By Betty Cooper


While personnel agencies originally charged employees a fee for a job search, those days are long gone. Now, temporary and permanent employment agencies often provide job listings on websites like Yahoo Jobs, Monster and Indeed. In addition, when looking for positions with organizations, there are dedicated agencies like Idealist which focus only on non profit recruitment for volunteer and paid positions.

In most cases, hiring managers, recruitment specialists and those working in human resources are often the first face someone will see during the application process. While this is the case, small business owners and entrepreneurs often use websites like craigslist, and a number of online job boards. In doing so, these individuals often interview a number of people before making a final selection. Whereas, if having gone through a recruitment specialist, the time required to do so might have been cut in half.

While some companies only hire individuals directly, others list positions with local agencies. In some cases, these agencies will place individuals at companies on a temporary to perm basis. Whereas, in others, the agency will charge the employer a fee to hire the individual as a direct employee.

When seeking a job through a temporary agency, many agencies will require an individual take a skills test, and interview with an agency manager. After which, depending on skills and experience, the individual will be sent on various short-term and long-term temp assignments. In some cases, these individuals are so impressive, the company may contact the agency in relation to hiring the individual. Whereas, in other cases, if an individual does not work out, may request a replacement.

If going through a temporary agency, there will most likely be a skills test required. These tests are often based on past employment history and information provided on a resume. Whereas, when applying with a consulting or contract firm, these representatives often confirm information before requesting a personal interview. After which, if the company is interested in the individual based on feedback from the initial interview, there are often multiple interviews at the company before an offer is granted.

Whether applying directly with a company or agency, it is imperative that the applicant have all documents showing eligibility to work in the country where the position is located. In the United States, this includes a social security card or work visa. In others, these requirements can be found by contacting the labor board or associated organization.

Resumes are often the first introduction to candidates before an interview. Most often, these agencies will forward a resume to discover whether a company might be interested in a candidate. As many jobs require some aspect of a skills test or confirmation of skills and experience, candidates always need to be honest in this regard. If not, then those individuals will most likely have lost any job of interest before the interview process begins.

All job seekers need be cautious of anyone claiming to have obtained a resume from an employment website. There are a number of money laundering, work-at-home and other scams which are currently taking place around the world. As such, it is often best to confirm open positions by contacting the human resources department by phone or email. Lastly, it is always good to check that any communication whether email, phone or website are actually associated with the organization.




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