Feb
12
That is a great question.
Employment firms can be a solid resource for finding potential employers, especially if you are in a specialized field or niche industry. The type of firm and how that firm interacts in the market varies, so do your homework and ask questions.
Here are some questions to help you determine if a particular employment firm might be a good strategic partner in your search:
- Does the firm handle some or all of the human resource functions for one of your target employers?
- What is the firm’s reputation?
- Where is the firm’s office located?
- What references does the firm offer?
- Can you talk to current and past customers (both candidates and employers)?
- How long has the employment firm been in business?
- Where does the employment firm advertise for the jobs you are targeting?
- Does the employment firm have expertise in placing people in your field?
- Does the employment firm have a relationship with the companies and employers you are targeting?
- Is the employment firm a local, regional or a national organization?
- What services does the firm provide to you as a candidate?
- What services does the firm provide to the employers and companies it serves?
- What are the terms of your agreement with the firm?
- What will the firm expect you to do?
- Does the employment firm focus only on hiring applicants to perform contract work on a temporary or project basis?
- Will you work for the employment firm if hired or for the company you are targeting?
- Are there opportunities for on-the-job training or other skill development from the employment firm?
- How long has the person you are working with been with the employment firm?
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