How To Get the Best Use out (wireless engineering career) of Recruitment Agencies
No commentsBy DDunkerly
Here are some tips on how to get the best out of using recruitment agencies to find your ideal job:-
* Talk to a few recruitment agencies before deciding which to register with. If they are an online recruitment agency, have a good look through their website. See if they offer the services that you require and if they deal with your type of skills or the type of job that you are looking for.
* If you have to go for an interview to register with the recruitment agency, treat it like a real job interview.
* Ask the agency to let you know which companies they have sent your CV out to so that you can gauge the response rate.
* Consider whether you need to use a specialist recruitment agency for your needs. For example, if you are a software programmer then you may want to use a recruitment agency who specialise in IT jobs.
* Keep in touch with the recruitment agency so you know what is going on and how many employers they have contacted.
* Be proactive. Ask recruitment agencies for advice on your CV and applications, take advantage of the services they offer e.g. help in preparing a CV or with interview techniques.
* Be clear as to what kind of position you are looking for, locations you will consider, salary requirements etc.
* Act quickly on any emails or telephone calls you receive from recruitment agencies. You don’t want to miss out on the perfect job.
* Let your recruitment agencies know of any changes in your circumstances or requirements.
* Keep your CV up to date and make sure that you mention all your skills, training and qualifications. Remember to update it with any change of address, telephone or mobile number and to let the recruitment agency know of these changes.
* Don’t use too many recruitment agencies - you don’t want employers to be inundated with multiple copies of your CV!
* Ask your recruitment agency about the current job market and what salary you can expect to achieve.
* Give recruitment agencies feedback on the positions that they are matching you with. Recruitment agencies are not psychic and need to know if these positions are not what you are looking for.
* A recruitment agency will not charge a job seeker for finding him/her a job but may charge for extra services like polishing your CV. Always ask what their charges are before using a service.
* Evaluate regularly whether a particular recruitment agency is finding any suitable agencies. If you are not hearing anything from them, shop around and register with other recruitment agencies.
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David Dunkerly works with Agency Central (http://www.agencycentral.co.uk), which is one of the most authoritative directories of recruitment agencies on the internet. On this employment directory job hunters and those seeking to employ can find the perfect match for their needs.
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The Secret Of How To Get Your Job Seeking Campaign Up And Running
By rwakefield
Job hunting can be a long, arduous process and very frustrating. There are always jobs available but, unless you are desperate for an income, you will want to find the perfect job where you can use your skills and experience.
This article gives some advice on how to go about finding the ideal job.
1.Recruitment Agencies Recruitment agencies can be a great help when searching for jobs because they are experts at matching people to vacant positions. Recruitment agencies will send your CV out to relevant employers, arrange interviews for you and keep you up to date on progress. Some recruitment agencies offer services like CV polishing or writing and help with interview techniques. Take advantage of these services if your recruitment agency offers them.
2.Networking If you have friends or family who work for a company you would like to work for, ask them if there are any openings. You may be able to find out about jobs before they are advertised and friends and family may even put in a good word for you. You will also get inside knowledge about the company, the boss, conditions, salary and how interviews are held.
3.Classified section of newspapers and magazines Local and national newspapers advertise job vacancies as do specialist magazines for particular professions. Send your CV off to relevant companies or contact them for an application form. Always follow up applications by phoning the company to check that they have received your application.
Newspapers will also have adverts for local recruitment agencies.
4.Company Websites Although some companies will use recruitment agencies for their staffing requirements, most will have a company website listing current vacancies. Make sure that you check websites regularly for updates and that you follow the set procedure for applying for a job.
5.Job Search websites With these sites you can search for jobs online which meet your criteria and are in a specific area and with a specific salary.
6.Job fairs or exhibitions Go to job fairs or exhibitions with plenty of copies of your CV printed out on good quality A4 paper. Chat to potential employers and give them your CV.
7.The telephone book, Yellow Pages and local business directory Use these directories to find the contact details of potential employers. Phone their personnel departments to ask about current vacancies and, even if they do not have any current vacancies, send your CV in for them to keep on file.
8.Offer to do voluntary work or job experience for a company so that they can get to know you.
The very best thing to do to increase your exposure is to register with a recruitment agency, or a few recruitment agencies, and then do all of the above. If you are motivated and make an effort, you will find a job much quicker than someone who only tries one or two ways of finding a job. Ask your recruitment agency if they have any further tips or advice on job hunting.
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Roger Wakefield is a web developer for Agency Central (http://www.agencycentral.co.uk). Agency Central is a directory of recruitment agencies which allows job seekers and employers to search by industry sector and location in order to find the right match.
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