Finding employment can be difficult in the best economic times - let alone one with unemployment at 8.2%. What you might not know is that many companies turn to a staffing service to hire employees first. These jobs can be anything from traditional temporary assignments or long-term contract labor assignments to direct hire opportunities. By making connections at a staffing company, you are increasing your odds of finding employment - after all, that is one more person working on your behalf to secure the job of your dreams!
If you are on the market for a new job or looking for a career change, consider contacting a staffing company to assist you in your search.
Many open jobs aren't listed. When you use a staffing company to help in your job search, you get access to many jobs you otherwise would never have known about. Often times, companies (large and small) turn to a staffing company first for vetting qualified candidates. The jobs that are listed online for companies often receive so many resumes that it can be easy to get lost in the shuffle.
You get a foot in the door. Ever tried finding the contact information for that key person in the company you want to work for? It isn't easy! That's because often these people receive so many job solicitations and other emails that they prefer to be selective about who has their phone number or email address. Recruiters have already done the work for you, and they can help put you in front of the people who make the hiring decisions.
They double as coaches. Not only will a recruiter at a staffing company provide feedback on your resume, they can also give you some perspective on your competition and where you fall in comparison. This can help you hone in on the right jobs for your skill set and experience, which saves you time and makes your search more efficient.
You share a goal. Getting a job is good for you and it's good for the staffing company (as long as you meet the criteria for open positions). So you're doubling your efforts when you partner with a staffing company.
Networking. Whether a recruiter matches you with a job or not, as long as you make a great impression and stay in touch, you've got a future contact. You never know when you can help that recruiter or vice versa in the future! Networking is one of the most effective ways to get a job, period.
Tom Bodeep is the Senior Vice President of TRC Staffing Services, Inc., a full-service staffing solutions provider with over 30 years of industry experience. Established in 1980, TRC is one of the largest privately-held staffing firms in the country. TRC has 44 locations in 14 states, providing traditional staffing services, professional and technical staffing, and management services to some of the country's leading companies. Learn more at http://www.trcstaffing.com/
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