Recruitment Consultants have been referred to as many things, ranging from the good to the downright nasty. Sadly in various instances, that fame for being money-grabbing tycoons who don't worry about their candidates best concern is deserved!. Recessions all the time provide an enormous shake out of the "dangerous boys" I believe most companies do now adopt a more professional angle and do genuinely seem to want to do what is finest for the applicant.

As an preliminary test on an agents reliability, it's of value finding out if they are members of your countries commerce affiliation, like the REC here in the U.K.. There is not any compliance in the Great Britain, the REC are about as close as you may get to government, however it's definitely worth checking as they have a voluntary code. Member Businesses are purported to abide by the code which supplies an ethical framework for business. At essentially the most fundamental stage this at least assure you confidentiality and at the least a fundamental level of professional service. A basic code should embrace the next;-

1. For permanent placements some kind of private assembly with the agent.

2. They should complete all interview arrangements on your behalf.

3. Ensure you are fully updated on all applications progress at all times.

4. Absolutely make sure all of your particulars are kept confidential

5. Only present you to jobs for which you're both qualified and WANT to be put forward to.

As an aside, it's the MOST unprofessional thing an Agent can do in forwarding you WITHOUT your permission, this should never happen and you merely should not tolerate it under any circumstances.

6. Undertake to not offer you any data that may be misleading

There are also undertakings given to the clients from the companies, akin to no poaching agreements, and promoting guidelines

In the occasion that you're not sure about anything do ask your commerce body. The trade affiliation can also be a good place to begin when on the lookout for agents that work in your market. It is their duty to do the best they can for their members and they will be only too delighted to refer you on. An alternative manner of discovering good companies in your market is to go looking via the trade press. Most of the bigger agencies representing any market area can be current in the trade press.

O.K., back to the original question, what's a Recruitment Agency? In all honesty, a Recruitment Company has a client base from which they get job orders by advertising their services and then find candidates to fit the vacancies. Okay, I do know that all sounds incredibly easy, however it is basically what occurs! They discover applicants (by promoting, networking, referral and from their present database), present them to the relevant client vacancies, arrange interviews and then finally (hopefully) arrange for you to begin your new job! I know that all sounds fairly simplistic.

Indeed, the process itself is very simple, nonetheless the vagaries of the recruiting process and getting two folks to agree is far harder I can guarantee you.

Agencies do earn their money, you simply have to be sure you've found an excellent one to work in your behalf.

So, I hope this article will help in your job search from the perspective of finding the precise Recruiter for you. {Good luck in your search for a new job.