Learn How to Get a Job Through a Staffing Agency

Maintain an Open Mind

 

Even if you want full-time employment, you should be open to temporary or contract work. These can assist you with developing abilities that will be valuable when applying for your future full-time employment. If you make an impression on an employer, they may try to get you a full-time position with the organization.

Following Up

Send an emailed or handwritten note thanking the staffing agency interviewees for their time and reinforcing your desire to find a job.

Be Patient and Persistent

 

Follow up if you applied for a job through a hiring agency and haven’t heard back within a week. Maybe you weren’t the ideal fit for that particular position, but a recruiter might be able to discover something else that does. Once a week, contact any employment firms you’ve contacted to remind them of your interest and exhibit your willingness.

Use Additional Resources

You are not required to put all of your eggs in one basket. Continue your job search on your own while you wait for a response from the agency. Investigate employment boards and job search tools, as well as network with people in your sector. However, be honest with your recruiter—tell them if you apply to positions on your own and work with another staffing agency. This prevents your recruiter from submitting you for a position that you have previously applied for (in some cases, an employer will remove your application if they see it twice).

Prepare for a Job When You Get One

When you are assigned a job, the agency will tell you who to report to, the dress code, the hours, the pay, and a description of the duties and duration of the employment. You may also be required to have a second interview with the organization. If you do not receive all of this information, request it from the agency.

You Have the Right to Refuse

If you honestly believe a position is not a good fit for you—perhaps the hours are inconvenient for you, or the salary is far below what you require—be open and honest with the recruiter. Explain to them why you are not interested in the position. It will assist the recruiter in finding you a better-fitting position in the future.