How to Interview for an Employment Agency Job
If you're looking for a fast-paced career where gifts of gab and persuasion are assets, you may want to interview for an employment agency job. The pay is good, the hours are sane, you get to dress professionally and your future is secure. According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, employment services rank among the industries projected to grow the fastest and to provide the most new jobs.
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Prepare for some serious scrutiny, even if you've already got some experience. An interview with an employment agency for a job at the employment agency is like a chef interviewing to be another chef's personal chef. Present yourself as enthusiastic and competitive. Make sure you do not chew gum or clear your throat unnecessarily. Be on time, present manicured nails, stylish makeup and attire and leave your cell phone turned off in your purse.
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Decide which position you are seeking. There are four main categories of jobs at employment agencies: administrative support, sales, employment interviewers and managers. Interviewers deal mostly with job seekers and the sales staff spend most of their time developing client companies.
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Emphasize previous experience, particularly if you've worked in another staffing agency that placed the same kind of workers, i.e., medical, secretarial or accounting. Know that if offered the job, you will be required to sign a "Non-Compete" agreement, which could prevent you from
working for another employment agency within a specific distance and/or for a specific length of time. If you have previous job agency experience, make sure you're not still under a previous non-compete before applying at another. -
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Having a college degree is becoming increasingly important for this field, but it is equally necessary to be personable, flexible, possess good written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills, be able to work well with all kinds of people and be a creative and organized employee.
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Possess a perfect resume. If you want to make an impression when you interview for an employment agency job your resume should be simple with no gaps or grammar gaffes. Check the Internet for sample resumes or ask someone in the business to help you design a resume with winning layout and content.
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Tips & Warnings
The employment industry is expected to gain about 1.6 million new jobs over the 2004-14 projection period. Many employers are giving preference to bilingual applicants and there will also be an increase in Spanish-speaking job seekers. Learning conversational Spanish will increase your value to an employment agency.
If you have previous employment agency experience, be prepared at your interview to conduct an interview with an actual client and/or contact by phone a company with the intent of acquiring an actual job order from them.
Non-competes aside, there is huge competition between employment agencies and some engage in less than professional chatting about the others. If you've worked for a competitor, take such talk with a grain of salt and assure the interviewer that you can quickly learn their preferred way of doing things.
