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Job Seekers

Using a recruitment agency can be a useful tool in your job search. Recruitment agencies act as your representative. They can help you by:

  • giving you access to jobs not advertised or posted on regular job sites
  • providing advice and insight about particular industries (ie: healthcare) or specific employers
  • providing the opportunity to gain varied short-term experience with several employers
  • providing the ability to set up work in advance of arrival in a new city

Choose an agency according to the type of job you are seeking.

To join an agency, call or email to ask how to join their employment pool. In general, you will be asked to do the following:

  • complete an application form
  • provide a resume and a cover letter detailing your skills and experience, and an overview of what type of position you are seeking
  • in some cases, a typing test or other exam to test skills may be necessary
  • a face-to-face interview may be required

General rules for using recruitment agencies

  • Supply the agencies with a resume that is targeted towards a particular work sector
  • Tell the agency about any important factors – do you have any constraints?
  • Tell the agency if you don’t want them to send your CV to particular companies such as your present employer!
  • Keep chasing the agency for progress – check in on a regular basis
  • Don’t rely on agencies as your only means of finding a job

Source: Careers4Graduates.org