6 Tips on Dealing with Recruitment Agencies
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Different agencies specialise in different sectors. Word of mouth is often very helpful. If some of your friends got a good job from an agency, then you should give it a try too. Don't hesitate to ask the agency how many clients they have in their field, even how many jobseekers they are able to find jobs for per month. This website can help you to find regulated agencies in your area: www.rec.uk.com
* Don't just register with one agency.
Registering just with one agency would be risky because Recruitment Consultants are often very selective about which candidates they put forward for a job. Therefore you should consider registering with three or four agencies.
* Consider temping jobs.
Don't dismiss temping jobs in the first place. They often lead to permanent placements. Furthermore, temping can add to your awareness of organisations and help you in creating valuable networks. But before you start ask yourself what you want to gain from it.
* Don't pay a fee.
Registering with an agency should not cost you a penny. There are agencies out there who charge you indirectly through their skills training and/or Resume services they provide, so watch out!
* Expect to be treated professionally.
Focus on those agencies who ring back and keep in touch with you. Don't waste your time with all the other agencies who are not able to deliver what they promise.
* Don't rush.
Take your time and remember that the more time you spend talking with a recruitment consultant, the better they get to know you and your background and the better able they will be to find you a great job.
Posted by Karin Schroeck-Singh at 31 Mar 2010, 4:26 AM 
Categories: Recruitment
Tags: recruitment agencies do's and don'ts recruitment Karin Schroeck-Singh
Categories: Recruitment
Tags: recruitment agencies do's and don'ts recruitment Karin Schroeck-Singh
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