and placement professionals. The ASA Certified Search Consultant program focuses on federal employment laws specific to recruiters and on state licensing and registration laws applicable to direct hire firms.

ASA will release study tools, a practice exam, and the online exam for the CSC^SM credential at the 2013 ASA Staffing Law Conference in Washington, DC, May 7–8. The association will begin fulfilling orders immediately following the conference. Go to americanstaffing.net/CSC to place an order. Questions? Contact ASA at asacertification@americanstaffing.net or 703-253-2020.