Employment Companies Are Almost Required In The Current Job Market

By Peter Lockhart


Do not be put off by whatever you hear regarding the unemployment rate in America. There are still more than enough job opportunities out there for people who want to work. The hitch is that looking for a job today differs greatly from the process twenty years ago. Simply sending out resumes and cover letters is no longer an effective approach. For the employer to see the person behind the resume, you need employment companies to act as your agent in the job market.

Employment agencies, which are sometimes called staffing agencies, are a good place to start for job hunters seeking entry level or mid level positions. Employers with a large number of employees are constantly in the process of trying to fill vacant positions. Many of the larger companies use staffing agencies exclusively to fill vacancies. The agencies take on work that would have to be done by their staff in human resources

Upon registration with an employment agency, the applicant will be required to produce two forms of identification accepted by the Department of Immigration. Applicants also authorize a background check. It is not uncommon to complete and sign as many as twelve documents for the agency before registration. All this paperwork would over burden a busy human resources department. When an employer interviews an applicant referred from an employment agency, the employer can rest assured that the applicant has been thoroughly screened.

If your experience and skills are at the executive or managerial levels, a headhunting firm would suit you better than a staffing agency. Headhunters are also called recruitment agencies. Employers who agree to hire through a recruitment agency do so with a financial commitment. When an applicant referred by a recruitment agency is hired, the employer will pay the agency a finders fee which can be as much as thirty percent of the annual salary the new employee will earn.

Applying to a recruitment agency is very similar to applying for a job. You must submit a resume with references, be interviewed by an agency representative and agree to have your background checked. Just getting signed by the agency is a measure of success and may very well be indicative of finding a position in the very near future.

There are headhunters who choose to devote their agency to a niche type of professional employee. These agencies look for clients who are well educated and experienced. Doctors, attorneys and certified public accountants are some of the professionals that fit into this niche type of agency.

Just about everyone understands the concept of movie stars being represented by agents. A movie star with a respected agent is most likely to find a job. Conversely, the agent will only take a client if he or she is confident that the client can get hired. Recruitment agencies work on the same principle. You will need to make a good impression on the recruitment agency. The agency must believe that you will represent them well so the employer will use their services again.

There is yet another option. Global staffing agencies provide services for all levels of experience, from entry to executive levels. Fortune 100 companies are known to use global agencies frequently. This type of agency is perfect for a job hunter who is searching for a position in another state or even another country.

Global staffing agencies are big companies with world wide connections. They pride themselves on making things happen. One global agency reports that they find one of their clients a job every thirty three seconds, and they make half a million job connections every year. Sometimes global agencies fill a lot of temporary positions. People can be so litigious these days that employers want to get to know you before hiring on a permanent basis. When a temporary employee performs well they usually are successful at transitioning to a permanent position.

Temporary positions can represent excellent opportunities. They give employees a chance to shine. They give employers a chance to see how the employee can fit into the company. If either one of the parties is not fully satisfied with the temporary position, the employee can move on without any fear of negative consequences for future employment.

There is every reason to be optimistic about your chances of finding that ideal job. With the right agent you are sure to achieve your goals. New employment means new beginnings. Growth in your professional life is always a good thing.




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