Thursday, May 21, 2009

Recruiting agencies: Whose side are they really on?

Selecting a recruitment agency can be simplified by taking into account a few different yet basic factors. First and foremost, you will have to decide where on your career path you are actually on. Are you seeking to move up into a higher ranking position in your current company or at a different firm? Or are you seeking to move into an entirely different career? 

If the former, you will need to tailor your search towards those recruiters and agencies who can target the types of positions you are seeking. If it is the latter, then you can examine a wide range of agencies. In actually selecting an agency, you can start by exploring their website thoroughly and actually calling them to speak with a representative, or if they are nearby, visiting their office. 

This way you can assess the professional conduct of the agency and gauge whether they will treat you as an important client, or relegate you to a number on a resume. Finally, also online, check and see if there are reviews about the agency from others who have used them. 

Generally speaking, because recruiting agencies are seeking business unlike employment agencies and employment websites, you can expect a high degree of personalized service as well as success rates in placing candidates in jobs of their choice. But doing your homework in terms of inspecting the agency and the services they offer can provide you with the best guarantee of selecting the agency that fits your style and your needs.

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