Myths about getting Jobs through Staffing Agencies
Staffing employment agencies aren’t called head hunters as a joke. They can be very aggressive in seeking to find and fill jobs in the shortest time possible, at the highest possible fee, sometimes without regard to client needs.Whether paid by employers or job seekers, headhunters are in business to earn hefty commissions. There’s nothing basically dishonest about their aggressive efforts. However, to boost business, they’ve established a reputation to convince both employers and job seekers that they’re absolutely necessary for both parties. In many cases, their reputation and the quality of services are often in the realm of myths.
Myth: The best way to conduct a meaningful search for a job ls through staffing companies.That may have been true up until about 20 years ago, but today with 24-7 access to the internet, anyone can get instant information about any kind of job, nearby or anywhere in the world. If employment agencies use the internet to find job opportunities, so can you.Myth: When an applicant works with a staffing company, the representatives will strive to find the best jobs at the best pay.In many situations, they don’t necessarily care about the quality of the job, as long as they can make quick commissions and move on to the next client. To keep job applicants on the hook, they often make greatly exaggerated sales pitches and promises, which can only delay the actual finding of a new job.Myth: If you still have a job you don’t want to jeopardize, and need to keep your search confidential, you should go to a staffing company. They can guarantee that your current employer won’t find out you’re looking elsewhere.There’s no way anyone can guarantee that your current boss won’t find out you’re trying to find a better job. It may not be the staffing company that will let the cat out of the bag. However, you, your co-workers or a family member may talk about it one time too many in the wrong place at the wrong time.Myth: It’s worth the fees you’ll have to pay to when an employment agency finds you a job.Not always. Depending on the salary of the job, their fee could be very costly. The usual charge is anywhere from one to six months of your pay on the new job. This could be worth it in some cases, such as if the agency secured for you pay and rank that are higher than you could have negotiated by yourself.
