How to Get a Job Using an Employment Agency

Having trouble finding the future job of your dreams? Try searching through an employment agency. It may have exactly what you're looking for.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• résumé software
• Phone Book
• résumé paper

1. Think about the work you would like to do.

2. Make a list of the skills you have to offer to an employer.

3. Write a resume (see Related eHows). There are different types of resumes (chronological, skills-based, etc.). Figure out which one will work best for you. Ask a friend to help you edit your resume. You want to put your best foot forward.

4. Look in the phone book and online under Employment, Temporary, and Agencies. Ask people you know - they may be able to recommend some agencies to you.

5. Select some agencies to call.

6. Call the agencies. It's usually best to call early in the morning.

7. Introduce yourself to the agencies and tell them what type of work you are looking for. Let them know whether you are interested in temporary employment or permanent employment or both.

8. Ask to interview with the agency's Employment Placement Counselor.

9. Set up an interview. It tends to be less hectic at the agencies in the morning.

10. Go to the interview. Sign up with the agency and fill out the required paperwork.

11. Follow up with the Employment Placement Counselor regarding employment opportunities.

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on 10/28/2007 My past experiences with Employment/Job agencies or places that help you find employment has been bad. Out of all the employment agencies that I have gone to not one has been active in finding me a job. Do they work? That has yet to be seen by me.

on 11/22/2005 I work for an employment agency called "Express Personnel." When people call in, the first thing I explain to them is that our agency does not charge a fee. Many agencies do. If you don't hear it upfront, ask! I then tell them they need to come in to the office, where they'll fill out an application and be tested for any computer skills that relate to work they are looking for. I also mention that when they come for the testing and interview to bring a calculator if they wish, and a resume if they have one. It's also a good idea to dress for the job they're applying for. There are times when we are able to send an applicant on an interview with a prospective company immediately following our interview. Before they go on any interview, they know who the contact person is at the company, how much the position pays, what the hours will be, and what duties are expected of them. One of the best things about working with an employment agency is that you know before you go out to a company exactly what they're looking for. If your resume is a disaster, we can help you figure out what you can do to improve it. And the most important thing to remember when you start a job search is that many of the larger corporations don't place ads in the classifieds, they call us.

on 11/22/2005 The more enthusiastic you are about working, the more your recruiter will know your name when new jobs come in. Don't forget that by you working for the agency, you're also bringing in money for them!

on 11/22/2005 Many agencies will want to test you in several areas: filing, spelling, math, date entry, typing, and also in any software packages you know. These tests plus the interview can take a couple hours, so plan your time accordingly.