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Applying for a Graduate
Job
When seeking employment, many new Graduates fear that
they would never be able to compete with the more experienced
candidates available on the job market. They seem to compete
against each other for Graduate jobs - sometimes called
entry level jobs, because Graduates are rarely considered
by employees for positions that require wide industrial
experience. For Entry level jobs that are advertised,
Graduates are usually judged on their life experiences,
educational qualifications, paid and unpaid employment
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Employment agencies, also called recruitment agencies is a common means of finding employment these days. Many people from new Graduates to Managing Directors use employment agencies whilst smart job hunters use multiple agencies at the same time.
Employment agencies are also for-profit organizations as they are being employed by Companies to connect them with the most suitable candidates for their job openings. They make their profits by placing potential employees in jobs. Therefore, you can rest assured that working with employment agencies means that they are working hard on your behalf.
There are many employment agencies that generally connect with employers across industries and work with employment seekers from most disciplines. Others may be specialised to one area, e.g. financial jobs or medical jobs and only concentrate on openings in these fields. Some employment agencies may be specialised to one location, e.g. finding employment opportunities in Australia or Canada, so on.
Usually employment agencies are very open about the types of positions they endeavour to fill, so if you are confused about an agencys objectives, go ahead and ask about them.
Why you should use an employment agency: Because they are efficient and will not send out inappropriate applicants for interview. They groom the applicants well before sending them to meet with Companies. They also have specialists with whom the applicants can practice interview questions and polish their CV, and it also means that applicants are sent for interview for positions that may not have been posted anywhere else. For a jobseeker, this means a host of rewards.
The cost of using an employment agency: It is absolutely free. When the agency finds someone suitable and they can fill a position, the employer then pays the agency an agreed upon fee. The job seeker does not have any charges or invoices.
Disadvantages of using an employment agency: some employment agencies do pressure jobseekers into taking a position quickly, this is certainly not the case at every agency nor does it mean that a jobseeker must take a position simply because it is offered. The job seeker has to be in control of his/her own future employment.
Finding pout about employment agencies in your area: If you are at university, your career services office probably keeps details of local employment agencies or a local phone book is also an option. Some online directories also exist for employment agencies, including: Agency Central and Jobs UK for employment agencies and jobcentres.
You can use two or three good employment agencies and be sure to write a thank you note when they help you to be placed in a great position.
More Information about employment agencies
# Jobs in New Zealand - UK Office - Chester : Telephone: 0845 230 4390 : Email: info@tegltd.co.uk
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