Employment Agencies

Employment agencies can be a useful tool in finding a job, especially for vacancies that are not advertised directly by employers. Registering with agencies is easy and can be done by contacting them directly or applying for their advertised vacancies. However, it's important to limit the number of agencies you register with to prevent your CV from being sent to the same employer by multiple agencies.

There are many types of employment agencies, with most specializing in a particular industry or type of employment. For example, temporary staffing agencies usually focus on low-paid temporary jobs such as casual seasonal vacancies or manual labor shift work. On the other hand, recruitment consultants tend to focus on professional-level vacancies and work with employers to find candidates suitable for specific roles. They often have a lot of knowledge about the industry they are recruiting for and can help match the best candidates for a vacancy.

When registering with agencies, it's essential to be pro-active and follow up with them if they seem slow in finding potential jobs for you. Some agencies are more interested in building up their candidate databases than anything else, so make sure you use them to find the right kind of job for you. Remember, don't let them talk you into applying for jobs you don't want or aren't qualified for just so they can earn their fees.

In summary, if you're looking for a job, employment agencies can be a helpful resource to explore, especially if you're interested in vacancies that aren't advertised directly by employers. Consider registering with a few agencies that specialize in your industry or type of employment, and be sure to follow up with them if you don't hear back.

Temporary Staffing Agencies

Temporary staffing agencies usually focus on low paid temporary jobs, such as casual seasonal vacancies or manual labour shift work. These jobs usually pay little if anything more than the national minimum wage, but are flexible. These types of agencies are used by people with little or no qualifications or by students looking for temporary work between studies. Often, a person who registers with a temporary staffing agency can be working within a few days.

Recruitment Consultants and Agencies

Recruitment consultants tend to focus on professional level vacancies and will work with employers to find candidates suitable for specific vacancies and it's common for consultants to focus on specialist niche areas such as IT, healthcare, or engineering. A consultant will often try to get a candidate a higher salary from the employer, because their fees are usually based on the a percentage of the candidates first year salary. Experienced consultants have a lot of knowledge about the industry they are recruiting for and this can be an advantage to both the employer and the candidate as it will help them match the best candidates for a vacancy.