People around the globe consistently rate two things in
their lives as the most important: their families and their
jobs. When something goes wrong in either of these areas,
it's always a serious problem.
In addition, in the United States, Canada, Mexico, England,
Australia and New Zealand, the number one cause for divorce
is job-related financial problems.
Using an employment agency to find the right job for your
skills and salary requirements can make your career search
much easier and faster.
All employee agencies are not created equal. As in every
field of business, some are very good and some have a low
success rate. When making your decision about which
employment agency is best for you, consider these five
points:
1. How long has the employment agency been in business?
Agencies that have been in existence for five or more years
have usually established a good reputation for success with
both employers who seek qualified applicants, and for
clients who register with the agency to aid in their job
search.
2. Does the agency's prospective employers coincide your
skill level?
If you're seeking a position as an executive administrative
assistant in a large company but don't have the necessary
skills for this high-level job, the agency should inform
you of this problem right away and refer you to another
employment agency with a prospectus of employers more
suitable for your skills.
3. How did you find the employment agency?
In a matter as important as your career and financial
stability, picking up the telephone book and picking an
agency at random isn't a good idea. Word of mouth is an
excellent way to choose an agency; ask friends, current
co-workers or anyone else you know if they have used a
particular agency with good results.
Primarily, audition the employment agency! Since your
career depends upon the qualifications and procedures of
the agency, you have the right to ask questions such as
their percentage success rate and an honest appraisal of
how an agency can best help you.
4. What's your first impression of the agency personnel?
Jobs seem more scarce these days, and there is more
competition for some specialty areas. When you first meet
with the personnel manager assigned to you, pay attention
to his/her demeanor towards you - are you viewed as just
another case file, or does your manager take a serious
interest in your job search?
5 Ask specific questions about the employment agency's
policies.
Before you register with an agency, ask about how many
interviews you can expect per week, and exactly how the
agency intends to advocate for you in your job search.
If you don't like what you hear or see about the agency,
don't settle for less! Keep looking until the "feel" of the
agency is right for you.
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CONNEX Recruitment Ltd is an Auckland Employment Agency
specializing in full service, white collar recruitment over
a broad range of industry sectors. Our aim is to make the
process and experience of recruiting staff simple and
painless for everyone involved. Check us out:
http://www.ConnexRecruitment.co.nz
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