subject: Recruitment Agencies - How To Get The Greatest From Them [print this page] Recruitment Consultants have been referred to as many things, ranging from the great to the absolute ugly. Sadly in quite a lot of situations, that repute for being money-grabbing tycoons who do not think about about their candidates best interest is deserved!. A good recession at all times shakes out a few of the worst offenders as agencies must up their game to distinguish and win confidence, so I believe things are on the up right now.
The first thing it's best to do is try and see if the Company is a member of your countries commerce organization...the REC in the U.K. They are the nearest thing to an industry watchdog now that recruitment continues to be unregulated (you no longer require a licence to trade). Member Agencies are presupposed to abide by the code which provides an moral framework for business. This code will make sure the skilled and confidential service that you have a right to count on! The very least it's best to expect is as follows:-
1. For everlasting placements some type of private meeting with the agent.
2. They need to complete all interview preparations on your behalf.
3. Hold you knowledgeable of progress on any job applications
4. Ensure your info is stored confidential
5. Only present you to jobs for which you are both certified and WANT to be put presented to.
It is extremely unprofessional for an recruiter to put your CV to a end user without your precise permission, no matter what the scenario - DO NOT PUT UP WITH IT
6. Guarantee you are never given any data designed to mislead you in any approach (yes, it happens)
There are additionally undertakings given to the shoppers from the companies, reminiscent of no poaching agreements, and promoting guidelines
If you could have any doubts in any way, contact the trade association, they are very helpful. They are additionally a great starting point in the event you have no idea which agents serve your market area. It is their job to do the best they can for their members and they will be only too delighted to refer you on. An alternative way of discovering good companies in your market is to go looking by the trade press. The bigger, extra secure Recruiters tend to make sure they are seen in the commerce press.
O.K., back to the question, what is a Recruitment Agency? In all honesty, a Recruitment Company has a company base from which they get assignments by advertising their services and then find candidates to satisfy the vacancies. OK, I know that all sounds extremely simple, but it is essentially what happens! They find candidates (by promoting, networking, referral and from their present database), send them to the relevant company vacancies, prepare interviews and then last of (hopefully) prepare for you to begin your another job! On the surface it's all extremely simple.
Well, after 25 years in the business, I can certainly tell you that the recruitment procedure, on the surface is very easy, however the precise doing is just not so easy.
Agencies do earn their money, you simply have to make certain you've got found a good one to work in your behalf.
I know this has just scratched the surface of this huge topic but hopefully it will provide you with some helpful pointers to find the best Recruiter for you. {Good luck in your career search.
