How to Network to Get an Employment Agency Job

Today employment agencies dominate the job market with having the most new job openings available. Due to the 1990s downsizing after effects, the dot com bust and the current global market, companies outsource jobs to cut costs. Consequently, employers seek employment agency screened contract or temporary-to-permanent employees to minimize their employment risks and costs. Network to get an employment agency job and benefit from today's fickle employment trends.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Apply with various employment agencies and be willing to test the waters by taking on temporary or contract jobs. Know that these days you typically must apply online for most jobs. Fill out employment agency website online forms, attach an electronic resume and start to network to get an employment agency job.

2. Get to know representatives or account executives at more than one employment agency. Contact them via email or phone once you've applied online. Ask for an appointment. Let the reps know you're available for job assignments and that you're interested in doing work for the agency to get experience as a rep or account executive.

3. Set up an interview. Meet with representatives and complete appropriate office skills, computer skills and other skills testing. Provide them with a hard copy of your resume. Network to get an employment agency job by asking if the agency has any openings, or if they know of any openings in branch offices.

4. Express your desire to work in the employment placement industry and be candid about your desires to gain experience. Take contract assignments to network more and learn how the industry works while you're waiting for the right employment agency opening.

5. Sign up with job search websites, such as "monster" or "careerbuilder.com." Look for employment agency and consulting jobs. Realize that tons of employment agencies post jobs online with popular job search websites.

6. Join other networking groups locally or online, such as "LinkedIn." Attend meet-up career groups and career fairs to network to get an employment agency job.

7. Begin referring reliable friends to your favorite employment agencies to network to get an employment agency job. Find that you can earn a bonus or cash award for referring a good employee. Continue pursuing the employment agencies you're most interested in for your career in the job placement industry.

Resources

• Learn about the employment agency role in the current "Jobs Picture."
• Discover qualified and unqualified myths about temporary employment.
• Post a resume, network and find jobs on "monster."
• Check out employment agency jobs at "careerbuilder.com."
• Build a professional network of associates at "LinkedIn."