How do staffing agencies know what kind of job is actually r

20 Oct 26 3:42 pm

How do staffing agencies know what kind of job is actually r

Rome0 wrote:A lot of people look for jobs through agencies. I've never done that. Maybe I'm missing out on some of the best job opportunities of my life, but every job I've had either came to me, came through connections, or happened by chance. Now I'm unemployed. It's a difficult time for me, especially mentally and physically, because I'm used to working all the time. And for the first time, I have no options. Should I try an agency?

PinkMan wrote:If you're unemployed anyway and don't even have any potential opportunities lined up, you've got nothing to lose by contacting a staffing agency. There are tons of job openings you might simply miss or overlook, and one of them could turn out to be a great job.

PeerlessPreassure_451 wrote:It's still no guarantee, though. Basically, you give the agency all your information, including your experience, skills, field, and so on. Then they start looking for companies and job openings that would be a good fit for you and where you'd be a good fit as well. Everything else depends on how things work out. For example, a staffing agency can't solve any problems you might have adjusting to a new team.

I think a lot also depends on the person looking for a job. If I decided it was time to find something new, before I submit resume, I'd start by making a list of what matters to me personally in a job. Not just the salary and position, but also the commute, physical workload, schedule, and whether I'm willing to learn new skills and take on new challenges, and so on. Then I'd send all of that along with my resume to an agency so they could consider not just my experience but also what I value most in a job. You shouldn't ignore your own comfort.