Career Feature: Employment agencies

Seeking employment through employment agencies can have its advantages, but also disadvantages as well. Temporary Agencies can be very handy in our compromised economy and may serve as the only means of employment for some. Here I will give you a few tips on where to start your search for an employment agency and how they can assist you in finding a job or furthering your career in a more suitable position. Most agencies do not charge a fee for assisting with employment endeavors, but it is always good to ask just in case they do charge a nominal fee. Generally the employer pays the agency a fee for hiring you so there is no cost out of pocket for the employee. It is pretty much a win-win situation for both the employer and employee.

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1. It may sound simple, but start with your local phone book. There you can find listings by locale and the employment agency office near you. There is work out there despite the troubled economy.

2. Utilize the Internet. Almost every business has a web site these days and finding out as much as possible about the employment agency you are interested in applying to is very important to ensure you will be assisted by a reputable agency. Be sure to check them out with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and ask friends and family if they have heard of the agency as well. The more you know the better results you will get.




3. Newspaper Classified section. Many employment agencies place ads in the Sunday Classified section of the newspaper. There you will be able to find contact info such as their web site, phone number, physical address, and email address.

4. Ask around. Ask friends and fellow contacts if they know of any good employment agencies. Word of mouth can take you far and inform you of good opportunities and agencies that prove to find successful employment for their clients.

5. Apply to multiple agencies. Apply to at least 3 or more employment agencies when looking for work. The more agencies you apply to the greater chance you will have of finding gainful employment. It is like sending out resumes – the more you send out the better chances of landing a good job.

6. Make a contact. Making a “go to” contact at the agency. This can prove useful even if they do not have employment right away. Following up with your contact about future employment opportunities is important and necessary to keep the lines of communication open and also let the employment recruiter know that you are still interested in any positions they have to offer.

Seeking work through temporary agencies can lead to temporary, part-time, full-time, and contract work. It can also lead to work with higher pay than other jobs you may find elsewhere. Companies seek out workers with good qualifications, solid work history, and excellent references. To find out more about employment agencies and the best career advice and news on the web go to www.hound.com.



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