How to Find an Employment and Recruitment Agency Association
Employment and recruitment associations typically work with both employers and prospective employees. Their job is to match workers with open jobs offered by clients. But, in order for this cycle to develop, the association must not only work with clients, but also find the right fit for the positions.
- Check your local newspaper for employment by recruitment and staffing associations. Open positions are often advertised by these agencies in the print media.
- Ask companies in your area about their preferred staffing associations. This is important if you are seeking a highly specialized position, because not all staffing and recruitment organizations handle such types of employment. Most are geared toward jobs for the overall generall population.
- Visit local job fairs. Staffing and recruitment associations often have representatives there to generate interest in their organization, be it from potential clients or job seekers. Ask questions about the fees, if any, to the employee and the types of benefits offered, if any. These are important details to consider before signing up up with any recruiting or staffing association. Since many associations offer only temporary employment, they are actually employees of the recruiting agency rather than the company.
- Network with friends or family who have used any staffing and recruitment associations. Ask their opinions, and former employees of an agency or association can provide details about the agency you won't find from a recruiter.
- Perform an Internet search to find local branches of staffing and recruitment associations in your area. Sites offer the option to search for jobs at particular locations.