Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Employment Companies Are Useful In The Current Job Market

By Chris Vincent


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.

Job hunters looking for entry level or mid level positions are well suited to staffing agencies, also called employment agencies. Many of the larger companies use employment agencies exclusively to hire new employees. The process of accepting applications and screening for background checks can be quite burdensome to the human resources department. A staffing agency can save employers a lot of time and money.

Once you have gone through the process of registering at a staffing agency, you understand the advantage for employers. First you will have to produce two valid forms of identification which you may or may not have on hand. The registration process involves completing and signing multiple documents. You will authorize the staffing agency to do a background check. For employers the real advantage of using a staffing agency is knowing that the qualifications and background of applicants have been verified.

If you are looking for employment at the executive or managerial levels, a headhunter or recruitment agency will be a better match for your skills and experience. Employers that work with a recruitment agency are very serious about locating only quality applicants. Upon hiring, the employer agrees to pay the agency up to thirty percent of the annual salary that the new employee will be paid. This could easily cost the employer thirty to fifty thousand dollars.

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.

Some headhunter agencies focus on a niche area. For example, they may only represent physicians, or artists or engineers. This is an elite level of employment agencies and only the highly qualified need apply to them for representation.

Most people are familiar with the concept that movie stars only get cast in movies if they are represented by well known agents. Recruitment agencies follow the same concept. Hollywood agents only take on clients when the agents are fairly sure they can get the client cast in a movie or television show. As a prospective client of a recruitment agency, you must impress them enough that they want to represent you. With a respected headhunter, you are probably on the track to finding the position you want.

Global staffing agencies are another option. These agencies represent all skill levels, from entry to executive. Fortune 100 companies use them regularly. With global services they represent unique employment opportunities. People who are looking to relocate to another state or another country should register with this type of employment agency.

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.

You should not be afraid to take a temporary position. In most cases, if the employee performs well he or she will be hired on a permanent basis. Temporary can even be considered an advantage if you want to try something or some place new. If you are not happy with the job adventure, you are free to leave without any negative repercussions.

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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