Monday, October 22, 2012

Monday Mission October 22, 2012

WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A STAFFING AGENCY?

One of the many things that I preach to my clients over and over is to register with as many staffing agencies as possible and stay in touch with them.  This is important for several reasons:

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  1. Many employers only hire through staffing agencies
  2. Staffing agencies should be considered another source of job openings
  3. Recruiters at staffing agencies can often provide valuable feedback about your match with specific employers
  4. Often, the staffing agencies have insight into what a particular employer is looking for or how to get a "leg up" above the competition
  5. Staffing agencies often provide "Temp to Perm" positions, not just temporary positions (although this may also be a good way to impress an employer)
  6. A recruiter's recommendation of you may carry more weight with an employer than you or your references alone
In short, a job seeker may be considered
Read more:  Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Monday Mission October 22, 2012

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