MAKING RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WORK FOR YOU

Making Recruitment Agencies Work For You

(There are literally thousands of recruitment agencies in the UK, each of a varying degree of help to graduates. We want to ensure that you can quickly spot who can be of help to you and who is going to waste your time.)

Have you had trouble getting the most out of recruitment agencies? Still wondering when they are going to contact you with that dream job? Very often, the main problem graduates face is choosing the right agencies in the first place! There are literally thousands presently operating in the UK, each catering to different needs. As a result some could be of great use to you, whilst others may turn out to be a waste of time. Yet, despite the possible pitfalls, recruitment agencies can be an extremely effective way of finding a job. We’ve compiled these pages to help you quickly spot the ones that can provide the service you want. We describe in detail what level of service you should expect from different types of agency, explaining the pros and cons of each, whilst dispelling some of the myths that surround the sector. We also have information on what your agency wants from you…

Why use agencies?

More and more organisations are using recruitment agencies as they are often more time cost effective. Some companies use them to manage the whole recruitment process (this means the roles are only available through the agency; the advertisements won’t be found elsewhere), whilst others simply require the agency to carry out the CV screening and initial response.

What do they offer

Practicality
By simply attending one interview you are open to all the vacancies the agency offers. Remember, they call you with vacancies.

Breadth of opportunities
Agencies are continually generating vacancies, so, rather than you sending out individual applications, they can advise you of several opportunities everyday.

Advice & support
Agencies can help you focus on specific roles and industries, advise you on your CV, provide helpful interview techniques, etc. Remember consultants are experienced. They interview people like you everyday, know what they are talking about and can impart extremely useful advice.

Year round positions
Recruitment agencies will have positions throughout the year, so whenever you need to get started, they can help.