London Job Agency
What exactly does a Recruitment agency in the UK do?
A UK Recruitment Agency places people, jobseekers in jobs advertised by their customers, employers.
This might involve sending the candidate for an interview at the customers premises or sending the customer the resume of the candidate or even selecting the right person for the job themselves - depending on the job.
How does this agency make it's money?
Recruitment agencies based in the UK invoice their customers for the service they offer them.
Most agencies in the UK will invoice a % of the candidates starting remuneration for placing that person in the job. EG If a person is placed by the agency and starts on a yearly packaged of £10,000 - the agency could invoice 5% of this, making their profit £500.
If an agency in the UK is placing a temporary employee, they could charge an extra rate per hour and them remunerate the temp worker themselves. EG The agency may invoice and hourly rate of £10 to the employer, and then remunerate the temp worker at an hourly rate of £5.
How do I obtain a job by making use of an agency in the UK
First off you must register with each agency so you must send them your resume.
· Writing your Resume - general advice
· Writing your Resume - more info
· Web based staff-placement agencies - my article
When you submit your resume you will be invited to an interview. This allows the agencies consultant to get to know what you, as a person, are like.
NB - Your resume and the interview are the only chances you have at making an impression on the consultant who will help you (you hope!) find a job. An opportunity not be wasted!
· Interview's - general
· Interview's - what questions to ask
Interview will vary, depending on the agency and kind of job you are applying for. It could involve:
- An interview (one on one) with a consultant who will be you contact person in the recruitment company. Make sure you let them know your skills and exactly where you want to be.
- A test - of some kind (Perhaps a typing test for administration work, or a general IT knowledge test if the position is IT related)
How long will I have to wait before the London Job Agency can find me a job?
It could happen immediately or not at all.
Some pointers:
- Do not restrict yourself to one agency. Register with as many as you can find, and keep looking for a job yourself using your own ways. Finding a job
- Call your agency contact on once a week. They deal with so many people so keep reminding them or you could become just a computer record.
- Always keep the agency up to date with any new skills or experience. Get experience
- DO NOT GIVE UP! - The most vital of all!
- London Job Agency - UK
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