Definition of Job Placement
Job placement offices test and interview applicants to seek compatible jobs based on their experience and skills. Job placement services exist in schools, the military, government-controlled agencies and privately operated organizations.
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Schools
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Schools offer job placement services for students and graduates. It is a good idea for students to request information from the job placement office about the rates for students finding jobs through its services. Also, ask former students about their experiences when utilizing the school's job placement services.
Military
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Approximately 3,000 job placement centers exist nationwide for veterans of the armed forces. The Department of Labor sponsors a program called the Key to Career Success. Under this program, all veterans and their spouses receive training, career planning and job search resources.
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The Workforce Investment Act
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The Workforce Investment Act provides a network of single-stop public locations where individuals can receive job training and employment services. The act seeks to streamline job placement services, empower individuals who want to move forward in their careers, and give universal access to all employment-related services.
Private Job Placement Agencies
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Private job placement services offer to contact employers for candidates for positions that otherwise are difficult to locate. These agencies often charge fees for their services, usually on a commission basis. The agencies base these charges on the first-year salary a successful applicant receives. Either the company or the applicant pays these fees. Consider guarantees offered by the agency and the cost of the services before signing up with one.
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