How do recruitment agencies work

How do recruitment agencies work by Michael Cheary Finding a job isn’t always an easy process   But whatever stage you’re at in your career, having the right people guiding you through your job search can make all the difference when it comes to finding the right role. And one of the best resources you can take advantage of are recruitment agencies.Not sure how they actually work? Here’s a quick guide to recruitment agencies, and a few tips to help get you started:What is a recruitment agency?Recruitment agencies match candidates to job vacancies, working with companies directly to help fill their roles.Their consultants’ source new opportunities, edit and optimise CVs, and even provide pointers to help candidates prepare for interviews.Essentially, they streamline the whole jobseeking processHow do recruitment agencies work?Recruitment agencies work in a number of different ways.Initially, a company will get in touch with them to say they have a role on offer. The recruitment agency will then either :Look at their current database, to find matching candidatesPost the job online to source applicants with the right skillsWhen they’ve sourced some suitable candidates, they’ll then send them through to the company for approval, and generally arrange interviews for the best-matching candidates.How do I join a recruitment agency?Many agencies will let you come straight into the office to sign up for work.However, it’s always worth calling ahead and making an appointment, just to make sure they have roles available in your industry. It’s also worth bearing in mind that some agencies don’t have traditional shop fronts, so meetings will have to be pre-arranged.Alternatively, if you’ve added your CV to an online database, recruitment consultants may contact you directly to let you know they have a relevant role.How do I apply for jobs through  agencies?Your recruitment consultant will act as the middle-man between you and the recruiter, sending in your CV and putting you forw ard for an interview.If your application is successful, they’ll help with interview preparation and give you lots of tips and pointers, from providing you with directions, to advising you on what to wear on the day.You’ll then be able to walk into that interview feeling totally prepared, with everything you need to nail it.What are the benefits of using a recruitment agency?Finding a job through a recruitment agency has a lot of advantages.Firstly, they’ll often have built up good relationships with a lot of top employers, giving you exclusive access to their jobs. You’ll also get put forward for positions that you wouldn’t otherwise have heard about.Other benefits of using a recruitment agency include:CV and cover letter adviceExpert interview coachingConstructive feedback from each interview and employerSpecialist advice for your chosen fieldBeing put forward for any relevant roles that come upWhat if I see a role advertised by a recruitment agency? Recruitment agencies post many of their vacancies online.Anyone is able to apply for these positions, although it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be signing up to the agency as a result. And, even though the roles they advertise will be working for other companies, many of them won’t state the company name until you reach the interview stage.How much does using a recruitment agency cost?You should never be charged to use a recruitment agency.Consultants are paid by the employers, and receive their fee based on whether you’ve successfully started in a role. There should be no payment directly from the individual.What happens once I get a job?Once you’ve secured the job, the role of your agency doesn’t stop there.They’ll handle all of the paperwork and other formalities, and liaise with your new employer to make sure everything is in place for your first day and beyond.   They can even negotiate your salary for you and make sure you get the best package out there.Essentially, it’s in their best interest to make sure they find a role that’s right for you â€" and make it as easy as possible for you to apply, and get started.Job hunting can be a lonely process, but it becomes so much less so when you’re with a recruitment agency.Think a recruitment agency is right for you? View all recruitment agency roles now. Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. How to start looking for work

Dont Quit Your Job Yet 2 Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition

Dont Quit Your Job Yet 2 Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition Not too long ago, I took a  leap of faith I quit. I was working in the government sector and wanted to work in a completely opposite fieldcombining energy healing with life coaching. Despite how irrational my choice may have seemed on the surface, especially with 20 years left on my mortgage, things panned out much better than expected. Prior to making each leap, I tapped into my intuition. We all have it, but doesn’t mean it’s easy to sort through the inner debating committee chatter and really hear what our instinctive feeling, that inner voice, is trying to tell us. So let’s get into what actions you can take right now to get you closer to your dream career (while tapping into your intuition each step of the way)! Dont Quit Your Job Yet: 2 Ways to Tap Into Your Intuition 1. Get your foot in the door with an internship, volunteer position or part-time job in the industry you want to be working in. For instance, say you are an investment banker and your passion is photography. You decided you want to make a switch to be a wedding photographer. Then seek a position with wedding event planners, even if it’s unpaid! It may be hard to make a living being a wedding photographer right off the bat, especially if you haven’t been doing it full-time. So the least you can do is get your foot in the door of the industry that you are trying to get into to. It’s easy to get caught up in going after the shiny object or the first job that comes your way right after you resign from your job. Typically this will still be in the same industry as the one you are trying to quit. But if you really want to make the change, the best way forward is to get your foot in the door first, even if this means a huge pay cut. I was overwhelmed with all the opportunities that came my way because they paid at least 30% more than my last job. But all the opportunities were still in the same industry that I was trying to leave behind. Instead, I took on employment at the local studio teaching free community classes and getting paid minimum wage working at the front desk. This allowed me to network among yoga teachers and studio owners, which in turn created synergy with my business of combining energy healing (which goes hand-in-hand with yoga) and life coaching. 2. Introduce yourself using the title of your dream profession. For instance, using the last scenario, rather than saying “I’m unemployed” or “I was an investment banker”, tell people you are a wedding photographer. When you start doing this, you are putting out there your services and letting others respond accordingly, whether it’s telling you about a friend who is getting married or keeping you in mind the next time they come across someone getting married. Prior to even leaving my 9-5, I told people I was a yoga teacher, even when I was still in the midst of my certification training. I taught a few classes but it didn’t mean I was a seasoned teacher by any means. Nevertheless, this opened up so many conversations about opportunities in the yoga industry. Once I quit my 9-5, I continued to introduce myself as a yoga teacher and included Reiki practitioner and life coach in my introduction. By doing so, I attracted a number of leads and most importantly, it allowed me to get my services out there. In addition, saying out loud helped me mentally, emotionally, and energetically prepare for the next chapter of my career as saying it out loud made my ideal profession become “real.” Wishing you all the best in the next chapter of your life!

5 things to do once you join a LinkedIn Group. Career Coach JobJenny

5 things to do once you join a LinkedIn Group. Career Coach JobJenny This is the last in a 4-part series on LinkedIn for job search / career networking. It's also an excerpt from our just launchedRidiculously Awesome LinkedIn Kit.If you missed the first three posts, they're rightHERE,HEREandHERE.Congratulations. You've joined a few LinkedIn Groups. But what are you doing with them? Anything?If you're not participating in LinkedIn Groups, you're cheating yourself out of one of the best features of LinkedIn. This is relevant for both job seekers, and all professionals. But many people are confused about what exactly they're supposed to do once they're in a Group.Here are a 5 things you can do once you join a LinkedIn Group:1. Engage in conversations within the Group discussions.For heaven's sake, don’t be a wallflower. One of the easiest ways to get noticed by fellow Group members, and get to know some of the participants â€"who may be extremely beneficial to your job searchâ€" is to jump into the discussions. Scroll through and find a post of interes t, and then weigh in with some thoughtful input, a question, or other some other worthy commentary.2. Post your own questions or share content in the discussions.You can also start discussion threads. Post your own questions specific to your industry or a particular company. Or share an article that’s relevant to the Group’s members.While #1 and #2 won’t necessarily generate instant results, you can bet that frequent interaction will put you on the radar of fellow Group members. An added bonus is that, each time you make a comment or post a discussion, the people in your own network will see (in their News Feed) that you’ve posted something in that group as well. This helps you stay top of mind with your own people, and gives them a constant reminder that you’re someone who is passionate, engaged and intelligent in your specific area of expertise.If you’re able to be a non-cloaked job seeker (as in, you’re not secretly looking for a job), you may also ask specific ques tions (or post a discussion thread) that makes clear your interest in finding a new opportunity. Again, don’t do this if you’re trying to fly under the radar. Realize that you’re posting on a public forum; your people will see this.3. Check out jobs specific to your areas of interest and expertise.Within each Group, you will find a “Jobs” tab. This is where recruiters, hiring managers and HR people post job openings within their organizations. It’s a wonderful way for those doing the hiring to target a very specific group of professionals; they post regularly within relevant niche Groups.If you’re an active job seeker, you should absolutely keep an eye on the jobs being posted within the Groups most relevant to your area(s) of expertise and your specific geography.4. Contact (and connect with) fellow Group members.If you’ve picked your Groups thoughtfully, these are your people. So, by all means, start chatting it up with the participants you feel will be particularl y interesting or useful.Most people, when approached in a genuine, non-ambushy way, will respond favorably to someone with whom they share a Group connection. And the coolest part is that you can email your fellow Group members directly through LinkedIn, via your mutual affiliation. You don’t have to send them an invite to join your network, nor an inMail.Keep this little ditty in mind if you ever find someone on LinkedIn that you’re dying to meet, yet don’t know the best way to approach. Here’s a useful trick:Scroll down that person’s profile page, see what Groups she is in, and join one of the same ones. Voila. You have an instant way to chat directly with her. I often approach with something like:“Hi Susan, You and I are both members of the Portland Entrepreneurs Group here on LinkedIn. I am so impressed by the way you are marketing your services via Twitter. Well done! May I ask you a quick question about your social media strategy?”Of course, you’d frame that no te in a way that is specific to your interests / needs, but you see the point. Mention that you share the common bond, compliment her on something, and then ask if you can may ask a quick question or two.And then, without a doubt, as you get to know the people in your Groups, invite them to connect directly.5. Consider starting (and moderating) your own Group.Another brilliant way to establish / affirm your expertise and thought leadership within a particular sector is to start your own Group and then serve as its moderator. This tactic has many advantages, but it isn’t for everyone. In short, it’s not for the lazies among us. If you are going to dive into it, you’ve got to be committed to building and overseeing a community of like-minded people.If you’ve got the chops to go for it, the potential benefits are many â€" “Owning” a group helps position you as an expert in your field. It also helps you build a network of people with similar expertise and interests â€" peopl e who may be incredibly useful to your job search or overall career.As the Group moderator, you will need to invite people to participate, manage the content that is being posted by members and encourage thoughtful dialogue.So there you have it. Now you -- Do you have ways in which you're using LinkedIn Groups to your advantage for job search of career networking? If you would, share them in the comments below!Need more help learning how to harness the power of LinkedIn for job search and career networking? TheRidiculously Awesome LinkedIn Kitcan help. You'll find it right HERE.

How To Teach Your Children To Be Entrepreneurial (INFOGRAPHIC)

How To Teach Your Children To Be Entrepreneurial (INFOGRAPHIC) It’s fair to say that as a society, we are increasingly aware of the importance of a good education. This was proven in 2016, when university places hit record highs, as reported in this University business article.  However, it is also fair to suggest that there are certain important things in life, which further our careers, which cannot be taught in a classroom. For example, there are lots of well-known entrepreneurs who went against the grain of further education to gain a little more life experience to improve their professional knowledge. Sir Richard Branson left school at 16 in order to pursue his first business, a student magazine. By the time he was 21, he’d learned a lot about the success and failures in business that a graduate of the same age simply could not. Whatever your children choose to do with their futures, Noticeboards Online has created an infographic to help you teach then vital life skills they might not gain in traditional education. It’s called ‘How To Teach Your Children To Be Entrepreneurial’ and covers everything from understanding the value of money to being able to be as creative as possible.

How Your Social Media Use Can Sabotage Your Executive Job Search - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

How Your Social Media Use Can Sabotage Your Executive Job Search

Video Executive Job Search Top Mistake #4 of 6 -- Unwilling to Get Current

Video Executive Job Search Top Mistake #4 of 6 -- Unwilling to Get Current Executive Job Search Top Mistake #4 of 6 Unwilling to Get Current Executives, you have great experience, skills and an ability to do so much more in the future. You just need to catch up to some trends in the job seeking process today. Im Dana Manciagli, author of Cut the Crap, Get a Job! and I want to give you three homework assignments to help you get and stay current to compete for new career positions today: Resume Refresh Undoubtedly, you have years of experience, skills and success stories. To get current, you need to re-build your resume to convince, no SELL, the future employer that you have the right set of transferable skills that makes you the best candidate for that job. Make an investment in two things: time and money, in that order. Time: Spend time thinking about your career goals, and the key skills you want to highlight, and your brand. Look at resume templates on Microsoft.com or multiple other websites to see samples or to download. Money: If you do not feel confident that you can build a much more relevant, modern and powerful resume, then pay someone to do that! There are so many great resume-builders, resume coaches and experts on the web. Be Found Online If youre not on LinkedIn, you dont exist. From executives I coach, I hear LinkedIn is for the younger generation, or Im in a few recruiters data-bases so Im good. Use LinkedIns tutorials and get to a 100% profile as soon as possible! Within 5 years I predict that positions will not be posted but we will be searched out by hiring managers through social networks. Show Credibility Enhance your LinkedIn profile with written validation from current or ex-peers, managers, senior executives, and influential executives. Yes, its awkward asking for this but think of it as the old references we had in case we were asked. Executive peers, you will never know that one thing that helped you win your job. Equally, you will never know the one thing that got in your way, either. Have confidence in your skills, and simply assure you are not only current with the new era of job search, but that you stay current into the future. Good luck!

TSA Leap Resume - A Great Start to a More Productive Workplace

TSA Leap Resume - A Great Start to a More Productive WorkplaceWith the TSA Leap resumes, you can become a key employee in one of the most cutting-edge workplaces on the planet. It is the leading manufacturer of intelligent human-machine systems. This company has the resources to produce both software and hardware solutions that will help your business reach its full potential.In this competitive business environment, current economic downturn has caused the need for more staff. It is difficult to get an experienced person with a lot of experience to take a job as an entry-level worker. Thus, it is important to hire someone who can help you fill your staffing needs.The TSA Leap program makes the recruitment of Project Manager easy. You simply need to upload your resume and complete the forms needed by the companies to facilitate the task. You may also be able to perform other tasks to make the entire process easier for you. After uploading your resume, you have to answer a few questio ns about your educational background, your work experience, and experience in relevant industries to make sure that the company has the right candidate.Once the company sees that you meet their requirements, you will be contacted to schedule interviews. You will be assigned to one of their managers, who will be in charge of handling your interview request. After the interview, you will have to fill out a resume for your promotion. Make sure that you provide all the necessary information so that your application can be processed promptly.However, TSA Leap offers a professional management service. You may be able to fill in some of the roles in your company, and then have your completed applications sent to the company to help them determine which of your resume's are suitable for the company. They will not only help you get a job, but also be able to improve the performance of your employees, especially those who are under performing.The TSA Leap program makes the entire employment p rocess easier for you. You may also be able to enjoy long-term benefits from the products that the company provides. After all, you do not have to go through the laborious task of going through the process by yourself. TSA Leap will perform the entire process.You can also take advantage of the safety training program they offer. They provide free courses and educational programs designed to reduce risk of accidents and injuries. They will even pay for all medical and other related expenses incurred because of these courses.The company's workplace is one of the most essential factors for improving productivity and efficiency. With the help of the TSA Leap resume, you will be able to achieve the goals set for your company in a more efficient way. Furthermore, the benefits of the program will help you sustain your market presence.